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by fumino
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Here is one interesting CPU Cooler
Replies: 30
Views: 10677

Re: Here is one interesting CPU Cooler

Performance-PCs has the scythe susanoo! lots of specs and pictures...

honestly... i think if i had a p190/3 this would be something i'd consider. probably be able to get away with only using that side fan.
by fumino
Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Corsair F180 vs. Zalman S Series vs. Kingston SSDNow V+100
Replies: 5
Views: 5363

Re: Corsair F180 vs. Zalman S Series vs. Kingston SSDNow V+1

The Corsair Force series is built around the ever popular SandForce 1200 controller found in the OCZ Vertex 2/3, OCZ Revo, G.Skill Phoenix series and numerous others.

vertex 3 will use SF-2281.

other than that, it was fun to see an ssd make noise.
by fumino
Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Advice on a new system
Replies: 5
Views: 2522

Re: Advice on a new system

1. you should be able to do this. i make no promises about performance though. 2.120mm in the front; and consider a semi passive psu, just in case heat pools up top in your case. 3.there are 2 micro atx boards that have dp&hdmi; but yeah, the safe bet is the 5750. other than that, i thought the spcr...
by fumino
Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: why did itanium fail?
Replies: 31
Views: 15055

Re: why did itanium fail?

people are willing to be locked into the power arch, and sparc still..

that said though, power7 is an absolute beast.
by fumino
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:29 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Here is one interesting CPU Cooler
Replies: 30
Views: 10677

Re: Here is one interesting CPU Cooler

i think an obvious evolution on this design exists in my kitchen, as a double balloon whisk. it'd take up the same amount of space, but you could increase the length of the wires.
by fumino
Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:22 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: why did itanium fail?
Replies: 31
Views: 15055

Re: why did itanium fail?

competition was too far ahead, and it never caught up.
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: USB3 at front of Antec P183?
Replies: 22
Views: 17825

Re: USB3 at front of Antec P183?

what i dont understand is why motherboard manufactures didnt just slap a type-a usb3 socket or two on the motherboard internally. it seems like it'd take up less space than what ive seen of the header. its not like putting an internal socket on a board is a new idea either, you see it a lot on serv...
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Passive graphic card
Replies: 8
Views: 4728

Re: Passive graphic card

fair enough. i knew it was kinda a stretch.

depending on OPs needs, two lower end video cards might do the trick fine.
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: USB3 at front of Antec P183?
Replies: 22
Views: 17825

Re: USB3 at front of Antec P183?

what i dont understand is why motherboard manufactures didnt just slap a type-a usb3 socket or two on the motherboard internally. it seems like it'd take up less space than what ive seen of the header. its not like putting an internal socket on a board is a new idea either, you see it a lot on serve...
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Which SSD to buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 21132

Re: Which SSD to buy?

check out the ssd reviews here

as for a solid temporary ssd? intel 40GB or ocz agility2 would be solid performers, while certainly not matching the performance of the next gen drives that are coming into existence.
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Passive graphic card
Replies: 8
Views: 4728

Re: Passive graphic card

im not entirely sure about this... i know you cant use eyefinity with 2 dvi and one hdmi, but what about just setting it up as a standard multimonitor system? im not sure if anybody could try this/has tried it/knows anything more?
by fumino
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I Like Firefox 4.
Replies: 13
Views: 5764

Re: I Like Firefox 4.

i also like it.
by fumino
Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?
Replies: 18
Views: 7883

Re: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?

i'd sooner trust somebody that could find a bunch of things wrong with a case than a review that couldnt find anything.
by fumino
Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:20 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?
Replies: 18
Views: 7883

Re: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcyWTorjdU

looks like my quality concerns were justified.
by fumino
Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
Topic: Antec Solo @newegg for 69.99
Replies: 0
Views: 1175

Antec Solo @newegg for 69.99

With Promo Code:
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by fumino
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB
Replies: 47
Views: 23056

Re: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB

if it really does the proper alignment for you, then theres nothing to worry about.
by fumino
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: "Single-Slot, Slot-Powered Radeon HD 6850 Surfaces in Asia"
Replies: 1
Views: 1603

Re: "Single-Slot, Slot-Powered Radeon HD 6850 Surfaces in As

>75W will certainly make it easier to cool quietly. good looking out.
by fumino
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Promising results i5-2400 + MSI H67MA-E45
Replies: 12
Views: 7309

Re: Promising results i5-2400 + MSI H67MA-E45

wow. that is quite impressive.
by fumino
Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:01 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: self-contained watercooling vs. good air coolers
Replies: 3
Views: 1877

Re: watercooling vs. good air coolers

fake water cooling things like that are gimmicky. they really only make sense if youre running a hot overclock in something like a sg-05/6 performance wise, they do get handled by top end air coolers that are in their price range. even slightly less expensive, and much more less expensive coolers li...
by fumino
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: No hot-dogs in Washington DC?
Replies: 16
Views: 7752

Re: No hot-dogs in Washington DC?

strange, but now that i think of it, i dont remember really seeing hot dog carts anywhere other than NYC, maybe a random vendor here or there, but nothing like nyc. about the flights: i always book an emergency exit seat. and grab the window. i'll pick a flight based upon the availability of those s...
by fumino
Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: 'Noob' considering P182 silencing (mods)
Replies: 19
Views: 8132

Re: 'Noob' considering P182 silencing (mods)

yeah. with it running at 7v, it will start at low.

you might want to try 5v though, if it starts for you then you'll be even better off.
Edit: starts at 5v, on low as well.
by fumino
Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Antec ISK 100 Mini-ITX Case
Replies: 19
Views: 13651

Re: Antec ISK 100 Mini-ITX Case

glad i didnt jump on the mini itx bandwagon when i saw this case come out a few months ago.
by fumino
Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:51 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: 'Noob' considering P182 silencing (mods)
Replies: 19
Views: 8132

Re: 'Noob' considering P182 silencing (mods)

i dont think thats right at all... i have no issues win my tricool. repined the molex for 7v, and the h-m-l switch still works.
by fumino
Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:56 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?
Replies: 18
Views: 7883

Re: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?

NZXT has always made cheaper cases than Antec but the Hush is a high-quality case. im not saying nzxt makes low quality cases, im just saying that they're kinda targeting a different market. All included features including Hot-swap marks should be features of a higher priced case. From the looks of...
by fumino
Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?
Replies: 18
Views: 7883

Re: NZXT H2 - A worthy successor for P180?

given the price difference, and the features, i'd say its aimed more at undercutting fractal design than aimed at the p180 cases. i'll wait for more details before judging the performance, but from the specs it seems kinda light. we'll have to see if that translates to more pronounced vibration. i l...
by fumino
Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:27 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Replacing stock fans for Fractal R3
Replies: 11
Views: 5525

Re: Replacing stock fans for Fractal R3

i'd suggest either the nexus 120, or the scythe slipstream 800rpm, or 1200rpm versions.. undervolted they should all be very quiet.

a lot of those prices look painful lol... probably stick with the nexus.
by fumino
Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB
Replies: 47
Views: 23056

Re: Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB & Momentus 750GB

data is written and read in the exact same fashion.

what youre probably worrying about is partition alignment in windows xp with an advanced format drive. you'll need to follow the manufacturers directions to make sure your drive is aligned properly under windows xp.
by fumino
Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic X650 and Antec P183 Airflow?
Replies: 13
Views: 4896

Re: Seasonic X650 and Antec P183 Airflow?

the p183 has at least 20mm more space than my mini p180, and more airflow potential with the opening at the front of the case. so airflow wouldnt be a problem. as for the charts: the x650 is quieter until you start pulling more than 250w. if youre not planning on pulling more than that, then what th...
by fumino
Thu Mar 17, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Trying to pick a companion HDD for an SSD
Replies: 20
Views: 5584

Re: Trying to pick a companion HDD for an SSD

A 1T Caviar Black is my favorite for working data. I feel safer with my data on it. To me reliability takes precedence even over noise. What makes the Caviar Black more reliable than the Caviar Greens or Samsungs? price. :lol: as for the hard drive... short stroking one of the 2TB drives would help...
by fumino
Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:55 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Is my CPU fan going bad? And how do I replace it?
Replies: 8
Views: 3605

Re: Is my CPU fan going bad? And how do I replace it?

i would definitely recommend removing the heatsink to swap the fans since you dont want to be torquing on the heatsink trying to get the fan detached. Why open that can of worms. How hard is it to remove a fan without applying torque to the mounting. If you want to be extra careful, remove the boar...