The 8GB is for future virtualisation purposes but it is interesting that you mention using less memory makes a big difference. I'm curious how much difference there is between a 2GB, 4GB and an 8GB module is. I will definitely look out for something that has the least features possible as it's very ...

Thanks for your thoughts Abula, I do plan to have these HDDs slept to keep the consumption low, but now on second thoughts I may just attach the 3.5" HDDs onto the HTPC as they are going to be for media anyway (I'll just have to re-plan for a bigger HTPC chassis). I do not have any experience with I...

Hi all, Just wondering what your thoughts would be for the lowest power build for a Core i3-4130 set up? I'm planning to initially use it as a download machine with the future flexibility as an all-purpose 24/7 server with virtualisation and file-storage capabilities. Currently my future scenario fo...

Thanks again for going through the trouble for me lemon. Those measurements are a HUGE help : ) I think I'll take the gamble and buy the S1 along with a 120mm fan.

Thanks for the link lemon : ) I know it seems a little desperate, but I found the dimensions of the S1 on the AC website. Assuming the dimensions include the plastic bits at the top and bottom; and assuming the heatsink is aligned to the bottom of the graphics card (excluding AGP connector), I made ...

I'm thinking of getting this cooler for my old Geforce 6800GT AGP but I was wondering; for those who have the S1, how much clearance is required from the graphics card to the side panel of the case? From looking at various photos online, the cooler looks pretty huge! my case is a little on the slim ...

My system set up at the moment is an AOpen i855GMem-LFS mobo coupled with a Pentium M CPU @ 1.7GHz, hence why I can run things passive! :D The Pico PSU is an attractive option but it simply doesn't supply the power I need... I also have a nVidia GeForce 6800GT sitting in here you see. I'm planning t...

I'm having a really tough time trying to decide between the Seasonic S12 E+550W and the Corsair VX450W. In the UK, the difference between the VX450 and E+550 is nearly 100%! I have a case with very little airflow; and because all my components are passive and my all my case exhausts are disabled, th...

Nice find Bluefront, I'm currently using this board as my main system and have been doing so for the past year and a half. Paid ~$120 US for the board and $160 US for a Pentium M 1.73GHz Dothan. No regrets whatsoever. Currently running my system with 1 fan (PSU fan) and using a Scythe Ninja Plus rev...

Thanks! I'll go for the Seasonic PSU due to the lack of an intake fan in my case and airflow around CPU. Is the 430 Watt version too much or shall I settle with a lower rating? How about the heatsink? I have two conflicting information... better to go for a lightweight heatsink? Is the Scythe really...

I currently have the following components: AOpen i855GMEm-LFS (Japanese Edition supporting 533FSB) 2 x 512MB Corsair XMS3200C2PT nVidia GeForce 6800GT (with Arctic Cooling NV5) 80GB Fujitsu MHT2080AH 2.5" HDD _______________________________________________________ I am having dilemmas as to what to ...

I recently purchased an AOpen i855GMEm-LFS motherboard supporting Pentium M CPUs. Does anyone know or have any first hand experience whether if this heatsink will mount onto the Pentium M CPU properly? Given that there is no integrated heat-spreader on Pentium M CPUs, there are many after market hea...

I was just wondering if you guys could shed some light on this. I'm living in Osaka, Japan and I came across two types of Seasonic S12 430W models. One is the SS-430HB and the other is the SS-430HB/S. I know that OwlTech are distributing these Seasonic PSUs. The HB/S is slightly more expensive by 2,...

Does anyone know if this supports the Dual-Core Yonah CPU?

I personally cannot wait 'til the Samsung 2.5" HDD article's out from MikeC, I've deliberately held off purchasing a 2.5" HDD since seeing that sneek peak and have been waiting real patiently over several months for the article to emerge. I've had some first hand experience between both the Fujitsu ...