boost: no can do. lodestar: Thanks for the tip! I decided to try the cheaper approach first since I can get the Noctua NF-F12 PWM cheaper than usual (retail) and lo and behold I had to double check the Noctua fan was actually spinning! It's so much quieter than the previous fan. Thanks man. Now the ...

Hello, I recently bought this excellent case (except for cable management in the back...) and I need to make it as quiet as possible. All but the HS seems to be making most of the noise (Noctua NH-U12P SE2). Been roaming around the web, reading reviews here and there and I've now torn between these ...

Don't think I can wait that long Other GPU I was thinking is Sparkle NVIDIA GeForce GT430 but I'm wondering if the PSU will be sufficient for it.

It cost $320 :) yeah, it is STILL expensive but I liked it really much already. Even though I would have picked a Streacom F7C for example, I wouldn't have got it this cheap (considering all the extra stuff I would have had to buy with the Streacom). Now I gotta think of a low-profile GPU to go alon...

The case arrived :) (Sorry for the very shitty pictures, ISO setting was way off :? ) http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg825/scaled.php?server=825&filename=img3448x.jpg&res=medium http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg41/scaled.php?server=41&filename=img3451z.jpg&res=medium http://desmond.imageshack.us/Him...

It will be Windows 7 for sure, no doubt about it.

Well, the main purpose will be HTPC + torrent client + _light_ NAS box that will be on 24/7 so low power consumption is a must. I won't game with this system. I have the other PC for that purpose.

I couldn't really decide so I bought the OrigenAE M10 :oops: I know I know, it's really expensive for what you get BUT the reason for this was that a) I got it way cheaper than the normal price b) it comes with PicoPSU c) with built-in IR d) with VFD (was never a must but it's a nice bonus) e) Good ...

I've been looking at the Antec ISK but yeah, I also noticed that it takes a bit of work to add a 3,5" there.

Hey the Lian Li PC-Q09 doesn't look bad at all. I'll keep my eye on that... thanks!

Hmm started to think... is there anything where I could improve this system? I want to keep it as cool as possible and be very low on power consumption. Is it any use moving to PicoPSU with this? Getting rid of this mobo and buying a Intel DH67CF itx mobo for example and pairing it up with a 2100T o...

Hello, Is there any case that, yet minimalistic and simple, could still be able to fit a 3,5" HDD inside? I'd be using PicoPSU of course and if things get really tight, I could even give up of the HDD and just use a SDD instead with external HDD. I'm thinking of something like this: http://cdn-stati...

Thanks all for the replies, greatly appreciated

Scrooge: I have the system running in OrigenAE S16V case, I think the airflow will be sufficient

Hi all, I am about to replace my old Enermax Modu82+ 525W ATX PSU for Seasonix X-400 fanless PSU and now I am wondering if it will be enough for this system below: Mobo: Asus P5Q3 Deluxe/Wifi-AP ATX Mem: Kingston 8Gt (2x4096MB) 1066MHz CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz with passive Zalman CPU coole...

What about replacing the default PSU to a smaller one, so I could fit a better cooler? Has anyone tried that out? edit: eh, never mind. PicoPSU. Anyway, I've decided to pick H55. What kind of cooler would you recommend on this one? We don't seem to have 1156 version of that Silverstone cooler here i...

Thanks for the reply ilovejedd! Using a picoPSU surely is my plan. I'd only need to buy Car TFT's 150W picoPSU (CarTFT picoPSU-150-XT 12V DC-DC, actually) since, correct me if I am wrong here, I already have a power brick of my broken laptop. the games I play would be something like Company of Heroe...

Hello! Alright. I have bought a case, Spire Cube (it's Apex MI-008 though, just a different name) and now I have been wondering for awhile which mobo I should buy? I will use it mainly as webserver/HTPC/light gaming. I won't buy a graphics card for now but in the future it is an option. Now the ques...

Thanks for the replies! :) It seems the Apex MI-008 would be a good option considering some minor future upgrades, such as installing a more powerful graphics card. Just a shame I've found this case available in Finland only in one store and it's over 80 euros :oops: I found out the new Zotac GF9300...

Hello, I am building a quiet, power mingy 24/7 system top be sit below my TV. My plans are to be able to use it for - some gaming (one thing is a must: Company of Heroes with good FPS :) - minor web designing / Photoshopping - sometimes movies in all ranges (DVD / Bluray) - small file server that's ...

Well, it appears it is available in the US right now so please if anyone gets their hands on it, please let us know

Hi all, Didn't find a thread about this yet (or then I didn't see one) http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/9400/zinohd020.th.jpg http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8582/zinohd025.th.jpg More info: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/12/dells-zino-hd-crams-desktop-parts-into-miniature-enclosure/ http://de...

oh oh I have been roaming around the magical world of internet and I've found few other cases that please my eye: NesteQ MS550 and Apex MI-008 there doesn't seem to be enough info about the NesteQ one but from what I've noticed, it seems to be quite small and the components would be pretty tight pac...

Hmm interesting :) On the other hand, I would find it very useful to be able to carry the whole system somewhere sometimes. I don't like those big tower cases so the size of Antec's and Silverstone's cases looked pretty good for me and what I read, they weren't so bad but what would make you choose ...

Thanks for your reply psiu! For the case I was thinking between Antec ISK 300-65 and Silverstone SG05. Which one would you recommend?

I was wondering what kind of case should I buy (or do I need a case at all?) for my HTPC system if I hide it in this kind of TV stand . It is not exactly like that but you get the idea. The system itself wouldn't be in the center of the stand but behind those "walls" and the back of the TV stand wou...

What MB would be a good choice if I dont pick the integrated GPU road? Passive CPU cooling would be good but I doubt I could have it with this one.

Thanks for the replies guys! stromglad: So do you think I should sell the Seasonic or does it do any harm that it might be an overkill for my system? :) hybrid2d4x4: I'll attach the system on my 40" Full-HD so it would be fine to play the games at 720p max but of course 1080p wouldn't hurt. I just d...

Hi guys! A newbie here so bare with me :) I have decided to get rid of my desktop computer and build a silent, low power consumption HTPC which I'd also use for gaming every now and then. The games I play are most likely something between HoMM3 (yes! I still play it alot :)), Company of Heroes (quit...