Wierd, my first reply disappeared from the topic. Deleted? Anyway, since you're a first timer, I'll make this easy on you... Since you need this computer for recording purposes, I'm going to tell you everything you need to Pimp This Out (tm) for low/no noise. First, take a look at this thread: http:...

The first question to ask is... what type of fans do you have running? If you are going to run 120mm fans, you need to get a zalman fan mate or a 5 1/4 bay fan controller so you can undervolt them to the 5-7 volt area. You'll need to get quiet fans from Pabst, NMB, or Panaflo. On the CPU, are you us...

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Okay, put the CORRECT link in there this time...

The higher number BeanTech Igloos have doodads like windows and doors, but otherwise are the same as the simple Igloo 1 (silver) and Igloo 3 (black), which have no doors or windows. I'm not sure which Igloo model matches the Kingwin in the Anandtech review, as I have been looking for windowless mod...

I don't need SATA; I was just going to get the SATA 'Cuda V rather than the PATA 'Cuda V for better performance. Having heard so much about the Samsungs, however, I will probably get a Spinpoint P80 as you suggest. Is there much of a difference in performance between the 8MB cache SATA and 8 MB cac...

Anybody know any reputable American on-line stores that carry this model PSU? MY current Sparkle sounds like a vacuum cleaner once it gets warm (and it gets warm a LOT easier since I replaced my Geforce 2 with a 9800 pro).

To be honest, I don't always pay attention to my start temperature... My computer was on while fixing myself breakfast, and when I got to it it said the drive was 25, but, then again, my cpu and case temp are also about 3-5 degrees lower than normal (right now CPU 27, and Case 28). I keep my room at...

I've got the 1213N, and it works fine with the Asus P4C800 Deluxe board. I didn't bother to check the Smart attributes until I saw your posting, but my Spin up time has been a consistent 63 over the last 6 times I've booted my computer. My drive's temp can start as low as 27, is usuallyat 31 (at nig...

By the way... how do you like the case? Is it quiet? Do you find your temps skyrocketing from poor airflow (thanks to the stamped-in fan grill).

I dont know if you can buy it separately, but the Zalman MFC comes with two normal wires, and two special wires... The special wires allow you to plug one end into the MFC, the middle connector into the fan, and the end connector into the mb for RPM sensing. But I don't know where you can buy it :( ...

My desk has a storage area for my computer (you know... the type with a closable door). When my HP CD-ROM powers up it vibrates... a lot. I can feel the vibrations if my foot touches the desk. I went to Lowes and spent 3 bucks on rubber furniture pads... took care of the problem quite nicely.

By the way, I've searched the archive and haven't seen much on the Lian-Li PC-6070. Anyone have any direct experience using this case?

Also... how loud the fan sounds can also depend on your case (+ and acoustical absorbing material like magic fleece or Acoustipack). It may be that your fans don't get quiet/silent sounding till 5 volts. Maybe 7 volts. Possibly even 8 or 9 volts. It gives you a little more control over how much powe...

Do you guys have any recommendations that fufill SOME of my requirements? What about a quiet aluminum case with a mb tray?

I'm looking to buy a new case in the near future. I've taken a look over the recommended list, but none of them seem to quite have what I'm looking for. I want a case that: 1) Has grommet mountings for the hard drives 2) Has grommet mountings for 5.25 bays (CD-ROMS, etc) 3) Is made out of aluminum 4...

Your setup seems fine, but... 1) I would recommend Arctic Silver Ceramique - it's the same (or better) as ASIII, except it's not electrically conductive. Nice to know you won't have to worry about frying something if you get it in the wrong area... 2)Go for a Barton. On New Egg, it's only about $40 ...

Okay, I currently have a Samsung 1213N, which is pretty bloody quiet. But, after shutting off the extremely noisy drive cooler and slot coolers, I can occasionally hear seek noises from the drive. The thing is, I've been interested in getting either a No Vibes III or a Smart Drive 2002. But, while l...

what is it about the culture of the pc case manufacturers that prevents them from making good design? are they too cheap to allow their designers enought time to develop the designs? are they afraid to risk alientating consumers with a "new" design... and resort to copying each other and introducin...

Unless you're using it for photo or video editing 512 is plenty. If you're not maxing it out and running on virtual the extra RAM doesn't help performance at all. Well, If he's planning to do any gaming, it should probably help with Half Life 2 or Doom 3. Besides, I'm sure the next version of Windo...

I'm buying a new computer and am trying to keep noise to a minimum. I've picked out the parts I think I will be using, but I'd like to run them by you folks before I go and do anything stupid. So, here they are: Motherboard: Asus P4P800 deluxe CPU: Pentium IV 2.4C GHz (800 MHz FSB) I have a P4 3.0 ...

? Don't quite understand what you're saying there pardner... I have nothing against Macs, just having a bit of fun. Though it is an interesting question... Is there an audience on this site who might be interested in quite components for the Macintosh? I have no idea how quite/loud even the stock co...

Huh, well it requires a fair amount of modification... Throw out the motherboard, cpu, hard drives, fan, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and misc software. Install an ASUS board, Barracuda IV, Panaflo L1As, Logitech cordless mx duo, Samsung flatscreen monitor, and oh yeah... And Intel 3.02 ghz processor a...

Well, I have the 900-U. Which weighs even more (around 587g, I think?). I've had bad luck when messing around with my computer lately, but the weight has not damaged my cpu. To explain; I installed it okay, even given the contradictory instructions on the Thermalright website (the 478 adapter bracke...

Well, I got one of the 1213Ns today. 120gb with 8meg of cache, PATA. (Wanted to wait for SATA but after a year and a half of living with an extremely LOUD WD drive, I couldn't wait anymore). The drive does eminate a high pitched whine, but only when I put my ear within a foot of it (with the drive o...

Actually, you don't necessarily have to solder anything. You need the fan, the three pin connector, and a bag of crimps (You need three, but their cheap, get ten or twenty in case you mess up). You'll need to trim the exposed wire a bit. Slide the remaining end into the crimp, so that is JUST touche...

Actually, they don't... He wants the 8 meg version. Excaliburpc and Monarch have the 8 meg versions of the 120 and 160, but not the 80. (I went with the 120 to save $30.). Anyway, I imagine the extra platter won't make THAT much difference. It's still second to the Barracuda IV according to Mike, an...

DOH!

I just ordered the Samsung 120Gb 8meg cache drive from Monarch Computers a few days ago...

Costs $30 more than Excalibur PC

Didn't find more than ONE reputable dealer through google and Pricewatch when looking for this drive...

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If FAN3 is turned all the way up, the strobing effect goes away. Turning it down a few volts makes the LED start to flicker. I appreciate the info on the Panaflos. It looks possible (according to the thread) to turn a L1A into a RPM sensing one. I just ordered some parts from Digikey. If I got the r...

Hil. Today I recieved a package from Directron, which included the Zalman 6-fan controller. However, I am concerned that it may be defective. I have two Vantec Stealth fans plugged in (yes, I know that they're bad, and plan to replace them with some Panaflos and JBCs soon) and a Panaflo 80mm fan (FB...