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by hawtfrank
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:28 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: The Corsair 650 & NewEgg Reviews - What's the problem he
Replies: 7
Views: 3600

PSU's from PC Power and Cooling are silent, and very reliable and are better IMO then Corsair PSU's.

The only reason I would buy a Corsair is for their Modular PSU's.
by hawtfrank
Tue Mar 24, 2009 2:24 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Cold Cathode Lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Sorry, this not really the right place to post this question. It should really be in the Off Topic forum since it has nothing to do with quiet computing... Besides, why would you want to go making your beautiful stock case all garish and ugly like that? :wink: well I don't know. They are sound reac...
by hawtfrank
Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:17 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Cold Cathode Lighting
Replies: 2
Views: 3316

Cold Cathode Lighting

So I want to add some Cold Cathode Lighting into my Case, I have seen kits which I can buy, just no idea how to install them. I want to add Blue and UV Lights inside 2 ea with a sound reactor, a couple lasers and some UV reactive material. Also is there a Light Control box to route all my lights to?...
by hawtfrank
Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: External Fan Filter and Fan screws
Replies: 7
Views: 3139

Well I certainly wouldn't pay over $200 for any fan... :lol: Here's the actual exchange rate (I think you wrote it wrong): 1 JPY = 0.0104181 USD 1 USD = 95.9865 JPY I didn't quote it wrong. I live in Japan and know the rate firsthand. My COLA is based off the exchange rate. Which varies all over Ja...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: External Fan Filter and Fan screws
Replies: 7
Views: 3139

That is good way to test it. 400-500 yens doesn't sound awfully big sumn of money. Yen to dollar changes between $.85=100yen to $.94=100yen on avg. Changes every day though and the ratio isn't the same everywhere. Simple things like Fans are priced about the same as US products where major ones lik...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 5:57 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: New here
Replies: 5
Views: 3400

Yeah I buy a can of air every couple of months to blow stuff out. Couple of other things I want to learn is how to do a terminal block mod, soldering/making cables, and shrink wrap wires. You get a lot of cool ideas of things you can do to better your PC by watching youtube videos of people's builds...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 4:34 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: need help choosing case
Replies: 10
Views: 4124

I don't own a camera, so I will just explain the resoning. I use my Computer for Gaming and as a Media Center PC. Currently I have a mid-range gaming computer. Westmere and DX 11 GPU's are coming out, so I am planning on turning it into a high-end machine, through a series of upgrades every few mont...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:51 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: External Fan Filter and Fan screws
Replies: 7
Views: 3139

I guess I will have to buy one to see.
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:48 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: need help choosing case
Replies: 10
Views: 4124

I too am in need of a bigger case, only to be recommended the Sniper. But as you say it has mesh which makes it a dust nightmare. I have found a few that could be viable. But want input before purchasing. How about: NZXT Whisper WHI CM Stacker 830 Antec 1200(Yes I know the front is mesh, but it is a...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: External Fan Filter and Fan screws
Replies: 7
Views: 3139

External Fan Filter and Fan screws

They have these External filters for about 400-500yen at this shop. It has a bracket that screws onto the case, with a filter that snaps over it. How will this affect airflow? I figure and external filter is better then internal for easier cleaning. Also I know most Cases have vent holes but What If...
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:01 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Intake fans...next to useless?
Replies: 29
Views: 22467

Have you ever though about taking the HDD's out of the case completely?

I have seen at my local computer shop some small External HDD Cages(looks like a small case with 200mm Intake and Exhaust fans). You can thus remove the HDD cage from the Main case for greater airflow.
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:49 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Do you have a favorite fan controller?
Replies: 18
Views: 8850

I use a Scythe Kazemaster FCU. It has 4 Temp sensors and fan controllers and a display that shows RPMS and Temps. It beeps when a fan doesn't start or the temp goes above 75c cost 4,480 Yen.
by hawtfrank
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:42 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: New here
Replies: 5
Views: 3400

New here

My name's Frank, I am 25, and I live in Japan. My biggest hobby is building and tinkering with computers. I have built about 8 computers now and am now going into the next level which is modifications, cooling and add-ons. Most people just buy a Mobo, CPU, GPU, Case, HDD, Power Supply, and memory an...
by hawtfrank
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan Controller 3,5" Bay
Replies: 5
Views: 3005

I just bought the Sythe Kazemaster fan controller. It is mountable in a 5.25" bay. Controls upto 4 fans(display's RPMs), it fits both 3 and 4 pin fans (On 4 pin fans the speed is adjusted by the voltage from the FCU). It also comes with 4 temperature Sensors and can detect(shows temperatures on disp...
by hawtfrank
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Has anyone tested Scythe's 120mm KAMA FLEX fans?
Replies: 8
Views: 6498

I live in Japan and am buying 4 for my new case. Im pretty sure they they are different from the Kama-Flow as well.

Im also looking into the Kamakaze 2 fan(Not the HSF) as it comes with a Hydro bearing.