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by Dodgexander
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Socket 771 Woodcrest and Clovertown
Replies: 3
Views: 2155

i am not very familuar with those sockets, however i would reccomend buying a cpu heatsink from a genuine manufacture, search around the popular ones. Scythe, zalman, thermalright, nexus are a few examples. Just make sure to add atleast 4 db to theyre noise rating, you can ofcourse use a standard he...
by Dodgexander
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Fan Controller question
Replies: 2
Views: 1736

i am not sure if there are fan controllers available capable of that, i know ofcourse you can get some that will handle 6 different fans, but it will just controll their rpm speed and not the voltage, ofcourse if you have the ability to that it shouldnt be too much of a loss. Why do you have so many...
by Dodgexander
Wed Jan 31, 2007 12:00 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Advice Sought on New Computer's PSU/Case
Replies: 9
Views: 4020

Ofcourse, if you were really willing to spend you could by the complete silent zalman case, if you cannot find the antec p180 then try searching for the p150/solo as suggested, but personally i chose the solo, because i didnt want the stock antec psu. Unless you need the extra room i see no need to ...
by Dodgexander
Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:22 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Installing optical drive w/Asus P5b Deluxe - Q: audio cable?
Replies: 1
Views: 2069

It seems there is no spdif port on your motherboard, not all motherboards support this, in your case it wont be neccesary since the ide drives will transport the signal without. As the signal is just passed through with a digital out, i dont see how this can affect the quality. Just make sure your a...
by Dodgexander
Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Advice Sought on New Computer's PSU/Case
Replies: 9
Views: 4020

i have a nexus 400w variable fan psu in a very small but atractive very silent antec solo case , it is unoticable on my antec solo, they ofc are available in higher voltage if you need it. The solo has suspendable drives and easy to install 5.25 drive brackets. It is such a delight to construct, bea...
by Dodgexander
Tue Jan 30, 2007 12:38 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Silencing My Thermaltake Mozart!!
Replies: 16
Views: 10850

Thanks so much for the reply guys, i was so glad to recieved two messages back! I think your right about the airflow, the enermax offerings look very nice indeed(also very good value for money) although over in europe i have to pay more than double than it costs on newegg.com in the US! I did howeve...
by Dodgexander
Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:56 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Silencing My Thermaltake Mozart!!
Replies: 16
Views: 10850

Please can someone help me!i am so confused with what fans to buy, i notice the reccomended fan section of the site quotes fans that are quite old now, theyre are a lot of alternatives not listed, which will be the best models for me!
Thanks
by Dodgexander
Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:53 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Small & cheap upgrade for an outdated pc
Replies: 3
Views: 2352

In order to get the most out of that card you really need to be upgrading your processor aswell. An xp 2000 will hold that graphics card so far behind. I would save up a bit more and wait to upgrade everything, as just upgrading your card atm will not help. If you do however decide to spend your mon...
by Dodgexander
Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:37 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Silencing My Thermaltake Mozart!!
Replies: 16
Views: 10850

Silencing My Thermaltake Mozart!!

Hi guys, i have been reading through these forums for a while now as a guest. As you will see from my setup am am aiming for a silent media centre pc. I bought, making a grave mistake a Thermaltake Mozart full atx compatible case. Specs as follows: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/desktop/...