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Micro BTX MB in non-Micro BTX case
I have a D945GCZ Intel MB - it's in a micro-BTX case. It's a normal home
machine - no separate graphic card, a single hard drive, nothing fancy, no gaming requirements, or anything like that. I'm looking for a different case to reduce the excessive fan noise. I have replaced the CPU's thermal module with a replacement from Thermaltake and it's near silent - all of the noise seems to be coming from the power supply fan. To test, I briefly stopped the PS fan and the machine was silent. I have replaced the PS once already, with a model that was supposed to be quiet, and it wasn't - there was virtually no difference. Additionally, I was never happy with the overall cooling of the machine - so I'm trying to find a different case that''ll work with this board, but I'm not having any luck - the micro-BTC seems to be rare. Any suggestions on an alternative case that'll work, AND run very quietly? THANKS! |
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Micro BTX MB in non-Micro BTX case
On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:53:12 -0600, "Just a citizen . . ."
wrote: I have a D945GCZ Intel MB - it's in a micro-BTX case. It's a normal home machine - no separate graphic card, a single hard drive, nothing fancy, no gaming requirements, or anything like that. I'm looking for a different case to reduce the excessive fan noise. I have replaced the CPU's thermal module with a replacement from Thermaltake and it's near silent - all of the noise seems to be coming from the power supply fan. To test, I briefly stopped the PS fan and the machine was silent. I have replaced the PS once already, with a model that was supposed to be quiet, and it wasn't - there was virtually no difference. Additionally, I was never happy with the overall cooling of the machine - so I'm trying to find a different case that''ll work with this board, but I'm not having any luck - the micro-BTC seems to be rare. Any suggestions on an alternative case that'll work, AND run very quietly? THANKS! Howdy: I'm no expert by any definition, but I run my Asus A8N-E board in a BTX case. From what I can tell, if the MB holes line up, it doesn't matter which board/case you use. The only difference I can tell is that your I/O layout on the back will be reversed (top to bottom) and the power supply will be on the bottom instead of the top. Which makes for a better center of gravity. Also, you have to get used to the removeable case cover being on the opposite side. The only thing that I had a problem with was cable lengths. The ports on the MB will be at opposite ends and your cables might not reach. -- The seabat Filtering GoogleGroups & Goobers with extreme prejudice! Usenet Improvement Project: http://improve-usenet.org/ |
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Micro BTX MB in non-Micro BTX case
"The Seabat" wrote in message news On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:53:12 -0600, "Just a citizen . . ." wrote: I have a D945GCZ Intel MB - it's in a micro-BTX case. It's a normal home machine - no separate graphic card, a single hard drive, nothing fancy, no gaming requirements, or anything like that. I'm looking for a different case to reduce the excessive fan noise. I have replaced the CPU's thermal module with a replacement from Thermaltake and it's near silent - all of the noise seems to be coming from the power supply fan. To test, I briefly stopped the PS fan and the machine was silent. I have replaced the PS once already, with a model that was supposed to be quiet, and it wasn't - there was virtually no difference. Additionally, I was never happy with the overall cooling of the machine - so I'm trying to find a different case that''ll work with this board, but I'm not having any luck - the micro-BTC seems to be rare. Any suggestions on an alternative case that'll work, AND run very quietly? THANKS! Howdy: I'm no expert by any definition, but I run my Asus A8N-E board in a BTX case. From what I can tell, if the MB holes line up, it doesn't matter which board/case you use. The only difference I can tell is that your I/O layout on the back will be reversed (top to bottom) and the power supply will be on the bottom instead of the top. Which makes for a better center of gravity. Also, you have to get used to the removeable case cover being on the opposite side. The only thing that I had a problem with was cable lengths. The ports on the MB will be at opposite ends and your cables might not reach. NO You cannot use an ATX formfactor motherboard in a BTX style case... they are not interchangeable anyway it's a moot point because changing the case is not going to make the machine any less noisy... however if you want a new case..it's as simple as putting BTX case into a google search |
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Micro BTX MB in non-Micro BTX case
The problem is with the micro BTX case power supply - I KNOW that's where
the noise is coming from - it's a CFX form factor (kinda L-shaped), there are VERY few of them available - I've already replaced it once and it's still noisy. Some of the Thermaltake cases that have a BTX "adapter" would be OK, but by the time ya get the case and the adapter and a quiet PS, it's pushing $250. I am seeing some other hybrid ATX cases - less expensive - that advertise to handle a BTX board - that's probably gonna be the fix for me - with something other than a specific micro-BTX case, I'll have other PS options - including some of the ultra quiet PS units that are out there. Worst thing I ever did getting that micro-BTX board and case . . . "philo" wrote in message ... "The Seabat" wrote in message news On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:53:12 -0600, "Just a citizen . . ." wrote: I have a D945GCZ Intel MB - it's in a micro-BTX case. It's a normal home machine - no separate graphic card, a single hard drive, nothing fancy, no gaming requirements, or anything like that. I'm looking for a different case to reduce the excessive fan noise. I have replaced the CPU's thermal module with a replacement from Thermaltake and it's near silent - all of the noise seems to be coming from the power supply fan. To test, I briefly stopped the PS fan and the machine was silent. I have replaced the PS once already, with a model that was supposed to be quiet, and it wasn't - there was virtually no difference. Additionally, I was never happy with the overall cooling of the machine - so I'm trying to find a different case that''ll work with this board, but I'm not having any luck - the micro-BTC seems to be rare. Any suggestions on an alternative case that'll work, AND run very quietly? THANKS! Howdy: I'm no expert by any definition, but I run my Asus A8N-E board in a BTX case. From what I can tell, if the MB holes line up, it doesn't matter which board/case you use. The only difference I can tell is that your I/O layout on the back will be reversed (top to bottom) and the power supply will be on the bottom instead of the top. Which makes for a better center of gravity. Also, you have to get used to the removeable case cover being on the opposite side. The only thing that I had a problem with was cable lengths. The ports on the MB will be at opposite ends and your cables might not reach. NO You cannot use an ATX formfactor motherboard in a BTX style case... they are not interchangeable anyway it's a moot point because changing the case is not going to make the machine any less noisy... however if you want a new case..it's as simple as putting BTX case into a google search |
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