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Can fans be run at <5V?

OK, so maybe I'll answer my own question. I found this on ocforums: Most big fans don't run at even 5 volts, let alone start up on power-on. 6 volts is the safest IMO, but some big fans recommend 8-13 volts for operation. They don't change the voltage internally to get a certain RPM at 12...
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- Post #2
- May 26, 2005
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Can fans be run at <5V?

So I have this Sunnon blower which moves a lot of air and is on the noiser side. I have it currently hooked to a FanMate 2 and running at the lowest setting (~5V) and it still moves a good amount of air. There is a slight buzz to the fan that decrease with speed, so I was wondering if I can...
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- May 26, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Just installed NV5 Silencer

Well, this thread was very timely as I have just installed my VF700-Cu in my Dell 8400. I have the 6800 GTO with pipes and shaders unlocked and OCed to 402/1101. Prior to installing the VF700-Cu my idle temps were right at 60C. I ran 3dMark05 default options (3 repeats, no CPU tests) and had...
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- Post #9
- May 25, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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CS:S on 6800GTO

I have the GTO as well, and I am fairly certain they are all PCI Express. Anyway, I have it unlocked and OCed to 401/1101 on the stock cooling (which will be replaced shortly with a Zalman VF700-Cu). 3Dmark05 results of ~5500. Why are they not fast enough to make use of 256 MB?
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- Post #17
- May 4, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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NV Silencer Problems?

PCains: Interesting. I am looking to get one for my Dell GTO as well. Did you get a Rev 2 of the Silencer? I wonder if you could pile some thermal tape on the GPU to "build it up"?
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- Post #9
- Apr 14, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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AC Silencer 5 rev 2

Cheval, Let us know your impressions. Does it appear to make good contact with the RAM and GPU right out of the box? I know with rev. 1, many people had to sand down the HS to get it to make contact. How easy was installation? How much did your temps drop? Thanks.
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- Post #16
- Apr 8, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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77 degrees in games too hot for 6800?

Well, then you should probably add at least 10 degrees on to that 70s reading. The temps drop surprisingly fast after exiting a game since it typically kicks into 2-d mode when moving through the menus of games. Regarding temps, my 6800 GTO in my Dell 8400 case (not known for cooling!) runs...
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- Post #39
- Apr 5, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hows this for 3DMark03 & 05 scores

Yep, they look about right. I am using 75.9 drivers for my 6800 GTO (Dell brand) and have the pipes and shader unlocked, and OCed to 401/1101 (haven't tried to go higher yet). My 3dmark05 scores come in just over 5500. I need to work on the cooling (stock cooling now). What do your temps...
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- Post #4
- Mar 26, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What's the Geforce 6800 GTO?

I too was able to unlock my pipes and shader without a hitch on my Dell GTO. Currently running OCed at 401/1100 (3dmark05 score of 5494). I haven't tried any higher yet, but there is still room to go. No artifacts playing HL2 or any of the 3dmark05 tests.
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- Post #223
- Mar 25, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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If you're still up... Great deals on Dell Refurb's

Looks like they are now discerning between the GTO and vanilla 6800's in the product descriptions on the Dell outlet site. If you click on the system identifier it lists some as 6800 and others as 6800 GTO. The "spreadsheet" view still says 256 MB NVIDIA though. Remains to be seen if they...
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- Post #148
- Feb 4, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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50 Pack Maxell 80 Mins At Staples 1.95 after Rebate

If these sales are still going, you can tack on the 12% Customer Appreciation discounts as well. Brings them down to nearly free. The coupon can be found at chubby billfold.....
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- Post #8
- Dec 5, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Microcenter deals for December

Here is the link to the case: Case
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- Post #12
- Dec 3, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Looks DEAD !!Dimension 4600 2.6ghz 800Mhz FSB, 256MB, 40Gb, CDRW $539 w/ free shipping @Dell Small Biz

I can't get the OPs deal either (I assumed it was in SB but it may be in HOME division which is where I see $100 off). It is weird that they offer onboard video now. They are no longer offering th NP 9800. And the Pro seems to be cheaper ($200 above the onboard video).
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- Post #9
- Nov 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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DEAD: Warm @ Dell SB: D4600 - P4 2.6GHz, 256MB, 80GB, CDRW, Radeon 9800 ~ $600 AR

Agreed, but with a Dell you won't be able to overclock your 2.6 at all. :(
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- Post #10
- Nov 11, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Save roughly $7.00 per month on Comcast broadband internet if you are not a cable subscriber.

Just to chime in with the deal I got after complaining how they (Comcast) only have good deals for new subscribers. They eventually "found" a deal for me: $65 per month for broadband (silver) + digital cable. About $30 less than what I was paying before. They gave me the deal for 16 months...
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- Post #32
- Oct 6, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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