Peter wrote:
> I'm considering building the following system for use with Slackware
> Linux 12.2 and possibly freebsd 7.x (no over-clocking):
>
> Antec 300 case
> SeaSonic SS-550HT PSU
> GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R Motherboard
> Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz
> G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
> ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
> EVGA 512-P3-N954-TR GeForce 9500 GT PCI Express 2.0 x16
> Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
>
> My questions:
>
> 1) The PSU bracket is in the bottom of the Antec 300 case. I've heard
> that some PSUs will not fit in this case. In addition, I've heard that
> some PSU motherboard power connectors are too short when mounted in the
> bottom of cases. Is anyone successfully using the above case, PSU, and
> motherboard combination?
>
> 2) I would prefer a fan-less video card (the one above has a fan). I'm
> not a gamer and I currently use matrox g400/g500 agp cards, which cannot
> be reused in the above motherboard. Any recommends for a fan-less video
> card that will work with this motherboard and Linux?
>
> Any additional advice/warnings on the above combination is appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance,
>
> Peter
You can use the Newegg advanced search, in the video card section, to see
a selection of fanless video cards. You don't have to buy there, just get
a make and model number so you can use your favorite retailer. Also, read
the review comments, as some fanless cards run too hot for the size of
heatsink provided. It helps if there is good airflow going past the video
card. (I have one fanless FX5200 card here, that won't remain
stable in games, unless I point a fan at it.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Pagesize=100
And if a computer case is going to give you installation headaches, why
buy it ? Buy something with a conventional setup.
You can buy power supply extension cables, so it is possible to
extend the reach of the main cable. There are also brands
of power supplies, known to have excessively long cables.
So with a little shopping, you can probably find something
that will work. Some products even include length information
for the cable assemblies.
http://www.pcpower.com/downloads/MEC-S61EPS_3825.pdf
As for the Freezer 7 Pro, again, the Newegg site can help. The
first review in their review section, gives advice.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ezer%207%20Pro
"Plastic push pins are terrible. Don't plan on ever using this
again if you unmount it. I took it out to replace the thermal paste
with some Arctic Silver and it would never mount properly again
because the plastic pins had bent and stretched out of place. It
also didn't improve temperatures much over the stock cooling for
my QX6850."
On my Core2 system, I use a Coolermaster cooler that bolts into place.
It doesn't use plastic push pins. I wouldn't recommend that cooler to
someone, mainly because it is very inconvenient to uninstall it.
(I have to take my computer all apart, to get at the nuts on the bottom
of the motherboard.) But if you search around, you may find a better
scheme for fastening the cooler, than those push pins. (If you're
buying an Intel retail processor, why not try out the Intel cooler
first ? Retail products should include a heatsink/fan in the box.)
Intel has an LGA775 installation video here. The file still seems
to be there, but I cannot find the page I downloaded it from.
It shows how to use the push pins.
http://cache-www.intel.com/cd/00/00/...209_241209.wmv
Paul
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