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by nothingworks
Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Accelero L2 + Radeon 5770: can't make it fit
Replies: 7
Views: 8181

Thanks. I really appreciate the feedback. Let's say (for now) I'm stubbornly keeping the sound card. I'd like to eliminate stock cooling options before considering something that requires another purchase or modding. You both mentioned getting even some air flow on the cards. My pics in this thread ...
by nothingworks
Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Antec Mini P180 case and GIGABYTE GA-P55M-UD2 LGA 1156
Replies: 16
Views: 7023

Dave, I am slowly putting together a similar build (Core i5 on a P55M-UD2, in a Mini P180), and I ended up purchasing a Corsair HX-520, a Xigmatek HDT-S1283, and a Nexus Real Silent 120mm fan to replace the stock Xig fan. I'm not suggesting you do the same, since I haven't finished the build (ran in...
by nothingworks
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Accelero L2 + Radeon 5770: can't make it fit
Replies: 7
Views: 8181

Accelero L2 + Radeon 5770: can't make it fit

Hello. I'm putting together a build, and I'm being victimized by my lack of detailed advanced planning. Here are the relevant components: - Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 - Xigmatek HDT-S1283 - Radeon HD 5770 - Arctic Cooling Accelero L2 VGA cooler - Creative X-Fi Platinum card Here's the first issue: http://...
by nothingworks
Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:55 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Mini P180, HDT-S1283, PSU, 120mm fans: wrong airflow?
Replies: 2
Views: 2315

Mini P180, HDT-S1283, PSU, 120mm fans: wrong airflow?

Hello. I started putting a system together. I'm thinking I had better ask some basic questions before going any further. Here are some relevant components: - Core i5 750 - Gigabyte P55M-UD2 - Xigmatek HDT-S1283 HSF - Corsair HX-520 PS - Antec Mini P180 - three Nexus Real Silent 120mm fans Here's how...
by nothingworks
Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: System Advice: i5 in silent Mini P180
Replies: 13
Views: 4422

I've decided to hijack this thread since I'm going to get/order the parts for my i5/Antec Mini P180 build hopefully next week. (My other thread is a bit old now.) Build components: - CPU: Core i5 - MOBO: Gigabyte P55M-UD2 - RAM: 4GB; something OC friendly - HD: Seagate 7200.12 1TB - PS: Corsair HX62...
by nothingworks
Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: figuring out fans/airflow/cooling for Mini P180 Core i5 box
Replies: 3
Views: 2636

figuring out fans/airflow/cooling for Mini P180 Core i5 box

Hello. I'm trying to finally spec out my Mini P180 performance build. I bought the case three months ago, so it's about time I start trying to fill it up. I've read a lot of good threads and reviews here, but everything's starting to blur. Could use some good feedback! This is going to be an i5 perf...
by nothingworks
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: drive-bay fan control = bypassed motherboard fan headers?
Replies: 6
Views: 4350

Thank you, both, for the answers and advice. My main issue was that I'm shopping for a motherborad that's compatible with the i5 / LGA 1156 socket, and is mATX form factor. From what little choice that's currently out there, there are fewer fan headers on the mobos than the larger ATX counterparts. ...
by nothingworks
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: drive-bay fan control = bypassed motherboard fan headers?
Replies: 6
Views: 4350

drive-bay fan control = bypassed motherboard fan headers?

I'm half-embarrassed to ask this because it just "feels" like a really ignorant, smack-worthy question, but I can't find the info I'm looking for, so here goes nothing. If you install a drive-bay fan controller such as the Scythe Kaze Master Ace / KM02, you can independently control four fans. If yo...
by nothingworks
Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: preliminary guidance for Mini P180 performance build
Replies: 2
Views: 1720

preliminary guidance for Mini P180 performance build

Hi. I'm quite new when it comes to silent builds. I want to build a new rig, and I could use some general guidance to start things off. All I have right now is the Antec Mini P180. I've been doing some searches at SPCR and have seen some posts for more modest builds; what I'm interested in is buildi...