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- Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:02 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: G33 and G35 power question? - found something.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4381
Thanks for posting all of this :D . Impressive, especially with this PSU/HDD and 4Gb. Do you know the efficiency of that PSU at ~50W? With a Pico and a GP HDD, this could drop 10W+. Those E8xxx cpu's are amazing. Is 1.0v vcore the lowest stable setting at 2ghz? I've also been wondering how the G31 c...
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 7:42 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Need advice on my proposed HTPC build
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3131
Looks good! The G33M-DS2R is a great board - very stable, well spec'ed and flexible. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it only has 2 fan headers (both are SpeedFan controllable), so if you want to control the CPU and case fans with SpeedFan, you'll need to buy or make a splitter cab...
- Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:30 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: G33 and G35 power question? - found something.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4381
I don't have any definite info, but I'm interested in this too - as I want to upgrade my HTPC with an E7200 cpu, but the lack of low-power Intel IGP board options is frustrating. Did you see this comparison from the SPCR Asus G35 review? http://www.silentpcreview.com/article785-page5.html But the 4W...
- Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:51 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: AMD 780G: Best Ever Integrated Mainstream Chipset?
- Replies: 140
- Views: 110477
Power consumption comparison of the Gigabyte and Asus 780G boards: http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/ASUS_M3A78EMH_HDMI_AMD_780G_Motherboard_/?page=12 Asus is 3W better at idle, 1W better at load. Anandtech mention the Asus board is 3-phase design whereas Gigabyte is 4-phase. So this could partly ...
- Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:58 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Newish Builder - Help and win a prize!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3934
Here's some thoughts/suggestions: :) CPU - Intel E8400 if your budget permits. If not, since you don't want to overclock, E4700 is a cheaper option and E6750 is another good choice. If you want quad, check out the new Q9300 but that's going to be a larger price jump. If you're not buying immediately...
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:32 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
I've been confused about the actual height of the Micro Fusion, so I emailed Antec yesterday and received a great response (and very quickly). The customer support rep who replied said that he measured the case he had on hand - so I think the measurements provided should be accurate. Here's the deta...
- Thu Mar 13, 2008 3:22 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: antec nsk1480
- Replies: 34
- Views: 40913
I posted a list of some possible heatsink options here:
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65mm clearance doesn't seem like much given the height of the case, but that probably includes some clearance above.
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65mm clearance doesn't seem like much given the height of the case, but that probably includes some clearance above.
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:27 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
- Tue Jan 22, 2008 3:22 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
Some more links: Fusion 350 http://www.antec.com/us/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=15737 http://www.antec.com/pdf/drawings/MicroFusion350_mechdrawing.pdf NSK1480 http://www.antec.com/us/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=00142 http://www.antec.com/pdf/drawings/NSK1480_mechdrawing.pdf The...
- Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:17 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
No, I don't think the XP-90 + fan will fit. From the pics we've seen so far, my guess is the total internal height is about 95mm - 100mm, and the CPU cooler clearance around 80mm - 85mm. Plus, ventilation on the top appears somewhat limited and doesn't seem to be positioned above the CPU, so ideally...
- Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:02 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31858
Antec Micro Fusion 350 - almost here?
Spotted these this morning: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007583 http://product.pcpop.com/Case/01040_1.html At last some dimensions! - 38.4cm W x 40.8cm D x 11.5cm H. If accurate, this is bigger than I expected :( , especially the height. I'm guessing this includes th...
- Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:35 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: CM Elite 340 microATX Build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8011
Thanks for the feedback :) . I haven't done anything to optimise the airflow other than blocking the 2 side vents, so I can definitely try a few things. Thanks for the ideas on the front panel. There's about 2cm between the top of the S1 cooler and the side panel so there's scope to do something the...
- Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: CM Elite 340 microATX Build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8011
CM Elite 340 microATX Build
I recently posted in the cases forum about the Cooler Master Elite 340 microATX case. I've completed the build, and thought I'd share some photos and results for anyone interested. My main goals were simple: - general purpose and gaming usage - very quiet - not totally silent, but unobtrusive - reas...
- Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:41 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Samsung single-platter 250GB drive
- Replies: 51
- Views: 36773
Thanks mexell - sounds like the 250HJ is a promising option. The 500GB GP's seem to have just arrived in Aust, so it looks like it's between these 2 until the F1 320GB is available. I'm just not sure if 1 platter @ 7200rpm vs 2 platters @ 5400rpm is going to be quieter :roll: . Felger - I usually pu...
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:54 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Samsung single-platter 250GB drive
- Replies: 51
- Views: 36773
Has anyone got hold of the HD250HJ yet? I'm seriously looking at this as a replacement for my 3yr old Maxtor DM10 200Gb. I've been looking at the F1 and GP's too but they're still very expensive here. My last hard drive purchase was a WD5000AAKS a few months ago, and it's been very disappointing - s...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:47 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD3870 Initial impressions + S1 Swap and OC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11259
Update: I've installed the S1 on my HD3870. The installation went smoothly. I'm running it passively, but with the case intake fan (Scythe 800rpm slipstream) blowing directly towards it. Temps (ambient ~24degC): Idle - 45degC (Slipstream at 45% in SpeedFan - 515rpm) Load - 77degC (Slipstream at 45% ...
- Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:09 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cooler Master Elite 340 microATX case
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20038
kaange - I'm not sure of the actual thickness of the 3000B panels but they're very solid (and heavy) - probably 1mm thick steel. The Elite 340 panels are noticably thinner, seem about half the thickness in comparison - my guess is they're 0.6mm. The specs don't say, but I think the TJ08 specs say 0....
- Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:05 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cooler Master Elite 340 microATX case
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20038
Thanks for the feedback guys :) . I've got the PC up and running in the case and I'm extremely happy with it so far. I just wanted to try something different with the cooling, so I went ahead with the 2x intake fans - I removed the lower fan grill and the area below the 3.5" bays and zip-tied a 2nd ...
- Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:41 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD3870 Initial impressions + S1 Swap and OC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11259
I picked up a Powercolor HD3870 card the other day and thought I'd post my results so far. It's a great card - performs well, and very good power consumption: Idle 80W (Windows desktop) Load 165W (RTHDRIBL - GPU at 100%, CPU at 50%) Load 188W (RTHDRIBL + Orthos - GPU at 100%, CPU at 100%) Load 176-1...
- Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:41 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cooler Master Elite 340 microATX case
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20038
Cooler Master Elite 340 microATX case
I purchased one of these cases and received it yesterday. I haven't seen much about this case online, so thought I'd post some pics. Waiting on a m/board and some fans to arrive before I can start putting it together. My build specs are: E6750 w/XP-120 and Nexus 120mm Gigabyte GA-G33M-DS2R Crucial B...
- Fri Aug 31, 2007 11:27 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: GA-MA69GM-S2H released yet?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 73694
Yes, I meant the 4x slot as the position/height of the NB heatsink looks like it would be a problem. But why would they bother putting a slot there if its unusable?? :? FireTech - have you decided on a board? I've seen your posts over at the AT forums. I got tired of waiting on the round-up reviews ...
- Fri Aug 31, 2007 1:25 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: InWin BT611 low profile microATX case
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3705
Kreed, no, I hadn't even heard of this model. Must be a fairly recent addition. This would have been the perfect size for what I've been looking for :cry: - ideally I want a case < 380mm deep. But, yes, it doesn't seem to be available here in Aus yet. Thanks for the heads up though, I'll keep an eye...
- Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:03 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: InWin BT611 low profile microATX case
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3705
InWin BT611 low profile microATX case
I picked up one of these cases yesterday for my first attempt at a HTPC build. I got tired of waiting for the micro Fusion :roll: . I'm waiting on the rest of the parts, so haven't been able to do anything with it yet. http://www.in-win.com.tw/products_case_series.php?cat_id=1&series_id=4&model_id=8...
- Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:22 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: GA-MA69GM-S2H released yet?
- Replies: 103
- Views: 73694
- Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:11 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cases < 300mm deep, Silverstone LC-02?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4115
The LC-02 officially allows for 60mm fans, but a couple of forum members have said 80mm fans fit just fine. The case is 100mm height in total, so I'm guessing the interior height is about 83mm. Also looks like a 92mm fan should fit above the CPU. I thought about using USB dongles for the tuners and ...
- Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:12 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cases < 300mm deep, Silverstone LC-02?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4115
Pelago, I'm currently looking at building an LC02 based HTPC too. My main requirement is SDTV recording/playback so don't need anything too high-end. I've been searching for a long time and struggling to find any nice looking HTPC case that will fit my space - a shelf in my TV cabinet about 470mm wi...
- Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:34 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Fusion dimensions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2497
Antec Fusion dimensions
Hi. Does anyone here have the exact dimensions of the Antec Fusion case (most importantly the total height including the feet)?? I'm about to attempt my first HTPC build, but I'm having huge difficulty finding a case :x . I have a limited space in my TV cabinet and I suspect the Fusion won't quiet f...
- Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:05 am
- Forum: Consumer Advocacy
- Topic: Antec Phantom Users Poll
- Replies: 211
- Views: 350352
My Phantom 350W just died this afternoon... :cry: S/N D04115398351 Purchase date: 17/3/05 It's worked flawlessly for 7.5 months. When I power it up, it makes a buzzing sound for about 1/2 a second and that's it. System details are in my sig. At the time of failure the system was idle and had only be...
- Wed Sep 14, 2005 5:40 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Thermalright V-1 passive?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4570