Try some computer speciality stores. I know I have a spare 4 pin to FDD power connnector adapter. I'm sure you can find some Y type adapters too.

For those of you who are bold enough to mod the heatsink itself. If you file or cut down the heatsink at an angle, you can pretty much eliminate the deadspot. Even if you just put washers on one side of the heatsink you can probably get the same effect - crossblow. You don't need much I'm sure, not ...

The newest Dell catalog is showing off the insides of one of their cases. The PSU is located at the bottom in a separated compartment. Chili, a case manufacturer, also had this design for a little bit of time with the MB on the reverse side of the case and the PSU at the bottom. Though I thinkthey'r...

Yeah, I wouldn't expect that they start deploying that technology until SATA, flash media, and other solid state devices start to reach their functional limits.

After a point it'll be a battle between HD noise, PSU noise, and CPU fan noise! Vicious cycle that it is

I'll give props to the Gyration set though. I took a chance and played with a display model at a local store (of course half the keys were missing), but the one I got is working very well. There was a few hours where the 'd' key got stuck in the lower posistion for awhile a few days ago. It could've...

well, it'll make up for my shut down of the XP1700. I can't stand the noise the HD makes! Damn old Maxtor 1.2Gb drives!

Not that I'm trying to hijack spots, but I'm putting the 1700 online tonight to fold to try and fend off the Knights. There's 1 silent machine for you!

Seriously don't trust the C/W calculations as staple. No one gets spot on with those approximations! I wish I was running 48 load I get 58-60 now with summer temps.

yup, mental block there :) I've read the same thread about the issue with panaflo thickness and stock isolators. I can't really comment on isolators in the link b/c I haven't had experience with 120s ... I used twist ties (the flexible metal ties wrapped in paper that come on loafs of bread) to moun...

From what I remember of high school, I would tend to agree that the excess energy that isn't being converted to rotational power would have to be given off as heat. Also, I don't believe any computer fans are designed with heat dissipation in mind since it would cost alot to plan/manufacturer and th...

I don't believe there's much chance of it fitting in that space. I know normal coolers that are smaller and they don't fit into the older VAIO case designs which are sideways PSUs as well. On top of that, the small space will require that air will be "split" between the force of the fan in the PSU g...

Welcome to the forums! Some say that thinner material used in aluminum cases allows for more vibration to escape the case through resounance (sp?). One less thing you have to worry about though, will be the fan grills, as I believe they are non-existant (at least on the front end of the case), so th...

Intel's reference board that usees the 875P has a passive heatsink on it, large, but I think its comparable to the NB32J. Photo: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bz/index.htm?iid=ipp_browse+motherbd_d875pbz& The NB32J also has metal "extensions" that are variable for it to be used with push pin ...

I would think that going with the 120 Fortron would be beneficial if you're looking for it to be the single exhast fan in the system. It seems to push a fair amount of air (and over a larger area) than most PSUs that are quiet. I know that recommendations are that the silent PSUs from Nexus/Zalman a...

I've had only one error: log said that it could not continue, and shutting dowm Gromac's core. But it still attempted to send work the server, which I think it did, and I did get credit for it I believe. Stock system, etc, etc.

haha, been gone a few days, this is hilarious... then again, our membership keeps growing and we're not really too far behind KWSN in production ...
"MY PC MAY BE SILENT - BUT I WILL NOT GO SILENTLY INTO THE KNIGHT."

Some people have gotten by with using a Zalman NB32J Northbridge Cooler on the GPU. For a setup like that make sure:

1) case has descent airflow
2) GPU dissapates less than what the HS can handle.

yup, sheer weight alone can make a significant difference in cooling potential. However, one can also take into account the design of the heatsink. For instance, the 500g+ weight of the Zalman Video Heatsink vs a standard Video Card HS and fan combination in many cases allows for lower operating tem...

Simply agreed. The people who will try to get you to upgrade your PSU will be sales associates at brick and mortar stores, or hardware review site members. I felt the same way, upgrading a 235W PSU to a 350W just to run a XP1500... waste of resources.

The second one does look smart. Any idea on prices?

I checked online a little bit for GMC Trinity. Turns out that Tom's HW Review did a once over for one with a window and estimated the price at $149. The stock window is UGLY.

Actually, Arctic Silver 3 should be applied in as thin a layer as possible. They even recommend spreading it using a razor blade if available.

Aircooled Alpha's in the review sites are usually accompanied by case fans with 25-35CFM in multiple locations, or they're performed outside of a case.

Anyplace one can pick up a P4-m without buying the laptop? I'd love to run it with my 6500AlCu fanless!! mmmm ... 30W dissipation requirement </homer>

I saw someone use a toilet as a reservoir for a WC system. Flushing worked and kept the system clear of bacteria as well as kept the water temp WAY down.

Wow, that looks promising. I would hope some of those technologies will make it into the aftermarket eventually. The first thing I'd want would be the fanless PSU... I guess the multiple heatpipe CPU cooler would work since the heat is transferred to different parts of the case for the most part. PS...

I have a clicking M1a (annoying as ever, took it out) - it could be a bad fan. Or, possibly both click just the one inside the case is inaudible? MikeC has also mentioned that different orientations of the fan can make it actually quieter or louder (not just horizontal/veritcal, but which part of th...

You can isolate them with a surge protector that's closer to you?

I don't know if it will affect it very much since you have the proper C/W for your HSF, but perhaps your motherboard bios needs an update? Sometimes the temp diodes on the board need to be calibrated because they yeild too high/low a temperature reading. Good Luck, that would be a question I'd want ...

Hehe, well, you can go ahead and pass me, I'm perfectly happy with sitting second for the single processor people

That GMC case with the slim mirror front and the temp gauge seems awfully nice. 1) simple exterior, with a door if possible 2) spacious interior, drive cages bolted so they don't rattle 3) aluminum instead of steel, cause its easier to mod Once again, that GMC case is nice, but I'm sure its somewhat...