Wixy, The long brackets(drive rails) fix to both sides of your DVD (with the usual small screws) with the tapered end pointing towards the back of the DVD. The flat side of the drive rail goes against the DVD. The front of the drive rail should end about 12mm behind the front of the DVD face plate. ...

Zorander, I've been casing the net for at least the last 2 months re: hardware in Australia. I can't find any supplier offering a black P180. I suppose getting it shipped (US $170 + shipping cost) from endpcnoice.com etc. is an (costly) option. If you're going a 3000b, PC Maniacs (ex Hardly Normals)...

But then again.. if you want something that looks like a fridge, why not get a Maytag or Whirlpool? :wink: The 3000b (or 3700 SLK) for me. Suspend the entire drive cage... Also, what is left to be modded on the P180? I think it somewhat spoils the fun. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what y...

I was under the understanding that Microsoft was offering a free upgrade to 64 bit XP for current XP owners, so I definately wouldn't spend any money on it. I agree with Vertigo, unless there is specific compelling reasons, I wouldn't go to 64 bit XP at the moment. Driver support is still patchy.

2) Isn't it as simple as removing the CPU duct and sealing the outlet? I have done this with a few generic cases before and I am sure the 3000B is wide enough to accomodate the Ninja. 3) I don't quite get you here - wouldn't a blowing-in back fan help bring cool air into the case? Yes, taking off t...

I was going to choose the NEC but went with the Pioneer simply because my current drive is Pioneer, i'll definitely get the NEC instead if it's quieter etc. Also, i wasn't aware of the warranty difference, i'll take a look at a comparable Seagate drive. I've recently put a Pioneer 110D in a SLK3000...

Having gone the X2, why go the budget option now? :) The P180 airflow seems perfect for a passive Ninja setup. If you go the SLK 3000B you would have to remove or mod the CPU air duct, given the height of the Ninja. Also using a rear fan blowing onto the Ninja in a SLK 3000B might recirculate expire...

Is there any particular reason to go the 500W over the 430W? The 430 W is AU $50 cheaper, and more than likely to meet all of your power needs. Check out http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category15_1.htm It might be worth getting the seasonic first and have a listen, prior to ordering any Nexus (in view...

Oliver PSU is a Phantom 350 - no fan.. Graphics 6600 GT passive gigabyte. Some temp numbers at idle: Open Case Blow CPU 34 MB 36 GPU 66 Suck CPU 37 MB 36 GPU 65 No Air Duct Blow CPU 36 MB 38 GPU 67 Suck CPU 39 MB 37 GPU 65 CPU Air Duct Blow CPU 34 MB 39 GPU 69 Suck CPU 39 MB 37 GPU 67 Ambient temp a...

I finally assembled my computer yesteday. (Asus SLI premium, phantom 350, Athlon 64 DC 4400, 2GB Corsair value, XP-120 with Nexus @ 12v, Gigabyte 6600GT Passive, Raptor 74 GB, Spinpoint 200 GB, - drive cage suspended, Nexus 120mm x2 @7v, in Antec 3000B with acoustipak). All working like a dream. (my...

OK. Apparently photos are in high demand. :wink: Thanks to all of those who hounded me into posting photos. Apparently not knowing how to just doesn't cut it in this forum... As mentioned before, I'm still waiting on the CPU (4400 DC) and memory, however photos are with XP 120 where it should be, ap...

Yes, thermalright retention bracket insitu, and XP120 where it should be (apart from lack of CPU underneath). I have photos but don't know how to attach them! What a noob. Happy to send photos directly to you if you like. Leave email in a PM.

HenryHonda I have got the same card - GB GV-NX66T128 VP. Fortunately the passive heat sinks seems to be attached quite nicely. Heat pipe orientation can go to either over the coolpipe radiator or DIMM end. It seems a bit tight at the coolpipe radiator end due to a close capacitor, but I havn't got m...

I need to retract my previous post. Got home from work and put together the A8N SLI premium MB / XP-120 / Passive gigabyte 6600GT in first blue slot. All fits OK. Feeling much better now.

Doh! What a noob I am. I'm in the process of a build and have finally received my SLI premium, XP 120 and passive gigabyte graphic.... then found this thread this today. Two questions: 1. Will a Scythe Ninja fit?, (otherwise XP 90 the go) 2. Anybody in Oz looking for a XP120? It may be going cheap..

Is Intel becoming a SPCR convert or is it just AMD envy? http://news.com.com/Intel+powers+up+plans+for+low-power+chips/2100-1006-5842125.html?part=dht&tag=ntop&tag=nl.e433 I like the quote: "The new architecture does not have a name. "We deliberately did not name it" I assume the name "shite" has be...

Maybe the box doubles as a hard drive enclosure, or possibly a CPU duct.
Very thoughtful of QPC...

Plasma: It's advertised for $149 from warcom.com.au, and you got it for $50 AU? From the back of which truck was that??
Might be worth keeping a spare at that price.

I'm interested in the same question, for Raptor enclosure.

Does anyone have head-to-head experience with the Smartdrive v Scythe box v Nexus drive-a-way?

Mike C - time for a 'sound off' v cooling v cost comparison?

I think it would support BigDrive spec, as a newer version of the same model is available with a 400GB drive. Firmware updates are also easily available. I'll give it a go, as I would love to silence this beast. Perhaps if that doesn't work, I'll just acoustipack it...

Has anyone had experience with swapping hard drives in a PVR? I have a topfield 5000 PVR with 120GB seagate ultra ata. I was considering a swap with a 200 GB samsung spinpoint for both extra storage and noise considerations. I note that the seagate is a OEM drive, with model number ending in 'ACE', ...

I ordered 3 Nexus 120's from www.siliconacoustics.com They arrived half way around the world in under 5 days, and worked out to AU$28.10 each, including postage. :D I've also found fan guard mouting inserts suitable for the 25mm closed flanges, at altronics, $9.95 for pack of 12. Unfortunately only ...

jermaink I'm not sure why Aussie members of this forum seem to think that only JVC motors are available on Samsung Spinpoints in Australia. I had two delivered to me yesterday (from Melbourne to Perth) - Samsung SP2004C SATA - and both were NIDEC motors. Stoked. Try scorptec.com.au They turned out t...