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by gbass01
Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:18 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: external enclusre recommendations
Replies: 7
Views: 4609

AMS Venus DS-2316

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817145657

This looks identical to my Venus DS-3's. I own 3. No problems, not too loud. Strongly consider Firewire - seems to work better.
by gbass01
Mon May 29, 2006 4:55 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Cases with 120mm fans
Replies: 272
Views: 486972

I think I bought one of the last FS20's from Newegg about 5 years ago.. Will gladly buy another if anyone has any.

Love the dual exhaust - I have a 4 inch drier duct running from XP120 to the upper exhaust fan.
by gbass01
Wed May 10, 2006 11:36 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: I want to start fans at 12v, then go lower
Replies: 26
Views: 15140

cpemma, thanks for your input. For those of us who're electronics-illiterate, could you please expound on that circuit diagram you posted? Given a parts list and a more picture-like diagram or a photograph), I believe I can solder that little guy together.. please help.

Thanks!

Greg
by gbass01
Thu Dec 02, 2004 8:19 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Inhouse pharmacy Ventolin inhaler
Replies: 8
Views: 4776

The backup utility I own, DriveImage 7.0, seems to have trouble with DVD's. Windows backup seems to have trouble with them as well. My recently purchased Seagate PATA drive came bundled with BounceBack Express, hardly a household name. Considering getting a copy of Norton Ghost 9.0. It seems it migh...
by gbass01
Tue Nov 30, 2004 7:06 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Inhouse pharmacy Ventolin inhaler
Replies: 8
Views: 4776

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by gbass01
Mon Nov 15, 2004 3:23 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Found a shop carrying spinpoints w/ nidec motors.
Replies: 19
Views: 9069

Sizzle, please comment on the noise output of these 1213C's once you install them.
by gbass01
Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:37 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: free-ish dead SilenX 400W 14dB PSU
Replies: 4
Views: 3139

It survived occasional bouts of 3d gaming in past, and died while I was away from the computer (only screensaver running). My guess is the fan broke spontaneously, leading to heat buildup and PSU failure
by gbass01
Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:12 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: free-ish dead SilenX 400W 14dB PSU
Replies: 4
Views: 3139

free-ish dead SilenX 400W 14dB PSU

After 1.5 years of service my SilenX 400W 14dB PSU (genuine pre-scandal SilenX 400W 14 dB, Order #35) suddenly died. R.I.P. If anyone is interested in it for resuscitation or dissection, I will gladly part with it for the price of USPS shipping from Virginia to your location. I have ordered the Seas...
by gbass01
Mon Oct 18, 2004 12:34 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Tape - What kind to use?
Replies: 3
Views: 2825

use Scotch-Blue Painter's Tape for Multi-Surfaces #2090. 2 inch tape, stays on metal and plastic for at least 2 years, no residue when removed, very easy to tear and apply with bare hands. Used to use a very similar 2 inch beige drafting tape but can't find any more. The beige tape I found recently ...
by gbass01
Fri Sep 03, 2004 6:37 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Funny lil' CPU Exhaust Pipe case mod
Replies: 2
Views: 3638

I've used 4 inch flexible drier duct (aluminized plasic over wire spiral). It's a chore to get it right, but if you stretch it before you glue it in place you can have all kinds of contortions in it without too many folds. Plus, with a 4 inch diameter, the votrexes caused by fold turbulence may actu...
by gbass01
Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:26 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Cutting sorbothane?
Replies: 10
Views: 8681

Just cut a 4x4x0.5 inch Sorbothane square into 1x4x0.5 inch strips. The razor idea was a dud - the first strip took forever and the cut is jagged. Then I used common household scissors and got nice clean cuts every time! Bottom line: use sharp scissors. Oh, and I did freeze the square for an hour fi...
by gbass01
Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:51 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 12G12M vs L1A
Replies: 11
Views: 5270

I've used the 120mm L1A's for years now, and they are very quiet. All start reliably at 6 volts and some even lower. Recently got a hold of 4 120mm M1A BX'es - they start reliably at 4.5 volts (maybe less, haven't checked). My samples do vibrate a bit more, but are still pretty quiet at reduced volt...
by gbass01
Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:38 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: quiet duct kit?
Replies: 6
Views: 4863

4 inch wide CPU exhaust duct

Yep, clothes dryer flexible duct. You will need two 120mm by 25mm fan frames on either side of the duct, attached with "goop" type glue to make duct terminators. Use the minimum length of duct possible to avoid coil bunching which will increase resistance. You will also need an Alpha heatsink and a ...
by gbass01
Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:36 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: quiet duct kit?
Replies: 6
Views: 4863

I used 4 inch drier duct and glued it to modified fan frames. Good exhaust flow if you take your time to set it up right.
by gbass01
Mon Aug 09, 2004 2:30 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 120 or 92mm (IYO)
Replies: 8
Views: 4703

The exhaust opening of axial fans is octagonal. Anything smaller will result in edge noise and obstruction noise both. I use a dremel with reinforced wheels. Don't forget eye and ear protection. I can't seem to get snips to cut right, but others have had good results. I prefer to grommet the entire ...
by gbass01
Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:46 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Zalman zm80d-hp vs VGA Silencer R3
Replies: 8
Views: 5120

The 9800 Pro 256MB I just got is allegedly identical to an XT (it certainly BIOS-mods into one) and I got a Rev.3 VGA Silencer on it without any obvious trouble, even after overtightening the screws a bit.
by gbass01
Mon Jul 26, 2004 9:08 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan controller not supplying enough juice to start Papst 60m
Replies: 4
Views: 2674

cpemma, for the slow among us, could you translate the above circuit diagram into parts list and soldering directions? Something along the lines of "insert Tab A into Part B"? Pretty please?

Thanks!
by gbass01
Mon Jul 12, 2004 4:21 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Question about CableGami
Replies: 19
Views: 11455

Sheets of plastic may build up an electrostatic charge. Doesn't sound like a good idea.
by gbass01
Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:27 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: IDE cable dilema - need special one...
Replies: 31
Views: 16871

I'm woried about wire breakage at the site of the old connector if the ribbon is accidentally folded across that area in the future. Will the cable work right if instead of removing the old connector we just ignore it and ADD another connector at the desired location?
by gbass01
Fri Apr 16, 2004 2:33 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Gainward Silent FX PowerPack! Ultra/980XP
Replies: 2
Views: 2366

Isn't that the Zalman 80D sink?
by gbass01
Sun Mar 28, 2004 8:03 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Arctic Cooling VGA Silencer Rev 3 Available
Replies: 9
Views: 5729

Can anyone verify receipt of a Rev.3 from Newegg?
by gbass01
Sun Mar 21, 2004 5:17 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: I give up: no PSU is quiet enough until modded
Replies: 25
Views: 9869

I have a SilenX 400W, bought during the deceptive advertising controversy (no one cares now) and it is indeed very quiet. It sped up to an audible but tolerable noise level during GTA:VC sessions, but stayed quiet thru KOTOR and WC III. Keep in mind, I'm not a silencing purist. My system is not trul...
by gbass01
Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:05 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: ATI AIW 9600 XT "Review"
Replies: 0
Views: 1902

ATI AIW 9600 XT "Review"

http://www.tech-mods.net/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=121 Not much of a review, but the HSF gives me pause... will this thing be compatible with Zalman or AC Silencer? And another thing. The AIW 9600XT GPU is supposed to produce less heat than the 9600 AIW Pro, right? I wonder just how much less?
by gbass01
Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:58 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Acomplia cheap no prescription
Replies: 5
Views: 2867

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by gbass01
Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:06 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Attack of the eggcrate foam
Replies: 5
Views: 4061

How about mattress foam (with sinusoidal surface texture), like the kind solid in bed-sized sheets at WalMart, etc?
by gbass01
Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:45 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: my wish list
Replies: 1
Views: 1850

my wish list

Anyone else waiting for the AIW version of the ATI 9600XT to come out? And to cool it, either the upcoming Zalman ZM80-D (twin heatpipes) or the Rev.3 of the Silencer. Wish we had some solid release dates on these.
by gbass01
Tue Mar 02, 2004 7:52 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermaltake Geforce 4 TI VGA Cooler with a FanMate?
Replies: 4
Views: 3383

EndoSteel : You'd have to bag and tape off the rest of the graphics card and lap in small circular motions, right? Sounds like too much trouble even for me.. m0002a : I'm pretty sure I've described by undermounting contraption in detail in a couple of my old posts. Try the search function. My solut...
by gbass01
Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:01 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Anandtech thread about size of PSU needed for stability
Replies: 17
Views: 7165

When I was choosing between 350W and 400W SilenX units (yeah, I know...) I was lead to believe that the 400W unit would run cooler and quieter under any given load, high or low. Well, I bought the 400W and it does run quietly, but I wonder if the 350W unit would do as well. The price difference is n...
by gbass01
Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:36 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermaltake Geforce 4 TI VGA Cooler with a FanMate?
Replies: 4
Views: 3383

The copper heatsink is adequate, but I ripped the plastic cover and the fan out of mine and undermounted a 92mm Panaflo L1 BX at 1200 RPM. The pin-springs that come with it do not provide adequate pressure against the GPU surface, but can be swapped out for machine screws. Just don't forget insulate...