Why force more memory on a 32bit OS when you could just own x64? Well, the future is with 64-bit systems, precisely. The next M$' OS will be 64-bit only. But now the situation is quite ambiguous: the 32-bit code (most of existing apps) is being executed a bit slower on 64-bit systems; the 64-bit OS...

This is completely false. A 32-bit OS can not address more than 4gb (in fact it's more like 3.5). OK. Will you believe if I'll post some screens? :roll: I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate x86, 2 x 2Gb RAM is installed, screens are taken after applying the patch. http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/6070/...

If anyone is interested, there is a possibility to add 4Gb RAM support (and more, up to 128Gb) in your 32-bit Windows 7 by patching a specific system file. You need the ReadyFor4GB project (by the author of TCP-Z app). Use google to find it. If you ask me, does it really works -- yes, it does, I hav...

And how about the N130 / N140 by Samsung? N140 is the direct successor of NC-10.

Is more like double only the North bridge + south bridge + Atom 330 max TDP is 33.5W so I will not expect less than 28W from this board at idle with nothing connected but the board and RAM. Damn, you right! :o I mixed up the desktop 945 GC (on D945GCLF2) with mobile version 945 GSE . http://s49.rad...

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Should be enough 90W version, though it's close to the limit. Storage start(spin) up takes: ~2A x 12V = 24W = 24W x 3 = 72W. And Intel D945GCLF2 has just 16W max wattage.

I think more LED illuminated displays are coming shortly. Dell, as always, is just the first fish of a big shoal. stenben Nice to see a totally satisfied user :) I'm happy too with my 19" PVA, that I bought 4 years ago. Yeah, I would like the bigger screen (low consumption get therewith), but just c...

Yeah, Mike is right. The startup current on the +12V rail can be the issue. But if your add-in SATA/RAID controller do support Staggered Spin Up function this will add some safety margin to multispindle setup.

I like the noise & performance of the desktop F2, but have not found good reviews of the Spinpoint M7 Not all yogurts [Samsung] are healing, I'm afraid :( (citing THG) Less obvious advantages—such as increased shock resistance, decreased drive weight, reduced drive ready time (4 seconds instead o...

R2_ Hey, some nice PSUs are there at the store. And I think you should take this one: OCZ Stealth XStream 400W Active PFC (link goes to review) The fan has 2-wire connection -- very good. If you you'll be disappointed with the quality of the stock fan you can always stuff in any fan you like, and l...

R2_ wrote:When it come to the PSU, i can't find any of SPCR EDITOR'S CHOICE

You shouldn't search for Editor's Choice, cause it will demand some extra money. Post here all PSUs you got there at stores, and we tell you which would be better choice.

The thing block me is that revenue of Biostar is 300'000 $, revenue of Gigabyte is 1'500'000 $, and revenue of Asus is 23'000'000 $ ... That doen't mean anything. Look at Asus' budget boards -- they often comes with missing components, like mosfets, caps... I haven't seen this on Biostar. Btw, you ...

R2_ wrote:That peace of vga grey wire doesnt look good for me, not at all...
And the price of a 512 MB is just 10 US$ less.

Take one with 2 DVI. At least you can always use DVI->VGA adapter. Or DVI->HDMI. D-sub becomes old-fashioned type of connector.

R2_ How about this one -- Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2C. Very good, fast (I'm saying it), cost effective, energy economy aware mainboard, with no inborn problems. I just recommend it. Or ES2L (1Gbit LAN). Also don't waste money on G41 or higher -- that's in vain. ... I don't recommend Asus in this case. I ...

lol it doesnt have an off switch, if i press the power button on the front it goes into standby. From the rear maybe? :D I have this bz-z-z-z issue too, but mine CRT has an AC switch at front -- I always turn it off. There are some components (transformer or coils) inside the power supply module, t...

~El~Jefe~ I have a usual InWin 350W PSU with a pretty silent 120mm fan at 350rpm - it always stands at this rotational speed cause I launch the serious load very rare. And you can hear the PSU when you're sitting right nearby the case (mainly due to case resonance effect) -- a low soft unirritating...

(from a Samsung PVA owner)
Another TN-film? Guys, that is a step into regress

Maybe they had the same problem as I'm having? Turning all the fans off in my PC lets me hear it very clearly, with that sound only competing with HDDs. It is pretty annoying and sounds like there's a click for each rotation of the fan or something like that. I'm not an owner, but I can say that ti...

PartEleven wrote:No advanced options like compression

Well, it has that, actually

And, yep, that's one good app. It stays along with other HDD helpers at my recovery cd.

What part of the fan should I lubricate, the middle round part? Yes. Remove the sticked label from the back, remove the washer that locks the axis. Drop a drib of motor oil over a metal moving part that is in the center. The fan is already faulty, so it doesn't matter where exactly you should lubri...

5 pin connector might be a problem. Yourself have said it. The problem is this one. Did I post to the wrong subforum? Well, go to Fans and Control , do some search, find a suitable 4-pin (so called PWM) fan, then get back here :P ... You can transform a 3-pin fan into a 4-pin , but the case demands...

Ye if it is rated 220w it's abit to close :/ Think i am gona try the "Chieftec DPS-300AB-9C 300W" can get it for less than 40€ inc shipping. Share the experience with us, please, if you get this. Well, you have to draw your own conclusions I suppose. Three of us, Ryboto, Eddie666 and I, have repo...

Does anybody know if there are any news in the fanless PSU world?

Many of us found that PW-200-V couldn't power configurations that PicoPSU-150-XT was able to. Hm, the reputable manufacturer declares wrong figures for the admissable load? I believe not :P If the configuration is under 200W it should stand up (PW-200). Though I hold in high respect your experience...

adikt wrote:Okay, strangely it seems to have stopped. It is still there but a lot quieter than it was. Nothing has really changed, maybe the fan needed to 'wear in'?

Thanks for the help anyway!

So the noise is less intensive now, after awhile? Maybe you're right, the fan needs some adaptation (to what?)

http://www.chieftec.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=104&Itemid=302&lang=EN This one is Delta OEM . We have it at a local store at about 35-40 US bucks. Hm, the datasheet claims efficiency greater that 70%... Not so attractive :? It seems that Antec uses a non-standard form-factor. That...

Merlinen Take a look in here - Antec NSK1300 with PW-200-V DC-DC and Akasa Evo-120 reddyuday IMHO, both Winmate board and usual PicoPSU won't do because of powerful videocard-CPU tandem. These two together will fry the PSU pretty good :) Maybe 200W power will be enough, but not 130-150. Rather risk...

Wow, guys, that's scarifying ones stories you are telling :shock: The ATX PSUs are meant to be active cooled. I personally would slow down the fan, if I don't like excessive noise level, but removing completely the fan -- sounds scary. Even very efficient fanless PSUs (FSP' Zen and Co) turn heated u...

Are you sure that's fan in charge? Try to stop it through the grill with a match or toothpick.

P.S. It won't burn your PSU if you do that for 5-10 sec.

jimmyzaas Well, depending on the box -- it must have full metal body for better heat transfer outward. There are models with active cooling also, look at your local store. Another must have when you at 3.5" form-factor is low rpm drive model. EcoGreen2, WD Green, any you like. Not so much energy is...