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by zardoz
Mon May 12, 2008 4:18 am
Forum: Notebook Systems
Topic: run battery mode while on ac power?
Replies: 1
Views: 4030

run battery mode while on ac power?

hi all, i was just wondering if it is possible to run my laptop (hp nw8240) whist plugged into the mains with the same power options as it runs on batteries? i run nhc control and while on the mains i can get the cpu down to 800mhz but when on betteries it runs at 300mhz? any ideas how i can run it ...
by zardoz
Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:19 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: antec p182 high temperatures :(
Replies: 11
Views: 8096

i have a similar set up but i have a fan mounted in the front (not the wire clips on the hd cage) i also have the case on a board with wheels on it so air can be pulled up from the bottom case opening. no dust covers but the doors are still on, the top exhaust is blocked. all fans at 5-6v. my idle t...
by zardoz
Fri Jan 13, 2006 5:26 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My P150 with PSU Duct [UPDATED AGAIN#2, more pics on page 2]
Replies: 39
Views: 28724

hi nici,

could you tell me, if the 5 1/4 " drive rail caddy on the floor of the case is removal so that the base of the case can be completely flat?

as i have have 4 hds and i wish to suspend 3 of them and lie the last one on the floor of the case on some foam.


thanks in advance.
by zardoz
Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:50 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: heat problem (freezing)?
Replies: 2
Views: 1683

heat problem (freezing)?

hi all, due to the hot weather here in the uk, my pc is constantly freezing up. this is a typical example of what happens: these temps are at idle with c&q applied, (both sides and front of the case are off!) ambient :- 24 dtemp :- 28,28,23 ntune :- cpu 32 system 31 gpu 51 MBM5 :- cpu 32 system 31 n...
by zardoz
Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:57 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Summer Heat Wave UK!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5571

ok summer in england has ended, so all is well again with my pc however i have noticed that nvidias latest forceware drivers suck, they make farcry and halflife 2 stutter and freeze, infact they might have been the problem in the first place, (i cant remember if i had em on or not) :roll: thanks for...
by zardoz
Sat Jul 16, 2005 9:04 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Summer Heat Wave UK!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5571

i have done a fresh install of mce 2005 and i have updated all drivers and a bios update to boot, c&q is activated (set to minimal power management) cpu@994Mhz and the temps are at idle and the weather is cooler today:- however i seem to have a new problem, when booting just after the windows xp scr...
by zardoz
Thu Jul 14, 2005 7:42 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Summer Heat Wave UK!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5571

hi, thanks for the replys. the original temp readings (as strnage as they may seem) are what the nvmonitor program displays (correct or not). i have tried to run 3dmark 2005. th first attempt froze after 3-5 minutes, nvmonitor displayed the following temps (on dual monitor): cpu 39 system 42 gpu 72 ...
by zardoz
Wed Jul 13, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Summer Heat Wave UK!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 5571

Summer Heat Wave UK!!!

hi all, i have a heat problem, well i think it is anyway. my spec is as follws:- antec bqe2 + acousti pak mat applied also elevated of the floor by casters to aid air intake from front vent nexus 400w power supply 2* nexus 120mm fans 1 in 1 out @ 12 volts msi 754 with amd64 3.2 c&q applied, zalman 7...
by zardoz
Tue Feb 22, 2005 6:04 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: setting aam on maxtor diamond max 10?
Replies: 7
Views: 4294

well i have tried amset amd ftool now on two motherboards and the dm10 with no joy, both will set an older dm9 but not the dm10! i have also asked maxtor and after a while of beating around the bush (suggesting a buy a quiet drive enclosure)? i got this reply... --------------- my question. can you ...
by zardoz
Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:52 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: setting aam on maxtor diamond max 10?
Replies: 7
Views: 4294

hi,
i have had a look but cant seem to find anything resembling what you mention, what setting exactly am i looking for?

my dm10 is a sata drive if this has any relavance i do not know?

my mobo is a msi k8n neo socket 754 the bios is phoenix if that helps?

thanks for the reply.
by zardoz
Wed Feb 16, 2005 6:30 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: setting aam on maxtor diamond max 10?
Replies: 7
Views: 4294

setting aam on maxtor diamond max 10?

hi,

i have a diamond max 10 300 gig sata drive and i wish to set aam to quieten it down a bit. i have tried ftool but it keeps on hanging, Dr hardwares aamtool doesnt pick the drive up and maxtors amset (havent tried) but says it isnt compatable?

any help would be appreciated.
by zardoz
Thu Feb 10, 2005 8:42 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: is this the holy grail of suspended hds?
Replies: 0
Views: 1451

is this the holy grail of suspended hds?

i was wondering if anyone could tell me what this bracket would be called and where i could get hold of a smaller version? http://www.tonesties.co.uk/miscellaneous.htm its the third image down. i think it would be great for suspending hard drives. you could use it for supending at the top and bottom...
by zardoz
Wed Feb 09, 2005 4:13 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: psu ramping need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 4545

i had a look at the recommeded fan list and the 92 nexus fan runs at 19db at 12v so i just thought i would get that for the front. but you are right of course i will be getting 2 @ 120 nexus fans as i will probably undervolt them anyway. i think i read somwhere that the nexus 120 fans wont start at ...
by zardoz
Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:33 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: The result of my quest for a quiet(er) PC...
Replies: 10
Views: 21736

oh yeh could you post a picture of your hds suspended but with a little more brightness by anychance :D
by zardoz
Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:29 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: The result of my quest for a quiet(er) PC...
Replies: 10
Views: 21736

nice work, you have inspired me to get this case. i have a couple of questions you might be able to help me with.

did you cut out the front grill or did the case come like that?

i take it you can still put in your fd cage and keep hds suspended?
by zardoz
Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Zalman ZM-MFC1 and Antec 3000B
Replies: 9
Views: 5240

will the mfc fit without setting it back in the case with acousti pack installed on the door?
by zardoz
Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:48 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: psu ramping need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 4545

thanks for the replys:

i would like to see those pickys?

i am thinking of just buying the antec slk7000b for better hd cooling and really simple hd suspension.
by zardoz
Tue Feb 08, 2005 9:38 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Antec SLK3000B: Minimalist Midtower for Quiet PC
Replies: 233
Views: 232860

hi, im thinking of transfering from the bqe to the 3000b and i have a few questions that i hope someone can answer? has anyone tried fitting the bqe side doors onto the 3000b model, if so do they fit (might be a bit stupid that one?) does anyone know if you can fit a Zalman ZM-MFC1 Multi Fan Control...
by zardoz
Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:43 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: psu ramping need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 4545

hi thanks for the reply, i think i will see if i can get hold off a 92 and 120 nexus or yate loon fans and give that a bash. had a look at thor, similar spec to mine does your seasonic ramp up when under load or is it set at @ 5 volts? how much did it cost you modded? im just going to use some elast...
by zardoz
Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:23 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: psu ramping need help!
Replies: 9
Views: 4545

psu ramping need help!

Hi all, First off may I say what a great site this is and that I have been an avid reader for the last year and I have built my new pc from many of the suggestions from this site. However I have hit a problem. My spec is:- Antec SLK3700BQE fitted with dampening material Antec 12cm fan @5v which to b...