James, Agree. Yes, I do get it. But, after 8 years, I've winnowed my m/b's down to ending with all of them having the (4) magic mounting holes! Even if 1 generation behind where you are. Can play if necessary..... As you've shared; might not be necessary! More pennies for the xmas fund! It is all good..... :) Believe, I will park on the fence and just /CopyTheMail/, as you suggest. Temps are fine here w/ThermalRight coolers. No problems so far. Thank you for your comments. Best, Duncan
At 18:02 12/12/2007 -0800, James wrote:
Duncan, To add to the mix, most socket A motherboards do not have the required mounting holes for the Big Typhoon. I had what was a screamer setup about 4 years ago with a barton XP3200+ that had a LOUD HSF, but no mounting holes. Somewhere in the house I have 3 other socket A boards, none of which have the mounting holes. My newer systems (AMD 64 socket 939s) all have the requisite mounting holes. Just some more info to think about in your quest. Bottom line, if what you have now is working for you, leave it alone! Once you start the upgrade trail, there is no limit! :) Jim > -----Original Message----- > From: DHSinclair > James, > Just an ask. You can blow this off. > I use Lian-Li PC-6x mid tower cases. > Fully understand the "YMMV". > Fully understand your geography and > temp business. > Just thinking ATM. > Barton and TBird temps are really OK 4now. > The HS's are now about 6-8yrs old. > So, I suspect I am just wondering. > Damn, I shoulda kept up..... > Woulda/Shoulda/Coulda/ in 2007..... :) > It all works fine here...sorta,...anyway!... :) > Thank you for a concise review.....big help. > Best, > Duncan
