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- Wed Oct 08, 2003 8:20 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Is the Samsung SP0812N (80GB 8MB cache) available anywhere?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16538
newegg carries the sata 120 and 160 versions. At the moment, PATA only (no SATA). To my knowledge, Samsung SATA's appear to be available by engineering sample only, with general distribution sometime in the unspecified future. I wanted the SATA, but could not wait. So, I got some of the PATA drives...
- Tue Oct 07, 2003 10:17 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: How cases get made at Tom's
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15161
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:34 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: SPCR Crowd Employment
- Replies: 64
- Views: 47138
Well, I would have checked other for lots of reasons, but I plunked on Medicine since I'm currently working at a medical school. However, I'm in the lab doing neurophysiology research on the auditory system (so my sound booths are *really* quiet). My daughter likes to remind me that I'm "not a real ...
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 7:35 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: The latest (largest) Thermalright heat-sink - with pipes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4673
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 5:00 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Cheap/quick HD decoupling - foam pipe insulation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3035
According to hmonitor (and Asus Probe), MOBO temp is 23C (CPU is 47C, but that's a different post). I don't remember the exact temps before, since I was so distracted by the thrumming noise when conventionally mounted. The drives were also mounted in the middle of the retaining cage (higher than now...
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:48 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: The latest (largest) Thermalright heat-sink - with pipes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4673
The latest (largest) Thermalright heat-sink - with pipes
Thermalright has recently released the newest incarnation of the SLK[8,9]00 series -- the SP-94. The specs can be found here, clicking on SP-94 . It's Intel only, weighing in around 590g, Borg-like heatpipes protruding, screw-on only (not useful with retaining clips), and has a retail of around US$5...
- Fri Oct 03, 2003 4:28 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Cheap/quick HD decoupling - foam pipe insulation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3035
Cheap/quick HD decoupling - foam pipe insulation
I recently built a system with the famous Antec 3700 case. One of its selling points was the rubber mounts for the hard drive cage, supposedly for decoupling the drive from the cage/case. However, with my two new Samsung drives (SP1213N), the case resonated considerably at a relatively low frequency...
- Thu Sep 25, 2003 2:27 pm
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: Closing in on 1,000,000 points!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13597
For more background on the term "borging", see this definition of modern usage or this commentary on a well-known software company or, from the official Star Trek site, more than you want to know and even more and yet even more!
- Wed Sep 24, 2003 12:24 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Recommend a Silent Mouse and Keyboard?
- Replies: 481
- Views: 862274
While I was in France for a conference this summer, I had the curious experience of using some French Macs. As Kostik and others know, the layout of the keys is a bit different. However, on these Macs, the system interpreted the keys as if they were US/UK QWERTY. Thus, I (and most of the other parti...
- Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:47 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Few various questions about new system.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7211
Let me echo Ralf's exhortation about memory. It's not something you want to skimp on. I've just built a system with P4 3.0C on an Asus P4C800-E board using Mushkin Level II DDR433. Fortunately, I'm actually building two identical systems, so have doubles of everything. My first build would not clean...
- Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:15 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Digital Audio Workstation!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8983
wussboy, if you have the bucks ($500) and want a superb PCI sound card (versus an external conversion box that will definitely set you back), also look at Lynx Studio's LynxOne. They have higher end cards that are quite nice. I especially like the LynxTwo but its too rich for my simple needs (transf...
- Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:37 am
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: Extremeoverclocking stats down!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10712
OK Zhentar, in a couple of days I should be receiving the guts for two higher-powered machines (P4 3.0C/800FSB) that will be set to folding as soon as they are running. I doubt I'll be able to match your 14 CPUS, but watch your tail for my attempted claim as the "come-back kid" (props to BillC) with...
- Tue Sep 16, 2003 5:58 am
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: i'm back...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8116
Hey riff, I tried emailing the requested file but the message was returned as undeliverable (nothing specific) to your hotmail. I suggest deleting the Folding@Home directory and completely re-installing the client. It's a bit dodgy to do surgery, I've found. Remember the gross anatomy motto: When in...
- Sun Sep 14, 2003 6:50 pm
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: Extremeoverclocking stats down!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10712
My farm is currently down, I'm going to get one of the machines up tomorrow maybe, but thanks to my mobo problems I'm short a stick of RAM for the last one. Hey, I've got an extra stick hanging around. I'll be happy to send you mine. :lol: Meanwhile, it's been fun near the top (of SPCR's folding te...
- Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:47 pm
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: Extremeoverclocking stats down!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10712
- Sun Sep 14, 2003 5:34 pm
- Forum: SPCR's Folding@Home
- Topic: i'm back...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8116
- Thu Sep 11, 2003 4:33 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Typical P4C 3.2 GHz temps under stress (air cooling)?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4226
- Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:41 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 92mm L1A...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4639
A quick call to Digi-Key reveals a 12-13 week (!) lead time, according to their computer records. They do have the H1BX in stock($8.75, untailed), but I don't know about the noise characteristics at extreme undervoltage. [I believe there was a thread in this forum a little while ago about Panaflo H ...
- Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:25 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Abit's new IC7 Max3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2792
[bumpity-bump] OK, I'm getting back in the saddle after a lot of travelling. I'm ready to resume my postponed high-end computer purchase. I'm looking at the newer ASUS, but still like the new ABIT MAX3. However, I have not found any information about new noise levels with 40mm fan sucking from the s...
- Fri Aug 22, 2003 8:44 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Stock Intel P4 Heatsink: Modify? Throw away?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4420
- Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:47 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Samsung SP1614N Available in US
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9441
Yippee! Thanks for the pointers. Any new information about when/if the SATA versions will arrive in the States? I've got to make a decision soon and will otherwise choose the Maxtor (since performance slightly outweighs sound for my application). EZ: What does one want/need in a[n on-line] retailer?...
- Thu Jul 31, 2003 5:25 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: INTAaudio
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1367
Ummm, very nice but perhaps this announcement should be made over in Deals, Vendors & Classifieds with a subject tag that specifies "UK vendor"?
- Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:53 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Has anyone tried this? Sonex Polyurethane Acoustical Foam
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4112
WARNING: In my experience, Sonex does not age well. The Sonex foams I've used in sound booths have tended to go brittle and crusty after 3-4 years. Their formula may have changed recently, so it may no longer be a problem. However, ask about the lifetime of the product and warrantee/replacement. On ...
- Mon Jul 28, 2003 7:16 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: which case LX-6A19 or SLK3700
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3218
Personally, I wanted the door (though I've noticed that it can rattle a bit) and will be putting some damping inside the door. I also chose the Antec since Directron.com will substitute a Fortron PSU for the stock PLUS knock US$6 off the total price. However, if I were living elsewhere, I'd probably...
- Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:02 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Abit's new IC7 Max3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2792
Abit's new IC7 Max3
A press release here describes Abit's new Max3 motherboard. Of interest to SPCR is the new motherboard has an enclosure around some of the capaciters and MOSFETs plus a small fan apparently at one end of teh usual back-plate. My question, which will require empirical evidence, will this result in ov...
- Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:45 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: rubber grommets for antec slk3700
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9047
Thank you Kostik for the helpful hint. I bought an SLK-3700 about a week ago and noticed significant hum noise, identifiable as coming from the hard drive (IBM 180XTC or whatever it's called). I haven't had the time to investigate the solution, so am happy you gave me a direct clue. With luck I'll b...
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 6:24 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Ralf Hutter's P4C Quiet Rig
- Replies: 180
- Views: 231436
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 5:26 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: pure silver heatsink
- Replies: 30
- Views: 13585
Only slightly OT: Silver is the best standard metal for heat conduction, but traditionally rather pricey. A while ago, I was rather obessively into high-end cookware. Quick heating and quick are key elements for stove-top use, especially for delicate dishes like sauces and chocolate. At the time, co...
- Wed Jul 23, 2003 5:17 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Ralf Hutter's P4C Quiet Rig
- Replies: 180
- Views: 231436
- Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:53 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: New TT HS/F.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1762