Really? I have the big old Zalman (CNPS7500-Cu) on it but I have to admit I am not even close to knowledgeable about heat and CPU's When I built this machine a couple years ago I relied on silentpcreview.com a lot.
Would I see a significant heat reduction by biting the bullet and upgrading the MB and CPU now? And if so what is a good cpu choice for a cool quite htpc. Thanks Don -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:44 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [H] Best HTPC Video Card I'd worry about the heat from the P4 before the gfx card ;) Regards, Jason Tozer Database Analyst London Ext 1131 - 3SC.5 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Couture Sent: 28 February 2007 16:41 To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] Best HTPC Video Card Thanks I have been looking today and saw the Gigabyte 7600gs fan less. Looks like it may be the one so far. I just worry the added heat will make my other fans spin up higher. Thanks D -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:17 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [H] Best HTPC Video Card Gigabyte do some passive AGP 6600 cards that I used in a couple of HTPCs a while ago....still going strong and, ofc, totally silent. Regards, Jason Tozer Database Analyst London Ext 1131 - 3SC.5 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Couture Sent: 28 February 2007 16:04 To: The Hardware List Subject: RE: [H] Best HTPC Video Card Ugg I forgot the interface: AGP 8x Thanks -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Couture Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:03 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: [H] Best HTPC Video Card Hi All, Well I upgraded to Vista MCE on my HTPC and so far so good. HTPC: Asus P4P800-VM 2.6 GHZ P4 3 GB PC3200 Sata HD ATI Wonder 650 Tuner Time to upgrade the video. I have traditionally been a Nvidia guy so I am thinking something fan less or at least quite either: 6200 6800 HDTV isn't a big concern as I live at the base of a hill which is between me and the towers. No matter what I try (went as far as having an 8 bow tie antenna put up on a rotator and still got squat) I can't get OTA HDTV. So until cable cards or if I'm really lucky Directv get into the HTPC game I am SOL on HDTV. So for DVD playback and occasional analog TV what do you recommend? Thanks, Don ******* This message and any attachment are confidential and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any other person. For further information about Clifford Chance please see our website at http://www.cliffordchance.com or refer to any Clifford Chance office. Clifford Chance LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales under number OC323571. The firm's registered office and principal place of business is at 10 Upper Bank Street, London, E14 5JJ. For further details, including a list of members and their professional qualifications, see our website at www.cliffordchance.com. The firm uses the word 'partner' to refer to a member of Clifford Chance LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications. The firm is regulated by the Law Society of England & Wales.
