An easier way to install this "critter." I had no problem doing it with it installed in my case. I did remove the VGA card to gain some working room though. 1) Remove old CPU retention part. 2) Install Thermalright retention part. 3) Hold the HS at an angle, so that the side with the heatpipes is ap...

The Xp-120 fits on my Epox 8KDA3J with no problem. It comes approximately 1/4 of an inch of touching the blue plastic clip that is used on the back of the VGA Silencer on my 9800Pro. But still fits.

I'm not in this for a silent system, just a quieter OC rig. I have a Coolergate II that the 3 pin header on the northbridge cooler will be plugged into. When I game, I can turn the fan up and run it @ 7v normally...as with all of my fans. I thought about cutting down a Zalman, but it would not be mu...

OC update on the HS. With my 3000+ OCed to 10x233 @ 1.8v (1:1) I have idle temps of 37C and the load temp topped out at 54C. I'll OC it a little more when I get my active cooling installed on the southbridge. Room temp was about 27C and the case temp was 34C.

It fits on my Epox 8KDA3J without much problem. The memory has to be removed so that the first two hooks can be engaged, but the memory can still be isntalled below the heatsink. Added bonus is active cooling on my RAM. So far, my Idle temp is 35C (1C above case temp ) and my load is 49C with AS5 an...

Well, I just installed my XP-120 on my Epox 8KDA3J and 3000+ (754). It's a tight fit, but it fits. I was worried that it would not fit next to the blue retention clip of the VGA Silnecer on my 9800pro, but it does by about a 1/4". The install was not bad, the stock plastic retention clip simply unsc...

The ThermalRight XP-120 can be installed using the stock P4 heatsink retention bracket. This model is compatible with AMD® Athlon64 3200+ and above, Athlon64 FX 3200+ and above, and Intel® Pentium-4 Socket 478 3.2 GHz and above This is from the ordering page at Heatsink Factory where I have one s...

Like I said, I won't install it until I get the replacement screws. I can take a picture of it with the barbs on it next to some normal everyday computer items to give you an idea of the size of it if you want though. If so, I'll take some tonight or tomorrow (at the latest)...as I wont be home agai...

Well, I received this pump today and I must state that this thing is no bigger than the standard wooden blocks w/ letters on them that infants play with. Upon inspecting it, I did notice that one of the 4 housing screws was quite rusted. An email to C-Systems came with a prompt reply indicating that...

OK...my bad. Upon opening up my case, I discovered that the screws that bolt the cpu block on for my DD TDX are TOO LONG. Therefore, to add a BIX or a second fan to a BIPro, a trip to the hardware store would be required to purchase screws that are almost an inch shorter. Seeing as to I spent too mu...

OK, I think I figured it out. I had to bend the PSU support bar where the rad made contact to elevate it a little more to fit through my modded holes on the back. I'm not big into hiding wires, its easier to just kind of bundle them in my opinion. It looks like a socket hold down clamp, but I couldn...

I have the non-bqe version of the 3700 and just installed my first WCed setup in it. With regards to a rad on the rear 120 fan, it worked for me...but it is a TIGHT fit. My rad is a BIPro and the side door can only be kept close by fastening the rear thumb screws. The latches won't stay closed witho...

Well, since I'm not happy with my noise making Hydor L20, I ordered one. They are about three weeks behind on them as a result of their two positive recent reviews. I'll let ya'll know my impressions when it is available to me. Give, my comparison will only be to my impressions with the L20. Hopeful...

Anyone have problems w/ noise on a Hydor L20 or L25 pump? I hooked up my first WC rig last night and can't seem to get anymore air out of the pump. When I turn the pump on, about two-thirds of the time the pump is noisy. The other third it is relatively quiet with a slight clicking or "clacking" noi...

As for wife quotes:

Before SPCR:

"Will you turn off the computer and come watch TV so that I can hear the TV?"

Now:

Silence = uninterupted computer enthusiast time.

Oh where do I begin? Let's start from the outside and work our way in for the pre & post SPCR practices. Before: No-name case with FOUR 80mm Sunon (later changed to Vantec Stealths) case fans...front, back, side & top, How I missed the left side and bottom I will never know. XP 2200+ at 2400+ with t...

I believe it should work fine, I went with the 475w version to supposedly "future proof" my system a little bit. Tests on this site show that most users don't use above 200w most of the time.

Good Job FrozenCPU!

They sent me the wrong waterblock. They sent me the A64 version instead of the XP version...which means I will be waiting even longer to setup my first WC rig.

Noise is very quiet w/o mods in my opinion. I can't hear it over my CPU fan, which is an Enermax Adjustable at 2000 RPMs. I can hear it for about the first 5 seconds when turning it on, but after that, it slows the RPMs to around 1000 or so and becomes inaudible in my opinion.

Well, I just ordered one from FrozenCPU. They cost the same amount as the RDX, but I like the two barb design...whether it works better than the RDX or not, no one knows at the moment. My case will be cramped enough with two bards to not have to add a Y-splutter. I'll let ya'll know what my temps ar...

Mine came same as yours...and I admit, there are not many molex connections. I'm using all but the "extra" one. When I go to the A64 (939 chipset) later this year, I'll be getting a SATA hdd, so that will free up one of the molex connections.

I just found some new info on new versions of the Hydor pumps now on sale at DD. I just picked up the L25 for $38 from DD. Depending on your system needs, you may want to try one of our new pumps; L25 or the L35. The new series of pumps feature new impellers and lower wattages. The new L25 ($39.95) ...

OK...I'm pretty decided upon the Hydor L20 as my pump. It should be enough to handle a res, a rad and a cpu block only. I like the small size of it to fit in my 3700AMB and I like the low noise it produces. I'm confused on the waterblock though. Everything I've read has suggested that the RBX & WW t...

I'm looking at starting a water cooling rig and I would like some input on choosing a waterblock. I know the RBC, WW, etc. are the best, but I'm not interested in using the louder pump that they require. I'm probably going to use a Hydor L20, a BIP w/ Enermax adjustable 120 and a res. The only thing...

Mine will be here by Thursday, so I'll let ya'll know about my results. I won't be able to compare it to my Vantec Ion, as both of its fans have stopped working. But thing is damn silent as a result :roll: I just don't trust it to game with. It also might be the cause for my fried backup HDD that I'...

My noisetaker shipped out today and should be here by Thursday. Which is perfect, as the wife will be at some school function where she teaches and I can open up my rig without anyone staring at me like I'm a computer modding junkie. For those with Vantec Ion PSUs, I have some interesting info for y...

I was wondering if anyone here is running a dual Opteron rig that is silent or close to silent. I'm interested in making the switch to a dual system, but I've not heard anything about the noise associated with it. Any thoughts, recommendations or opinions?

I'm on my second Ion. I had to RMA my first one as it low volted the 5v rail and would random reboot. Haven't had that problem with the replacement, althought the 12v rail is high...around 12.4v.

Very quiet and is quieter than my HSF,

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... &CatId=343

The attached rig is only $99 at Tiger Direct.

How quiet and how easy or difficult is it to maintain this system?

Thanks.

I've gotten one of these at a cheap price and was wondering if anyone has modded one yet?