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- Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:06 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: P3x/P4x Mobo for a Wolfdale (E8x00)?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2461
Don't really want a Gxx board. And I'm not too familiar with Biostar (although admittedly they are cheaper). So I went ahead with the Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R. A bit steep, but I had to send the order and couldn't make up my mind so I picked what I considered the safest bet. I hope it will serve well a...
- Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:05 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: P3x/P4x Mobo for a Wolfdale (E8x00)?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2461
P3x/P4x Mobo for a Wolfdale (E8x00)?
Heya! I'm about to build another Core 2 Duo-based system (E8400 or E8500 w/ XIGMATEK HDT-S1283). Just need to decide on the motherboard and some 2x2GB DDR2 kit (not sure whether PC6400 or PC8500 yet). Looking for a board that's good value and power efficient while not compromising stability. There w...
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:13 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
A "Jim M0rrison" over at XS ( http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=209830 ) is confirming that the "PCS" design has been changed. In fact, he goes as far as to say that the new revision is not only of cheapo quality but actually ship downclocked to the reference clocks of 750, even t...
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:04 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
FWIW: http://en.expreview.com/2008/08/23/powercolor-hd-4870-pcs-stability-issues-check.html Isn't that the 512MB version though? As I said before, I know the 512MB was laden with issues, but I haven't been able to find anything in regards to the 1024MB other than the Newegg user review above. And o...
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:50 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:51 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Silent Gaming Mouse?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 48812
I will definitely get a Razer mouse. According to here even the Logitech G9 exhibits this squealing "issue". Now the question's only: Which Razer? LED:s are bad, mmm-kay? I find these unnecessary mouse LED:s to be visual noise , hence I simply can't stand them. So there should be some sort of off sw...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:04 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
It's the normal version. The PCS+ would be better because it already has heatinks on the memories and VRM modules but it is said to have some problems. I see. What specifically are these problems you speak of? As I said, I read some stuff earlier (months ago) about the Powercolor 4870 512MB PCS+ ha...
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:26 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
I don't know about other people but the Ramsinks that came with the Accelero stayed on just fine. No problem there. And the memory temperature stays at ~63ºC during Furmark. Those are fine. The VRM heatsink though, is not fine. You can either have it tilted sideways and use both screws or just use...
- Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:45 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4870 and Accelero S1 problem
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11770
- Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:35 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Enermax Revolution 85+ PSU series
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13287
- Sun Aug 17, 2008 3:54 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Silent Gaming Mouse?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 48812
After doing some Googling it appears that all Logitech gaming mice (MX518, G5 and G7) exhibit (suffer from) this high-pitched "squeal". Does anyone know if the Razer gaming mice are affected as well? (I don't really like Razer mice per se, because of their annoying LED and their blatant "leet" desig...
- Sat Aug 16, 2008 2:32 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: INTEL and SSD
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11201
I thought Intel was partnering up with Micron already? Micron's SLC SSD series called RealSSD P200 is coming out Q4 08 and is 250/250. The MLC line called RealSSD C200 series will feature a slower 100 MB/s write speed, but the same fast 250 MB/s reads. http://www.micron.com/about/news/pressrelease.a...
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:26 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Silent Gaming Mouse?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 48812
Silent Gaming Mouse?
Good evening! My new computer will be used for a lot of gaming and hence I'd like a good gaming mouse. But that's not enough, it must be silent! I'm not talking about the clicking noise here. Currently I'm using a Logitech MX-518 , but it's suffering from high-pitched whine. Very annoying! (It's so ...
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:57 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: OCZ Core Series V2 SSD (250Gb)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17981
While I could afford an SSD disk, I don't think it's worth it at this point (especially since I'd want at the very least 120GB for my system). I remember paying something like $400 USD for a memory card (2GB) for my cellphone a few years ago. Now the same card costs $30 USD. I fear (and hope!) somet...
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:19 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Fast and silent harddisk, maybe a VelociRaptor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6533
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:27 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: OCZ Core Series V2 SSD (250Gb)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17981
The Core V1 line will be continued as a slightly cheaper alternative, with the Core V2 line being more of OCZ's premium line. The plan is to make Core more affordable and Core2 just a little above it. SSD tech is moving at a furious pace, much faster than i have seen anything move for quite a while....
- Fri Aug 15, 2008 5:45 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Velociraptors - high pitched hum
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6465
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:04 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: 100Mbit Fiber - WD Caviar GP enough? Or is F1 better?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7479
First of all, thanks for your amazing and very helpful replies, Cerb! I have always wanted to get acquainted with Linux. I would probably be using Linux right now if it wasn't for DirectX and games being 'locked' to Windows. =/ 1. File Systems This is very problematic (in my opinion). It seems very ...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:02 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Fast and silent harddisk, maybe a VelociRaptor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6533
I thought you'd read SPCR's review of the VelociRaptor. http://www.silentpcreview.com/article844-page4.html And if you want your Scythe Quiet Drive, just put it in the 2.5" version. I think I'm going to do that. VR is quieter according to SPCR. VR: 19 dBA (idle), 20 dBA (AAM seek) Caviar: 21-24 dBA ...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:27 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: AM2 Media Server/NAS/Seedbox Mobo?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2606
AM2 Media Server/NAS/Seedbox Mobo?
Hi there! I intend to build a combined file server/NAS (Network Attached Storage)/media server/BitTorrent seedbox placed on a Gbit LAN with a 100/100 Mbit fiber connection. It's supposed to run headless, but an IGP is useful for setting it up. The cheaper the better, there won't be any overclocking ...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:47 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: TX650 not avail: Tx750 same $ as VX550, which to buy?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5255
Maybe I will be able to give you my first impressions soon?
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=14915
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=14915
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:53 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Fast and silent harddisk, maybe a VelociRaptor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6533
In know that the VR is a 2.5'' disk. :) My question is, if I can put it together with the frame into a 3.5'' Scythe Drive box? Anyway, is there another option? A fast 7200 RPM 3.5'' drive, which is silent? That seems contraproductive. Why in the world would you want that? If you don't want to remov...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:02 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Fast and silent harddisk, maybe a VelociRaptor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6533
Hi! What about the 3.5'' Scythe Quiet Drive Box? Is it possible to put it there? It's pretty difficult to choose the right harddisk. Some reviews says that the VelociRaptor is loud, some other people say that the harddisk is quiet. A little bit confusing. The VelociRaptor is a 2.5" disk. There woul...
- Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:42 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman ZM1000-HP: Quiet KiloWatt PSU
- Replies: 45
- Views: 37558
Does it work well (fit) in the P182 case? Yes, but not if you try to use the fan in the middle. It works better if you remove the fan mount -- just drill out or chisel off the rivets. Ah, it would take the P183 to have such a long PSU and a fan in the lower chamber then? A VelociRaptor (or other HD...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:14 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: DG45FC looks promising for HTPC
- Replies: 156
- Views: 116052
I get the impression in [ this thread ] that 780G/790GX coupled with a Phenom (for some arcane reason) is the way to go (in regard to picture quality). If you want your 8 channel LPCM and/or bitstreaming capability, it's probably G45 though. Either way should work for 720p, 1080i and 1080p material.
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 2:07 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Fast and silent harddisk, maybe a VelociRaptor
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6533
MikeC uses a VelociRaptor in his system. And that says a lot I think. You should read the review here, it's very, very quiet for a desktop drive (according to the review). As long as you don't use the IcePAK 3.5" frame. I've read here that you can put it in a Scythe Quiet Drive 2.5" box (if you remo...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:57 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: How are the ASUS P43/P45 boards?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24168
Well, I'm not sure if somebody already had problems with ACPI 1.0b, but I find it very strange that they use a ACPI standard released in 1999 when all other board makers use the most recent (but also already several years old) ACPI 3.0 (Oct. 2006) standard. Where's the logic in that? ACPI is intend...
- Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:33 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman ZM1000-HP: Quiet KiloWatt PSU
- Replies: 45
- Views: 37558
- Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:28 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD 4850 - Better Cooling/Better Performer!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11461
The Turbo Module uses the card's own fan controller? That's good in that case, but I still don't trust (like) small fans. Attaching your average Nexus 120mm fan (even at ~7v or so) should provide much better performance, but is there any way to make the card's fan controller control a 120mm fan with...
- Sun Aug 10, 2008 6:40 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: How are the ASUS P43/P45 boards?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 24168
The Gigabyte P43 board (GA-EP43-DS3L) is only ACPI 1.0b compliant (I mailed Gigabyte and they confirmed this), not ACPI 3.0a like the Asus boards. Wouldn't this give problems in Vista? Does ACPI version matter? What difference does this mean in practice? Because not being able to run Vista would be...