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There goes my idea of getting a cheap case for my next build! Was gonna get a Mini-box or Habey, but after seeing your's I know what my next case will be. Where'd you buy it?
I'm using OCZ Freeze for the first time on my 5770. Ilike the fact that you don't need to wait for it to cure and its non conductive, unlike AS5. Have yet to try on a cpu.
@ W.Feather: in everest I would always see 2 temps reported for the cpu, a core temp and a cpu temp. I had read that the core temp is usually more accurate since its a sensor built into the core vs the cpu temp which is a sensor reported by the motherboard. The core temp is usually higher and...
Shin Etsu x23 is the pre-applied TIM that came on the H50 pump! Since it sounds like you already scraped it off, you'll want to apply the TIM to the cpu IHS
What are you using to monitor temps? Try core temp and/or speedfan or see what the Bios reads under H/W monitor.
I'm pretty sure that with the hex cores you still only need to apply a rice grain amount of TIM. AS5, while not "the" best, is still a great top tier performer. It takes several...
Nice fan selection, although which fanders are you using, FX120's? I'd like to get GT14 for use as a push/pull on the H50 rad, but will try out the SFlex's for now.
You're right about the gpu limitations on mid tower cases. All these manufacturers have to do is make the lower hdd cages modular...
The Mini P180 is a great case if you want the native sound insulation and thermal benefits. You can get even better cooling if you remove both hdd cages and install intake fans in place of them. I'll be doing just this once I receive the SFlex-E's from another member.
Very nice looking indeed. The last TR cooler I used was an XP90 cooling a X2 3600+, still impressed with their quality and presentation.
Which cooler are you considering?
I hear ya, at least they RMA'd without any problems.
Another thing that hopefully will get fixed is Speedfan support for this board. But it looks like we're digressing;)
That would be a mod I'd like to see. I"ve seen bent pipes, but never hacked heat pipes!
The Biostar board looks good, but what I like about the MSI are the 7 USB ports and the ability to CF. One thing that I don't understand on the MSI is why it only has 2 fan headers. Sure its a matx board...