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- Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:03 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Non-Mobile Builds using Laptop Motherboards and CPUs
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3655
Ebay is a good place to pick up MODT for cheap. Try searching for the various chipsets. I've built 2 in recent months and paidless then $100 for motherboard and cpu. I always wanted to do one in the past but was to pricey, until recently. Built a server using a non-branded mini-itx GM965 motherboard...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:50 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: T6400 vs T8100 Power Consumption
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3193
Ended up picking up a t4300 off of ebay for $35, doing a second MODT system anyways. t4200 consumes 1w less at idle (18w vs 19w) and same at load as the t8100(33w). Haven't gotten SLPM working on the t4200 yet so idle speed is different(1200Mhz on t4200 vs 600Mhz on the t8100). Once I mess with it, ...
- Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:54 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: LPDDR2 Low Per DDR2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1590
LPDDR2 Low Per DDR2
Currently doing two new MODT builds, one uses SO-DIMMS other normal desktop ram. Don't need anything speedy, both boards only support speeds up to 667. Both systems can get by with one stick of RAM as they will both be doing minimal work but running 24/7. Im trying to get the lowest wattage possible...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:38 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: PSU Requirement for large number of hard drives?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1906
PSU Requirement for large number of hard drives?
Rebuilding my media server and in the market for a new PSU. Previous server build had a high end CPU, gaming GPU, 800w PSU, and a lot of unnecissary things. I never touch the system so I've decided to rebuild a much lower power system. No point in wasting all of that power on a system that is just s...
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:46 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Best G41 mobo and e3400, tight budget low-consumption box
- Replies: 50
- Views: 37015
I dont know much about the boards you mentioned but I built a similar build. Some of this info may help you out. I have a DFI G41 Blood Iron and I have no access to BIOS settings for my chip and my RAM will only run at DDR3 800 even though the board is suppose to support DDR3 1066. I dropped in an E...
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:41 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: T6400 vs T8100 Power Consumption
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3193
T6400 vs T8100 Power Consumption
Changing my server over to a lower power consumption build. System is never used for anything besides housing the media for my network. Im not looking for a power house, just want the lowest power consumption possible. I have multiple other systems and never need to use this for anything, just hosti...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 3:37 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Help Deciding On New AMD Low Power HTPC Build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2641
Intel NIC might not be a requirment. I have a 14TB server that houses all of my media. With the playback issues I spoke of I added the NIC to the 8200 set-up. It didnt help with the playback issues but gave me a better transfer rate for files. Might use it might not, uncertain. I run HDMI out to the...
- Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Help Deciding On New AMD Low Power HTPC Build
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2641
Help Deciding On New AMD Low Power HTPC Build
Im looking at building a new HTPC and a bit torn ATM. This is for my living room and it will be used for media playback only. Im looking at a single stream and HD content hooked up to a 47-inch 1080p Westinghouse. Ive been throught the process of setting up multiple HD Low power HTPCs in the past. I...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:28 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Single Platter 2.5" Drive With Lowest Power Consumption
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1469
Single Platter 2.5" Drive With Lowest Power Consumption
Im looking for a 2.5" hard drive to replace the dying one in my Dell laptop. Id like to try to find a single platter to help shave a hair off power consumption. It would probably only amount to a fraction of a watt but its what Im looking for. 5400 or 7200 rpm is fine. Storage is not an issue as eve...
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 12:57 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT VS 9800GT 65nm VS 9800GT 55nm. Any Power Advantages?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7451
Been awhile but wanted to report back on this. I used a friends 8800Gt for some testng and measured total system draw at 72w idle and 163w load. I then tried an Asus 9800GT, supposedly 55nm, that supports Hybrid power. I measured 87w idle and 176w load with Hybrid SLI enabled. When I enable the save...
- Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:30 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 8800GT VS 9800GT 65nm VS 9800GT 55nm. Any Power Advantages?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7451
8800GT VS 9800GT 65nm VS 9800GT 55nm. Any Power Advantages?
My girlfriend discovered Spore last week and Im tired of her using my office all of the time. I have an HTPC built around Nvidia's 8200 chipset in the living room and now want to add a graphic card to keep her out of the office. I dont need anything spectacular, so I figured one of the cards listed ...
- Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:36 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Do All 780G boards require 4 Pin Power Connector
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1777
Do All 780G boards require 4 Pin Power Connector
Ive been wanting to redo my HTPC for a few months and finaly jumped once I saw that the Biostar 780G was released. I have a low power set-up and had planned on going to a PicoPSU once I got the build together. The board came into today and while hooking it up I decided to leave the P4 4pin power con...
- Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:18 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Asus P3-P5G33 Barebone Slim PC
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7793
I personally like this case. I saw a review of the previous version, 965 chipset, and decided to buy one. The PSU and Case are identical with these two models. Ive done a few builds in the case and been very pleased with it. The case takes a standard mATX board. The Scythe Shuriken, Zalman CNPS8000,...
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:26 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Sapphire HD3470 Power Consumption?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8502
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:38 am
- Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
- Topic: Small Slim Factor Form, with Graphics Power required...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5429
I dont know of any slim cases that take full height pci-e cards . You might be able to make it work if you find a case that supports riser cards. You can get a low profile 8600GT, the fastest low profile card from Nvidia. I know of 3 available: POV(European compay, Ive never seen one in the US), MSI...
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:29 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: RS780 board availability
- Replies: 72
- Views: 38233
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:30 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Comments/Suggestions/Help On New Passive AM2 System
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4541
Ive seen your system on here, its very nice :) Hopefully mine turns out as well. Ive ordered the Opteron 1210 HE to give it a whirl, if it doesnt work I have a brisbane 3600 and a sempron LE laying around. They are from other builds Im breaking down to sell. Im going to try all three out with differ...
- Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:46 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Comments/Suggestions/Help On New Passive AM2 System
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4541
- Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:41 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Comments/Suggestions/Help On New Passive AM2 System
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4541
I think 2 video cards one wifi card and 3 hard drive's are going to be a lot for a pico. especially at boot. Hmm, Ive seen people on here running more powerful cards and 1-2 hard drives off a 120w Pico. I bought the slower Western Digital GP drives and 5400RPM 2.5" OS drive just for the lower power...
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:38 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Comments/Suggestions/Help On New Passive AM2 System
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4541
Comments/Suggestions/Help On New Passive AM2 System
Getting ready to build a silent, low power system around AMDs 780G chipset. Ive still got a few weeks before launch but would like to get everything else set-up before hand. Ive got a fairly good idea of what I want but I need help deciding on the CPU and how to cool it passivly. This sytem will pri...
- Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:46 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Will a PW-200-M / PW-200-V work for this build?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2926
The pump claims to use only 6w and Im not certain how much the tuner would draw. Im going to order a tool to measure wattage once the video card arrives. The PSU does eat up a good chunk of room in the case. I just got it today and had read that only SFX PSUs would fit. After getting the case I see ...
- Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:31 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Will a PW-200-M / PW-200-V work for this build?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2926
Will a PW-200-M / PW-200-V work for this build?
Im looking to do a new build and Im wondering if the PW-200 is enough to power it? If not I need suggestions on another PSU or maybe some help on trimming it up to make it work with the 200w PSU. All the components that draw power in the build have been listed. AMD Opteron 1214 HE (68w) Unknown Boar...
- Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Low Profile Card Questions And Heatsink Suggestions For Slim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2397
Ive still been searching since I posted this and have now came across 2 different 8600GT models that are low profile. People complain they are very loud though so Im trying to see if I can rig something up to silence them. Im dragging my feet abit hoping ATI releases a low profile 3650. The cards ar...
- Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:16 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Low Profile Card Questions And Heatsink Suggestions For Slim
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2397
Low Profile Card Questions And Heatsink Suggestions For Slim
Ive been thinking about building a slim pc and found a killer deal on a ASUS pundit P3-PH5X this morning. Ive built a few smaller pcs (NSK2400,Lanbox, and a Microfly) but this is my first adventure into slim pcs. The Way The System is currently looking: Case/Mobo: ASUS pundit P3-PH5X (Asus P5B-VM is...
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 6:39 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Scythe Mini Ninja spotted
- Replies: 106
- Views: 97124
It showed up for sale on Scythe's US Website over the weekend.
http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/cpu/0 ... etail.html
Im going to wait untill it arrives at a store and hope the price is lower. $49 is a little more then I was expecting.
http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/cpu/0 ... etail.html
Im going to wait untill it arrives at a store and hope the price is lower. $49 is a little more then I was expecting.
- Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:35 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: mobile GPU on desktop?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3693
- Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:16 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Scythe Mini Ninja spotted
- Replies: 106
- Views: 97124
- Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:56 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Ninja Copper Version
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10448
I think that pic is from the begining of 2006 and never made it to market. I bought the Ninja like a month before I saw it and thought "O' crap I shouldve waited!". edit: maybe not the pic I thought, I didnt notice the Ninja Mini the first time I looked at it. I first heard of this thing a few month...
- Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:03 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Need Some Suggestions On New Pentium D 820 Build
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3256
Alright I got it all figured out and Im now at 39 C Idle 57 C load with the Nexus fan. I took the top off and mounted a 120mmx38mm Sunnon fan (100+ CFM) and noticed I was still hitting 70 C. I then attempted to remount the heatsink numerous times. When I remounted the heatsink I tried rotating it ar...
- Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:13 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Need Some Suggestions On New Pentium D 820 Build
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3256
My current POS motherboard doesnt have undervolting but Ive ordered an Asus 945 board to replace it. I am also an AMD man and only purchased the Pentium D because it was a cheaper alternative then another x2 system. Granted it doesnt perform as well but I got it at a fraction of the price I paid for...