Question about harddrive and case fans

tinsix · Jul 4, 2005

i just recently began building a computer and I do not know what type of connection format I should use in my computer here are the states of my motherboard. Just to let you know that there are two IDE ports

CPU -Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/Celeron up to 3.2GHz+
-Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready
-Supports Intel Prescott CPU
Chipset Intel 865PE MCH
Intel ICH5R
Front Side Bus 800 / 533 / 400 MHz
Memory -Dual Channel Memory Architecture
-4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GB DDR400/333/266 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory
-ASUS Hyper-Path Technology
Expansion Slots - 1 x AGP 8X/4X (0.8V, 1.5V only)
- 5 x PCI
- 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi slot for optional wireless LAN upgrade
Storage ICH5R South Bridge:
-2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
-2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0,1 function

AI Audio ADI AD1985 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC
Audio Sensing Technology
support S/PDIF out interface
AI NET -Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit Lan Controller supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet
-Virtual Cable Tester Net-Diagnosing Utility
AI BIOS CrashFree BIOS2, Q-Fan, Post Reporter
AI Overclocking -Intelligent CPU frequency tuner
-ASUS JumperFree
-ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
-CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustable
-SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment
-Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio, Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies.
USB Max. 8 USB2.0 ports
Special Features Power Loss Restart
Support S/PDIF out interface
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS Instant Music
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel
1 x Serial
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x 8-Channel Audio I/O
1 x RJ45
1 x Optical S/PDIF Output
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Output
4 x USB 2.0/1.1

Internal I/O Connectors - 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- CPU / Chassis / Power FAN connectors
- 20-pin ATX Power connector
- 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
- Chassis Intrusion
- CD / AUX / Modem audio in
- GAME/MIDI connector
- COM2 connector
- Front panel audio connector
BIOS Feature 4 Mb Flash ROM,AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, MyLogo2, ASUS C.P.R.
Industry Standard PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3, USB 2.0
Manageability WfM 2.0,DMI 2.0,WOL by PME,WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus

The second question is regarding my temperature in the case. Currently it floctuates between 82.1-85.9 F. I do not know what two do. I have an X-Infinity case and here are its stats:

Brand new product
ASPIRE
80mm Fans: 2
Air duct: No
Dimensions: 18.7" x 7.8" X 16.8" (DxWxH)
Expansion Slots: 7
External 3.5" Drive Bays: 2
External 5.25" Drive Bays: 4
Front Ports: USB, Audio
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 5
Motherboard Compatibility: ATX
With Side Panel Window: Yes

One fan functions as an intake and the other as an exhaust fan. Just to note the power supply fan is fully functional.

DavidGP · Jul 5, 2005

Q1. As for Hard Drives I would personally go for SATA Hard Drives and hook up your CD/DVD/CDRW drives each as Master on the IDE connectors and the HDs on SATA.

Q2.
A. Are the temps a case temp or CPU temp? ( whats the CPU temp? )

B. What is your rooms ambient temp... or is where you live HOT?

C. Where are you getting that temp from... Software or the Bios.. if not Bios then enter your Bios and look for the Health Status/Temps section and what are the temps?

D. Also if its a software program.. is it upto date?
use another temp monitoring peice of software EVEREST is good for this... also gives good data on whats in your PC.

E. If you installed your CPU yourself did you use themal paste ( not too much just a thin layer ) between CPU and Heat Sink?

F. Are your case cables all neat and tidy as this can hinder airflow and cause heat pockets that warm up the hardware?

G. What postition are the fans in the case and what are their directions?
eg. Front lower case fan Intake.... Back Case fan and PSU fan expelling air.

A.Son · Jul 5, 2005

There are some threads in MG that they can help you more :

http://forum.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30

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