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- Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:09 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
- Replies: 169
- Views: 265891
Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Great review and great context. I've been interested in this PSU ever since it was previewed last year at a trade show. I'm currently running my system on a 460W Seasonic Gold PSU and its great to fit right into the peak efficiency curve. This will likely become my go-to PSU for future builds, just ...
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:16 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
- Replies: 32
- Views: 24467
Re: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
single slot version is out: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814131461
anyone interested if this can be run on a 120W PicoPSU?
Other hardware: ASUS H61 itx, Pentium G620, two DDR3 DIMMS, SSD
I might consider getting this just to try it out
anyone interested if this can be run on a 120W PicoPSU?
Other hardware: ASUS H61 itx, Pentium G620, two DDR3 DIMMS, SSD
I might consider getting this just to try it out
- Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:49 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
- Replies: 32
- Views: 24467
Re: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
According to the first post in the thread, the 7750 draws only 40W in normal game use and 52W in Furmark. With some planning, it seems very doable. >20W under your worst case assumption. You're right; I missed that when I was looking for tested maximum power draw. It does sound doable, though I'd s...
- Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:23 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
- Replies: 32
- Views: 24467
Re: Radeon 7770 and 7750 reviews out
Does anyone know if the Radeon 7750 can be run in a system with a Pico-PSU?
I'm thinking of putting it a http://www.logicsupply.com/products/c292 with a Sandy Bridge itx system.
The PicoPSU that I have now is the 120-WI with a 120w FSP Block
I'm thinking of putting it a http://www.logicsupply.com/products/c292 with a Sandy Bridge itx system.
The PicoPSU that I have now is the 120-WI with a 120w FSP Block
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:55 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Advice on new build
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1939
Re: Advice on new build
Hey, I'm trying to build my own computer for the first time (used to buy pre-built), and noise is a significant concern/priority for me. Any advise/suggestions would be appreciated, both in general terms and in noise reduction. I'm from Australia. The currently selected stuff represent about how mu...
- Tue May 24, 2011 11:57 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: What picoPSU for fileserver / CCTV PC
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1917
Re: What picoPSU for fileserver / CCTV PC
Hi, I am looking to have a quiet PC to act as a home server / CCTV machine running WHS. I planned a 500 GB HD for OS and 2x2TB 5400 (Samsung green F4s) with 2x2GB ram. I have 2 PCI video capture cards, specifically Picolo Pro2 The machine is intended to be dual use. The CCTV requirements are relate...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15214
Re: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
Looks incredible. What are your idle and load CPU temps?
What I'm interested in is with ventilation above the HR02, could it passively cool a 2500K/2600K at stock? That is, a completely fanless system.
What I'm interested in is with ventilation above the HR02, could it passively cool a 2500K/2600K at stock? That is, a completely fanless system.
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:23 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Target CPU temperatures and heatsink recommendations
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1761
Re: Target CPU temperatures and heatsink recommendations
I've read a lot on these forums and tried to synthesize my answers from everyone's comments (which are great, BTW) but ultimately I am going to need some specific advice. I'm am currently putting together a home theater PC. I've starting with an i3-2100T on a ASRock H67M in a Lian Li PC-Q07 and I'v...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:15 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Questions about my build with Antec P183
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2371
Re: Questions about my build with Antec P183
Hello, I recently read the review of the Antec P183 V3 and thought it would be a good case to use for my new computer. Some questions have popped up (not only about the case but the computer in general). Note that I am not out for the silent computer but rather as silent as reasonable given the com...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:04 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: P183 Sandy Bridge system
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2395
Re: P183 Sandy Bridge system
Nice specs. Have you taken any pics?
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:01 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Basic question re Motherboard power connectors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4046
Re: Basic question re Motherboard power connectors
Hi, This is a really basic question, but I was after some clarification of motherboard power supply connectors. I am interested in this MB: Asus P8H67-M LX Rev3 . It has a 24 pin and an 8 pin connector. I am after a H67 SB MB with a PCI socket (to accommodate a video capture card). I have in the pa...
- Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:03 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
I noticed a couple of things that may help, so I registered for an account. It looks like your PS isn't taking advantage of the dedicated bottom vent. That could be your biggest problem. Under load it is going to fight the GPU/CPU chamber for air. You could easily test the theory by removing the si...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:32 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
I had missed that you were overclocking to 4.7Ghz. In view of that I would suggest that you replace the existing 2 fans on the CPU cooler and the exhaust fan with the Thermalright TY-140 140mm PWM fan http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=28&produc...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:22 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
but would suspending the HDDs (if possible) be a practicality and of use in reducing overall noise in this case? It won't help if they aren't the dominant source of noise. Take a look at: http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=539359#p539359 Keep in mind that when the HD is suspended ...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:08 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
Yea, the clockspeed of the OC is not up to me. I have a 2500K in my personal rig that I've clocked to 4.7GHZ 1.35V even though I can run 4.8GHZ at a higher voltage. What I want to know is how did you get "dynamic voltages" working and what motherboard are you using? CPU-Z reports 1.35V at idle and ...
- Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:07 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
Thank you for the replies everyone, I'm going to try to respond to everyone in this post: The alternative, which I have used on several occasions, is a PWM fan chain of two or three fans using the Akasa AK-CB002 http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10350/cab-183/Akasa_PWM_Splitter_-_Smart_Fan_Cable_AK-...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:50 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
Your friend's motherboard has excellent BIOS PWM fan controls including the ability to select a Silent, Normal or Gaming fan profile. In addition there is a manual mode which allows a custom profile to be created. The issue though is that there are a lot of three pin fans there, and you need a way ...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:11 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Re: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
Seems like you need to do something more fundamental than change fans. 1. How about routing some of the cool external air directly through the back fan to your cooler. Try using a 120mm back fan and hooking it to one of these ducts (one is longer than the other, I think you need the longer blue one...
- Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:37 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8444
Fractal XL, OC 2600K, Fan Recommendation
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5618339380_2be5e51c16_b.jpg This is a build that I did recently for a friend. Components: Fractal Design Define XL Case Intel Core i7 2600K @ 4700Mhz 1.35V Noctua NH-D14 Heatsink ASUS P8P67 Deluxe 16GB G.Skill DDR3 RAM ASUS DirectCu II GTX570 GPU Seasonic X750 PS...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Vinyl Floor Tiles for Case Damping
- Replies: 40
- Views: 43149
Re: Vinyl Floor Tiles for Case Damping
I bought a 18"x18" tile this morning and applied it to my ATCS840's side panel. Did not make an appreciable difference, but it may be due to my case rather than the product itself. Certainly makes the panel heavier and less vibration prone. Also makes the panel more difficult to remove. Well worth $...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:58 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cost-effective sound dampening material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4011
Re: Cost-effective sound dampening material
what s that behind your video cards? ios it soem box with a fan to blow away hot air? Yes, it came with the case. Its a GPU duct holding a single Nexus 120mm fan. It helps to exhaust air from the GPUs which allows them to keep their fans running at slower speeds. I installed the vinyl tiling, altho...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:33 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best fan configuration with Noctua NH-D14
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3156
Re: Best fan configuration with Noctua NH-D14
I have a new sandy bridge system. My case is an Antec P180B . Right now I have no case fans accept the Noctua heat sink fans (and PSU fan). The Noctuas seamed really noisy at first (compared to my old Nexus D12SL-12 fans). So I put the ULNA voltage adapters on them and they got quieter. Ultimately ...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:42 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Cost-effective sound dampening material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4011
Re: Cost-effective sound dampening material
I came to the forum today searching for information on sound dampening. I too want to reduce the sound output from my ATCS840. I do agree that much of the vibrations seem to be sourced from the HDD cage. I removed all my unnecessary HDDs and the system is much quieter. Something that helped a LOT wa...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:22 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Best list of quiet vidcards Ive seen
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5310
Sounds like it, thanks. Ill probably get a gtx 460, the reference cooler is fairly quiet apparently and the MSI cyclone is quieter still. I have the Cyclone 1gb. I think it is pretty quiet, yet is it supposedly not up to SPCR silence standards. Should be fine for the casual silent seeker. The fan s...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:23 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: GTX 460 launched today
- Replies: 93
- Views: 74254
You're right, you do not seem to be allowed to set fan speeds lower than 40% in MSI Afterburner. Maybe its possible using Rivatuner, I'm going to check. I couldn't get Rivatuner to work with the 258.96 drivers. The 40% minimum fan speed is hard-wired into the BIOS, AFAIK. IIRC, the beta Afterburner...
- Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:40 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: GTX 460 launched today
- Replies: 93
- Views: 74254
Would you mind giving it a quick go and test if you can lower the fan's speed below 40% as this seems to be impossible on a lot of the GTX460s. You're right, you do not seem to be allowed to set fan speeds lower than 40% in MSI Afterburner. Maybe its possible using Rivatuner, I'm going to check. Ei...
- Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:58 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: GTX 460 launched today
- Replies: 93
- Views: 74254
According to this review, MSI Cyclone is quieter than reference design (remove spaces in link): www. kitguru. net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/msi-n460gtx-1gd5-cyclone-1gb-review/17/ Still I hope to see 460 GTX noise shootout in SPCR in near future :) I got my Cyclone 1gb a week ago for $215 and...