I hope you're right. I'll look forward to hearing how it goes when you build your system.
Good luck.

Is there any reasonable way to mutliate the Zalman NB47 chipset cooler (or some other passive solution) to fit DFI's new nForce4 motherboard? A link to the unfortunate chipset arrangement is here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=23067 I'd prefer the DFI board to the o...

Sometimeswarrior:
Do you have a suggestion for one who does not have the rubber nubs you've used? I like your solution for its ease and cheapness but I want to make sure I can secure the fan appropriately before buying the components.
TIA.

A word of caution, these ps may have a problem with a low 3.3 rail. Mine and others show this. No problems oc'ing with mine though. I'm running 2460 MHz What is a handy way to measure the 3.3 V rail with a voltmeter? Measuring the 12 and 5 V rails is easy through a molex connector, but how can I ge...

That's good news about the XP-120. I'll wait until the board is out and hopefully Thermalright checks the compatibility. SLI is a good idea for those who want the fastest possible graphics performance, but in the midrange, a single card can get good enough performance for what I am looking for. By t...

I don't expect a scientific answer without giving measurements, but does anyone have a good feel for whether the XP-120 will fit in the new MSI nforce4 Ultra http://www.tbreak.com/reviews/article.php?id=339 ?

Thanks for the info. I didn't realise that these heatsinks were for different sockets.

Looking through these forums and the articles, it looks like the Thermalright XP-90 is the best bet for those that don't have the space for an XP-120.

However, I see many prople recomending the SI-97 or SP-97 for A64 boards. Are there advantages to either of these two heatsinks over the XP-90?

I have a question for those with an Evercase 4252 (or similar). Would I see an improvement in cooling if I trim the rear grille and replace it with a wire grille? I did get an improvement from nibbling the front grille, but that one is more restrictive. The rear grille looks pretty open to me. http:...

I have a 4252 that I received a few weeks ago. The rear mount does have 120mm screw holes. The front grille does not have "official" 120mm fan mounting holes. However, I was able to mount my 120x25mm fan with two screws through the holes in the grille. It is definitely secure enough.

Thanks for the link. There is lots of interesting info there.

Does anyone have the circuit for a Zalman Fanmate? I am curious how a fanmate reduces the voltage of the fan without absorbing several watts in a resistor.

I really like my 4252 case. I just replaced my old Enlight a week ago and really notice the difference. It has very good airflow and a quiet design. The black version at Newegg with the USB + Audio connectors is very nice and quite inexpensive. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?descripti...

Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize the adjustment on the Enermax was so small. I try undervolting it more and see what difference that makes.
Thanks.

Thanks everyone for the tips building my new system. I've only just started my upgrade from an old 1GHz Athlon with an Enlight beige box. A few days ago I received my Evercase 4252, Panaflo 12L 120mm fan, a couple of fanmates and assorted pieces. After moving everything to the new case I was very su...

I recently bought an Enermax 120x25mm adjustable fan from Best Byte (among other things), and it isn't quiet even at the lowest adjustment. I'd like to exchange it for another of their 120x25mm fans. Are any of these 120mm fans a good alternative? I will be using a fanmate to drop the voltage as muc...

I'd rather not risk having to RMA the drive if I get a non-Nidec Samsung. If the Samsung has the JVC motor, does it become louder than the Seagate 7200.7? Which drive would people recommend given the current state of Spinpoints (hopefully Seagate will switch motors in the future to something quieter...

Thanks everyone for the tips. That clears things up for me. Breaking down the current requirements for each component is a great help. It's good to know that I can have a fairly speedy system without loosing the ability to pick quiet components. Burcakb, where do you find out the current (or wattage...

I'd like some suggestions regarding the best/quietest power supply that is appropriate for my planned system. I am confused by all the options available I plan to have an MSI K8N Neo2, Athlon 64 3200+, a GeForce 6800 and three or four HDs. Looking at the posts and recomendations on this site, it loo...

I am still not sure what the best choice is regarding which SATA drive to order. I'd rather not risk ending up with a JVC motor and having to RMA the drive (if possible).
Assuming the Spinpoint comes with the noisier drive motor, which is quieter, the Seagate 7200.7 or the Samsung?

Thanks for the advice.
I noticed on your sig that you are using the SilentBoost. How is this as a CPU cooler? I was hoping to use the Zalman 7000A heatsink. Do you think it will fit in the 4252 case using an Athlon64 motherboard?

I am about to order an Evercase 4252, and I am wondering what fans I should order with it. Can I fit a 120mm fan in the front? If not, what modding needs to be done to get one to fit? Should I stick with a 120mm in the back and an 80mm fan up front? Also, I am a little confused as to which fan to bu...

Looking over the reviews here, I really like the efficiency of the Noisetaker 425 or 475 and Seasonic Super Silencer 400. Plus, it looks like both are pretty quiet. What are the advantages of one over the other? They both are similarly priced, have similar efficiencies, etc. Does anyone that has exp...

idano,

Is the first drive bay really useless for mounting a hard drive, as mentioned on Anand Tech?

I'd like the option of four hard drives plus my 3.5 card reader.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I like the Evercase 4292. Can you stick a 120mm fan in front?

Is there a reason people don't recommend the Silverstone SST-TJ04 Gloria? I can see that the grilles are a bit restrictive, but I could nibble them out and replace 'em.

I have been reading the case reviews here and elsewhere and it looks like a case with dual 120mm fans is the best choice for cool and quiet cases. However, it seems almost all of the good cases include a door. For me, doors are inconvenient and often flimsy. The only case I've found that has the opt...