Thanks for the replies :) Well, my X1800XT just came in today, so SLI is not on my mind. Having said that, I wasn't aware that the DFI has an awkward layout. Would the Scythe Ninja be easier to install on the Asus than the DFI then? (Guess so, since its bigger than the latest Zalman). The problem is...

Hi, I am new here. I am building a PC, and am wondering about the difference in terms of noise between the DFI and the Asus. I would expect the Asus to be quieter, being passively cooled (I think?), but is the DFI very noisy? I am not interested in building a completely silent PC (since my current P...