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by outbackyak
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Check out my home-made musical instruments!
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Re: Check out my home-made musical instruments!

Neat !! Thanks for sharing. What material do you use of the drums ? Is it a special material made for that ? Do you mean the drum skins? If so, they are standard drum skins, just like you would use on a rock drum kit. Nothing else sounds as good or lasts as long. I use "Encore by Remo" skins (Remo'...
by outbackyak
Sat Oct 08, 2011 6:41 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Check out my home-made musical instruments!
Replies: 4
Views: 2772

Check out my home-made musical instruments!

I thought people might like to see this little vid I made of the home-made musical instruments I use with young children in kindergartens, schools and child care centres here in Perth, Western Australia. I don't do performances with the instruments, I do hands-on programs where the kids get to explo...
by outbackyak
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:23 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Lowest spec fanless graphics card????
Replies: 9
Views: 4445

Lowest spec fanless graphics card????

It's a while since I posted here, but I've got a very specific question to ask re graphics cards. I wish to replace my current Gigabyte 9800GT Silent Cell with another fanless graphics card. I'm not looking to upgrade: I'm looking to downgrade. Specifically I want a fanless card that is totally inca...
by outbackyak
Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:55 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: noob needs advice on [quieting] a i7 build in Lian Li case
Replies: 28
Views: 9688

I'm thinking I will change the CPU fan just for good measure. I notice some people use PWM while others are just using voltage to control the fan. I have looked and looked for pros and cons of each. So far all I can find is PWM fans can have more motor noise. Are there others? Sorry I'm sure this h...
by outbackyak
Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: DPC Latency - where do I go from here?
Replies: 6
Views: 3164

UPDATE: I also posted this question on KVR, and one person suggested I should try disabling Easy Tune 6, Gigabyte's performance tweaking tool, as this had cured his DPC latency problems with the same MB. Seemed like the easiest thing to try first (I'm a bit paranoid about messing with the BIOS etc)....
by outbackyak
Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:13 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: DPC Latency - where do I go from here?
Replies: 6
Views: 3164

DPC Latency - where do I go from here?

I ran DPC Latency Checker on my new i7 860 DAW, and it failed miserably: http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt167/outbackyak/DPCLatency.jpg I tried disabling the recommended devices, but it made absolutely no difference. I've disabled Realtek audio, the Firewire controller, the network adaptors, the...
by outbackyak
Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec Solo upgrade soon?
Replies: 71
Views: 44338

The basic idea of the TriCool fan is a good one - having a 3-way speed switch built into the fan is an excellent idea and is much more convenient than the adaptors that come with Noctuas etc. The problem is in the implementation: firstly the actual fan is not very quiet when compared to some other f...
by outbackyak
Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:42 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

I don't hear any whining from the F3, but it doesn't get a huge amount of use anyway, since if I'm working on a project I copy it from storage to the SSD to take advantage of the faster disc speeds. Occasionally I stream large sample files from the F3, but I haven't noticed any whine when doing so (...
by outbackyak
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Fanless VGA Cards list -- a start!
Replies: 156
Views: 435984

Well this is the best passive http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=3104 Well, I've got one, but I wouldn't necessarily say it's the "best". There are more powerful passive cards (like the 5750), which also uses less watts and runs cooler. And "best" in what sense...
by outbackyak
Tue Apr 20, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Case fans for P-183 DAW build - which Noctua?
Replies: 7
Views: 5070

Hi ronrem. Although the primary function of this computer is a DAW it's also my general use/business computer. I live in a tiny flat and there is simply no room for two computers, so this one has to be a "do it all" unit although it's definitely biased towards its DAW functions. I do a little modera...
by outbackyak
Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec Solo upgrade soon?
Replies: 71
Views: 44338

Yes, I agree that it's time for an update to the Solo. It's a great case (I bought one recently), but with a few simple changes it could be greatly improved and reinvigorate its sales. 1. A single 120mm fan mount at the front, instead of the dual 92mm fan mounts 2. Redesign the door so you don't hav...
by outbackyak
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:52 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: noob needs advice on [quieting] a i7 build in Lian Li case
Replies: 28
Views: 9688

Re: noob needs advice on quitening a i7 build in Lian Li cas

samfromaus wrote:As I am in Australia I will probably be shopping at pccasegear.
You may know this already, but Static Ice is a great Australian computer component search engine. It's not perfect, as it doesn't cover every dealer, but you may find what you are looking for cheaper than at PC Case Gear.

Cheers!
by outbackyak
Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:41 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: new build recommendations
Replies: 25
Views: 7717

Is the Antec Proto http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjM3Ng== the update of the Antec Solo case? I don't think so - it doesn't have the HD suspension system of the Solo, the HD silicone grommets, the cable management panel, or the dual layer panels. It's also much smaller. Looks more l...
by outbackyak
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: new build recommendations
Replies: 25
Views: 7717

i would discourage the use of the solo cases, especially in a 24/7 operation, in part because the dust filter in front is hidden behind a fixed panel that requires you to remove the side of the case in order to pull the front panel off... it's an incredibly stupid design, and the filters are for 92...
by outbackyak
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: GIGABYTE 9800GT Silent Cell - anybody using this card?
Replies: 26
Views: 16944

If it will fit you'd be much better getting that 5750 over the 9800GT - cooler, much more powerful, and only US$20 more expensive. There's a review here (in appalling English - I think it's been Google Translated), which makes it sound fairly good. I found the dimensions for that 5750 here , and if ...
by outbackyak
Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: GIGABYTE 9800GT Silent Cell - anybody using this card?
Replies: 26
Views: 16944

I can't help you with whether it will fit in your case - sorry. Just an update on temperatures, in case anybody is wondering about the 9800GT Silent Cell for their own system. In my Antec Solo the card idles at around 50 to 52C with my rear Nexus D12SL-12 120mm @ 390RPM and my front Noctua NF-B9 92m...
by outbackyak
Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

The F3 is surprisingly quiet for a 7,200 rpm drive. It's suspended, and that certainly helps, as does the fact that it's not my system drive, so it's normally only being accessed if I am streaming samples off the drive. If I listen closely I can hear a very soft "whooshing" sound, but that's about i...
by outbackyak
Wed Mar 31, 2010 7:16 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

Hi jtcb - I'm not sure about whether the SSD needs to be in the lowest SATA port. The CPU fan needs to be connected to the CPU fan header if you want the motherboard to control the speed of the CPU fan by PWM; for this to work the fan must be a PWM fan, not an ordinary voltage-controlled fan (though...
by outbackyak
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:27 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

Hi jtcb - all the cables attached to the PSU are the ones that came with it. I'm not sure why yours would be a different colour. Unless you mean the yellow cables that are visible in the photo of the cable management system (the photo that's labelled "cable hell"). They are the SATA cables to the SS...
by outbackyak
Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:48 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Fractal Design Define R2 ATX Tower Case
Replies: 41
Views: 31281

Interesting review, and considering it's only 2/3 the price of a P183 it holds up astonishingly well in comparison.

Cheers!
by outbackyak
Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

Cable management is a little sloppy but it's really nice to se that Solo is still in use in new systems. Yes, it is a little sloppy, though I've tidied it up somewhat since the photo was taken, but it still isn't great. I'm in awe of how beautiful the cable management is on some of the rigs I see h...
by outbackyak
Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My new quiet i7 860 DAW
Replies: 18
Views: 11834

My new quiet i7 860 DAW

Well, I finally got around to building my new DAW! Many, many thanks to everybody here on the forum for all their helpful advice, and especially to Mike Chin and the SPCR team - I couldn't have done it without you all. The final specs are: Case: Antec Solo; Case fans: Nexus D12SL-12 (rear @ 390RPM) ...
by outbackyak
Mon Mar 22, 2010 5:18 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Recco for good Data Drive w/ SSD
Replies: 10
Views: 4507

ces wrote:1. Dumb question. What does OP stand for?
OP = Original Poster = the person who started the thread (or Original Post = the first post in a thread).

Cheers!
by outbackyak
Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Benchmaring and stress-testing my new DAW - help please!
Replies: 4
Views: 2226

Benchmaring and stress-testing my new DAW - help please!

OK, I've built my new DAW (Windows 7 64 bit, i7 860 CPU, Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. B heatsink Gigabyte P55A-UD4P M/B, 4GB Corsair DDR3 1333 XMS 3 RAM, Gigabyte 9800GT Silent Cell video card, 80GB Intel G2 SSD, 1TB Samsung F3 hard drive (suspended), Lite-On IHAP 322 DVD/CD writer, Seasonic X-650 PS...
by outbackyak
Wed Mar 10, 2010 7:49 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: New heatsink material coming soon
Replies: 3
Views: 2288

Wow, that's bizarre - I hadn't noticed the date on the long Power Electronics article was 2005 - I found it through Frosty Tech, and the article there is from mid-2009. Why would Frosty Tech be citing an article as old as that as news? Not sure I agree with you that low weight is no great advantage ...
by outbackyak
Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:01 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Why Ad Blocking is devastating to the sites you love
Replies: 142
Views: 180643

Hmmm... If internet access were bandwidth fee based, I might feel differently, but I see ads as a necissary evil, and would like it to stay that way. Lucky you - here in Australia internet access is bandwidth fee based (I get 6GBon peak/ 6gbs off peak for $49.95). And it's damn slow as well: http:/...
by outbackyak
Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:43 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: New heatsink material coming soon
Replies: 3
Views: 2288

New heatsink material coming soon

Not sure if this should go here or in off-topic ... and it may be old news to some, since this was announced back in 2009, but it's news to me. I came across an article on a new heatsink material - graphite/ epoxy composite. It's almost as thermally as conductive as copper, and much more so than alu...
by outbackyak
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Smaller cases better for quiet computers?
Replies: 25
Views: 9438

One more thing I came across - the idea of higher velocity of air through the case. Basically, with all cooling components being the same, the smaller case would replace the air inside the smaller case more quickly. Basically giving you better cooling performance which may let you slow down your fa...
by outbackyak
Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Megahalems & i7 860 thermal compound question SOLVED
Replies: 0
Views: 1639

Megahalems & i7 860 thermal compound question SOLVED

EDIT: ignore this question - my brother has some Arctic Silver, so we'll just follow the instructions on the Arctic Silver website. ENDEDIT I'm planning on building my computer this weekend. When installing my Megahalems on the i7 860 CPU I'm just intending to use the thermal compound that comes wit...
by outbackyak
Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Quiet 92mm case fan? Help please
Replies: 17
Views: 7736

Glad it was useful to you, Ashman. In case you don't know about it already, there's a useful Australian computer gear search engine called staticICE http://www.staticice.com.au/ . If you enter your search term followed by state:VIC it will only return results for Victoria. Definitely the best search...