I doubt that the fan controller is any better than the one in the enhance enp-5136gh. But then no off the shelf psu can claim the best power circuitry, quietest fan controller profile, and quietest fan. You're better off, in my opinion, buying a well made 80+ unit, the quietest fan you can find, and...

Did you get the 10w or 18w version? The 18w version is now offered by swiftech as the mcp355. They offer this note of caution: "The MCP355 generates higher audible noise than the MCP350 and MCP655 pumps. This product is not recommended for users seeking silent operations" http://www.swiftnets.com/pr...

The silverstone element tested at www.jonnyguru.com uses an adda high speed sleeve bearing fan; the enhance enp-5140gh uses the same adda medium speed ball bearing fan as the seasonic 500w.

I'm not trying to sell anything, but I believe the akasa 80+ is made by enhance. Also, the silverstone element 500w, recently reviewed at www.jonnyguru.com , seems identical. He has also reviewed the enhance enp-5140gh. I ordered an enhance enp-5150gh a few days ago, a 500w 80+ oem unit, and expect ...

Either a laing d5 or ddc (10w or 18w version) would be a good choice. Laing makes them for swiftech and dd, so they are the same. I have a swiftech d5. You probably should get a 2 x 120 radiator from swiftech or hwlabs. There are some watercoolers here, but you will get a lot more replies at www.xtr...

I think that was merely a rhetorical question.

You should go over to the watercooling forum at
www.xtremesystems.org and read their stickies. They are somewhat silence oriented and have good product recommendations.

I'm not sure why anyone would post that all ball bearing fans click at lower voltages. There are many examples of smooth and quiet ball bearing fans reviewd at spcr: 80mm adda in the neo he, 120mm NMB-MAT in the zalman zm460, and the 120mm adda in seasonic s12's. There are several posts about the ak...

I would do some research on phantom problems starting with the reliability poll. Then contact antec with some facts if you want a replacement. I didn't mean to make light of your situation as I know it's frustrating to have to return a defective product. Hopefully, someone can address the over tempe...

Alternatively, for equally reliable information, you could try - www.psychicfriendsnetwork.net/psychic-readings.html

SSF Club is a nice site. The sound level readings are made in the labs at Virginia Tech.

I believe the silverstone fans have 9 blades; the number of blades does not necessarily affect noise, cfm, or the ability to operate in a restrictive environment. Examples of 9 blade fans reviews at spcr can be fround in the silverstone tj-06 case review and the zalman zm460 psu review. Furthermore,...

Are you sure it's a 20mm intake fan. I believe that was an error in the spcr review. Mine has a 15mm intake fan and a 25mm exhaust fan. Here are some of the options - http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=27039&highlight=smartpower I would substitute the panaflo M1-BX that I used with an ...

Early versions of the sp 2.0, including mine, with the fan speed monitoring cable connected to the mb would run the intake fan at full speed. Disconnecting the cable would allow the fan to run at a temperature controlled speed. Maybe that's the problem.

Nice duct. Micropore is rather strong. I put it in my first aid kit on hiking trips. Are there any numbers or labels on the silenx that would indicate what company actually manufactures them? The older silenx fans were apparently made by adda, but the new ones look entirely different. Is the bearing...

You want an xp-120 and an NMB-MAT FBA 12G12L1A with good case cooling. It is a good idea to check the heat sink base flatness with a straight edge.

radiator - hwlabs black ice gt stealth 360 or 240 pump - swiftech mcp655/laing d5 (alternate - swiftech mcp350/laing ddc (18w or possibly 10w version) tubing - tygon 3603 7/16" ID 5/8"OD reservoir - t-line or swiftech mcres-micro clamps - http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewtopic.php?t=29921 cpu wa...

That's great. - FG

I don't believe anyone has ever commented on the noise level of the 550w other than the post just above. The 430w is supposed to be very quiet however. How would you rate yours?

It's in the manual under cpu fan ratio. With cpu q-fan enabled choose the lowest percentage cpu fan ratio. Q-fan mode should be DC. It seems like speedfan should work also, but I don't know that much about it.

The silverstone tj-08 may qualify - http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... light=tj08

In this post, there is also a link to an Athenatech case that is supposed to be very similar.

You probably won't need a psu duct with a watercooled cpu. The air inside the case will be much cooler as the heat is moved away from the cpu and into the radiator. Look at this top radiator installation in a p180 - http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=262&pr...

The kit has some stuff you won't use like the radbox and a fan that you will probably replace. Also there is a more recent version of the mcp350 pump that is rated at 18w; I don't believe that swiftech has released it yet. The 10w version is quieter so some people still prefer it. The mcp350 is also...

xclio's are made by channel well, just like most antecs. Look at this thread -

http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread ... ight=antec

Just saw a review for this psu at www.extremeoverclocking.com where it was rated highly recommended.

Maybe you could get an extension cable and hold the cable side connection together with tape or wire. Otherwise, you could buy a new connector and try removing the pins fron the old connector. I would think a repair shop could do that also.

You can always try running your computer without the case side and see if the temps improve. I don't think the hot air has anywhere to go and the seasonic, while quiet, is not noted as an air mover.

What enlight model do you have? I looked quickly at their cases on newegg and they seem to use 80mm fans. What size are your case fans?

Your temps seem high, but there's no need to get a new processor. I don't think the enlight case has 120mm fan openings so I would recommend a case that does like an antec 3000b. And get an xp-120 or ninja heat sink. Without knowing too much about your case, my guess is that hot air is not being exh...

The s-flex is a sleeve bearing fan that uses magnets to stabilize the rotor shaft. This allows scythe to claim a 15 year operating life. A yate loon D12SL-12 or, from what I've read, a Global Win NCB is at least as quiet, and a better value.

I read your requirements, and while modular is convenient, there are no spcr recommended modular, sli ready, and quiet power supplies out there. Spcr pulled their neo he 550w review stating "it's really not worth spilling more electonic ink that will promote a product that may or not have compatibil...