Re: MCE "Certified" list
- From: "Ja P" <dontdare2dv8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 15:51:44 GMT
Stephan, thanks for that answer.
I'm started out with an XP 2200 (266 Mhz FSB), but changed it to a XP 2500
(333 Mhz FSB), when I rebuilt the system with MCE 2005. The processor was in
my older PC running stable at 3000+ speeds. But I've been afraid to
overclock it in this case.
It is an Ahanix D.Vine 6 SQ which is similar to their newer MCE 601 case,
but with an extra DVD bay instead of the front panel connectors. I have no
front panel connectors Very, very nice looking, but sort of like a
lamborghini, not very practical. No air intake vents, rear ports only 3
rear 60 mm fan ports, plus PSU fan and a blindingly bright blue LED on the
front panel. Another odd thing about the case is that it has no supports
for the PSU, so it sits on the floor of the case. I had to turn the PSU
upside down to exhaust, so it pulls air down to go out. I was thinking
about switching the direction of the 60 mm fans to bring air in and hope the
PSU fan is powerful enough to exhaust adquately, but I haven't gotten around
to it yet. Maybe this weekend.
Eric
"Stephan Schaem" <sschaem@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> "Ja P" <dontdare2dv8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:HIkae.333$O2.281@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> My case has no vents. The Athlon XP processor runs hot with inadequate
>> ventilation. Thus, the fan noise is LOUD. While the system hasn't really
>> failed yet, I haven't been able to get video to work properly. (Still
>> working on it) But I expect that at some point, I will start getting
>> system failures due to temp. The case is so nice that I don't want to
>> drill holes in it, but I may have not other alternative. Now, if I were
>> going to upgrade the processor, I'd prefer something that runs cooler and
>> is more powerful.
>
> An XP2000 can handle MCE 2005 and HDTV .
> You can get low power 35w mobile athlon XP . Those CPU have run time
> multiplier support.
> Recording + watching 1080i HD use only half of a XP2000 CPU, so the CPU
> really run cool.
> And those are cheap. got a XP 2500 (run at XP 3200 rating) for 80$
>
> So I'm not convinced a high power CPU is needed for MCE2005. (But a 'high
> end' video card is required)
>
> BTW, what case is do you have?
>
> Stephan
>
>>
>> Eric
>>
>>
>> "Stephan Schaem" <sschaem@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:%23VFRElvRFHA.3628@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> What is wrong with the NForce 400 ?
>>>
>>> Stephan
>>>
>>> "Ja P" <dontdare2dv8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>> news:kX_9e.12840$ff4.4617@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Hey, does anyone know where I can find an up-to-date MCE Certified
>>>> component list. I am considering dumping my nForce2 400 chipset based
>>>> motherboard for an ATI RS480 chipset based motherboard, which is
>>>> certified. I also heard that the Athlon 64 chips run alot cooler than
>>>> the older Athlon XPs, which would certainly help to give me a more
>>>> stable HTPC since my Ahanix D.vine case has not air vents. Any
>>>> thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> I thought Microsoft maintained the list, but I haven't been able to
>>>> find it on their site or by googling. Am I missing something?
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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