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by jayn
Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:46 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: T-balancer- Need to calibrate the analog temp sensor?
Replies: 2
Views: 1862

T-balancer- Need to calibrate the analog temp sensor?

I am using this type of analog temp sensor with the Tbalancer's extension kit the sensor hub:
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Do i still need to calibrate those?
by jayn
Wed Jan 04, 2006 3:24 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Help me plz...Tbalancer wouldn't let me update the firmware
Replies: 5
Views: 2878

OMG..thanks so much guys! I thought my Tbalancer is broken or something of my windows is messed up lol!
by jayn
Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:42 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Help me plz...Tbalancer wouldn't let me update the firmware
Replies: 5
Views: 2878

Help me plz...Tbalancer wouldn't let me update the firmware

I got myself a Tbalancer XL and it comes with the old firmware. I want to flash it to the latest 2.61 firmware. I was following the intruction on the manuald and did the following: The system is clean install with no previous T-balancer software: 1) Downloaded the latest software from Mcubed website...
by jayn
Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:49 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: How noisy is the Sunon 40mm maglev fans when the RPM slowed?
Replies: 3
Views: 2477

How noisy is the Sunon 40mm maglev fans when the RPM slowed?

I am planning to get this fan for my motherboard's northbridge chipset as the heatsink is at 80C when the system is under full load: http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=2011CGCF&Category_Code=0100.10 This is my motherboard (GA-K8N Ultra-9): http://www.gigab...
by jayn
Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:41 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Is it safe to run the Enermax and Antec PSU with a 90mm fan?
Replies: 2
Views: 1549

Is it safe to run the Enermax and Antec PSU with a 90mm fan?

I have 2 PSUs laying around: 1) Enermax 460W 2) Antec TruePower 380W Both are equipped with a 80mm exhaust fan and a 90mm intake fan on the bottom. The unfortunate thing is that both fans on both PSUs exhibit loud clicking and whine that could be heard very clearly. I decided to mod the PSU by swapp...
by jayn
Fri Sep 30, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: OCZ Modstream and P180 ?
Replies: 9
Views: 4610

no it will not reach. I have to sell my modstream because of that
by jayn
Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Will modding the Nexus 120mm fan's power connector break it?
Replies: 4
Views: 2314

Will modding the Nexus 120mm fan's power connector break it?

The nexus comes with 4 pin molex and i want to connect the nexus 120mm to my Tbalaner which takes only 3 pin connector. The nexus also comes with a 3pin RPM signal connector for the mainboard, do I just hook that up to the Tbalancer to control the speed. I was thinking of cutting BOTH the 4 pin mole...
by jayn
Sat Sep 17, 2005 5:28 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Will the Phantom 500 be enough for my system in the P180?
Replies: 16
Views: 7101

all my SCSI drives uses Fluid Bearing motors and they are not that noisy at all. I have then installed in my lower P180 drive cage and vibration is virtually non-existent. The case shields the drive noise quiet well. The enclosure I selected should further kill the drive noise. I am not letting go o...
by jayn
Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:56 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Will the Phantom 500 be enough for my system in the P180?
Replies: 16
Views: 7101

i've got the HD noise in control by using this:
http://www.alphacool.de/xt/product_info ... th=5_18_22

thanks guys for your tips! i guess i'll be getting this PSU then
by jayn
Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Will the Phantom 500 be enough for my system in the P180?
Replies: 16
Views: 7101

Will the Phantom 500 be enough for my system in the P180?

I am trying to build the most silent computer possible find that the Phantom 500 be the most viable solution. Below is my system spec for my next build: AMD X2 4800+ Motherboard: Upcoming DFI Crossfire Motherboard 2GB OCZ Platinum Ram 2 X ROMs 1X 15.3K Seagate Cheetah SCSI 1X 10K Fujitsu SCSI PCI De...
by jayn
Mon Sep 05, 2005 3:22 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: How long are the cables for the silverstone ST60F PSU
Replies: 3
Views: 2646

Anyone??
by jayn
Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: How long are the cables for the silverstone ST60F PSU
Replies: 3
Views: 2646

How long are the cables for the silverstone ST60F PSU

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products-60f.htm

Does anyone here know how long the cables are? I just got a new antec P180 and my modstream cable is too short..thank got have a spare enermax.

Anyone use that PSU here or can tell me how long the cables are?
by jayn
Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Question about the Antec P180's front fan filter
Replies: 1
Views: 1475

Question about the Antec P180's front fan filter

Is it possible to replace the filter mesh with a better fiter for catching finer dust? Or the mesh + filter cage is in one piece and cannot be separated?

thanks :D
by jayn
Wed Aug 24, 2005 8:14 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Will the OCZ Modstream be compatible with the P180?
Replies: 6
Views: 3206

Will the OCZ Modstream be compatible with the P180?

I am going to purchase an Antec P180 soon and I have an OCZ Modstream PSU.

Do you guys think the PSU power cable will reach this motherboard:
http://www.extremetech.com/image_popup/ ... 725,00.asp
(DFI Crossfire)
by jayn
Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:37 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: What is the absolute best 120 MM fan one can find?
Replies: 4
Views: 2492

What is the absolute best 120 MM fan one can find?

I am getting a 120MM fan to replace the one in my new OCZ 520W Modstream. What is the best fan out there? Is it the Nexus 120MM fan?

I'll be undervolting it to keep the noise at minimum...
by jayn
Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:19 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: NEW Lian-Li PC 767 Case: Anyone has more info on it?
Replies: 10
Views: 4633

NEW Lian-Li PC 767 Case: Anyone has more info on it?

http://www.lian-li.com/Product/Chassis/M_C_S_PC-767.htm

that looks like a cool case but i can't find any info about it anywhere on the web..anyone here has any info on it?
by jayn
Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:43 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Are SCSI drive cable connectors in the same postion as IDE?
Replies: 0
Views: 1144

Are SCSI drive cable connectors in the same postion as IDE?

Hi everyone, I am getting this watercooling enclosure for my Cheetah 15.3K and Fujitsu SCSI Drive. In this site, it has pictures of the watercooling enclosure: http://www.dexgo.com/site/index.php?site=artikel/hardware_show.php&showid=74&page=3 as you can see, the connector must line up with the open...
by jayn
Tue May 10, 2005 8:06 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Noobie need some help with watercooling gear..first time H20
Replies: 1
Views: 2059

Noobie need some help with watercooling gear..first time H20

Hi everyone...i am setting up my watercooling system and i just purchased this pump from ebay: Eheim 1000L/hour pump and i am planning to get this radiator (Watercool MO-RA 2 Pro): Watercool MO-RA 2 Pro Some discussion in german and manufacturer website. http://www.alphacool.de/perl/shop.pl?s=eda190...
by jayn
Sun Mar 20, 2005 11:21 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: HHeeelllp everyone..where can i find this SilentMaxx Case??
Replies: 2
Views: 1802

HHeeelllp everyone..where can i find this SilentMaxx Case??

http://www.silentmaxx.de/st11pro_ms.php
that looks like a very promising case for silent computing. The problem is i can't seem to find it anywhere in North-america :(

maybe you guys know a source that will import/Ship it to Canada?
by jayn
Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:05 am
Forum: Consumer Advocacy
Topic: SilenX disappointment
Replies: 7
Views: 12815

SilenX disappointment

This was a while ago, but seeing the unacceptable marketing of that company, i would like to share my story: Several months ago, I purchased a variety of fans for my new system. I was skeptical of SilenX's 80MM fan 11 db fans but i purchased one anyways just for the sake of trying it. I also purchas...
by jayn
Sun Dec 05, 2004 2:12 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Can the Smart Drive Copper 2002 be used with the 15.3K SCSI?
Replies: 6
Views: 4512

then maybe you should try a 15K SCSI and then tell me if u can feel the difference or not :P
by jayn
Sun Dec 05, 2004 9:27 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Can the Smart Drive Copper 2002 be used with the 15.3K SCSI?
Replies: 6
Views: 4512

thanks for the reply, its the idle noise leaking out from the fan grilles in front of my lian-li case.. I have cushioning on the drive cage and dampening on the case interior, so it is the idle motor noise creating the whooooooooosh sound. i really want to get this project done before new year, sux ...
by jayn
Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:34 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Can the Smart Drive Copper 2002 be used with the 15.3K SCSI?
Replies: 6
Views: 4512

thanks for the reply i have the 73 GB cheetah 15.3K and it is just LOUD compared to my dad's silent 200GB Seagate 7200.7. I have a lian-li case and all the drive noise is leaking from the front fan grille, i powered on the system with the cheetah unplugged and OMG its peace on earth so you would say...
by jayn
Fri Dec 03, 2004 8:04 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Can the Smart Drive Copper 2002 be used with the 15.3K SCSI?
Replies: 6
Views: 4512

Can the Smart Drive Copper 2002 be used with the 15.3K SCSI?

I read on their website that they tested it with a 10K IBM SCSI HD. Now IBM SCSIs are very hot and noisy, while the Cheetah 15.3K is extremely cool running for a SCSI drive. will the smart drive overheat the HD? I really need to silence the beast. or do you guys think this is a better solution: http...
by jayn
Mon Nov 29, 2004 8:56 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Hi Everyone,newbie needs advice on this HD silencing product
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

Hi Everyone,newbie needs advice on this HD silencing product

My Lian-Li case is fully equiped with Nexus fans and it is a total solace when i power it on. THAT IS If I dont power on my 73 GB 15.3K Cheetah SCSI HD. This SCSI HD is one of the quietest around but the noise it makes is still much much louder than my dad's 250 GB 7200.7 Seagate IDE HD. After searc...