I always uninstall the current version before installing the new. All my bookmarks / extensions / etc. are retained. (Unless an extension does not work for a new version, then it says so in the Extension window.) I do get crashes in Firefox occasionally (not really any more / less after the update)....

Am I right to assume that Plextools Professional either comes with the drive or is downloadable for free from their website?

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http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/vi ... d=18&pg=10

I've heard that Soltek's K8TPro-939 (VIA K8T800 Pro) is compatible with the XP-120. I saw the article about the rev. E nForce problems. Don't know if this will affect VIA chipsets as well...

Linked a number of times, it seems.

Re:Seagte Barracuda Hard Drives (Score:5, Informative) by Ptur (866963) on Friday March 11, @01:58PM (#11912912) Don't know why this is posted here, the guys at http://www.silentpcreview.com/ [silentpcreview.com] are working on this for years! FYI, I'll soon be building a noiseless AMD A64-3500+ fo...

- http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=286

- Slashdot article discussion

AFAIK, the 130nm and 90nm Sempron 3100s both have a default 1.4v, both are rated at 62W, and both run at 1.8 GHz, but only the 130nm is known to support CnQ. Is the power consumption difference between these two going to be as big as with Newcastle vs. Winchester?

I'm not too worried about not being able to use DIMM 1 on the AX8, as I am going to be using 2 512MB PC3200 Corsair Value Modules in Dimms 2 and 4. Does anyone know the compatibility issues (if they exist) with the XP-120 and the Soltek? I've read that the XP-120 fits Soltek's K8T800 Pro. Just by l...

Hmm.. That one looks good, as does the MSI RS480M2-IL, which supposedly has a 9600-like IGPU, which would be perfect for my needs. I've been looking into this board a little too. The articles I've seen said the graphics are similar to X300 SE. I don't know how this directly compares to a 9600, but ...

As you can tell I haven't played with undervolting/underclocking yet. The motherboard supposedly supports CnQ, but there don't appear to be any options in the bios for adjusting much. The user manual says it supports overclocking and the HTT looks adjustable, but that's about it (well there are som...

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=18535#159578

Though not sure about availability yet.

I read that neoseeker article on the X800 today. It's selling for $265 US at ZZF. Which is less than Gigabyte's passive 6800 is going for. Supposedly ATI's MSRP for the X800 is $200 US, though none of them are selling for that yet.

I went and checked the Logitech we have for the laptop downstairs. (Also part of a wireless combo.) When the mouse is moving over a surface, and the optical light is flashing, it makes the slightest, nearly inaudible buzz when it's quite close to my ear. When it's not moving, the optical light doesn...

they have a quiet ... chipset fan.

There is such a thing?

I received my Benq X805 wireless keyboard & mouse combo today. Used it for a few hours. Keyboard seems fine. Mouse seems to function okay, but it makes all sorts of noises. Buzzing, ticking (with flashing optical light), high-low siren-like whine (with optical light flashing about the same rhythm).....

Sorry I don't have any suggestions to offer.
I just need to try out that fan mod one of these days. My Xbox is terribly loud. Especially for trying to watch DVDs in quiet room.

i have an asus a8n-sli deluxe and amd 3000+ winchester. the CnQ seems quite crude, idling at 1MHz and 1.075v, and under any stress, stepping up to the full 1.8MHz and 1.375v. i.e. it doesn't seem to be a smooth gradation. According to AMD's A64 Power and Thermal Data Sheet (PDF) , the 3000+ Winches...

I found a thread on the nVidia forums where a few 6600GT (fanned and passive) users are complaining of load temps exceeding 90C. Think they just have piss-poor case cooling, or do these cards run hotter than average? And it looks like the GigaByte 6600GT SilentPipe is finally available in the U.S.: ...

I hadn't tried any undervolting at all until the last couple weeks. I had been running my 1700+ at 1.5v (default) and 182 FSB (~500 MHz overclock), and load temps were around 54C. I set my FSB back to 133 (default), and dropped to 1.35v. Load temps around 40C. Tonight I dropped down to 1.15v, and am...

Received its own review on Legion Hardware (Feb 1).

Directron has a couple, though they'd need the end hacked off. Unless they include the low-profile bracket as shown in Fabre's post. 9550 SE 128 and 9250 256.

Newegg has some FX5200s with similar design.

GECUBE RADEON X700PRO 128MB PCIe SilenCool
GeCube model page
Hexus.net review

Though of course nobody sells it yet.

Why didn't you buy a Gigabyte 6600GT Turbo Edition(GV-NX66T128VP)? It would be the logical choice, since it comes with a heatpipe from the factory. I know you already bought something, but it seems as not everyone is aware of the existence of this card. It's not as available as the normal version, ...

Soltek K890TPro-939 The first option is titled CPU Clock/Speed, which enables the user to adjust their FSB in 1MHz increments. The FSB can be adjusted from 200MHz to just 300MHz. The next processor based option allows the user to select a multiplier from the processor ranging from 4x to 11x . Other ...

Love how none of that guy's points are valid. Heh.

Top of the page on Cnet's News.com this morning. Computing's Silent Revolution

Includes some discussion with Mike C and a link to SPCR.

If the cable can be removed and replaced, you can try with a different one and see it the problem can be fixed... But if it's the PCB, don't spend your time trying to repair it and get yourself a new monitor. If it's only 7 months old, you can RMA it without problem. Yep, it's already getting RMA-e...

My monitor at work (Dell 19" CRT) was having a problem - maybe it was the same thing. It would make a sort of snapping/crackling sound and the picture would flicker. The picture would be stretched out and snap back to normal size, seeming as if the power had flickered briefly. Tried hooking up to a ...

ChrisH wrote:Xtreme Gear is selling the fanless Gigabyte 6600 PCI-Express card. The picture definitely shows the heatpipe. I found the link through Pricewatch.

GIGABYTE NX66128D GEFORCE 6600

Though if you look up that model number on Gigabyte's website, it's the fanned version.