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    Why is this system so hot?

    BonzaiDuck and WoodButcher: Thanks for the info, you are helping me narrow down my problem. I notice there are 2 copper heatsinks on the motherboard connected by a heat pipe very close to the CPU socket. These mobo heatsinks are extremely hot to touch. This Asus P5N32-E board is...
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    Why is this system so hot?

    loopy re: motherboard temp +20'C above ambient This is what i suspected, but i am not sure what exactly the "motherboard" temperature is? Is this the Northbridge or another hot mobo component, or is it representative of "case temp"? My board is an Asus P5N32-E My cables are routed, I...
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    Why is this system so hot?

    I just followed the instruction on arcticsilver.com for applying AS5 to a core 2 duo CPU. They said their testing showed it works best as a strip down the center (I didnt apply any to the heat sink surface). Do you think this is too much? Arctic Silver Application
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    Why is this system so hot?

    Okay made some cooling modifications to my new system - its a heck of a lot quieter but my temps are way too high System: -Antec Sonata III case -E6600 CPU, NOT overclocked -Rear exhaust and front intake Noctua 120mm fans (1200RPM) -Thermalright HR-01 heat sink -Artic Silver 5...
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    Liquid nitrogen cooling

    Does anyone have any info on the proposed liquid nitrogen cooling solutions that are down the pipe (so to speak)? This should put simple water cooling to shame
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    8800GTS: 640 vs 320MB memory

    Good to know, thank you. I notice my retailer sells thr evgA 8800gts 320mb "superclocked) ($335), but the 640MB version only comes at standard clock speed ($430). Is there an overclocked version of the 8800GTS at 640mb ?
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    8800GTS: 640 vs 320MB memory

    I am planning to purchase the evga 8800GTS board, but i am not sure if i should get 640 vs 320MB of memory. I will be using a E6700 intel core2duo and 1 (or perhaps later, 2) 24" LCD monitors (1920x1200). Many reviews state there is almost no performance difference between the 2 memory...
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    Antec Sonata III

    Lord Banshee Sure I would love to see pics of your setup ! Please post..
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    Antec Sonata III

    Lord Banshee -- I am with you on the sonata III! I am interested in your comment re: replacing fans. My plan was to add a Noctua 120mm fan intake at the front of the case if I can squeeze it in alongside an 8800GTS. Do you think the Antec TriSpeed fan at the back should be replaced? I...
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    Antec Sonata III

    Now, my next question for Sonata III case ... Does anyone know if an optional (intake) front-mounted 120mm fan will fit adjacent to the 8800GTS !?
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    Antec Sonata III

    For those who are interested, here is Antec's response to my question re: will the 8800GTS fit in the Sonata III case: "Yes, the 8800 GTS should fit not a problem. Depending on the size of the card, it may or may not fit. The GTX is 11 inches long, the GTS is supposed to be around 8-9 inches...
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    Antec Sonata III

    I received the following response from Antec customer support (Jeff Smith) : "Just as with the Sonata II, the 8800GTX will not fit in the Sonata III chassis." I replied asking if the 8800GTS will fit in this case. Kind of surprising since the case is a mid-tower and doesn't seem that small.
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    Antec Sonata III

    Someone reported that the Sonata III case does not fit Nvidia based 8000GTX gpu! Apparently the hard drive enclosure/chassis onstructs this long card. Can anyone confirm this? Serious design flaw if this is true!!
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    Antec Sonata III

    I've been searching online everywhere for this case - can only find sonata II Does anyone know if the Antec Sonata III is available yet at any Canadian (or US) retailers?
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    Antec Sonata III

    Wow.. better cooling in the Antec Sonata 3 than the 900? Amazing! Can anyone confirm this?
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    Antec Sonata III

    I am just concerned it will not provide enough cooling for my planned hardware (see my first post in this thread). It only has one fan on the back of the case which worries me... You can add a front 120mm fan, however.
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    DDR2 dual channel memory

    Do any memory manufactuer's make DDR2/800 2GB kit-of-2 Dual Channel Memory (4GB total)? I would prefer to use only 2 memory slots for 4GB dual channel, so the other two slots can be used in case I upgrade to 8GB in the future (with Vista 64).
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    DDR2 dual channel memory

    Is there much performance difference going from 2GB to 4GB of dual channel RAM in Windows Vista ?
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    Antec Sonata III

    Here is the link http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15137 What do you guys think of this case?
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    DDR2 dual channel memory

    I couldn't find a memory forum so my apologies if this is off topic Can someone advise if I should get dual channel of single channel DDR2/800Mhz memory? Is there much performance difference? With Windows Vista I would think it wise to get 4GB memory (as opposed to 2GB). However, all of...
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    Antec Sonata III

    Any comments on the new Antec Sonata III case/PSU ? Not many reviews online yet. They upgraded the PSU to a SmartPower 500W. I have read there have been problems with the 400W unit in the Sonata II. I like this case as it is stylish, subtle, compact and runs quiet. Will this...
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    Asus P5N32 boards - which one for this system?

    Please advise on chosing a mobo - I have it narrowed down to Asus P5N. I am building the following system: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 Ghz (Socket 775), EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS, Corsair XMS 4GB ram (DDR 800Mhz), Seagate Baracuda 7200.10 500GB SATA drive, 24" Dell LCD, Antec Sonata III mid-tower...