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- Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:58 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: another build, quiet and gaming-capable
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3216
Re: another build, quiet and gaming-capable
The total is a little higher than I'd like it to be (14% tax...) but I do want this to last me a while and be quiet. Wow, 14% tax. I'm guessing you're in Canada. Overall pretty good. The one thing I would change would be the Cooler Master UV 120mm fan. Generally speaking, translucent fans are more ...
- Sun Mar 12, 2006 9:20 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Gaming rig for a friend of mine... quiet, not silent
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3138
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:48 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: According to Anandtech, Conroe beats FX-60
- Replies: 145
- Views: 91666
Since we're not going to see Conroe for at least six months why get too excited about it now? Lets just wait and see what AMD has available in comparison when Conroe is released. AMD will not really have anything to compete with Conroe. They are basically doing a die shrink, new socket, DDR2 and a ...
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:53 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: 7600gt vs 6600gt Wheres the review?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 13144
i dont see the point in using any resolution higher than 1280x1024. on CRT's i never use anything except 1024x768. and only use the latter when using an LCD display so that its running at its native resolution.(as almost all gamming lcd's are 19"). i also dont see the point in FSAA or Anistropic Fi...
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:18 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: 89w vs. 110w Athlon X2 4400+???
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5574
AMD refined the 90nm process for their CPUs. Now there is less electron leakage which means that less heat is created as a result of inefficiency. That's basically it. It don't think there is a huge price premium between the 110w and 89w versions of the same CPU. Consider this a small product refres...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:19 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Thoughts of using Turion 64 in a HTPC build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7546
Re: OK, that makes sense then
OK, so a Turion uses roughly half the power of a non-Turion venice. Hmm.. I wonder if a Turion is better at undervolting than a desktop processor? I believe I read somewhere that the minimum voltage necessary to bootup any Athlon is 1.1v. Therefore, to undervolt the CPU further would have to been d...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:15 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Lexapro online consultation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6264
I am assuming the PCI Express x16 slot will accept any PCI Express x16 card...am I wrong in this assumption? I was planning on using the tri-cool included with the case until I could get another nexxus on the ninja if the passive cooling is not sufficient, but I would like to try it passively first...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:26 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Lexapro online consultation
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6264
If the only games you will be playing will be Civ3/4 then the graphics card you've chosen is an overkill. I think you can get by with an integrated solution and then add on a video later when and if you play more demanding games. There I think a MB based on the GeForce 6150 should suffice such as th...
- Thu Mar 09, 2006 6:49 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Quiet HTPC/Moderate gamer system :: opinions?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2437
Re: Quiet HTPC/Moderate gamer system :: opinions?
I've been working on the specs for a new computer that will serve primarily as a media center PC (as well as some moderate gaming and perhaps some eventual light overclocking). My goal is to have a system with a good balance of both power and of course quietness. Absolute silence isn't what I'm aft...
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:06 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Intel, I'm impressed.
- Replies: 66
- Views: 31644
Wow. That's hardcore.Mats wrote:Here's the tread.
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:37 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: According to Anandtech, Conroe beats FX-60
- Replies: 145
- Views: 91666
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:22 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Is your computer turned on 24 hours/day, 7 days/week?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 40667
I don't feel that people should be responsible about the power consumation, when it is the industry that can make the biggest savings here. Not entirely true. People and companies should both be responsible if you are into energy conservation/savings. They also go hand in hand. When I leave the off...
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:23 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: According to Anandtech, Conroe beats FX-60
- Replies: 145
- Views: 91666
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:09 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: X300 vs X300SE vs X600 vs X600SE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1930
I would actually opt for X1300. It is a newer design, has video acceleration, and once their AVIVO technology has been polished off your video encoding performance will increase (well it's only a plus if you intend to encode your DVDs and video captures to DivX, XviD, WMV, etc.) While the SAPPHIRE 1...
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:36 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Anyone with an ASUS A8N-SLI Premium?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1861
The Zalman CNPS7700 has been reported to be "loud" because of the ball bearings that they use. You may want to try the Zalman CNPS7000 Cu instead. It's an older design, but it's quieter than the 7700. I would go for the Thermalright option either ther XP-120 or XP-90 since you can select your own fa...
- Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:14 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: "Videocard-only" PSU from Thermaltake. :rolleyes:
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5077
The amount of power a high-end video card uses insane to say the least. Before it was the CPU, no it's the GPU. The X1900XTX is no slouch, but at around 110w (I don't remember precisely) under peak load it's a virtually an electric heater. Suffice it say that I will for a more "lightweight" video ca...
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 4:43 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: AOpen Releases Core Duo To The Desktop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2929
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:03 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus 120mm vs. Antec Tricools in P180
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5337
- Tue Mar 07, 2006 7:13 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: hypothetical quiet medium gamin' rig
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6756
Thanks everyone for all of your input... I don't know how to use the quote buttons...lol Trunks wrote On your sound card. Why not the X-Fi. And why do you need the platinum? Do you like that front midi ports for something? Thanks Trunks, I have no idea what you just said...i'm that clueless but I'l...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 4:29 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Is your computer turned on 24 hours/day, 7 days/week?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 40667
No, I don't keep either of my 2 PCs on 24/7. My electricity bill is already high enough at around $90 per month and around $110 during the summer months. Then again, I have 2 Athlon XP machines. But upgrading to newer PCs won't change much since they will both be dual core PCs. So after upgrade, my ...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:47 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Thoughts of using Turion 64 in a HTPC build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7546
AMD does have a S754 Athlon64 3000+ in 90nm that has a TDP of only 51W...that's lower than any other non-mobile processor including the Sempron series (which are rated at 62W). -Derek Can you post a link to someplace that sells it? I've Googled it, but no store front seems to have it. If it is not ...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:33 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Thoughts of using Turion 64 in a HTPC build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7546
the newer Venice core uses more power than the older Winchester core Hmm, I could have sworn it was the other way around. So the Winchester was the coolest A64 ever made? (apart from the mobile versions obviously) Yep, at least according to Xbitlabs' graph. Go me scratching my head too. But it does...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:12 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: help building quiet gaming pc
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4803
Have you thought about gettin' the silent 7800 GTX from Asus. It is larger though and will take up two PCI slots or somethin' like that...check out newegg for reviews. It also generates heat but I mean with no fan, it should be real quiet. It's also 400 dollars. I have a question though, I've seen ...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:10 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Thoughts of using Turion 64 in a HTPC build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7546
Xbitlabs.com has this review about power consumption and heat. Note that the newer Venice core uses more power than the older Winchester core. In terms of functionality, Winchester lacks SSE3 extensions. Unlike the Pentium M, the Turion will remain in the notebook arena because there are too many u...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:53 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: power supply for an htpc
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2775
Re: power supply for an htpc
What would you guys recommend for an htpc. It's gonna be a an amd 3200 754 with zalman nvidia 6800 with arctic cooler 250gb sata dvd burner I have a dvine 4 case I was thinking of a s12 380 . but before i make the jump, anyone have any suggestions? Unless you already own the S754 3200+ I would buy ...
- Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:13 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: New quiet media system
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2491
For a HTPC I prefer going with the Radeon X1xxx series over anything with nVidia. The Radeon generally beats nVidia when it comes to video quality and acceleration. Also, Radeon works perfectly well right out of the box. nVidia has PureVideo software that improves video performance a little bit so t...
- Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:24 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: which board and cpu
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5966
This is the article I was refering to.sebja wrote: But "stupid" WOW 40% cuttings? Hmmm damn... But I will start my new job in two weeks, so have the perfect time NOW to build etc... Is there any "proof" somewhere?!
But it only applies to the Pentium D 9xx series.
- Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:00 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Once again seeking advice..
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1336
- Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:55 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: which board and cpu
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5966
I believe he was referring to the Pentium M & motherboard combo.Erssa wrote:Too expensive? It's much much cheaper then x2 or Dual core opteron.sebja wrote:The Pentium I agree is to expensive and my AGP doesn't fit to most mobo's. The pentium D 805 is no option due to the 533 Mhz. (my memory is PC3200).
- Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:10 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: which board and cpu
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5966
I would go for the A64 X2 3800+ if you are willing to spend that amount of money. It can overclock well; I've read posts where some people were able bumped it up to the speed of the X2 4600+. Your experience may vary. If most of the programs you are using do not take advantage of more than 1 core, t...