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#463086 - 10/24/05 03:34 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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Thanks, Maestro. I'm looking forward to seeing what your results have been.

There are definitely times when I can tell that the 9000 is not up to the task of driving my 20" ACD. I probably shouldn't be surprised, though!

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#463087 - 10/24/05 06:44 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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Really? My dad's 9000 Pro handles the 20" ACD just fine...
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#463088 - 10/24/05 07:13 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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The 9000 is an ok card, but more memory helps push all those pixels!
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#463089 - 10/25/05 02:15 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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Note: Mods, please let me know if I shouldn't keep posting in this thread. On other forums I've participated in, it's been sort of etiquette to not start new threads unless necessary

Woo-hoo! Second (minor) mod complete! I yanked out the 120mm Delta fan from my MDD and replaced it with a 120mm aluminum Evercool. It's rated to produce 84.76 CFM @ 2200 RPM (full speed), with

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#463090 - 10/25/05 02:27 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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Make sure you use temp monitor to ensure that the slower fan is not letting temps get too high. Its a free download if you dont have it already.
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#463091 - 10/25/05 04:11 PM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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#463092 - 10/31/05 01:58 AM Re:Tinkering with a new MDD [Re: Addinamum]
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For processor upgrades, try Giga Designs. Something is screwy right now with the MDD section, but at least you know that they make one:

http://www.macgurus.com/productpages/cpu_upgrades/Giga.php
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