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    Good cases?

    Try Monarch's Hornet Pro. Doesn't use an ATX PSU, but if you get the Topower 350w mATX they sell, it will run anything you can put into it - guaranteed. I got two of them, and even if everyone turns their noses up at them, the build quality of the case is a cut above. Only problem is you gotta...
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    is the preferred motherboard form factor going to change anytime soon?

    Indications so far is that the Taiwanese companies are not going for BTX anytime soon. Basically, BTX is an Intel-only push to compensate for their way-too-hot Prescotts. Ever since Intel dropped the NetBurst architecture like a hot potato, BTX appears to be non-critical. BTX is a solution...
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    Why SFF? Enlighten me

    I don't LAN, and I don't move around a lot. For some people, that nearly undefinable "coolness" factor is what draws them to SFF. I have always been one for "good things come in little packages." An SFF just makes me more excited. I've only owned one full-tower system, and numerous mid-towers...
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    Asvice Needed on Hornet Noise Problem

    Sorry man, but I've got two Hornet Pros, and I can tell you from experience, if you don't like the volume, there isn't much that can be done. I removed the extra 40mm mounted to the back of the case, near the I/O ports. That one was only a 3-pin connector, so I don't understand why you said...
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    The Unofficial List of Good mATX Motherboards (Overclocking and Not)

    Don't get the Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF-9. I got this one in a barebones from Monarch. If you pull the power from the PSU, or change any hardware, board will fail to POST until you fuss with it (pull power cord again, cycle power switches, clear CMOS, disconnect 24-pin ATX power connector while board...
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    ETA for TForce boards?

    I'm waiting for the ASUS A8N-VM CSM board myself. All online articles are quoting end of October/beginning November for boards from most of the manufacturers. My contact at my local shop that mainly carries ASUS boards has told me his info is that the ASUS board will be available on October...
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    Once you go SFF you never look back...

    Check around the internet for anything to do with "C51." Your wishes appear to be about to come true... Looks like DFI is about to come up with one, and Biostar has the TForce line of OC boards already floating around out there. All that remains to be seen is how many manufacturers jump in...
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    The Unofficial List of Good mATX Motherboards (Overclocking and Not)

    Well, if I understand the TForce line (according to Biostar's website), they are intended as true overclocking enthusiast mainboards. The drool factor on the site is enhanced by the pictures posted for the 6100-939 and 6100 boards on their TForce product page. There are no details about them...
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    Once you go SFF you never look back...

    After lusting over SFF's for a while, I ended up tossing my Sony Vaio for a Monarch Hornet Pro with an Athlon 64 3200+. I've had it for a year, and now that I am thinking of upgrading, I've had to struggle with the decision of either sticking with SFF or going back to full/mid tower. After...
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    The Unofficial List of Good mATX Motherboards (Overclocking and Not)

    A bit bitter, now, are we? You need to relax... The mobo companies don't see the market for an enthusiast mATX board - yet. Most of the market for mATX boards are HTPC setups or value OEM systems - both of whom don't care so much about pure 3D graphics power - so the manufactuers are not...
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    The Unofficial List of Good mATX Motherboards (Overclocking and Not)

    I also e-mailed Gigabyte regarding the availability of the GA-K8NMF-9 board in North America (it's currently being sold all over U.K., Germany, and Australia), and I got the (apparently) canned response: Dear Customer, This model has been available to our OEM partners. However, it will not...
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    2005 Post Your Workstation

    Yeah, it's a gift from my father...he wanted me to have it when I was old enough. ;)
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    2005 Post Your Workstation

    Okay, I'll bite (geddit?) - what's the story behind the mousepad? You a convert? I was too - back in 97. That pad looks like it came from around the same time, back when the Apple logo had multiple colors. And I guess you like doodling on your desk... :D
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    The OFFICIAL post pics of your SFF thread...

    Well, I never even fired up the stock fans - although it was stated that they were low-noise models. If I remember correctly, it was a Panaflo, so it might be true. I never measured the decibels coming out of it now, but it is slightly loud. You can hear a constant "whooshing" sound, which I...
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    Pimpest keyboard ever!

    Since this turned into a keyboard-merit thread, I'll ring in: The IBM Model M keyboard was the best keyboard manufacturered. Ever. I have an original 1987 example. You can feel the quality in the buckling spring keys. And at 5 pounds, you won't mistake it for a $5 CompUSA special. But the...
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