Orchid XP v8 wrote:
> 
> Hmm, OK. Maybe I was wrong then... :-S

Apparently yes, but don't worry about being wrong, just learn more :).

> More like, it makes a loud *snap* - as in "OMG, I think I broke it!"
> 
> ...or, maybe I *did* break it?? o_O

I don't think so. So far I haven't found a single way to break it
without intention to do so.

> The Dell arm has a bracket that's the full height of the arm. No way
> it's going to ride over that. 

So did earlier HP's (4U ones), but it's easier to fit on the cables when
you can turn the arm backwards.

> It also has sprung-loaded folding clips to
> hold the cables, rather than (non-reusable) cable straps like HP supply.

That's a real fail with HP :/. We're using reusable Velcro-tape on that.

> Heh. I just love the way I spent ages strapping down all the cables, and
> *then* noticed the power cable anchors in the box... ;-)

:)

> Yeah, but... why do you need to regulate this at all? 

Because the PSU won't provide the exactly correct voltage?

> Why does it need
> to be a seperate device? And why does it get so hot?? (Also, why do no
> other computers have these?)

They do, but on your desktop computer it's welded on the mobo, along
with other parts there, so you won't notice it as easily. And it doesn't
usually get so hot, but they (AND you) want to be sure to be sure it has
enough cooling area (even in extreme circumstances with 2-3 fans failed)
- that's why it's so big and heavy.

-Aero

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