Imaginative and apparently effective build.

Impressive temps. How are they in the summertime?

[Came here as a result of your fs:e3110 thread.]

I have to chuckle about this discussion. Last year there was a poster who was absolutely indignant about the possibility of his 8600gts fan-less making any noise. This was after the first couple of reports. Tried to make them out to be nutjobs...

I appreciate your help, fellow SPCR dwellers, but my question remains mostly unanswered. So I'll rephrase it: Assuming ALL components (CPU, GPU, chipset, HDD) will we properly cooled, how much heat can one 500 rpm SSS throw out of the case? @seemingly.random: the 500 rpm SSS would be the single fan...

I have two 520hx's and don't _anything_ from them. They were purchased a few months after the model introduction. Can't vouch for a more recently manufactured one.

I do know that they're not quite as efficient as the most recent models of antec, corsair, seasonic, etc.

I know that multiple low speed fans do better then one higher speed one, but this is a SINGLE-FAN project, the Holy Grail here at SPCR. Well, if the Zalman TNN300 would still be available, it would be a 0 fans project, but AFAIK it's out of stock everywhere. I already thought of using the 800 rpm S...

... I have never quite understood the purpose of the Windows registry btw. What's wrong with a simple .ini-file? As a developer back in the bad old days before the windows registry, you would not believe how much effort was spent just for configuration/options. As much as a pain the registry has cr...

I would guess that ff3 hanging problems are flash related. I have occasionally had problems with 80-90% cpu usage in ie7. --- I was disappointed with ff3 with respect to how it looks (renders). The same website in ie7 looks better to me - text seems smoother, etc. I was disappointed in that I wanted...

dxdiag is reporting 1008mb for a 8600gt 256mb fanless gpu. This is on a 965gm mb and vista with all updates including the latest nvidia driver. gpu-z reports the correct memory size with the fan at 30%. Who knows if these utilities are getting the ram sizes from the actual gpu or looking it up in a ...

I'm pretty sure that the browser hangs that I experience are adobe related. I can't tell if they're mainly the reader or flash. I recently disabled all flash and haven't had any hangs or 80-90% cpu usage problems. I tried to run without flash installed on the pc but the nagging required user input a...

Here's a thread discussing the dell 3008. I found it while looking for opinions on the 2408. It seems like just about everyone is not quite happy with them.

Check out the 780g review here - the 3450 seems like a negative. I just ordered the ga-ma78gm-s2h + 65nm 5400 2.8. I'll let you know how things turn out but I'm sure there's someone here that already has one of these who can give you immediate info. Don't have any 512mb sticks to try. I have the asu...

Hi: I have a P182 rig,which has 2 Scythe Slipstream 1200RPM, one as an exhaust and the other one for the CPU. Until today,I used to have another Slipstream 800RM version as an intake fan. And now it has been replaced by a Scythe S-Flex 21D 800RPM. The reason... Last nigh I've noticed a persistent w...

run orthos. It can test ram and cpu stability.

Yah I got a 750 GB 3.5" and a 250 GB 2.5", both SATA. I'm going to return both as I think I'll use my old IDE until a good deal like 1 Tera for $100 comes out next year or so. I do a lot of server stuff so I need storage :cry: I thought 60c was a bit high, but reading the other threads it seemed it...

I use a Nexus 92mm fan for intake on my Antec Solo, and also on Antec P150, with Zalman FanMate taking it down to about 7V . I could go lower with Fanmate, but Since I don't hear it at about 7V I leave it alone. As I monitor all my fans RPM speeds, never have I seen the Nexus go above the normal RP...

I use a Nexus 92mm fan for intake on my Antec Solo, and also on Antec P150, with Zalman FanMate taking it down to about 7V . I could go lower with Fanmate, but Since I don't hear it at about 7V I leave it alone. As I monitor all my fans RPM speeds, never have I seen the Nexus go above the normal RP...

I've been disappointed with the old sflex 800rpm. It spins about 860 (four samples) as an exhaust and ticks. I've had better luck with undervolting the sflex 1600. And, of course, the nexus' and yate loons are smooth even at 12v (if not a little noisy). I've stopped more fans with my fingers, pencil...

I've had a 330ii almost since they were released last year. A great psu in every dept. except noise. It's upside down in an antec 3480 and almost as loud as the ea380 - disappointing. I guess I've been spoiled with the near silent corsair 520hx. The 520hx is not as efficient as the 330ii. And the 33...

Below is synopsis of the case I use: [snip] I have used the Enermax VOSTOK matx case for almost a year now - purchased it on a whim. Although physically flimsy, it's a cool, quiet case after swapping sides to hide the vents which leak noise and replacing the toy psu and fans. Especially like the pr...

The Antec 3480 I have seems slightly larger than the advertised dimensions. The cables aren't considered in these dimensions either. The inside dimensions of the ikea desk being considered might not be sufficient and, for more than one reason, this desk is quite limiting. You're not going to find a ...

I like HWMonitor too. I have that on all the time now I tried Everest recently and I like that, but I haven't decided whether I would use it enough to buy it I know what you mean about paying for monitoring s/w since the available free stuff is very adequate. There is a networked version of Everest...

The Fortron Source "Green" 300watt PSU is a very quiet unit (equal to the S12 430 IMO), even in a computer case, and it is by far the least expensive, high efficiency PSU around. I've used them in five machines so far, and I just order two more -- they are great power supplies. That's quite an endo...

djkest wrote:It's also the #3 best rated power supply on Newegg

Need to be cautious with newegg ratings - one can never be sure about the criteria.

I don't have experience with either models but do with the abit nf-m2 and biostar ta690g. abit's fan control is much better than biostar's. The manufacturer's online manuals are sometimes helpful.

Linux support is a crapshoot but gets better with time - check phoronix.com.

tehfire wrote:There has always been a certain amount of pride ... Sorry to all and see you December 9th.

Very elegant and looking forward to your return.

Probably not pertinent but a little levity never hurts. When I was looking to buy a building that needed a lot of cosmetic work a friend suggested I'd rent exclusively to gays. When I was in my teens, I used to visit with some relatives who lived in an apartment building. The couple next door was ga...

When I was looking to buy a building that needed a lot of cosmetic work a friend suggested I'd rent exclusively to gays.

Truly LOL.

Amazing. Only on SPCR could there be a civil discussion about religion. Good to see.

aristide1: So what's your point? [warning: the following is not upbeat] It's fun to bait current administration disciples but that gets repetitive. It has become apparent to me that without some external stimulus (eg. economic recession/depression) attitudes aren't going to change no matter what or ...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21248358/ This links to: "A family banks on its human capital In Alabama, mom goes back to school in search of a well-paying job" Interesting about the divorced guy from Alabama that found a Russian bride... but I don't think that's what you intended. Also, there was one...