expresso Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 ok thanks - i think i may try that one out - i am looking for what ever would bring the temps down as much as they can get - so far i hear a few say it brings them down about 10c - thats alot for doing nothing really - plus i will mount a fan to it also - the right size that fits it so it looks neat - good thing i found this post - i was going to order the evercool which is nice - but less problems with this one and cools better too oh one more thing - do i get the reg. one or the SLI model i am not running SLI -- just one card - is there a difference between the two or just a different angle because of SLI ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Septem Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 oh one more thing - do i get the reg. one or the SLI model i am not running SLI -- just one card - is there a difference between the two or just a different angle because of SLI ? The difference between the two is that the non-sli version sticks straight up whereas the SLI version is offset. For non-Expert nf4 LanParty boards, you want the SLI version as the non-SLI will clash with the video card. For Expert LanParty boards, however, the non-SLI is the one you want as the PCIe slots are further apart and the unit will fit in between the cards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresso Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 wait i am confused now - lol - i have a ultra d board as in my sig - with the 6800 xtreme pci e - - which do i get - the reg. one or the SLI one -- i am not running sli but if i get the sli version - in case i add another card in the future - its not in my plans but if it dosnt make a difference i would be ahead of the game by being ready ?- i wonder if i can do that SLI mod to my chip - and make it sli ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Septem Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 wait i am confused now - lol - i have a ultra d board as in my sig - with the 6800 xtreme pci e - - which do i get - the reg. one or the SLI one -- i am not running sli but if i get the sli version - in case i add another card in the future - its not in my plans but if it dosnt make a difference i would be ahead of the game by being ready ?- i wonder if i can do that SLI mod to my chip - and make it sli ? The SLI designation on the HR-05 is misleading. It really doesn't matter how many video cards you have but rather simply which one will fit. On the Ultra-D I'm almost positive you want the SLI. That's the board where the PCI slots are layed out x1, x16, x4, x16, and then two PCI slots right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresso Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 i belieave thats the lay out - i have to open the side door and double check - so i guess i cant go wrong if i get the SLI version right ? i wont be ordering for about another week or two - i have to decide on a case first - then watercooling -- leaning on dangerden since they say its the best here - and i want to get all the little mods for ligths and holding all the wires in place - etc. - but i think i have to get a full tower to do this - which i was trying to avoid - but cant have it both ways i cant see in my case right now to tell you about the slots -- but what you mentioned sounds right - i can picture it in my mind and remember the bios - so thats why i am confused also - since the older boards had pci slots - now i have this x16 - x4 x1 etc. - what are those slots used for ? the x16 for video pci e - ok - but the others - what can you use those slots for - what hardware - - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Septem Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 i belieave thats the lay out - i have to open the side door and double check - so i guess i cant go wrong if i get the SLI version right ? Well, if you had an Expert board the SLI version wouldn't really work as well. the x16 for video pci e - ok - but the others - what can you use those slots for - what hardware - - RAID cards and whatnot. Basically just random things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresso Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 ok- thanks for your help - i think i am about to get some rest for the night now - so i guess i need the SLI version ? i have a few weeks before i order somethings - but i like to start ordering what i think i will use and need - sort of get things moving thanks again -- good night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Septem Posted October 14, 2006 Posted October 14, 2006 ok- thanks for your help - i think i am about to get some rest for the night now - so i guess i need the SLI version ? Yes, I believe the SLI version is the one you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPR Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Just ordered the SLI version, should be getting it this week! I have a 7800GTX which has a rectangular black heatsink, that gets REALLY HOT, sitting right on top of the chipset fan! My chipset temp frequently hits 50-55 so I'm hoping this makes a difference. I'll post my install experience - however it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresso Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 yeah - post back and us know how the temps are - i am going to order that one also - but i am curious - i see another one the thermaltake website that all copper - called extreme spirit 2 -- is that a upgraded version in copper ? did anyone try or test that one out ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1ick Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 ok so i have just received my hr-05 looks great but i have a few questions; 1, Does that retention bracket really hold it when the case is upright?? 2, The surface is far from shiney, should i lap it??? 3, has anyone used the supplied thermal material or has everyone just used arctic silver/ceramique ? cheers in advance s1ick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1ick Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 i see another one the thermaltake website that all copper - called extreme spirit 2 -- Thermalright ----- hr-05 etc Thermaltake you mentioned! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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