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The Phoenix Pro series has optimized firmware to improve random 4k read/write speeds. Small random reads & writes are the key indicator of how snappy and responsive a computer will be, hence the special attention.

Pretty sure WHS supports backing up the system drive to an external drive (viaUSB, etc).

*shrug* my VR 160GB (HLFS) is quieter than my Seagate 7200.9. Never noticed any noise from it really, but of course my case is on the floor, not my desktop. And while he side has been open since I installed the VR, I usually wear headphones. Another factor may be the new 2.5->3.5 heatsink, its...

If you're comfortable moving up to a 14.1" check out the ASUS N80vN series. They are a bit large for a 14" but its nice and light and comes with a 9650M GT 1024MB. 9650M GT is equivalent to a 9500GT but a 1280x800 resolution, you're going to be able to run decent settings with most games. (I...

Isn't the GPS in the Sprint BB's already unlocked?

Its a big improvement over the PC-A10, but of course you gotta shell out almost $400 which makes this very nice case a bit too pricey IMO. :(

try again.. from the link above... A few Thermaltake cases have 7" drive bays specifically for this LCD.

I would recommend the Lancool PC-K7. Its a Lian Li built with a steel frame and aluminum sides, top & front. Typical Lian Li classy, simple looks and excellent build quality. Most standard Lian Li accessories should fit this case (drive bezels, PCI slot fans, etc). Has dual 120mm intakes...

I'm in Virginia. I'm not looking to pick any up right away but they seem to be a pretty good (inexpensive) option for adding capacity to my media server in the future, and they look good too.

Ockie is there anywhere besides calpc.com to buy those CalPC 5in3's?

Great worklog, the constant updates are much appreciated. I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together. I am curious about your choice of Yambeka Audio speakers. I'm currently looking for a ~$500 5.1 speaker set to pair with an Onkyo TX-SR504, and I'm considering the Yambeka 5pc...

The build quality looks great on a 'fit & finish' level, and the execution is great, but the overall designs aren't really groundbreaking. Even the double-wall panels & rear shroud for silent operation are nothing new, see the Lian Li PC-S80 Pretty neat overall though.

Yeah with stock coolers, it would be about 10-15C hotter. A 8800GTX with the standard cooling setup runs at ambient +55-60C under load in a well ventilated case. By comparison a 7900GT runs at ambient +40-45C under load. (i.e. 25C ambient the 8800GTX is commonly at 80-85C under load, and the...

highly skilled work on the side fan duct, just thought I would point you to these Lian Li products specifically made for that mounting point.. BS-01 120mm blower side-mount exhaust fan (blower fans are rather quiet in general)...

It is designed to house a mini-ITX motherboard & 5.25" bay-mounted Thermaltake PSU that connects to a flip-out Thermaltake LCD mounted in the 7" bay. 2 PC's in 1 case.

try google searching for "lunchbox server" or "portable server" most of them are ruggedized to some degree and therefore are a bit expensive... a desktop-replacement laptop with top of the line mobile graphics would be cheaper examples...

well if quality is not a high priority, check out the one Loke recommended, nMediaPC HTPC 300 BA is decent. Around $40 or $50 less than the less expensive Lian Li cases listed above. newegg link for pictures and specs: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811204007

Lian Li makes a few mini towers that hold full atx mobo's. PC-A05, PC-V600, G50, PC-3077

The Rosewill RC-209 operates in non-RAID mode by default. When I first installed a HD on it I was a bit confused as to why it wasn't showing up in My Computer .. until I remembered you just have to go into Disk Manager and initialize the disk to get it to show up (and then format it).

I'm in a similar situation (older mobo with no SATA ports) and I plan on Installing the OS on a 40 GB PATA drive that I have laying around. The storage drives on the other hand will be SATA drives connected to a basic, inexpensive PCI SATA controller like the Rosewill RC-209. My reasoning...

I'm also interested in a PCI expansion card to add some SATA ports to an old mobo (BD7II-RAID) that I'm building a media server with. The mobo has plenty of PATA (up to 8 devices) connections but I'd like to go with a SATA card so my drives are forward compatible for future upgrades. This...

Oh and some further info.. that top 120mm is an intake, and is pretty much optional imo.. especially if you toss an EX-34 (bay converter w/ 120mm intake fan) up front. and here's a link showing some pics of a Ninja in a p180 (similar design) http://www.silentpcreview.com/article251-page5.html

Ockie, I don't have a Scythe Ninja, but here is a pic of my C2D + P5NSLI install with the stock Intel HSF. Its kind of tough to see from that angle, but basically the upper 120mm fan is about even with the top edge of the motherboard. Hope that helps! p.s. thanks for bringing...