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- Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:53 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Dust Filter questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3881
Dust Filter questions
Good morning, I'm building a custom case, a few questions: 1) How much of a CFM drop per fan would I see if I install S-Flex 800rpm 33cfm fans, and the following filters, if the fan is also behind speaker-mesh? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16811999208 2) Does speaker-mes...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:17 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: A little review...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12202
If what you had was an annoying high-pitch noise then I've encountered the same problem, but with a HX520W. This was in a system I was building for somebody, my own HX520W is fine. RMA'd it. New one didn't have that, but had coil while, which, thankfully, did not persist when connected to a 220v (E...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5247
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:22 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: wanna buy a extremely high end setup, only got 1 chance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5951
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:14 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Bolt through, why is it better?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2970
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:11 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: In keeping a laptop cpu cooler, is it better to rest flat on
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2744
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:39 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: In keeping a laptop cpu cooler, is it better to rest flat on
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2744
If we ignore the fact that wood isn't a very good conductor of heat, here's the problem with using it to cool the laptop. A diagram of where the heat needs to go to get from the CPU to the wood: CPU --> Thermal Paste --> Heatsink --> Air --> Plastic case --> Rubber feet --> Wooden table Due to this,...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:00 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 4870s in Crossfire, after market read exhaust?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5474
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Game Rig: in Need of new Keyboard and Speakers
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7045
You might want to consider a mini-size keyboard. I recently got this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823110006 and really like it. It gives me a lot more room to move my mouse around, and feels more comfortable due to laptop-style keys. But if you want a standard-size keyboard...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:07 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Problems with PSU drawing air from below case?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3576
And yeah, I'd put filters underneath. With 2cm clearance however, I'm not sure if there would be turbulence you're gonna filter it and have only 2cm clearance? the PSU is going to struggle to "breathe", IMO. too much restriction. I see. Yeah, this is what I was worried about. Guess I'll have to fit...
- Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:25 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Problems with PSU drawing air from below case?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3576
1cm is tight but 2cm should be plenty if the entire case has that much clearance underneath. The only concern would be dust intake. You may want to detail what everything in that sketch is, though. It's not really clear what we're looking at. ATM the sketch is in a very early state. But I can give ...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:09 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: SLK3000B Cooling advice
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10953
Don't buy SilenX. Not only do they list plain wrong specifications, but look at this:
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- Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:05 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: A little review...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12202
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: OC'd and quiet.... possible?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3964
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:29 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Question about installing intel cpu
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2048
I suggest putting the CPU in first-thing, that way, the absolute least chance you get any thermal compound on the pins. Also, don't remove it unless you absolutely need to (such as to switch it out or lap it) or you may accidentally damage the pins in the socket. I had to RMA my board to ASUS, which...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:20 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: A little review...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12202
If what you had was an annoying high-pitch noise then I've encountered the same problem, but with a HX520W. This was in a system I was building for somebody, my own HX520W is fine. RMA'd it. New one didn't have that, but had coil while, which, thankfully, did not persist when connected to a 220v (EU...
- Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:45 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Problems with PSU drawing air from below case?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3576
Problems with PSU drawing air from below case?
Would there be problems with PSU's with 120mm fans in a setup like this: http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=caseyv9.jpg
(getting air from under the case, with maybe 1-2cm clearance.)
(getting air from under the case, with maybe 1-2cm clearance.)
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:52 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Scythe Kama Flex 80/92mm FDB fans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3095
Scythe Kama Flex 80/92mm FDB fans
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23401 http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23399 Has anyone had any experience using these? They look a lot like the Kama Flow fans that are only available in Japan. I m...
- Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:14 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Zalman 9500 fan mods?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5217
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:02 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: First custom build. I could really do with some advice. :)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6080
For your build, I would suggest AMD, and a 780G board. Intel may have slightly better processors, but the 780G's integrated graphics are far superior to everything Intel has, and you'll avoid having to get a graphics card alltogether. edit: Also, the 1600RPM S-Flex probably won't be 'ultra quiet'. I...
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: C2D w/ CNPS9500AT, Can I run Passively?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3482
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Lanbox + a few small mods
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3133
Lanbox + a few small mods
edit (April 7): Order arrived today. 3 shorter SATA cables, some connectors for cutting power cables, a S-Flex fan, and some red cathodes + a led. More pictures soon. edit2: Ran out of 3pin connectors, ordered more, should arrive by Monday. Well, I figured I'd post some of my work. The system: CPU: ...
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:02 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: AHCI/NCQ or IDE emulation?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6093
Re: AHCI/NCQ or IDE emulation?
Relevent specs: Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P (w/ ICH9R SATA controller) Intel E8400 WD3200AAKS (2-platter model) SATA II HDD (system drive) WD6400AAKS SATA II HDD I'm just about to install WinXP on a new "silent" build, but I have one question first. In the BIOS, should I set the SATA controller to AHCI m...
- Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Newish Builder - Help and win a prize!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4000
Re: Newish Builder - Help and win a prize!
Hi all. This is my first post and it is a doozy. I have an old computer that I sort of built myself (I did everything but connect the case wires to my mobo) and it was midrange at best when it was new. So, I find myself looking to build a PC for gaming as well as a schoolwork machine (grad school p...
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:31 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Recommend Silent LCD Monitor
- Replies: 65
- Views: 60139
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:15 am
- Forum: Consumer Advocacy
- Topic: Corsair XMS DDR2 failures
- Replies: 26
- Views: 44883
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:39 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: New build, need advice for remaining parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2308
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:30 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Replacement fan for Zalman 8700
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1733
Replacement fan for Zalman 8700
After dealing with a very loud system (40db, I'd guess) for a while I've decided that my next build is going to be more quiet. My CPU cooler arrived today. Unlike the folks over at Tom's Hardware, I did not notice any major issues with installation. The first semi-problem with the fan is that it's s...
- Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:47 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: A quiet, high-quality 60mm fan. Sanyo Pico Ace.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3424
Where are you using the 60mm fan? I cant think of anywhere it would be useful. On the north/south bridge sure, but you can easily get passive cooling for those, and most boards already passively cool them, so unless your majorly overclocking them it wont matter. Nowhere else in your system would ma...
- Sun Mar 09, 2008 4:15 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: I will get these components soon ... anything not right ?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6923
Re: I will get these components soon ... anything not right
CPU: Agree, prettymuch same as me CPU Fan: Agree, probably getting same fan Motherboard: Agree, same as me Memory: IMO you don't need 4GB yet. 2GB is enough. Also, I've never heard of that brand. I would recommend Corsair as I've never had any problems with them. Graphics Card: I suggest getting a 9...