Thanks qviri, that's what I figured.

JazzJackRabbit,

I apologize I used an incorrect term. When I used JBOD I was referring to simply separate drives in no raid arrangement without any spanning.

So I'm OK there.

FYI, Just completed stuffing my server with 8 PATA hard drives (JBOD) and everything appears to running smoothly. PIII 1G Intel 815 board No audio On-board lan and video Promise 133 4X IDE controller 4 fans No other cards. Since how many things can a power supply support often gets asked, thought I ...

Thanks for the info, jaganath.

Does anyone know if I can power an eide hard drive from an sata power connector? (adapter/converter)

I do have enough connectors if I can convert/adapt the sata power cables.

Thanks Tephras,

Can I just infinately add those splitters up until the limit of the power supply (ie, doesn't matter how many are on a single lead)?

Also, considering I'm looking at 8 hds, what would be the critical rail limits to consider?

Hi all, need some advice. I'm going to using an old pc as a server. PIII 1G (no extra connectors needed, video, etc) This server will need to hold 8 PATA hard drives and no SATA drives. I'm in need of a power supply that has 8 4-pin molex connectors to power these drives. Unfortunately, most power s...

Well I popped for the CompUSA 160g WD drive. I couldn't help myself. :) Although it didn't go in my silent machine, it is pretty quiet, much more so than I had expected. It is grommetted and really can't be heard when the case is closed. Not as quiet as my favorites (120g Seagates and 160g Samsung),...

Hammer, that's what I'm thinking. It doesn't have to be silent, it just has to be non-obnoxious. I've got a rain check and am considering whether to exercise it.

Western Digital is running some pretty cheap deals on some pretty large drives (80g and 160g). I know these are nowhere near as quiet as our favorite Samsungs and Seagates, but, how loud are they?

Any experience?

I'm not exactly sure what you mean when you say SMART attributes, but DTemp reads and shows me the temps of the 4 regular IDE drives (Seagates) but does not read, or at least not show me the temps or even the existence of the fifth Promise controller HD (Samsung). I have DTemp start automatically, s...

I'm using the Intel D845PEBT2 but I doubt that's the problem since I don't have any recognition problems. Just to recap: Everything about the controller/HD works just fine (seeing, writing, reading, defrag, etc.). The only problem is that DTemp can't see it. There is no problem with DTemp being able...

Well, I've tried just about everything I can think of and everything that has been mentioned here and still no go. I am running WinXP though. Perhaps the combination of Promise 133 IDE controller, Samsung 1614, WinXP and DTemp simply cannot be made to work. If anyone has gotten this to work please s...

Well, I did update the BIOS on the Promise card. Unfortunately, the same problem persists. Unable to even see the Samsung by Dtemp.

After reading the last few posts, is it possible that the Samsung can't be read and that's my problem. Here I thought the problem must be the controller card.

Henrik, yes the system has been rebooted.

SW, how do you check the BIOS version of the card. During post, no bios is displayed and I can't seem to find the info.

SometimesWarrior, oooooh, potential good news. I'm not sure what the specific model # is, but it's called the 'Promise Ultra133 TX2 IDE Controller' in device manager,

Hmmmm, that's unfortunate. Thanks for the info. Ralf. BTW, what do your Samsungs run at, temperature-wise.

Hi all,

I've had 4 Seagates in my HTPC and use Dtemp to monitor their temps. I just added a new Samsung 160g drive via a Promise IDE controller (now 5 drives). Unfortunately, Dtemp doesn't even see the drive (drive info) much less tell me its temp. All else is fine w/ the new drive.

Any thoughts?

Thanks chiahaochang.

Thanks Ralf, Seems like the SLK-900 and 92mm Panaflo fan is the way to go. Just so I get this right ... ... Where would I plug the Panaflo in (cpu fan connector on mobo?) and which type of Panaflo connector (3-pin/4-pin) should I order? Also, would I use a fanmate with this (SLK-900/Panaflo) setup? ...

Hi all, You have all been very helpful while I've been researching my new HTPC build. Thank you. Well, I've just put it together and I'm getting too much of a whine from the CPU fan (definately the source). Here are the relevent specs: P4 2.4G, Intel D845PEBT2 mobo, stock intel hs/f, exotic 350w PS,...

Boomerang Rapido,

Oooooo, don't do that. Buy the ASIII before you use the P4. Using nothing would not be good at all. You must use something.

Actually, jinu117's experiments is what got me to thinking. His experience was that negative pressurization occured, which makes sense. Seems to me: - Once you install an intake fan and turn it on, you are controlling the amount of air (for the most part) that enters the case. - Also, with exhaust f...

Hi all, I just received my Coolermaster 201 and am contemplating fan management. It has 4 case fans (rear exhaust, blow-hole exhaust, 2 front intakes, plus PSU). The front intakes are important because they will cool 4 HDs installed in the lower 3.5" bays. Then I was reading about positive/negative ...

Wow, what a great tip, jinu117. I've read many articles/reviews/threads regarding this case and you're the first one to point this out (at least that I saw). Now, all I have to figure out is how to keep it attached without the screws.

Thanks.

Thanks very much Brice. Unfortunately, much of that conversation is beyond my ability to comprehend. Let me make sure I understand: - Plug the 12v-7v adapter into the power supply connector. - Then, plug the first fan into the adpter - Then, plug the second fan into the pass thru connector on the fi...

Never mind. After researching some articles, I found out that I need a hex tool to unscrew the front bezel to access the fans or even the filter. Sad, but workable.

Hi all, I just received my Coolermaster 201 case and am concerned that the three 4-pin fans (blowhole and 2 front) will be too loud and besides, due to my setup, I don't feel I need that much air flow anyway. The fourth (rear exhaust) is 3-pin and will be connected to the fan controller mobo connect...

Well, my 201 just arrived. Yipppeee, but I'm already stumped. How do you get at the front and top fans? Do you just pop out the screens by force or is there a trick? Any assistence is greaty appreciated.

Hi all. I'm about to pull the trigger on the CoolerMaster 201 case and the Intel D845PEBT2 motherboard. Here's what I think: - The CM201 comes with 4 case fans all with 4-pin connectors - The Intel board comes with 2 3-pin fan control connectors It seems my best bet would be to convert all 4 fans fr...

Thanks, jinu117. Gives me things to think about.

Quick follow-up. Are the 5.25 or 3.5 bays removable on the 201? Also, what's the possibility of using the the blow hole fan, sucking in, and directed toward the front of the case for cooling the 5.25 bays?

jinu117, sweet setup:) Since the Sonata seems to have problems, I'm turning my attention to the Cooler Master 201. Could I request some further advice and clarification. - I'm not sure how all of those fans are being controlled. Is it with the Vantec or the Enermax or something else? What would be r...