I tried the H100i just using the PSU's SATA connection for 2 hours (block not connected to a motherboard, yet), it didn't seem to have a problem. To start with it "gurgled" a little when I had the radiator and block sitting on cardboard on the floor, but when I elevated the radiator higher than the block by sitting it on a box, I will admit it was quiet - my H100i seems fine - for now! I may try leaving it connected and running for a few days while I'm at work, I'm concerned this is a short-lived success, based on reports of grinding from other H100i users.
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 4.2 GHz w/1.24375 VCore | Asus Rampage II Gene miniATX w/BIOS 0904 | EVGA Nvidia GTX 580 SC | Corsair XMS3 1603 Mhz C7 6 x 2GB (TR3X6G1600C7) |
| Hard Drive | Optical Drive | OS | Monitor |
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| WD VelociRaptor 150GB & WD VelociRaptor 600GB | Plextor PX-880SA LightScribe | Windows 7 Professional x64 | Eizo Nanao S2100 21" |
| Keyboard | Power | Case | Mouse |
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| Steelseries 6GV2 | Seasonic Gold X-750 Modular | Antec Mini P180 w/dual San-Ace 9G1212M101 74CFM | Razer Deathadder |
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| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | RAM |
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| Intel Core i7 920 D0 @ 4.2 GHz w/1.24375 VCore | Asus Rampage II Gene miniATX w/BIOS 0904 | EVGA Nvidia GTX 580 SC | Corsair XMS3 1603 Mhz C7 6 x 2GB (TR3X6G1600C7) |
| Hard Drive | Optical Drive | OS | Monitor |
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| WD VelociRaptor 150GB & WD VelociRaptor 600GB | Plextor PX-880SA LightScribe | Windows 7 Professional x64 | Eizo Nanao S2100 21" |
| Keyboard | Power | Case | Mouse |
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| Steelseries 6GV2 | Seasonic Gold X-750 Modular | Antec Mini P180 w/dual San-Ace 9G1212M101 74CFM | Razer Deathadder |
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