Quote Originally Posted by lowfat View Post
1. Stock cooling is too loud when you run the GPU @ full load 24/7 (F@H)
2. GTX480 can not bitstream audio over HDMI.
3. GTX480 is way to large for the MATX case I use.

1. really? the sinks i saw on AT were quite massive, and he even said it was pretty quiet.

2. You mean Do you really need Bitstream?
Do you have your HTPC connected to a Stereo reciever and then the reciever to the TV?
3. I have no comment on this one, as you are correct.. yet you have enough room for water?