I have two concerns with the Asus according to Tom's Hardware: 1) Power consumption spikes 2) Hidden VRM temps of 95°C Otherwise it may be the most quiet of the brands they reviewed. I would say - these are pretty common issues with GTX 9** series: - poor VRM cooling (Gigabyte is exception) - coil ...

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can you tell if someone tested psu properly?
Can it handle real 150w load? What temperature will it have during load? I heard these tend to run very hot !

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Guys, while discussion is abt Z97I-plus can anyone re-confirm the following: - if Scythe Kotetsu works fine with Z97I-plus - i.e. not blocking the PCI-E slot. - what are average picoPSU operating temps ? I believe they should be quite high, especially with power elements facing RAM and receive no ex...

iirc, I actually ran a system in the Antec ISK300 for a while, something modest with onboard graphics & the internal 65W AC/DC adapter. Not sure if that models is still available, I see the links are for the one with a 150W PSU which isn't quiet under load. Anyway, I just used a couple of quiet 80m...

Thanks again Mike. I think I'll go with a Phenom as it's for a 100W system so its ventilation/cooling issue doesn't matter. For a sub-100W system, why bother with such cases? Footprint is way too big, imo, unless you can justify it for a discrete VGA card. I'd go with something way smaller -- maybe...

Thanks for a quick reply, Mike Have not yet experienced such bug, but sure will take note and keep watching for my fan speeds on z97i plus mb. As for VRM Im sure this is Msi Asus Palit design fault or lets say imperfection fot gtx 970. Only gigabyte g1 which has its VRM touched by same base plate th...

Thanks a lot for your reviews! Like a breeze of fresh air for me :D I have two quetsions 1. Where can I read more on asus fan xpert bug on this specific MB? I tend to have the same board on my pc - was chosen for nice build quality and three 4pin pwm fan headers as well as asus nice fan pwm-or-dc co...

Guys thanks for informative tests and info ! Does anyone noticed VRM temps going high on these cards ? I've had mine up to 86 during 30 min gaming sessions which is a bit high, considering Gigabyte G1 which has its VRMs cooled by same plate that touches the GPU and they are really cool ! And after I...

Thanks for your review ! Indeed this is much reflecting system I had in my mind :D As part time owner of STIX 970 I can say it is subject to an outstanding noise as well as other 970 Cards. Here is my sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsMXotF33mU Returned it waiting for an exchange with fingers...

Hello,

Can you pls comment on the GPU VRM temperatures during load?
Imho all the tests I've seen they getting very toasty for my liking...

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In case this is not too late :lol: : - SFX PSUs from Silverstone are relatively quiet - that means for silence freaks lurking around here - they will not be quiet enough to fit the needs. 600W Silverstone PSU is mostly the same - although having marketing "fan not spinning at low loads" - practicall...

Will renew this topic... :P Lookin for and advise - Fan on my HIS IceQ 5750 has issues - stops working randomly inside the case. Therefore card overheats and PC freezes. So I'm looking for a replacement aftermarket VGA cooler considering: - hot air must be exhaused from case, otherwise temperatures ...

Thanks for your reply - these are not selling - out of stock now - will keep an eye on this one. Also found alternative on chinese "ebay" - http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/E-i7-mounted-half-height-graphics-aluminum-i7-HTPc-chassis/800900_855263179.html however the price is almost the same :-...

Hello Guys I need an advise on good itx case with half size or full size PCI/PCI-E card slot but without any ATX PSU stuff. I prefer to not to use the DVD (slim or full size) and include either 2.5" Cardreader or even end up with just couple of USB ports on the front panel. Minimization is everythin...

Hello everyone

pls can you post some pictures of VGA with Thermalright V2 installed ?
Have HD5750 with failed stock cooler and want to replace with aftermarket one, but afraid it might not fit my Lian Li V 350 Case...

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thanks for the advise guys !

want to get rid of the Drive cage - but I have 2 HHDs + also the IR Control Module in the DVD cage, so one slot is already busy

Can you pls be more specific on Nexus Fans - which models do you use and where exactly - on CPU or Intake or else ?

Hello Presently own following system: CPU: Phenom II X4 955 BE Coolermaster GeminIIS + CM 12Cm Cooler Mb: Asus mATX VGA: HIS IceQ 5750 1 Gb HDD: 2 x 500 Gb WD HDD (Caviar Green & Black) RAM: 4Gb Kingston DDR3 PSU: Corsair TX650 Case Lian Li V350 Following can be upgraded: - 2 x 12 cm Intake Fans(pre...

Hey coolhand - saw you are not using separate VGA.... Have same Mb as you do, first thing I've done is replaced ASUS supplied thermal compound on both blue passive radiators(VGA & bridge) By accident, touched the onboard VGA during CPU fan installation(SFF case :? ), so it felt apart ! After removin...