And HardOCP liked it, FWIW.

None of these sites really get quiet, so I'd like to see an SPCR review.

How the heck does a heatpipe work in that arrangement? All that I've played with transport heat from 1 tip to the other, not across the diameter.

Interesting build, MikeC. FWIW, I haven't WCed in years, largely because of pump noise. I also don't run 300W GPUs, so air simply makes more sense these days. It seems that any air bubbles trapped in the system eventually get released in the reservoir. Within a couple of hours of system power on, th...

Stevo_ wrote:I now notice that my Dell LCD Monitor makes some apparent coil whine, how long has this been going on.

Don't you hate that? Real silencing is a cursed endeavor.

multiplexer wrote:Prad.de (an extremely well-regarded display testing review website)

No fooling. I recall being blown away with Prad's LCD reviews when I discovered them a few years back.

Thanks for the Hardware.info info.

Link.

The specs need a little help, unless this case somehow can hold those larger mobos.

qualdoth wrote:Can you folks think of any downsides of doing this?

Yes - the effect of a liquid spill!

SPCR, do you have any direct comparisons between the 1155 & 1366 platforms? (Can't find any, but maybe it's me...) I understand why compact HSFs have their own category, but I'd prefer seeing an overall hierarchy of performance. That's a lot harder for me to figure out on my own than which coolers f...

And if they'd include a 2TB with it!

1) Thanks for the excellent info!

2) Have you measured the PC's power consumption?

3) Considering the die's shape, I suspect that heatsink orientation could make a difference. If your D14's heatpipes run parallel to the core, the outer pipes might not do much. Would you be willing to test this?

Can anyone compare this to the True Spirit 140?

Has anyone other than mkk used this on Ivy Bridge?

Seems that the prices on the 1st page have been swapped.

Funny - I now have a Ninja Rev B on there with the pushpins. After installing it, I immediately removed it to check the mount, and it's acceptable. It's tighter to the socket than I'd like, but it beats the stock HSF until I buy a replacement. Your complaint comes through loud & clear, though. I hav...

My new Asrock Z77 Pro4 surprised me when it came time to mount a heatsink. As with other Asrock 1155/1156 mobos, the Pro4 also has 775 mounting holes. I'd hoped to reuse my Xigmatek HDT-S1283 in a new 3570K build. Hoped. The 775 holes are clocked very slightly from the 1155 holes (for obvious reason...

Yes, it's 830VA at 300ishW, so power factor is well below 0.5.

The 555 has 60KuF at 80V. It's a fair bit of energy!

With 9 HDs, you're unlikely to hear a quiet PSU's fan.

(This doesn't directly involve PC PSUs, but this seems the most reasonable place to post it.) I've been using a borrowed Adcom GFA-555 for a couple weeks & watching it through my Kill-a-Watt. This amp has a pretty sizable power supply, and the KaW has shown some interesting data. The 555 draws about...

This is alive again with a promo code & rebate. Great deal on a fanless Seasonic.

These look pretty nice for the money.

MikeC, what do you think of the DAC1? I was surprised to see it in your equipment list.

If a 2100 is enough, then the 2500K would hold you for years. It's a shame that Intel doesn't offer a $100 K-model dual... How much RAM does the current system have? If <4GB, I'd probably do a 2120 with 8-16GB & consider an Ivy Bridge in 12-18 months. Look for an SSD deal in January, but a 4GB RAMdi...

I'd try without the front fan at all.

...the 65Watt is a TDP rating for a heat-sink type, not a power draw rating. It just means it dissipates 65 watts of power instead of 95watts, but it also implies a more efficient design and should use less power. That's the theory/marketing. Testing shows it's really the same chip with a factory u...

IMO, quiet watercooling is really about 2 things: pump noise & radiator size. These integrated units are seriously lacking in radiator.

Thanks for those results. And there's NO way the GPU was also loaded at 145W...

Nice system!

Those temps are perfectly fine for long-term use, IMO.

Any chance for power-draw measurements?

can someone explain what everyone is talking about in terms of the frequency response? Ideally, an audio system would neither emphasize nor diminish any frequencies. They all do, of course, and even more so when they interact with a room's acoustics. These errors mean that certain notes can be acce...

MikeC wrote:...there should not be any more typos.

Sorry, Mike, but I question your living room's "flass" doors.

Really nice review, and the measurements are especially impressive for a first attempt. Keep up the good work.

A 1x120 radiator can cool 300W, but it will be loud and/or hot. Forget the water for a moment, and imagine cooling your rig with a single 120mm fan. Same deal.

I've never even seen your case, so there's not a lot more I can offer.

Good luck & please let us know your results.

Hell, you can even get premade profiles if the UI software is done right, so you don't even have to bother with the tweaking unless you want to. Exactly. Pick your fans, tell the mobo the temps you want and enjoy the quiet. Existing boards tend to ramp up the fans at ridiculously low temperatures, ...