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**Wombat** · 8 January 2005, 13:27

I don't think you CAN quick-format a drive the first time. I thought when a partition was first created you had to do a full format?

**dZeus** · 8 January 2005, 13:35

you can always quickformat (at least with WinXP). Never had issues with it.

**Liquid Snake** · 8 January 2005, 23:18

I thought you couldn't quickformat a new drive either, but apparently you can. Win2k and XP setup can do it. But I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to do a full format on a new drive anyway - it couldn't hurt.

As for the Thermaltake case, it appears to have the same innards as the Antec 3700-series cases but a different exterior design. If you don't care too much about the outsides, you can save some money by getting the Antec 3700AMB. In terms of cooling they should be similar. The 3700AMB might be quieter though since it's made out of steel rather than aluminum (the extra weight helps for dampening).

Here's a SPCR review of the Zalman 7700 heatsink:

Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu Heatsink/Fan

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article209-page1.html

The new Zalman 7700 heatsink/fan is a natural extension of the radial design of the successful 7000 series to the higher thermal demands of the most recent processors — particularly the fastest Intel Prescott core P4s with their >100W output. An integrated 120mm diameter fan is employed instead of a 92mm fan. How does the

Basic summary: 7700 is a bit better for cooling than the 7000, but is not any quieter. Also, the Cu version is 918 grams, which is pretty damn heavy. Thermalright XP-120 outperforms both, but is more expensive. However the XP-120 is lighter (all-aluminum).

**windigo** · 9 January 2005, 12:03

my friend has had troubles installing xp pro using quick format so i would suggest just do the full format for a first time install and save the potential trouble.

**DentyCracker** · 10 January 2005, 05:50

3700 was my first choice, however only comes with a 350w power supply unit. I am not in the US so negotiating for a PSU less case is going to be bothersome. That being said I'd love the 3700BQE.

**DentyCracker** · 10 January 2005, 07:40

just noticed that my pwc is back below 2k, wazzup with that

**Liquid Snake** · 10 January 2005, 15:05

The Antec SLK3000B is similar to the 3700 cases but doesn't come with a PSU. It has the less restrictive fan grille of the 3700BQE but the better HD cage of the AMB.

**RC Agent** · 25 January 2005, 13:21

Any updates? Did you go with the Foxconn motherboard??

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