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- Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:43 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: A proper NAS case: Fractal Design - Array Mini ITX
- Replies: 35
- Views: 24549
- Sat Mar 13, 2010 2:38 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: New exciting case: Fractal Design - Define R2
- Replies: 72
- Views: 76245
- Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:57 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Q. about loop configuration. single vs double
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8881
And system resistance isn't easy to measure overall. That's certainly true. Very few sites produce good WC reviews. Back to the OP... Because you're looking for a silent PC, you should focus on the pump(s) & fans. If you have not bought the extra rad & pump yet, WAIT! Check your temperatures in a n...
- Sat Feb 27, 2010 4:25 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Atom's responsiveness
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4014
In my experience, an Acer 1410T (Celeron SU2300) makes an Asus 1101ha (Atom Z520) feel awful. I'm not the most patient person, but the difference is obvious. With a $100ish budget, I'd definitely look at the E3200 (E3300's only $1 more at Newegg right now) or Athlon II 240. You can find decent mothe...
- Sat Feb 27, 2010 4:02 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Q. about loop configuration. single vs double
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8881
- Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: What's a good place for the radiator on the Raven RV02 case?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11118
Did you read the 2 paragraphs before the conclusion?glenster wrote:It doesn't look like the Cooler Master CM 690 II cools very well.
bit-tech.net wrote:However, the poor out of the box cooling is offset by a wonderfully quiet noise level, as all three stock cooling fans run at less than 1,000rpm at full speed.
- Fri Feb 12, 2010 7:03 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Wireless mouse-in Keyboards from Enermax and Moneual
- Replies: 24
- Views: 26167
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 7:39 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Kinda boring basement PC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7157
Re: Kinda boring basement PC
I originally tried to use a Xigmatek HDT-S1283 heatsink, but it was too tall for the case. Both that heatsink and the Kabuto 6 are probably overkill for this CPU, but that's my style. They are. I have an Athlon II 245 under the OEM heatsink. I'd planned to use something beefier, but that proved com...
- Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:48 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Switching back to AIR
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3709
- Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:01 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: What's a good place for the radiator on the Raven RV02 case?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 11118
What about the new CM690?
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:20 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Post your power consumption
- Replies: 109
- Views: 95328
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic shows X-Series, modular, 80 Plus Gold @ Computex
- Replies: 172
- Views: 118703
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:14 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic shows X-Series, modular, 80 Plus Gold @ Computex
- Replies: 172
- Views: 118703
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:10 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Post your power consumption
- Replies: 109
- Views: 95328
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:07 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic shows X-Series, modular, 80 Plus Gold @ Computex
- Replies: 172
- Views: 118703
What is the rest of your system spec, though? As noted in my post, there is no case at this point. The ambient is definitely below 20C, though I've not measured it. I'm not sure how the rest of the system could affect the PSU's heating & cooling at a 180W load, but... * Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P * Intel...
- Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:10 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Post your power consumption
- Replies: 109
- Views: 95328
- Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:20 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4 Fan Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15652
- Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:32 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4 Fan Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15652
Speedfan cannot control SYS_FAN1. I'll need to dig out an extension cable before I can test the PCH_FAN header. There's also an unusual interaction on the CPU_FAN port. Speedfan's Speed01 & Speed03 both control it. I suspect that one is PWM control while other is straight VDC, but I'm not certain of...
- Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:36 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4 Fan Control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15652
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic shows X-Series, modular, 80 Plus Gold @ Computex
- Replies: 172
- Views: 118703
On the test bench with ambient room temperature at 23°C, the fan in the Seasonic X-650 started at about 340W load. I've just begun building a system with an X-750, and it's currently running Memtest on a bench in the basement without a case. With load at 175-180W AC & ambient below 20C, the fan tu...
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Problem mounting Accelero S1Rev2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3287
Note that I'm simply picturing your installation in my head, so this comment may be wrong. </disclaimer> When the cooler clamps tightly onto the washers, the washers take the load. That force needs to press the cooler onto the GPU instead. This is like having loose handlebars on a bicycle. Torquing ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Corsair CX400W Power Supply
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17699
- Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:09 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Corsair CX400W Power Supply
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17699
In a decent case set up intelligently, this PSU still won't ramp up. And its electrical performance is really really good. Valid points, but the CX-400 remains in a tricky spot. Spending a little more definitely can buy a quieter PSU. With the CX cheap only during MIR specials, bargain shoppers wil...
- Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:11 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: problems with RAID 0 on Abit IP35, DVD SATA - SOLVED!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2277
- Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: problems with RAID 0 on Abit IP35, DVD SATA - SOLVED!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2277
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:51 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Best 785G motherboard!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7790
The fan control isn't adjustable at the BIOS level and I don't think it works with SpeedFan... It does now! The new 785G review holds the secret: SpeedFan can fully control both the CPU_FAN header and SYS_FAN headers using either 3-pin or 4-pin PWM fans. To enable fan control, select the "IT8718F" ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:47 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Gigabyte MA785GPMT-UD2H 785G Motherboard
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14867
SpeedFan can fully control both the CPU_FAN header and SYS_FAN headers using either 3-pin or 4-pin PWM fans. To enable fan control, select the "IT8718F" chip in the Advanced tab of the Configuration menu and set all the PWM modes to "Software Controlled." Doing so will unlock the Speed01 and Speed0...
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Dell G2410 -> any owners out there?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 22011
I expect moving up from 16x10 to 19x10 for native gaming... You meant moving up to 16x9, right? :D FWIW, I'm an IPS snob who really likes Dell's new TN panels. I've seen a 22" (model forgotten) & 2 E2310H LCDs, and all have given excellent colors and much better horizontal viewing angles. Excellent...
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:13 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Walnut wooden case (tons of pics!)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10269
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:00 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: diamond powder + urethane
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1561
Re: diamond powder + urethane
It must be like Creighton Brown!colm wrote:...(strangest duality I have ever seen to this day- it is pink metallic and plain brown, depending on the weather)
How 'bout some pictures?