Monarch Hornet Pro: "SFF" meets PCI Express, DDR2
by Evan Lieb on July 31, 2004 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
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Monarch Hornet Pro: Performance Test Configuration
| Performance Test Configuration | |
| Processor(s): | Intel 550 (3.4GHz) ES multiplier adjusted to 18X, or 3.6GHz, during testing |
| RAM: | 2 x 512MB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-533 |
| Memory Timings: | CAS 4-3-3-10 |
| Hard Drive(s): | Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE (8MB buffer) |
| Video AGP & IDE Bus Master Drivers: | Intel Chipset Driver 6.0.0.1014 Intel Application Accelerator 4.0.0.6211 |
| Video Card(s): | NVIDIA 256MB GeForce 6800 Ultra PCI Express |
| Video Drivers: | NVIDIA 61.76 Graphics Drivers |
| Operating System(s): | Windows XP Professional SP1 |
| Motherboards/Systems: | Monarch Hornet Pro (Intel D925XBC) ABIT AA8 (925X chipset) Gigabyte 8ANXP-D (925X chipset) |
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MichelMerlin - Monday, August 2, 2004 - link
What I like in this SFF is its size and according ability to receive more changes than the Shuttle models, for instance big silent GC cooling systems.However the article (excellent otherwise) should tell IMO if the system, as delivered, is silent enough during regular activities (excluding leading edge games but including some ordinary games)
Paris, Mon 2 Aug 2004 09:28:35 +0200
Bonesdad - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
Who is the little guy inside the case? Does he make the wheels go round?bupkus - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
I like the hybrid approach between the traditional microATX and SFF as it should allow mainboard options unavailable with the SFF.Unfortunately, they only allow the microATX PS which usually comes with a much lower wattage.
Just a broader comment here:
With so much being put on the mainboard I would think fewer people really need all those PCI slots. I for one don't see my ever needing an ATX mainboard when the microATX boards provide all the slots I will need. Smart move by Monarch. I'll be looking for when the prices come down.
Spacecomber - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
Oops, I guess you can't edit these notes. I meant to say 10,000 rpm "drives" not fans.While I'm at it, did you notice that this chassis has a removable motherboard tray?
skunkbuster - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
to me it just looks kind of generic. i wish they spent some time 'revamping' the exterrior..can't really compare to a shuttle in that aspect..
Spacecomber - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
Looks like this motherboard requires a custom I/O shield, which Intel didn't supply?Yeah, I know, I'm being pretty picky.
Thanks for bring these barebones to my attention.
By the way, how did the system hold up with temperatures after running some programs that would heat up the processor, video card, and hard drives? Some idle vs load temp comparisons would have been interesting. If I followed the case description properly, there are two 40mm fans in the back and an 80 mm intake fan in the front (and the P/S, of course) for cooling this system. Do the dual 10,000 rpm fans have enough room to breath? I couldn't quite picture where they are in the case from the photos.
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Zepper - Saturday, July 31, 2004 - link
Monarch is a sharp company - just wanted to be the first to post a comment.. Well written article! this type of system is not my cup of tea but monarch has plenty of others to ease that plastic out of your wallet...
.bh.