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by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR
Replies: 177
Views: 362045

Re: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR

Look back 5-7 years ago and look at the articles on this site. look at the price and performance of those VIA systems. We are entering a time when we can have our cake and eat it too. You could make high performance no moving part system for $800 with quality parts case $100 fanless power supply $12...
by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 15, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus E35M1-M Pro: AMD Fusion Motherboard
Replies: 84
Views: 57936

Re: Asus E35M1-M Pro: AMD Fusion Motherboard

Luke M wrote:I'd like to see more motherboards with on-board power supplies (external DC). That would increase the value for silent PCs since you wouldn't need to add a picopsu or whatever.
But the cost would be built into the cost of the motherboard. With pico PSU you can reuse it.
by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:06 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: AMD Fusion E350 Mini-ITX motherboards
Replies: 52
Views: 36676

Re: AMD Fusion E350 Mini-ITX motherboards

It needs a separate video card and is unable to make use of the integrated graphics silicon in the SB. It just can't compete with the power efficiency of the H67 chipset used by the DH67BL nor was it ever intended to do so. Where can I find energy comparisons of H67 and P67? The only P67 reviews I ...
by goatsandmonkeys
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:52 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR
Replies: 177
Views: 362045

Re: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR

When might we see the new methodology and a new round up? Also can we expect a 14omm fan round up any time soon?. January 2011 is that last date that I heard. I don't care if it is behind schedule though. I think it is more important that they get it right than rush it.... and it is a squirrely bal...
by goatsandmonkeys
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Advice on new Sandy Bridge low power server
Replies: 20
Views: 5138

Re: Advice on new Sandy Bridge low power server

I considered waiting for the dual cores but I don't know that the power savings will be worth the loss of two cores (5 watts maybe???) The 2400 idles at about 4 watts: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/core-i5-2400s_6.html#sect0 There isn't a lot of watts left to save with the 2 core chi...
by goatsandmonkeys
Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR
Replies: 177
Views: 362045

Re: What I have Learned about Computer Performance from SPCR

I am really looking forward to the new forthcoming SPCR fan review methodology that they have been tinkering with for a while. I am hoping it is going to improve on what, in my personal opinion, are already the most thoughtful, penetrating and useful fan reviews on the internet. When might we see t...
by goatsandmonkeys
Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:00 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: AMD Fusion E350 Mini-ITX motherboards
Replies: 52
Views: 36676

Re: AMD Fusion E350 Mini-ITX motherboards

In about a month when the 4 core i5-2400 is supplemented by 2 core Sandy Bridge CPUs, the cost/performance disparity will become even greater. They will cost even less, burn even less electricity and still handily outperform the Atom or the Fusion... and not by a little . I could not agree more. In...
by goatsandmonkeys
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:20 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus E35M1-M Pro: AMD Fusion Motherboard
Replies: 84
Views: 57936

Re: Asus E35M1-M Pro: AMD Fusion Motherboard

What is the case over a product liek this over a 35 watt sandy bridge/ivy bridge i3. You get similar video and much better processing with only slightly more power consumption and money.
by goatsandmonkeys
Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: General Babbling: Sandy Bridge H67 - Inbuilt Video
Replies: 8
Views: 2591

Re: General Babbling: Sandy Bridge H67 - Inbuilt Video

I agree with everything CES said but I want to pick one SMALL nit. ivy bridge will have twice the graphics pipelines, but intel is expecting it will be 30% faster. http://vr-zone.com/articles/ivy-bridge-to-have-20-percent-performance-advantage-over-sandy-bridge/11061.html If you don't game sandy bri...
by goatsandmonkeys
Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
Topic: Where to find the Fractal Design Define R2 in the US
Replies: 8
Views: 5811

Re: Where to find the Fractal Design Define R2 in the US

http://www.overclock.net/computer-cases/930814-fractal-designs-where-get.html Our cases will shortly be available with Newegg . First out is the Define R3 and Define XL which will be with them in end of february . Next is Arc Mini and Define Mini , they will be with them in mid march ca. Arc Miditow...
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Antec Solo Build
Replies: 11
Views: 8414

Re: Antec Solo Build

What does this computer do besides being completely bad ass? I've never seen so many cores and such a powerful GPU used together. Are you doing some sort of odd number crunching that uses CUDA extensions?
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Changes to PSU Testing
Replies: 15
Views: 9626

Re: Changes to PSU Testing

I really appreciate your exhaustive reviews. I have to say that the hotbox isn't THAT important to me anymore. I think before a PSU gets added to the recommended list or gets an editors choice it should be hotboxed. I consider the recommended parts to be a gold standard and I bet a LOT of people use...
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
Topic: Seasonic X650 for $110 at NewEgg
Replies: 1
Views: 1417

Re: Seasonic X650 for $110 at NewEgg

thanks so much, I just ordered one.
by goatsandmonkeys
Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 9684

Re: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler

http://www.asetek.com/partner-products/ ... 0-620.html
The pump is made by the same company so we can expect the same noise levels.
by goatsandmonkeys
Thu Feb 10, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: Serenity i7 Sandy Bridge PC, SPCR Edition, by Puget Computer
Replies: 34
Views: 28572

Re: Serenity i7 Sandy Bridge PC, SPCR Edition, by Puget Comp

When I was in college radio about 10 years ago there were basically no builders of quiet computers. Also because of the way the bureaucracy worked we couldn't make our own equipment. we had to rearrange the room around the computer. Being able to buy a system like this would have actually cost us le...
by goatsandmonkeys
Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Fractal Design Arc series
Replies: 12
Views: 7549

Re: Fractal Design Arc series

I really like the define series. I am waitng until march when the defen mini comes to the states. The arc series is primarily for water cooled cases and accommodates a radiator and lots of air flow. it's really not for quiet purposes except for completely passive systems. as for the antec vs. fracta...
by goatsandmonkeys
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Fractal Design Arc series
Replies: 12
Views: 7549

Re: Fractal Design Arc series

I think the arc series could be AMAZING for no moving parts/passively cooled builds. there is a mATX version . I'm imagining a build with a large heatsink like the Orochi on a 35-65 watt sandybridge processor, SSD, seasonic x400, and maybe some case fans programmed to kick in if the cpu gets within ...
by goatsandmonkeys
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: First silent desktop build - looking for any/all suggestions
Replies: 29
Views: 5867

Re: First silent desktop build - looking for any/all suggest

I would recommend 2 4gb ram sticks just because they are so cheap these days.
by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Tom's Hardware ITX case round up
Replies: 0
Views: 1280

Tom's Hardware ITX case round up

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/min ... ,2814.html

one of the cool things they did was use a sandy bridge board.
by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Soundscience Rockus 3D | 2.1 by Antec
Replies: 29
Views: 27068

Re: Soundscience Rockus 3D | 2.1 by Antec

I MUCH rather have 2 way speakers than a sub woofer.
my setup is 2 bose 301 book shelf speakers and a T amp. Amazing bang for the buck. I run it from a good quality 12 volt power supply, but in retrospect I should have wired a harness from one of the computer's power ports.
by goatsandmonkeys
Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:35 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: New Scythe Mine 2 HSF Has Eight Heatpipes
Replies: 15
Views: 5929

Re: New Scythe Mine 2 HSF Has Eight Heatpipes

In the video he says it's not that quiet but he seems to mainly be talking about full speed and it's completely outclassed by the noctura D14.
by goatsandmonkeys
Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: The all-passive 0dba G4 cube challenge
Replies: 30
Views: 6723

Re: The all-passive 0dba G4 cube challenge

How about this
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=pro ... =2&prod=59

It's mainly made for water colling, but it has an open top and LOTS of vents.
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 9684

Re: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler

1:not yet. I wouldn't wait unless you have a particular build that this would fit perfectly. My guess is this WON'T be a game changer

2: that is for water cooled systems with an external pump. This one is integrated.
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: The all-passive 0dba G4 cube challenge
Replies: 30
Views: 6723

Re: The all-passive 0dba G4 cube challenge

3. Right now the only only chip that makes sense in my opinion is a Sandy Bridge 2400 or 2500K, depending on how important the video is and whether you want to pay an extra $50 for 2x powerful video. They automatically undervolt and underclock themselves. They both idle at under 4 watts, about as c...
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Cost-effective sound dampening material
Replies: 10
Views: 3886

Re: Cost-effective sound dampening material

what s that behind your video cards? ios it soem box with a fan to blow away hot air?
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 9684

Re: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler

I'm imagining a mATX set up where the power supply (mounted at the bottom) fan could be rewired to be on always and the radiator could be mounted right on top of the power supply. It would work with integrated graphics or passively cooled card. there is a great mITX setup somewhere on this forum wit...
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler
Replies: 10
Views: 9684

Antec Kühler H2O 620 Water cooler

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/coolers/display/20110120210410_Antec_Introduces_Its_First_Ever_Liquid_Cooling_Solution_for_Microprocessors.html It looks much like the corsair water coolers that have noisy pumps. If Antec managed to make a quiet pump this could help with some great single fan builds. It...
by goatsandmonkeys
Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:40 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Panasonic plasma do buzz badly?
Replies: 11
Views: 5190

I have a 2010 50 inch S2 and for what it's worth I can't hear any buzzing even when it's muted and I am less than a foot away.
by goatsandmonkeys
Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:51 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Should We Consider Xigmatek NRP-PC402?
Replies: 6
Views: 2968

the seasonic x400 is 70% at 22 watts
nexus value 430 is 62%
seasonix x650 is 65%
nexus nx5000 is 60%

that number is FINE

70 percent at 25 watts is 7.5 wasted watts
86 at 300 watts is 42 wasted watts.

this thing costs $60 bucks and it has around the same base line overhead as the x400.
by goatsandmonkeys
Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Should We Consider Xigmatek NRP-PC402?
Replies: 6
Views: 2968

seems like if they upgraded the fan and had it controlled by temp not load as well as upgrading some other components they could have a killer lower cost power supply for us for $80.