512mb DDR2.
it's not as fast as DDR3.
But the video card is not expensive.

Another difference: "Today only Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L and GA-P35-S3L feature simple processor voltage regulator circuitry, all other models from S3 series feature 6-phase circuitry, and mainboards with the P index and two PCI Express x16 slots also have an 8-pin ATX12V connector." http://www.xbitlabs...

I placed a 80mm fan at the side panel, and it did help with the video card AND northbridge temperatures, without adding too much noise.

Thank you all for the suggestions!

viewtopic.php?t=45193
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1232853
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1255274

but that would increase noise, and the ghetto mod woud not.
Of course thar if I have to, i will add more fans or increase their speed.

Cooler Master Elite 340.
One HDD in the botton of the case, resting on foam (the OS HDD), and the others you can put in the external 3.5" bays.

I forgot to inform my system configuration.
My video card is a XFX 7600GS (passive cooling) that is very short, and the case is generic with a 80mm 2000rpm fan in the back (controled by the Asus Q-fan, in "silent" mode).

Hey All, I have this motherboard (Asus m2n-4 sli): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131068 The nortbridge heatsink get very hot, to the point i can't touch it. I already changed the TIM and I didn't get better results. I was thinking, can i put some pieces of aluminium that i...

I drink "mate" every day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mate_%28beverage%29
It tastes much better than green tea.

Guys, what do you think about this HTPC case?
http://www.3rsys.com/english/products/v ... idx_num=81
Can it be quiet?

Thank you Joe123!!

That is what I was looking for!

I got the same problem. My motherboard has only two fan headers and my case has three fans. It supports up to 24W (2A) per channel.
But I can't seem to find this trick you are talking about.

Can you help me?

Thanks

(sorry for my bad English)

It looks like the thermaltake maxorb.

And how about this case?
http://www.3rsystemusa.com/products/r540li.html
Can it be silent? At least the PSU does not get hot air from the processor.
And there is one 120mm fan on top of it.

The iCute S901 and the Xclio look very nice, but unfortunetly they are not available here.
But I don't think there is need for (or of?) a front intake fan, since the side fan alreay has good airflow. Am I right or the combination of bove fans is better?

I always forget the "s".

Thank you, ddrueding1!
The most difficult for me about your language is the syntax, since the web browser auto correct the spelling. But I'm practicing!

And I'll keep the tower cooler, as it performs well even without the fan and little airflow.

I think i will buy this case whit the big fan. When i do, i will post pictures and my impression about the silence of the system. The price is very good because it's imported directly from China. The very good cases from USA are way more expensive. I can't change the processor right now, but I will ...

Asus M2N-4 SLI (no fans)
X2 3600+ Windsor
XFX 7600GS (Passive)
Seagate 160GB IDE
1GB DDR2 Kingston
Sunbeam Silent Whisper cooler (under brazilian brand)
Rosewill RD600N-2DB-SL-BK PSU (under brazilian brand)
LG DVD-RW

The 3r System case (the second one) has a more tradicional way of cooling. I was just wondering if the case with the big side fan is more efficient, i.e., same cooling with less noise. I forgot to say, the fan is controllable. http://www.satellite.com.py/imagens/produtos/535g.jpg I know it's chinese...

The problem is that Antec cases cost three, four times more (here in Brazil). This case costs R$ 150 (U$ 50), and the Antec P180 R$ 600. I'm not using the PSU that comes with the case, for sure. I was thinking about using the big fan as the only intake fan, and use a Yate Lonn D12SL-12 as exhaust fa...

Hi!

What do you think about this case?
http://www.satellite-computer.com/subwe ... model=L590

It's the only (cheap) big fan case available in my country.

Thanks!

A good noobs guide to speedfan is the "help" guide. Just press F1.

Asus M2NPV-VM has two IDE'S. I don't know about its power consumption.

Thank you!
The Speedfan readings of my motherboard (Asus M2N-4 SLI) were crazy, like 1500000 r.p.m., and now they are correct.

Edit: detects my 7600GS, too!

Hello!

Abit KN9 (Nforce Ultra) does have this feature (according to the manual):

"In the situation when connecting a 3-pin CPU fan assembly, and you still want
the speed control function to take effect, you must:
1. Plug the 3-pin CPU fan assembly to “SYSFAN1â€