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Why is this system so hot?

BonzaiDuck and WoodButcher: Thanks for the info, you are helping me narrow down my problem. I notice there are 2 copper heatsinks on the motherboard connected by a heat pipe very close to the CPU socket. These mobo heatsinks are extremely hot to touch. This Asus P5N32-E board is...
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- Post #12
- Jul 16, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Why is this system so hot?

loopy re: motherboard temp +20'C above ambient This is what i suspected, but i am not sure what exactly the "motherboard" temperature is? Is this the Northbridge or another hot mobo component, or is it representative of "case temp"? My board is an Asus P5N32-E My cables are routed, I...
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- Post #8
- Jul 15, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Why is this system so hot?

I just followed the instruction on arcticsilver.com for applying AS5 to a core 2 duo CPU. They said their testing showed it works best as a strip down the center (I didnt apply any to the heat sink surface). Do you think this is too much? Arctic Silver Application
- blake99
- Post #3
- Jul 14, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Why is this system so hot?

Okay made some cooling modifications to my new system - its a heck of a lot quieter but my temps are way too high System: -Antec Sonata III case -E6600 CPU, NOT overclocked -Rear exhaust and front intake Noctua 120mm fans (1200RPM) -Thermalright HR-01 heat sink -Artic Silver 5...
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- Thread
- Jul 13, 2007
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Liquid nitrogen cooling

Does anyone have any info on the proposed liquid nitrogen cooling solutions that are down the pipe (so to speak)? This should put simple water cooling to shame
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- Thread
- Jul 5, 2007
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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8800GTS: 640 vs 320MB memory

Good to know, thank you. I notice my retailer sells thr evgA 8800gts 320mb "superclocked) ($335), but the 640MB version only comes at standard clock speed ($430). Is there an overclocked version of the 8800GTS at 640mb ?
- blake99
- Post #3
- Jun 19, 2007
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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8800GTS: 640 vs 320MB memory

I am planning to purchase the evga 8800GTS board, but i am not sure if i should get 640 vs 320MB of memory. I will be using a E6700 intel core2duo and 1 (or perhaps later, 2) 24" LCD monitors (1920x1200). Many reviews state there is almost no performance difference between the 2 memory...
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- Thread
- Jun 19, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Antec Sonata III

Lord Banshee Sure I would love to see pics of your setup ! Please post..
- blake99
- Post #31
- Jun 6, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

Lord Banshee -- I am with you on the sonata III! I am interested in your comment re: replacing fans. My plan was to add a Noctua 120mm fan intake at the front of the case if I can squeeze it in alongside an 8800GTS. Do you think the Antec TriSpeed fan at the back should be replaced? I...
- blake99
- Post #29
- May 23, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

Now, my next question for Sonata III case ... Does anyone know if an optional (intake) front-mounted 120mm fan will fit adjacent to the 8800GTS !?
- blake99
- Post #25
- May 22, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

For those who are interested, here is Antec's response to my question re: will the 8800GTS fit in the Sonata III case: "Yes, the 8800 GTS should fit not a problem. Depending on the size of the card, it may or may not fit. The GTX is 11 inches long, the GTS is supposed to be around 8-9 inches...
- blake99
- Post #24
- May 21, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

I received the following response from Antec customer support (Jeff Smith) : "Just as with the Sonata II, the 8800GTX will not fit in the Sonata III chassis." I replied asking if the 8800GTS will fit in this case. Kind of surprising since the case is a mid-tower and doesn't seem that small.
- blake99
- Post #23
- May 21, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

Someone reported that the Sonata III case does not fit Nvidia based 8000GTX gpu! Apparently the hard drive enclosure/chassis onstructs this long card. Can anyone confirm this? Serious design flaw if this is true!!
- blake99
- Post #21
- May 20, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

I've been searching online everywhere for this case - can only find sonata II Does anyone know if the Antec Sonata III is available yet at any Canadian (or US) retailers?
- blake99
- Post #15
- May 15, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Antec Sonata III

Wow.. better cooling in the Antec Sonata 3 than the 900? Amazing! Can anyone confirm this?
- blake99
- Post #11
- May 13, 2007
- Forum: Cases & Cooling

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