I built my new PC today...

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FIDDYOWNZ

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Hey guys. I built my system today and it was awesome! Thanks for all the suggestions on the HW/SW questions I had. You guys at [H] own!

Getting 60+ FPS in GRAW was amazing, the 88GTS doesn't even shiver. And I'm using 40-50% of my CPU power when in-game! Yay!

A few things though.

1. Whenever I try to install my chipset drivers I get the ''Not enough disc space on disk C''. I've tried both the driver CD and downloading the latest drivers.

2. My P180B just isn't going to cut it. My video card is [H]ot to the touch! So. I need to look into a new case because I purchased my P180B at newegg over 30 days ago.:( So I was wondering if you guys could refer me to a case. I am willing to spend $175-$210. I'd like the case to:

>-WELL- built.
>Tooless, if possible.
>Nice looking, not boring but not too outstanding.
>-BIG-. Full tower.
>Possibly wheels.
>Handles would be nice, but not a huge thing.
>Lots of drive bays. I have 4HDDS, and 2 Opticals.
>Good airflow.

I found some that fit the bill, what do you think?:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=115&products_id=614

(I love that one above)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163073
(a bit pricey)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103011

Any suggestions?
-FIDDY
 
The silverstone case there is a great case... The other 2 will have problems fitting the GTS. You might have to remove a drive cage to get the GTS to fit in the SS case.

That enermax case is WAY outdated... double 60mm fans at the back? Can you say LOUD!


I recently purcased this case, and it's by far the best case I've ever owned...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112118

It comes with a window, which you can opt out of (search for the version without the W in the item name) for a few bucks less. It's not toolless, but it comes with all the tools you need, and uses thumbscrews for everything. Nothing is riveted, so cleaning and basic mods are VERY simple. It's got wheels and amazing airflow, because of the BTX style form-factor.

It can hold 5 ODD's and 3-6 HDDs.
 
Arcygenical said:
TI recently purcased this case, and it's by far the best case I've ever owned...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112118
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Get that one. Lian-Li cases are AMAZING. Very sturdy case, great for whatever mods you can dream of.

Just an FYI, G80's run VERY hot. I thought I was getting horrible temps when I liquied cooled mine and it idled at 40C, but that is by itself 15 below a good stock temperature (from what I have picked up on various forums). If your card is in the mid 60's idling, it is fine, and you do not need a new case (unless you are just dying for one anyways).
 
yup i also agree with the lian li case. I just went back to that one and I love it!!
 
Arcygenical said:
The silverstone case there is a great case... The other 2 will have problems fitting the GTS. You might have to remove a drive cage to get the GTS to fit in the SS case
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the TJ09 has TONS of room in it for video cards.. the only gripe i have with it was the cable management for the hdd's.. going around the vent is a task in itself.. but it's not all that hard to do

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not the greatest pics.. but a cell phone cam can only do so much
 
Thanks for the advice guys.

What do you guys think of the armor series? Or the nine-hundred?

Also, any advice on the driver problems?
 
as Jomanscool2 said, the 8800's run hot, what are your actual temp readings for the card? you can find out in the nvidia control panel, speedfan or everest (which is a pay for full version...unless you check the internet).

of the 3 you like, the only one i would consider goin to would be the silverstone. the lian li v1000 suggestion is also good, you could also check out the lian li g70 or a10.

jsut cause you change cases doesnt mean that the temps will drop, if they do it may only be 2-3 degrees but you could get lucky.
 
FIDDYOWNZ said:
Thanks for the advice guys.

What do you guys think of the armor series? Or the nine-hundred?

Also, any advice on the driver problems?
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The armor and 900 are both good mid-level cases. They're nice, but really nothing to write home about. More gamer oriented (especially the armor) with less emphasis on overall style (IMO).

Not sure about the drivers... Ask in the mobo forum?
 
I like the Silverstone best out of the three choices. I hate front covers and I think the old 3-1/2" sbays hould just go away. I'm one of the LL faithful with two PC-V600's (one silver w/c, one black on air). I'm very content with the case quality and layout. I loaded a 8800GTS in my silver V600.

One quick note - I make a point to avoid standard heatpipe mobos on cases that invert. I want my Northbridge to stay cool and stable. I have another thought that I was considering - Aeromax Masstige ATX. That looks like a decent case for the money as well and plenty of cooling and storage slots.
 
Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I'll be picking up a TJ07 my next pay check.

Ill see if I can contact XFX about the problem. If it's the board I won't bother with the RMA...I've waited 3 months for this thing to run.

Also...I purchased WD 2 x 160GB SATA HDD's and both are dead...atleast in this machine. Has this ever happened to you guys? Both DOA?
 
I feel like a TARD.:mad:

I got my chipset drivers to install, finally, since I just happened to somehow notice that my drive letter was H:, instead of C:. All it took was a quick D/L of WINRAR and extract of the install file and we where running.

I feel so stupid. I guess I'll just have to live with the H drive letter instead of C, even if it's harder to install stuff. But whatever.

Meh, still the WD's weren't seen so I guess it's RMA.
 
Given the number of drive letters you have, try this

Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management

This contains the details of all the storgage units that can be detected, there's a chance that what's happened is you have more drive/partitions than you have drive letters and they've been matched up incorrectly. You can remap the drives from here.
 
be careful tho b/c you can really mess things up if the C: is already assigned to some other device and you reassign it to the main HD, your PC wont boot at all.
 
MjrStryker said:
Do I spy an arctic freezer 64 in there? Very nice cooler.

I also second the vote for the TJ09. That case has room to spare, especially if you have a dremel handy.
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yuppers.. awesome cooler, still waiting for my yates to come in to add up top

temps now are cpu 30c idle 40c load, vga 33c idle 42c load, mobo idle 27c idle 32c load
 
Thanks for the advice. From what I can see,

C: Got assigned to a card reader, can I change the drive letter?
 
In Xp, you can right-click on my computer, manage, then go down to disk management. Then right click on the Card reader, change drive letter. Hope that helps!
 
So now that I've changed the reader's letter I can change the main drive's letter No problem?
 
in theory you should be able to.. anything within windows is always in theory i find
 
FIDDYOWNZ said:
I feel like a TARD.:mad:

I got my chipset drivers to install, finally, since I just happened to somehow notice that my drive letter was H:, instead of C:. All it took was a quick D/L of WINRAR and extract of the install file and we where running.

I feel so stupid. I guess I'll just have to live with the H drive letter instead of C, even if it's harder to install stuff. But whatever.

Meh, still the WD's weren't seen so I guess it's RMA.
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haha that happened with my last computer when I reinstalled windows... not sure what happened, but I had two 200gig hard drives. When I went to reinstall windows, I formatted the right drive, but when I came bakc into windows the D drive was Windows... meh
 
yeah, the first time i built a machine with a internal usb card reader and a SATA hard drive that happened... and everytime after, if i forgot and plugged the reader in before windows install. You can reassign the card reader to new drive letters, no problem. But reassigning your system to drive to C: the same way, might be a problem. If you can, the no nonsense way is to unplug the card reader and reinstall windows (format/clean install) then plug the reader back in once completed. Most programs do not have a problem with have the system drive as something other that C: but i've run into a couple (Adobe Acrobat 6 for one) that have. I'd recommend the reinstall, just to save time on future headaches. But then again, I'm not a pro. Has anyone tried changing the drive letter to C: and had success?
 
I just built up a V2000B Plus II, it's bigger brother. Very nice indeed.

As usual, the power supply mount is backwards. A Lian-Li staple LOL

In this case it worked out for me though. Having the PS upside down better aligned the power cables with the feed holes. If it didn't, several would have been 3" short!



Arcygenical said:
The silverstone case there is a great case... The other 2 will have problems fitting the GTS. You might have to remove a drive cage to get the GTS to fit in the SS case.

That enermax case is WAY outdated... double 60mm fans at the back? Can you say LOUD!


I recently purcased this case, and it's by far the best case I've ever owned...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112118

It comes with a window, which you can opt out of (search for the version without the W in the item name) for a few bucks less. It's not toolless, but it comes with all the tools you need, and uses thumbscrews for everything. Nothing is riveted, so cleaning and basic mods are VERY simple. It's got wheels and amazing airflow, because of the BTX style form-factor.

It can hold 5 ODD's and 3-6 HDDs.
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The Lian-Li Plus cases usually have a special exhaust fan assy that's dedicated to the Video Card. It really does help. My V2000B Plus II has it. Not sure about the 1000, but newegg's pictures should show it if it does.



Jomanscool2 said:
Get that one. Lian-Li cases are AMAZING. Very sturdy case, great for whatever mods you can dream of.

Just an FYI, G80's run VERY hot. I thought I was getting horrible temps when I liquied cooled mine and it idled at 40C, but that is by itself 15 below a good stock temperature (from what I have picked up on various forums). If your card is in the mid 60's idling, it is fine, and you do not need a new case (unless you are just dying for one anyways).
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Oh, yeah. Been bit by that before :)

I always disconnect every storage device, drive, whatever that uses drive letters except the C drive and one Cd-ROM, especially if setting up a dual-boot.


Tilde84 said:
Nope I had to reinstall myself. I stupidly had an iPod plugged in while reformatting my PC.:eek:
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Meh, I got my 2 x 160GB's working! :D

But for some reason my CPU in system properties is unknown, is says:

''AMD processor model unknown''

Any ideas on how to fix this?
 
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