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- Fri Apr 01, 2016 4:38 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
I ordered 2 x HP-12 last night, quietly confident of my decision. I'll post ITT after I receive them, possibly with a picture of my attachment 'system'. No picture because it is ugly as a cow and pretty standard stuff for SPCR enthusiasts. I also picked up an Accelero Twin Turbo III to replace the ...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:32 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
Any other fans come to mind that I should investigate? Thinking to voltage headers with a conveniently low minimum setting, a possible option for a noise/performance trade off with an high quality bearing might be the Noiseblocker B12-4. I ordered 2 x HP-12 last night, quietly confident of my decis...
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:11 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
<span>There is a [url=<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzJYAekVF-c]YouTube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzJYAekVF-c]YouTube</a> video of the Akasa Venom 120mm under voltage control[/url], and it seems to work perfectly OK. I note that this fan does have a fairly low starting voltage, ar...
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 4:25 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
The Akasa Apache 120mm fan is a possible alternative you could consider, it has a good quality Fluid bearing and pushes a lot of air at higher speeds. However its top speed is only 1300 rpm. But there is the Akasa Viper 120mm which is a 1900 rpm version of the Apache and might fit the bill for you....
- Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:16 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
It's an high end fan: it sports the 2nd gen of the original Matsushita FDB bearing, paired with precisely machined blades and an high quality heavy frame, so that it feels so peculiar when you get it in your hand the first times. I paid mines 17.50 euros/each last year, now I see them at 19.50 from...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 5:53 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
Twister Pressure (and the angry sister Twister Storm) doesn't sound that good at about any speed, IMHO, but I can confirm they are significantly louder than the competition under 1500rpm. Really? I'm starting to think the "103 12cm case fans review" article (available on your nearest interwebs) was...
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 9:33 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
- Replies: 27
- Views: 29382
Re: Scythe GlideStream, Slip Stream XT, and Grand Flex Fans
Not a great fan (get it?!) of making new posts, so I'll go ahead and ask this here.. are the Grand Flex really that bad? I need two new fans to orient horizontally which can run at 600RPM~ and 2000RPM~ when required. The old Slip Streams have sleeve bearings, which I believe don't like being placed ...
- Sat Nov 01, 2014 7:06 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Fractal Design Node 804
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7981
Re: Fractal Design Node 804
So I built in this case a few nights ago. In response to the OP, I only have 3 mechanical drives to test with, but IMHO the resonance is noticeable. You know the sound - the OMMMM... OMMMM... OMMMM. The drives are 2xHD204UI and 1xWD30EFRX. With just the two former drives in, the resonance is almost ...
- Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:18 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Fractal Design Node 804
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7981
Re: Fractal Design Node 804
I'm not one for making new threads, so I'll comment here. This thread made me aware of the Node 804, and I've subsequently researched and ordered parts for a build involving this case. The review that pushed me over the edge was this one: http://goughlui.com/2014/09/22/review-fractal-design-node-804...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:08 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Samsung Acoustic Ratings of 103UJ and HD203WI Compared
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4551
Both the 1.5TB and 2TB EADS drives have been reviewed by SPCR (http://www.silentpcreview.com/article29-page2.html) and the 1.5tb came out on top, probably due to the 3 vs 4 platters.
The 1.5TB EADS drive is highly recommended by SPCR.. in terms of quietness anyway
The 1.5TB EADS drive is highly recommended by SPCR.. in terms of quietness anyway
- Thu Jun 24, 2010 4:02 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Samsung Acoustic Ratings of 103UJ and HD203WI Compared
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4551
I have only had a single sample of both of these drives but the acoustic properties of both are very similiar. However I believe it is generally accepted that the HD203WI is noisier than the HD103UJ (if it is then not by much). It is also generally accepted that the WD20EARS is the quietest 2TB driv...
- Sat May 29, 2010 8:32 pm
- Forum: Site Feedback
- Topic: A friend of mine just got a virus from one of your ads.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3366
Re: A friend of mine just got a virus from one of your ads.
Doubtful it was from here.I.S.T. wrote:She's using IE8 with the latest updates, and still got hit. I'm using Firefox 3.6.3, and have not been hit.
Every cloud..I.S.T. wrote:Edit: It seems to have destroyed IE8 entirely.
- Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:41 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Control the PSU's fan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4981
I had the same issue with another supply (Hiper Type-R 480w, find the thread on SPCR..). That power supply had no problem accepting a fan which plugged into the motherboard rather than inside the PSU - I just left the two pin header empty. I keep mine at 950rpm~ and it has been fine for the last 18 ...
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:43 am
- Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
- Topic: 22" Wide NEC LCD V221W, Full HD, Black - €99 (Finland
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1375
22" Wide NEC LCD V221W, Full HD, Black - €99 (Finland
Not normally one to post deals and such but this one was so tempting I went for it myself last night and figured to share with you guys :) 22" Wide NEC LCD V221W, Full HD, Black - €99 http://www.jimmspc.fi/tuote/LCDV221W Probably only useful for our Finnish members as I'm not sure if jimms ship ab...
- Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:25 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Simple tool to enable/disable secondary monitor?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5946
I use this:
http://nod5.dcmembers.com/tv_out.html
Nice single icon on my desktop for enabling/disabling secondary display.
http://nod5.dcmembers.com/tv_out.html
Nice single icon on my desktop for enabling/disabling secondary display.
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:12 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
Hey andy. I don't believe my BIOS has any such option unfortunately. I did try an install of MPC on the mechanical drive and the problem was the same. The only security software I had running was Kaspersky Anti-Virus. I actually discovered MPC through the CCCP codec pack but when installing W7 I han...
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:59 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 3:08 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:11 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
Re: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
Hey guys. Computer related but not directly silencing related, so posted here. I recently upgraded my system with an SSD, W7, and a quad-core CPU. The problem is that Media Player Classic (Home Edition) ... It should be noted that it happens when opening the program on its own and not only when dou...
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:28 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
Does Windows 7 still include mplayer2.exe? This is the real "classic" version of WMP (version 6.4, I think). It's still included in XP; not sure about Vista. If it's in your WMP folder in W7, you should try it out. Edit: did you upgrade to W7 at the same time as your hardware upgrade? Or had Classi...
- Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8129
Media Player Classic... not happy with SSD/W7/Quad?!
Hey guys. Computer related but not directly silencing related, so posted here. I recently upgraded my system with an SSD, W7, and a quad-core CPU. The problem is that Media Player Classic (Home Edition) now behaves horribly with this setup. Instead of opening in <1 second (as it did on my E6600) it ...
- Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Case/Enclosures specifically for SSD's?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4609
As already mentioned you don't need any enclosure. The drives have no moving parts and are not prone to heat issues. Keeping it on the bottom of the case will help dissipate what little heat there is, along with keeping it away from other hot components (ie. above/below a standard HD). If you want t...
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:34 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: HR-01 Plus - Blue and Orange Fan Duct Difference?!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3921
Hey alleycat. Yeah I saw your thread last month and was impressed with your results. I will certainly try a home-made duct if I don't fancy getting the longer amd one. The official ducts cost about €8~ here, so every little helps in times of recession.. :D How did the tape hold up against the heat...
- Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:22 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: HR-01 Plus - Blue and Orange Fan Duct Difference?!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3921
HR-01 Plus - Blue and Orange Fan Duct Difference?!
I realize the blue and orange ducts are for amd and intel mounting, but is there any other difference other than length? Also, would anyone know/be so kind to measure their duct (squashed, ideally) as the orange one is very hard to get hold of and I was wondering if the blue one will fit my Q9450 wi...
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:47 am
- Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
- Topic: Watercooling + GPU Questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6462
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:29 am
- Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
- Topic: Watercooling + GPU Questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6462
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:20 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Does anyone use pci-sized air-vents or 'aeroslots'?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4743
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:18 am
- Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
- Topic: HR-01 'Plus' Heatsink.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10860
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 5:35 am
- Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
- Topic: Watercooling + GPU Questions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6462
- Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:30 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Does anyone use pci-sized air-vents or 'aeroslots'?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4743
I use one which came with my Accelero S1 Rev.2 (passive VGA cooler). It's installed in the pci slot below the card and reduces temperatures of the card significantly. If you only have well-cooled active components then I suspect these vents would make little or no difference. It's also worth pointin...