another new Build of HTPC

[Mr_Burns]

my first post here

My new HTPC & Gaming Raptor :
Case : Thermaltake DH101
MoBo: AsRock P45TurboTwin2000R
CPU: XEON 3350 (equal to Q9450@2,6) running @3,38 GHZ
RAM: 4GB , 2x OCReaper PC1066 DDRII
GFX: Sapphire Radeon HD4870
HD: Samsung 250 GB
Optical: old DualLayer NEC in time. in future chanded to blueray Combo of LG
TV-Card: Technisat SkyStar HD + Analog: Hauppauge PCI (very old but running)
Cooling: external Watercooling Preytek Omega240, CPU-Cooler from Set. GFX Cooler: modified Red Plate for Ram and DangerDen GPU Cooler
Remote: an old IR-Keyboard with integrated mousestick ( real good range and battery life)

OS: DualBoot Suse X64/ Windows Vista32 Business
Mediasoftware: Mediaportal 1 for Win.

Photos may be later: my digicam is defect.

[pschultz]

Ich bekomme immer noch nicht das Display des DH 101 zum laufen, hast du einen Tip?

[Mr_Burns]

Hallo pschulz,

Ich habe zwar die Version ohne Display (DH101 nicht DH101-VFD), aber von einigen gehört die Dein problem haben. meistens war entweder der USB-Plug oder die Stromversorgung (5V)für das Display (VFD) nicht richtig angeschlossen. Die Software macht bei einigen mit 64bit Windows Versionen Probleme läuft aber meist tadellos. Ich werde aber wahrscheinlich (nur der Optik wegen) das VFD nachrüsten (kostet einzeln ca. 40-60€) Funktional halte ich ehrlich nichts davon, da das Display für echte Informationen einfach zu weit weg steht) Das Gehäuse sieht jedoch ohne irgendeinen zusätzlichen Gimmick etwas zu schlicht aus, da ja auch die zusätzlichen Tasten und der Drehknopf (Die real auch niemand braucht) bei meiner Version fehlen. Neben der Wasserkühlung im Alugehäuse mit gebürsteter Alu Front und zwei blau leuchtenden Temperaturanzeigen wirkt das schlichte edle Thermaltake ein wenig fade.

for the english speakers I try to translate:

I have the Version without the VFD Display, but I have heared that there anybody have problem with that stuff. Mostly they have made some failure connecting the USB-Plug or forgot connecting the voltage (5V) for the VFD. Anybody using the Display and Software under 64bit Win OS have reportet some problems. In basics there should be no problems with the Software. In future I think I will buy the VFD separately (for only 40-70€) only for optical look. The information on it are really senseless because they are too small with bad contrast and the case is in use too far from me. The switches and the big knob are not installed in my VFD-less version of the case. Without any adding gimmic the case looks noble but also a little bit boring beside the preytek with the brushed aluminium front and two blue illuminated temp-displays.

Mr Burns

[i2ambler]

How big is that video card? Im looking at getting an dh101 case as well, and putting an 8800gtx card in it (its about 9 inches)

Thanks!

[Mr_Burns]

hello i2ambler,

I don't know the exact length of my videocard, but i can tell you the length of it may be a problem with the HDD.
The card has the same lenth as motherboard. may be 24cm. sorry we don't use inches in Germany
The case is great and has a real good quality, there are many holes for cooling and the build in fans are nearly quiet at 7V.

Good luck

Mr Burns

[i2ambler]

But, Im assuming you had no trouble putting the ATI card into the case.. I may pick one of these up soon.. I have 3 sata hdd, and will have to figure out how to cram it all in there..

thanks!

[Mr_Burns]

Hello i2ambler

If you want put in 3 hdd in this case you will come in trouble with the pcie power cable! I have put the only one hdd in the slot near to front. So I can put the power cable without problems in the gfx card. I You want use more then one hdd try to put these drives under the optical drive with an 5.25" mounting kit.

greets

Mr. Burns