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by phanmc
Mon May 09, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: My CPU heatsink is SOO loud! Help please!
Replies: 8
Views: 5286

Re: My CPU heatsink is SOO loud! Help please!

AM3 is the motherboard socket type I believe, so it won't really tell us much about the heatsink fan aside that it is the correct fit for your motherboard. I think the best value/performance heatsink is the Cooler Master Hyper 212plus. There are better heatsinks out there but they're usually almost ...
by phanmc
Mon May 09, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Small media/file server, enough cooling?
Replies: 4
Views: 2902

Re: Small media/file server, enough cooling?

So I've finally put everything together with the 2 fan setup (1 exhaust, 1 cpu) and have been very happy with the results. After running the system for a few hours streaming HD quality videos my cpu temps are hovering around the mid 30s C with the highest peak at 38C. The HDD temps are low 30s C or ...
by phanmc
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Small media/file server, enough cooling?
Replies: 4
Views: 2902

Small media/file server, enough cooling?

Hi all, Newbie here, I'm planning on building a small media streamer/file server with the following components: Antec P180 mini Sandy Bridge 2100T ASUS P8H67-M LE Cooler Master Hyper 212+ 6 2TB WD Caviar Greens Seasonic X-650 PSU A couple of Scythe Slipstream 1200rpm fans I plan on removing the top ...