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    A8N-SLI Noise Reduction For Two GPU's

    Anyone else have a suggestion?
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    A8N-SLI Noise Reduction For Two GPU's

    They are quiet I guess, but STILL A FAN... And they may be to big to keep the Zalman ZM-NB47J fanless chipset cooler in place, so that would mean going back to the stock 8500 RPM fan, and I dont want to do that. Water cooled or the Zalman VF700-Cu GPU cooler may be the best options for now.
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    A8N-SLI Noise Reduction For Two GPU's

    Hey Century, Water cooling is something I have been seriously considering. My only problem with it is that I take my computer over to a friends house a lot for LAN parties. And if I had to drag another peice of equipment and hook it up everytime I am afraid it will be a hassle. So still...
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    A8N-SLI Noise Reduction For Two GPU's

    yeah that seems like they are about it. I would really rather have NO fans though...
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    Problems with ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe

    wow Pretty nice rig you have going there. I hope you get it to work. Does it post correctly? When you say it powers off does it make a sound? Like a "click" when you normally shut it off, does the PSU make a sound? Do you have both of the GPU's 6 pin connectors plugged in? And the...
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    Here are my updated temps: Northbridge Chip: With stock 8500 RPM Fan 33 c/91.7f Idle with case closed 43.2c / 109.7f under gaming load with case closed Zalman ZM-NB47J w/ Case Closed (Only PSU FANS ON) 48.1c/118.5 Idle with case closed 53.c / 127.4f Under load with case closed...
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    Yep, the temps did look a bit high to me too, but I think it is bad air flow through the case. When the case is open the heatsync stays MUCH cooler. So I am considering a case mod to place a quiet fan over the chipset cooler and replace the GPU fans with fanless coolers (if I can find any...
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    A8N-SLI Noise Reduction For Two GPU's

    It seems that there is a consensus that the Zalman ZM-NB47J fanless chipset cooler is sufficient for replacing the noisy 8500 RPM chipset fan. So I went that route with the chipset, and everything is running stable. (Although be aware that you may need to have good air movement through your...
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    I also have the Zalman ZM-NB47J installed with two GPU's. So far zero stability problems. But as everyone is pointing out it does get hot. I took some un-scientific readings with a heat probe that I got at Fry's electronics. I picked a spot on the base of the heat sync between the heat sync fins...
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    Zalman says NB47J Northbridge cooler fits A8N-SLI

    I also have the Zalman ZM-NB47J installed with two GPU's. So far zero stability problems. But as everyone is pointing out it does get hot. I took some un-scientific readings with a heat probe that I got at Fry's electronics. I picked a spot on the base of the heat sync between the heat sync...
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    This is a bit off topic of North Bridge Chip cooling, but does anyone have a good quiet solution for two NVidia 6600GT video cards in the SLI mode? I was considering two Zalman ZM17-CU VGA coolers: LINK I am wondering if these will work with my two ASUS 6600GT's. I plan on doing some...
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    a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

    I am picking up one of the ZALMAN NorthBridge Chipset Cooler, Model "ZM-NB47J" -RETAIL for $5.49 at New Egg. I hope this thread stays alive I would like to know how this works out. I will post my experiences once I get it up and running.
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    I am all over the Zalman CPU fan, have that one. I do need a new power supply, I have this one: Vantec 520 watt But it is ridiculously loud...BUT IT STILL NOT THE LOUDEST THING IN THE CASE. The two VGA card fans and the Chipset fan are so loud!!!! I am thinking about doing this...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Some Final thoughts on my install problems. I have seen other posts where the A:Floppy drive is listed as B: This problem was caused, I think, because I had my HDD's plugged into the red SATA RAID controller slots instead of into the black SATA slots. Not sure why that would make a...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    bummer, I was just looking through the Registry, and found this: C:Windows\system32\nvraidservice.exe I was debating whether this was a utilty program, or if this actually installed the raid each time on start up? EDIT: I made a back up of this and tried to delete it from the...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    YEAHHHH!!!! Its up and running!!!! Live from my new A8N-SLI Still have a couple of questions though. How do I know if the SLI is working??? In the device manager it shows the two controllers. I did activate the Multi-GPU option from the NVidia Desktop Manager UI, is that all I need to...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Thanks again Fast Eddie. Yep I ditched the Win2k Traded in the 300 gig drives for two 120 gig drives and a OEM version of Windows XP. I saved myself one penny!!!!! LOL At 96% formatted, I think my trouble was 1. win 2K not seeing anything larger than 130+ gig HDD and 2. The raid...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    HANG ON. I resaved the RAID Driver on the Floppy and tried it again. I think that was it. Because of my earlier problem with the Floppy drive being mislabled, I must of had a bad raid driver disk. This time when I got to the WINDOWS IS SETTING UP screen there was only one option a...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Thanks for the post there Fast Eddie. I had it set up just the way you said. Still no go. ON THE MAIN BIOS SCREEN I ONLY HAVE THE 1.44 Floppy, MY PLEXTOR DVD READER LISTED, AND THAT IS IT!!!! THERE IS NOTHING LISTED AFTER THE SATA MASTER OR SATA SECONDARY. I get the feeling there...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Its doing the same thing. Once I get to the Windows Set up I still get the choice of 2 partitions. I think what is happening is I am seeing the drives as individual drives NOT as one raid drive. I did not recognize this before because the 300 gig drives I had at first were only being...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Still Not Working??? I am reading through more of the manual, It does not mention how to set up a BOOTABLE Stripped Raid on the SATA ports??? It tells you how to set up a bootable Raid on IDE channel?!? Does anyone have their A8n-sli set up with their operationg system on a RAID 0 on the...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    well, Just went back to fry's, traded in the 2 300 gig drives for 2 120 gig drives and a OEM of windows XP. I like windows 2K and would not mind slipstreaming it, but I could not even get it installed no matter how small I made the partition. I was using the Maxblaster software that came with...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    How do you "slipstream" a copy of Win2k?
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    What's the verdict for ASUS A8N-SLI and Maxtor Maxline III HD's?

    What is NCQ? These are the SATA 2 drives. But I am having an issue with the Sata 150's. Can not seem to get windows 2000 to install. Makes it all the way through installation, but then on reboot says, "Disk Error" Going to take back the Maxtors and try something else.
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    IS there any happy A8N-SLI owner?

    Are there any among the happy users that have Maxtors configured in a RAID? I am sure I will be happy once I can get mine to work!!!!
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Just tried to install windows 2000 on a single SATA 300 gig Maxtor 16mb drive with NO success. I make it through the installation until I get to a window where it wants me to select which patition to install on. I have not created any partitions, it wants to install on a partition listed as...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    I see a new thread that says there may be a problem with compatibility with the Maxtor drives....:( I am trying to install on a single maxtor 300 gig not in raid right now. I was almost going to go out and by windows xp Pro, but perhaps I will hold off and see if I need to take my hard...
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    Asus A8n-SLI Windows 2000 Install Problem

    Well it seems like there has been a lot of problems installing windows on this mother board. I have read through all the strings I could find, but none of them reflect my problem. I have been working on installing Windows 2K for about 14 hours, and I am at the end of my rope so I am on my...
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    Adding Power Switch to External HD

    One more bump, and then I am cutting into this thing :) I will let you all know if it worked. BTW DONT BUY AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE WITHOUT A POWER SWITCH. thank you
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    Active PFC for PSU? Yes or no?

    Try this site for explanation.
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    Active PFC for PSU? Yes or no?

    Try this: Try this site for explanation.
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    Adding Power Switch to External HD

    Bump to any electronic wizards out there.
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    Adding Power Switch to External HD

    Hi all, First post in two years! You all were a great resource while I "built" my first PC. Good to be back. I have a WD 120gig USB 2.0 external hard drive without a power switch. I back up my computer about once a month, and that means crawling under my desk to plug in the WD. Not...