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    Xigmatek HDT-S1283

    I used my Zalman backplate for the X-1283 with some mod had to figure out the height from the base were the spring clip hold down sits of the Zalman down to the base and add a washer to the base of the X-1283 to make up the difference. Plus I glued the washer and small nut for the clip to fit...
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    Question about upgrading 6420 to 8400

    I have a P5K with bios 0902 and the E8400 installed no problem. It was the ver fancy blue and gold box my P5K came in its newer than my old one running a e6750 but they all support the E8400 as far as I can tell good luck mine is fast and cool running a X-1283 on mine idles at 32c full load it...
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    Anyone have or have seen an Antec P182SE?

    I had an extra side panel for my P-180 and I put a 120mm fan in the side, by cutting a hole with a jigsaw on slow to medium speed with a fine blade. You have to protect the panel with tape pr heavy paper so not as to scratch the surface, and be careful with the cut. I than put a 4x4 inch...
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    Xigmatek S1283 fan speed adjust?

    I just got one and it says on my box speed is 500rpm to 1500 rpm and mine is running at 1440 and that is all it runs at will go lower but no higher. Some one said they changed the fan on the newer models is this yur problem.
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    Zalman has got to be the most...

    I love my Zalman 9700 and 9500 have 2 of each always on low in fan speed and keep the cpu cool but would try the new Scorpian X HDT-RS1283 120mm CPU Cooler if had to due a new build in the future also they are up over 2 years.
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    Anandtech Member Case Gallery!

    Just my P-180B work in progress More to come with the lower fan mod hope this works new at this image thing http://img372.imageshack.us/my...?image=dscn8231ao3.jpg][/URL] http://img369.imageshack.us/my...?image=dscn8238cz5.jpg][/URL] http://img396.imageshack.us/my...?image=dscn8233wi6.jpg][/URL]
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    Can system temp ever realistically be higher than CPU temp?

    What do we consider normal motherboard temps and i am sure it is based on ambient temp and cpu temp etc
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    help me choose a new cps cooler *Updated*

    http://benchmarkreviews.com/in...1&limit=1&limitstart=5 Check this link out i have used the Zalman 9500 or the 9700 on four systems ands they have did a good job for me over the years but this new direct contact cooler is worth looking at if I were to built a new system tomorrow i think I...
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    How many case fans?

    I just set up a P-180B and i have the rear 120tr-cool being changed to the Scythe 1600rpm and the top 120mm tri-cool which I am going to block up i believe or i have made a duct to go over the fan and point it toward the frond for the case to intake air from around the optical drives. I have...
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    Constantly Defragging HD

    I use Diskeeper Pro 2008 set to auto and most days it defrags 0 files but if you download and install programs a lot it will show up as more files fragmented works great have used Diskeeper for years the lite version with XP Home .
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    ASUS P5E/E8400 Success Story

    I am sure that there are lots of builders that would have issues with temps that do not move and say stay at 40c I for one always check my temps on a build from time to time or at different seasons of the year to make sure that the case, MB and cpu are running as cool as they can. I know people...
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    Fake Intel Core2Duo?

    The chip on e-bay new egg has for 199.00 free shipping retail
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    ASUS P5E/E8400 Success Story

    If you get a chip with the temp problem I guess the proper thing to do is exchange the chip for a different one.
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    ASUS P5E/E8400 Success Story

    I hope i have a success story also tried a AMD Asus M2NSLIDeluxe with a 5000+ BE but do not think I am getting the potential out of chip so am upgrading to a P5K with the E8400 chip and I am hoping I do not have to do a reinstall of vista Ultimate but I will if i have to to get a stable build...
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    Truck question

    Dodge with a Hemi