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- 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...
- 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
But the cost would be built into the cost of the motherboard. With pico PSU you can reuse it.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.
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
The pump is made by the same company so we can expect the same noise levels.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
one of the cool things they did was use a sandy bridge board.
- 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.
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.
- 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.flemeister wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HugWoN4UuoI
- 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.
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.
- 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.
2: that is for water cooled systems with an external pump. This one is integrated.
- 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...
- 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?
- 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...
- 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...
- Fri Oct 08, 2010 6:40 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Panasonic plasma do buzz badly?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5190
- Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:51 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Should We Consider Xigmatek NRP-PC402?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2968
- Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:34 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Should We Consider Xigmatek NRP-PC402?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2968