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- Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:52 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Which quieter Antec Neopower 650w or Corsair HX620?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1831
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:20 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: cheap silent case/PSU combo: Athenatech A412BB.400
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2719
- Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:13 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: cheap silent case/PSU combo: Athenatech A412BB.400
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2719
The PSU is not that good IMO. Has a -5V meaning that its based on older ATX specs. In addition, the manufacturer is Topower whose older PSUs, like those based on older ATX specs, tend to be of very low quality. In addition, it only has 27A on the +12V rail, pretty low for a 450W PSU considering the ...
- Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:31 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Need comments on components. Project: DEAD SILENT computer.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 26488
Still can't answer your last two questions but I want to clear up the RAM issue. You do not need highly overclockable RAM with the E2180. Intel C2D systems do not benefit from having faster RAM or having the FSB and RAM ratio at anything other than a 1:1 ratio. Some math: Stated FSB/4 = Actual FSB M...
- Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:26 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Need comments on components. Project: DEAD SILENT computer.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 26488
Drop the Ballstix RAM and go with any cheap set of DDR2 800 RAM. Don't know how it is in Norway but here in the U.S, the Ballistix RAM is a good $20 to $30 more than other DDR2 800 RAM but only offers the ability to overclock and lower latency. Since it doesn't look like you're overclocking and you ...
- Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:18 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: New build, similar prices, low budget: AMD or Intel?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3271
If overclocking is not an option, go for the AMD build. But you chose the Black Edition which does not come with a HSF. So you will have to buy a 3rd party HSF in order to use that Black Edition X2 5000+. Also, any savings in energy usage from the C2D CPU will be negated by the video card. It may be...
- Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:14 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: I'd appreciate your opinions on this new $1,500 build
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7124
Actually, the P182 is a bit more difficult to work with than the Solo due to it's chamber design and positioning of the PSU. In addition it doesn't have the ability to suspend the drives. But for $87 AR, it's not a bad price. When it comes down it, cases are a personal preference item. Just go with ...
- Sun Jan 06, 2008 9:56 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Sparkle SPI220LE.....more mods, now fanless.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14107
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:10 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Sparkle SPI220LE.....more mods, now fanless.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14107
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:11 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Sparkle Power SPI220LE 80 Plus FlexATX PSU
- Replies: 26
- Views: 23557
I'm guessing he got it from the link in his first post:
http://www.censuspc.com/Sparkle-Power-S ... -6996.html
Would opening up this PSU void the warranty?
http://www.censuspc.com/Sparkle-Power-S ... -6996.html
Would opening up this PSU void the warranty?
- Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:25 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Sparkle Power SPI220LE 80 Plus FlexATX PSU
- Replies: 26
- Views: 23557
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 11:10 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: P182 - 0DB setup (kind of)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20356
- Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:20 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Best power supply i can get for my new Core2Quad rig?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3352
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:51 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Best mATX board?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2217
This Intel mATX mobo is pretty popular among overclockers:
[URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128053]GA-G33M-DS2R mATX Motherboard - $133
The biggest advantage of an mATX mobo is that you can use smaller cases that use less space.
[URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813128053]GA-G33M-DS2R mATX Motherboard - $133
The biggest advantage of an mATX mobo is that you can use smaller cases that use less space.
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:47 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Building an AMD gaming rig
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3782
- Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:42 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: IS 450W enough for a quad core computer?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6682
Like everyone else here has said, get a new power supply. Since you're planning on getting a high-end system, don't skimp on the power supply. The PSU is the most important item in your PC. Here's a list of quality PSUs with confirmed or close to 80+ efficiency: Corsair VX450 450W PSU - $80 Enhance ...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:12 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: [DIY] Antec P180 Bottom front chamber 25mm wide FAN mod.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 43060
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:54 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Questions about the low profile D12SL-12C and P182
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4142
- Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:38 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Best HD silent card
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6012
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:26 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: How quiet is a P182 with 4 1350RPM Yate Loons?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4382
My P180 with four of those 1350RPM Yate Loons is somewhat loud. However, the noise from the case is usually drowned out the giant AC in my computer lab or by playing music files. I don't mind the noise since I use to have a P4 system with five 80mm fans. Compared to that system, the P180 with four o...
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Cool,quiet P182 mini-report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14440
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:31 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Why is this system so hot?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7758
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:29 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Chassi[s] max $270
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3601
- Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:27 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: P182 Duct Tape Mod: Yay or Nay?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13933
- Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:00 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Yate Loon 120x20mm now available.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8993
- Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:33 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: P180B top fan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2345
- Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Arbiter's Quiet X-Dreamer II (big img warning)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6636
Have you thought about cutting out the fan grill in the back of the case? On my X-Dreamer II, temps for the CPU and system dropped down 3-4 degrees when the grill was cut off. Here's a pic of my X-Dreamer II with the back cut out, excuse the rough edges, got too lazy to smooth them out : http://img....
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:26 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Getting new computer, need advice
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4934
Re: Getting new computer, need advice
Case: I have the original P180 and from my experience, no need to fit it with additional noise dampening mats. The case does a good job of dampening the noise. As for the case fans, the Antec TriCool Fans are low noise. But I replaced them with Yate Loons because I wanted better cooling. The TriCoo...
- Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:23 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Please help..total noob needs advice on my system..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3952
Whats your budget? And no, two 7600GS in SLI would not be better than a 7900GS. A 7900GS can be found for $150 to $160 these days while a single 7600GS can be found for about $90 to $100. In addition, two 7600GS in SLI does not beat the performance of a 7900GS as well. So your best bet is to go with...
- Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:34 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: quieter HD Recommendations
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5185