I plan to upgrade an old PIII-800 system with an Antec PP-303X PSU to a Biostar 6100-M7 board with Sempron64 2800+. This would definitely be a budget system with one HD and one optical drive. The PP-303X has a max load of 10A on the +12V line. This isn't much of a concern to me, because I've...
KF--
I wonder if that goo you saw pumped out was due to the initial setting of the HS on the core--apply a little too much goo, and I think your CPU core would instantly have that ridge of goo around it--even without the pumping effect. In any case, I think it's better to have slightly too much...
Of course, I guess that last part makes sense, based on what we know about the phase change material. It's more like a wax that melts into a plastic state and re-solidifies, than a grease. Probably not much of an issue unless your machine will be subjected to mechanical stress ;) I guess...
I read MrThompson's link to the Xeon design guide, posted above. It matches his quoted section exactly. However, I was trying to look specifically for the P4 versions of those documents. I found this:
Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor in the 478-Pin Package Thermal Design Guidelines (see Appendix...
MrThompson--
Are you saying that the GooGone should be removed because it is a petroleum-based product and leaves a residue as described on the AS site?
Also, I was wondering about the brake/carb cleaners that might be used as alternates to Goof-Off. I have seen several that contain...
Thanks for update. This is good info. Most people just say "AS rulez", or something like that. As you suggested, I think I might give the foil a try. Seems like some rubbing alcohol will get it off of the CPU, if necessary, and lapping the heatsink will take care of that side of things if I...
Homebrew--
I just got a P4 1.6A from newegg, and I have a P4B266 in the retail box. I have ordered some AS3, but I haven't fully decided to use it yet. Everyone swears by Arctic Silver, but sometimes I wonder how much difference it makes on the P4 with the Integrated Heat Spreader. Thermal...
Yeah, I just wondered if the PA was perhaps bulk/OEM and the plain P4B266 was in the Retail packaging. At newegg, they list both, but the PA is $10 less.
<< does PA mean "plus Audio" ? >>
I'm not totally sure--although that does make sense. The PA's specs do indicate that it has onboard audio, but so do the specs for the plain P4B266...
Can anyone tell me the difference between these two boards. I've seen the plain P4B266 on Asus' site, but I can't find much info on the PA version. From the specs they appear to be awfully similar... I've seen them both at various online retailers, but no tangible differences jump out at me...
Does the beige version of this case have the side blowhole?
The pictures at Newegg and Antec seem to indicate "No". However, the specs at Antec's site indicate that a side panel cooling fan is "optional". That would seem to imply that there's a hole already there and you would just pop in a...
I went to my local Sears. Found the spot on the shelf where these were supposed to be, but it was empty. I asked the rep if he would go check the back to see if there were anymore in stock. He smiled and told me point blank that the store was out of them b/c he had just finished buying all...
Biafra--
Also, I checked out my local BJ's. Sure enough, the TDKs there were made in Taiwan, like yours. However, right beside them, were FujiFilm CDRs that were made in Japan for $30. I'd say there's a good chance those are TYs, if you can find them in your local BJ's.
Suede--
I was in Durham Costco today. Initially, the only trace of a rebate I saw was on the price sign for these CDRs. I had the same concern as you. I asked about it at the membership desk, and the lady said the MIR form would print out on your receipt when you bought them. Sure enough...
I found these in the Hot Deals forum here. The description on Sears' website says the life expectancy of these disks is 10 years. [Goto sears.com and search for '62851'].
Given that these are supposed to be Taiyo Yudens, I thought this sounded pretty short. I thought crappy CDs were supposed...
Any idea about the longevity of these disks? The description on Sears' site says 10 years, which I thought was awfully low, especially for TYs. I thought bad ones would last 10-20, with good ones thought to last 70 years or so...
Sounds good to me. The only other thing I was wondering is if there's a way to save the Verbatim F/W before doing the flash. Seems like it would be nice to be able to go back if needed, although I don't plan on going back ;)
I read in a thread a few weeks ago that Pep Boys in particular has some hi-grit wet/dry sandpaper. I stopped by my local Pep Boys last week and took a gander. Sure enough, they had several brands of 1000-2000 grit paper. So, if you have one nearby, you might check it out...
<< Try downloading firmware update from either CDRInfo.com or Liteonit.com websites. I believe 5S57 is latest firmware. >>
Gracjan--
Did you just follow JameyF's instructions for DOS flashing the Verbatim's BIOS over to Lite-on before doing the 5S57 upgrade?
For the heck of it, I just visited www.cendyne.com, looking in their support area. I found a listing for the 24102B version of their 24X burner in the firmware section. However, when I tried to download it, the file appeared to be for a Ricoh 12x10x32x8 (whatever that 4th number means)...
JameyF--
Were you able to do any more testing with the Verbatim drive you flashed into a Lite-On? Just curious...
I, too, am looking for a compelling reason to flash mine over to a Lite-on. Probably the best reason is that I believe Lite-on updates the drive's Smart-Burn information in their...
AntecCSR, I second that interest in a 10xx series without the front door. Four external 5.25 drive bays with the polished look of the 6xx, 8xx series would be really hot for me...
Actually, I posted this thread in General Hardware, because I thought new PSU info probably belonged there instead of in "Cases and Cooling". It got moved here by the AT moderator anyway, thus the duplication of the original thread...
Now I think we should just kill this one...
Antec is showing off their new cases and PSUs here. Washable air filters and front-accessible ports seem to be the main attractions. Some new LEDs are there, but I'm not sure what they're for. I wonder if Chenming/Chieftec will follow through with their own versions of these cases.
I also...
Looks like Antec is going to the dual-fan model for their highest-performance power supplies. Gold connectors and fan grills--looking more like an Enermax all the time :) I wonder who is manufacturing these--Channel Well, Heroichi, or yet someone else now. Also, I wonder if Chenming is coming...
Yeah, I noticed that newegg still has them--probably because their price on this item is much higher than DealsDirect. About a week or two ago, when the EG365P-VE(FC) was still available at DealsDirect, I think the price was $44 + $10s/h. That same PSU at newegg is $57 + $6, or $9 more...
The Chieftec CT2700 and Chenming 601AR appear to be the same case. Unfortunately, their faceplates don't look anything like the Antec Performance series (although it does have the convenient side panels). I didn't really want to go with the SX-12xx/DA-01W because it is over two feet tall, and...
Looks like the FC series is being discontinued. Check out the brief mention on XPCGear.
I also noticed that DealsDirect no longer carries the EG-365P-VE (FC). I'm guessing that as soon as they sell out of the 465 (FC), you won't see any more of them either...
Check out the brief mention on XPCGear.
I also noticed that DealsDirect no longer carries the EG-365P-VE (FC). I'm guessing that as soon as they sell out of the 465 (FC), you won't see any more of them either...
Anybody seen one of these? I would really love to have one. I think the SX-6xx, SX-8xx, and SX-12xx series look great with their smooth lines. The SX-10xx has about the right number of bays for me, but I hate the look of that door. I know that it can be removed, but then it no longer has the...
YetiMan--
MPC Parts looks like the place right now for the 365P-VE (FC) at $49.
HendrixFan--
Ditto on dealsdirect.com. So far, they have had the absolute best price on a 365P-VE (FC) that I've seen at $44. However, this model disappeared from their website about a week ago. Caught me by...
I wonder how those Enermax EG-365VE (FC)s compare to the Antec PP352X. Both have dual fans, but the Enermax seems to be able to go completely to sleep.
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