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by pbecker
Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: antec nsk3400 mods :D
Replies: 9
Views: 10127

porkchop mate, I would just LOVE to know how you did the vertical HD mounting :) I would like to do the same thing in my NSK3400...
by pbecker
Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Need comments on components. Project: DEAD SILENT computer.
Replies: 55
Views: 26400

I have a Ninja mounted in an Antec NSK3400 (replaced by the 3480), and the Ninja *will* fit inside the case!
by pbecker
Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Ninja cooling/mounting problem??
Replies: 36
Views: 24106

Ninja cooling/mounting problem??

Hi all, I have a problem with my newly installed Scythe Ninja Rev. B, it seems. The temps of my Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (stock speed) with the case open are around 44-45C idle, 69-72C load. The load temp rises to around 80C when the case is closed. I am using Intel's TAT application for temperature m...
by pbecker
Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:06 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Samsung HD501LJ
Replies: 123
Views: 163852

How do you tell which motor the drive has? I can check mine to make sure...
by pbecker
Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Samsung HD501LJ
Replies: 123
Views: 163852

Cool, thanks for the input :) I hadn't thought about the difference made by the number of platters - it could very well mean a lot. I've tried fiddling with the cables and varying the tension on the mounting screws, but it didn't really seem to make a difference. I might order a new HD501LJ and see ...
by pbecker
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Samsung HD501LJ
Replies: 123
Views: 163852

Sample variance?

I've bought two Samsung drives recently for a new quiet system - a HD321LJ and a HD501LJ. The 320GB drive is nice and quiet, but it seems that the 500GB drive produces a much more noticable humming sound due to vibration (even though I have it mounted on silicone grommets in the bottom of an Antec N...
by pbecker
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Silent DVD writer short enough for Antec NSK3400?
Replies: 6
Views: 3806

Oh, okay - gotta learn not to trust metric/American conversions blindly then :) Fairly many 5.25" drives are below that threshold in length anyhow - nice! Thanks for the heads-up!
by pbecker
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Antec NSK3400-based system help!
Replies: 5
Views: 3095

Actually, I merely suggested that the Ninja would possibly fit - I am still not entirely sure. I haven't heard anyone say explicitly that a Ninja will fit on any specific microATX motherboard in a NSK3300/NSK3400, nor have I seen it documented with photos...
by pbecker
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:37 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Antec NSK3400-based system help!
Replies: 5
Views: 3095

Thanks for the tips :) I've also been looking at Gigabyte's cards, but most of them seem to have rather large heatsinks on the back side, which I fear will be difficult to fit in with a large heatsink like the Ninja... I don't mind graphics cards that take up two slots though, since I'm not really g...
by pbecker
Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Antec NSK3400-based system help!
Replies: 5
Views: 3095

Antec NSK3400-based system help!

Hi all, I would very much like to build a near-silent microATX system based on Antec's new NSK3400 case. I am considering the following components, among others: Case: Antec NSK3400 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Motherboard: ASUS P5B-VM AiLifestyle Series (or another one which will accomodate a Ninja ...
by pbecker
Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:56 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Silent DVD writer short enough for Antec NSK3400?
Replies: 6
Views: 3806

Silent DVD writer short enough for Antec NSK3400?

I am hoping to build a new computer soon, based on the Antec NSK3400 case which has caught my eye. However, one big caveat with this case is the fact that it will only accomodate 5.25" drives which are at most 125mm (6.9") long. Would anyone happen to know of a drive that will actually fit in this c...
by pbecker
Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:50 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Suggest a passive HSF for a E6400 in my Antec NSK3300
Replies: 8
Views: 5293

A Scythe Ninja perhaps? I believe it should fit (someone correct me if I'm wrong) - though I'm not sure if there will be room for a heatsink-mounted fan as well as a case fan nearby.
by pbecker
Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:44 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Windows Media Player 11?
Replies: 12
Views: 7047

I can't get WMP11 to play WMV files at all! It crashes when opening them saying that it cannot play the file, but it displays the first frame of the video anyway. Nice one, MS :P

Oh, and I totally agree that it behaves much like a virus - VERY annoying!!
by pbecker
Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Case for silent SFF: Silverstone SG01? Antec NSK1300?
Replies: 3
Views: 3378

The most taxing thing I'll be doing with the computer is to play World of Warcraft from time to time, so I should be able to settle for a slower C2D if need be :) But isn't their TDP basically the same?
by pbecker
Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:42 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Case for silent SFF: Silverstone SG01? Antec NSK1300?
Replies: 3
Views: 3378

Case for silent SFF: Silverstone SG01? Antec NSK1300?

Hi guys, I have long endured the annoying noise level from my Shuttle SN41G2 SFF system, and have finally decided to take the plunge into the realm of silent computing :) I would like to build a new SFF system based on a Core 2 Duo E6600 and an ASUS-made GeForce 7600GS with a small passive heatsink....