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by nizer
Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: SilverStone Raven RVZ02 Slim Tower
Replies: 3
Views: 9771

Re: SilverStone Raven RVZ02 Slim Tower

Hi Lawrence,

another great review of a very interesting case.

I am considering it myself. I have the RVZ01 case (with a full size ATX PSU) and it still rocks as a gaming case.

Cheers
by nizer
Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120 Liquid GPU Cooler
Replies: 12
Views: 14640

Re: Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120 Liquid GPU Cooler

Thank you very much Lawrence Lee for this great review - just what I have been hoping and waiting for here at SPCR. Now both the NZXT G10 and the Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120 is tested.

I am pleassantly surprised by the performance of Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120 :)
by nizer
Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:29 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Quiet Mini-ITX Gamer Build Guide
Replies: 56
Views: 57886

Re: Quiet Mini-ITX Gamer Build Guide

What about the RVZ01 "mini Raven" case? My thoughts exactly - I mean, I have build a gaming mini ITX system with a full ATX PSU (Corsair HX650 PSU) unit inside this case. The PSU has the zero RPM fan mode, it is Ultra quiet. The CPU is easy to cool, and the GFX is easy to cool quietly as well. RVZ0...
by nizer
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:25 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: SPCR's Holiday ATX Gaming Build Guide
Replies: 76
Views: 71761

Re: SPCR's Holiday ATX Gaming Build Guide

Great article and a very interessting topic!

Typo in the conclusion?
"Incidentally, the system we built is quiet enough to quality as an SPCR Certified Silent PC" Qualify?
by nizer
Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:43 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: NZXT Kraken G10 Graphics Adapter
Replies: 12
Views: 12268

Re: NZXT Kraken G10 Graphics Adapter

Hi, great review subject, the Kraken G10, thank you for reviewing it! Question concerning the conclusion. You write: "One last thought is that because the heatspreader (or heatsink base) makes direct contact with the GPU die rather than a heatspreader as on a CPU, the relatively mediocre performance...
by nizer
Mon Oct 06, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Recommended Hard Drives - a major revision
Replies: 73
Views: 101183

Re: Recommended Hard Drives - a major revision

Great! Keep updating those Recommended X articles!
by nizer
Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Another SPCR recommended list: Cases
Replies: 123
Views: 265253

Re: Another SPCR recommended list: Cases

Thank you Mike, great read and important update!
by nizer
Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Recommended Heatsinks updated
Replies: 158
Views: 255645

Re: Recommended Heatsinks updated

Thank you for the update of the recommended heatsinks section, an important part of the site!
by nizer
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:26 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: ASUS Z87-Deluxe fake 4-pin headers & other fan control info
Replies: 60
Views: 182110

Re: ASUS Z87-Deluxe fake 4-pin headers & other fan control i

Hi!

I have a Asus Z87I-Pro and would like to use SpeedFan but without luck - BUT version 4.50 fixed earlier bugs so that rpm, temps are show correctly.

Do tell if you find a way to control the fan using another program than fan xpert 2, as it is only controlled by the CPU. I need to control by GPU.
by nizer
Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:26 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: NZXT Kraken X31 & X41 Liquid CPU Coolers
Replies: 13
Views: 18407

Re: NZXT Kraken X31 & X41 Liquid CPU Coolers

Great review! And very interesting findings concerning the efficiency of X41. I am also very much looking forward to the G10 testing, high end GPU cooling with water cooling should be very efficient. I am also hoping for a review og Arctics newest solution, the The Accelero Hybrid II 120: http://www...
by nizer
Wed May 07, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: SilverStone RVZ01: Mini Raven Case
Replies: 11
Views: 15014

Re: SilverStone RVZ01: Mini Raven Case

Finally, great that you review the Raven Z, I have been looking forward to this. It is my next mini-itx gaming case! Strong cooling performance and small size :D
by nizer
Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:14 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: NCASE M1: Crowdfunded Enthusiast Mini-ITX Case
Replies: 54
Views: 58630

Re: NCASE M1: Crowdfunded Enthusiast Mini-ITX Case

The RVZ01 is actually a little larger at 14l but it would be interesting to see how it performs in comparison. Yes, the Raven Z has a cooling system much more tuned toward cooling the hot graphics card wit 2x120mm fan intake along the card, and a 120mm fan right on top of the cpu (possitive pressur...
by nizer
Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:36 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: NCASE M1: Crowdfunded Enthusiast Mini-ITX Case
Replies: 54
Views: 58630

Re: NCASE M1: Crowdfunded Enthusiast Mini-ITX Case

Hi SPCR,

thank you for doing this review, it is just what I hoped for!

When will we see a review of a true micro-ITX and gaming case, the Silverstone Raven Z? :D
by nizer
Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:11 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: 2002-2012: A Decade of SPCR (EDIT: now 12 years)
Replies: 61
Views: 102395

Re: 2002-2012: A Decade of SPCR (EDIT: now 12 years)

Congrats!

"SCPR is 12" - shouldn't it say SPCR in the title?
by nizer
Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Case
Replies: 33
Views: 52949

Re: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Case

BUT I can tell you what really counts for case like this to stay quiet with a high power gaming rig is... 1. airflow to the VGA card -- mainly how open the left side is. 2. airflow through the rest, particularly for CPU cooling. Generally, the biggest noise differences will be in the VGA cooler & t...
by nizer
Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Case
Replies: 33
Views: 52949

Re: Fractal Design Node 304 Mini-ITX Case

Hi SPCR, great review of the Node 304, which I consider buying for my gaming build. Hence I am a little disappointed that you did not test the case with a dedicated graphics card - I mean it is one of the very few mini ITX cases that can house a standard graphics card, ATX power supply and offer pro...
by nizer
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: SilverStone Tundra TD03 Liquid CPU Cooler
Replies: 4
Views: 5096

Re: SilverStone Tundra TD03 Liquid CPU Cooler

Hi great review! And thank you for updating us on the noise levels of these new water cooling units, and following this CPU cooling type. In time it will grow more efficient, especially when it comes to graphics card cooling. Asetek apparently just landed a large order for these kind of coolers cf:"...
by nizer
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W PSU
Replies: 44
Views: 109494

Re: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W PSU

Hi, the link at the end of the online article links to "bequiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W Power Supply" thread, not this one! What I wanted to write was: What at great review, thank you Mike! And I also love the flow of (IMHO) relevant and interesting reviews (cases, PSUs, low noise computers, CPUs et...
by nizer
Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: ASUS F2A85-M Pro microATX FM2 Motherboard
Replies: 8
Views: 8223

Re: ASUS F2A85-M Pro microATX FM2 Motherboard

Hi,

thank you for a great review. I am especially happy for the though analysis of Fan Xpert 2 - of course.

/Casper
by nizer
Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Recommended Fans page
Replies: 146
Views: 185968

Re: Recommended Fans page

Love these write-ups and updates of 'recommended' articles, THANK YOU, really appreciated!
by nizer
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247251

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

Seasonic, the King of power and silence! I am already a satisfied owner of two corsair (made by seasonic) PSUs :) I could use one more, though ...
by nizer
Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: ASUS GeForce GTX 680 DirectCU II OC
Replies: 18
Views: 16674

Re: ASUS GeForce GTX 680 DirectCU II OC

Thank you, a great review of a great product for the silence hungry gaming crowd. I would also like to draw attention to Asus' 670 GTX offerings which have a just as low noise and efficient cooling solution. For some reason it isn't mentioned in the price discussion where Radeon HD 7970 is mentioned...
by nizer
Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:58 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Corsair Force GS 240GB: Toggle-mode SandForce SSD
Replies: 11
Views: 9696

Re: Corsair Force GS 240GB: Toggle-mode SandForce SSD

I would have thought that a review published in SilentPCreview would at least comment on noise levels. But otherwise a great review. Yep, I just want to support this observation - where is SPCR going with all these SSD reviews, bored from measuring noise levels? :) Best Casper SSDs are a pretty big...
by nizer
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Corsair Force GS 240GB: Toggle-mode SandForce SSD
Replies: 11
Views: 9696

Re: Corsair Force GS 240GB: Toggle-mode SandForce SSD

Mallee wrote:I would have thought that a review published in SilentPCreview would at least comment on noise levels. But otherwise a great review.
Yep, I just want to support this observation - where is SPCR going with all these SSD reviews, bored from measuring noise levels? :)

Best
Casper
by nizer
Tue Aug 07, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: ADATA XPG SX910 128GB Solid State Drive
Replies: 9
Views: 7071

Re: ADATA XPG SX910 128GB Solid State Drive

rpsgc wrote:Am I the only one who finds this a bit... odd? :lol: SSD are already inherently silent.
My thoughts exactly, I mean there are so many other products I would rather see an review of at silentpcreview than SSDs (which must be the least noisy unit in a pc, electrical noise or not)...
by nizer
Sat May 12, 2012 11:49 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155
Replies: 79
Views: 172751

Re: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155

Thank you lodestar, just the kind of answer I was looking for!

Cheers!
Casper
by nizer
Sat May 12, 2012 2:54 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155
Replies: 79
Views: 172751

Re: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155

There is little information on fan xpert+ at asus, I only find this link: http://rog.asus.com/78012012/overclocking/discover-the-benefits-of-fan-xpert/ There is several you tube videos concerning fan xpert 2 and this page at asus: http://event.asus.com/2012/mb/P8Z77_Series_Motherboards/page3_fan.htm...
by nizer
Fri May 11, 2012 3:40 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155
Replies: 79
Views: 172751

Re: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155

Were you able to control the fans or not? I understand you could read the temps. No. Don't worry though, fan Xpert is better than speedfan with respect to fan control (well the ability to define a fan response) - you will get your silence. Okay, thank you again webs0r! Do anyone of you guys know ho...
by nizer
Fri May 11, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155
Replies: 79
Views: 172751

Re: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155

webs0r - thank you for your quick response :) Were you able to control the fans or not? I understand you could read the temps. I have googled for an answer for this regarding asus Z77 micro-atx motherboards in specific. Speedfan fan control usually is a must for low noise freaks. But I hear you prai...
by nizer
Thu May 10, 2012 3:23 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155
Replies: 79
Views: 172751

Re: Asus P8Z77-V Pro: Xpert Fan Control for LGA1155

I got the bog standard ASUS P8Z77-V and it supports Fan Xpert. It perhaps just has less fan headers, but you can sortof get around it: It has 2 PWM 4-pin fan headers and 3 voltage controlled 3-pin fan headers. I understand that each fan header is rated for 12V, 1A operation. All my fans on my curre...