GT240 DDR5 holds it's value... if you are building hackintosh (no games) - because it works natively out-of-the-box with HDMI sound. And it's a great (cheap) card to pair with cheap CPU like G3220 - since it's integrated GPU does not work in OS X. This is the combo that handles single task work as g...

I wil try it for sure - but the GT240 was in my office and I was wondering if S2 would fit without the card in my hand and with just a S2 photo in online auction
So I've thought that list may come in handy if someone is wondering the same thing.

TRUE universal BTK adapter
I wish I could get that where I live

I have Thermalright HR-01 hidden deep in my treasure chest.
I would like to use it with G860 cpu (socket 1155).

I was wondering if I can put S2 on GT240 - because I've bought S2 second hand for $10. So I've cross-referenced mount holes distance list I've found on internet with cards that was listed as compatible. Looks like GT240 mount holes distance is 43x43mm - just like GF 6600. I'm attaching the PDF with ...

Check out ASUS STRIX series. I don't know if it's still valid for 10xx series - but for 9xx cards STRIX series was designed to run fanless (fans don't spin) if running idle. And when gaming it was relatively quiet too. I can confirm that it was the case with GTX960 - silent when idle, quiet when gam...

and often a shroud between the CPU heatsink and the rear cut-out works against the case heat evacuation Thats what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation. Right now I have it configured like this: - a fan on pull position on i5-4690K cooler with the original back opening for the full atx psu - no i...

I've measured the back. 120mm fan would be a perfect fit for the back. I can cut the cover from the 1mm metal sheet (with the cut-out for a 120mm fan) and glue it to the back with epoxy. Effectively sealing all of the openings and strengthening the back a little bit. white = metal sheet back cover r...

The only other name that I recall is X2 CUBE MAX http://www.x2products.com/computer-cases/cube-max-x2-j711b-cer-u3/ But this is still in Europe IIRC. In US you can buy slightly higher Rosewill Legacy U3-S It's US brand for this case: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HTPC-MATX-Mini-case-aluminum-compu...

Thank you all for your input - especially Luca! --- This discussion really made me questioning my case choice. With the fans at the top it would be a really cool (pun intended) light gaming case - but since I'm planning to use up to 2 fans - I've started thinking that maybe I should use even smaller...

I was planning to move my parts to RAIJINTEK STYX mATX case (see this thread http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=69588) and Luca (thanks again!) suggested me Silverstone SST-ST30SF V1.0 300W PSU - small SFX psu that stays fanless under 55'C This PSU is perfect for my needs (low...

Well, I'm sure I forgot some really good PSU, but nonetheless I guess you have more than an option. Whoa! You've outdone yourself! What a list - thanks! I've read some reviews of the first one - Silverstone SST-ST30SF V1.0 300W - looks like a good candidate. Especially for my average power consumpt...

@quest_for_silence Thank you for your advices. It will be only this machine. I think I won't be touching graphics card - most of the time it sits idle (@6W power consumption). So it's not worth any investment and existing fanless solution should work ok with minimal case airflow. As for the PSU - ma...

@NeilBlanchard I can reverse fan in PSU and use it as an relatively cold air intake. My rationale was to duct this cold air to CPU and exit hot air at the back of the case [4] It can be even done with just one fan on CPU heatsink with a tight enough duct and sealed [2] intake - because PSU doesn't ...

Do (or will) you overclock? No - I can overclock to 4.3Ghz and it doesn't really make a difference form stock 3.9Ghz, so it's not worth additional heat from overvolting Which is the PSU? I have almost new NEXUS 4090 - http://www.silentpcreview.com/article204-page1.html rated at 400W that is twice a...

I'm planning to switch my current case for the smaller one - and of course to make it as quiet as possible :D ----- I've chosen RAIJINTEK STYX mATX case (BIT-TECH review here https://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/09/23/raijintek-styx-review/1) The other cases I was eyeing: FRACTAL DEFINE MINI...

ASUS nvidia 6200 fanless. It should be cooler than 9600, plus you can easily underclock/undervolt it without any preformance problems in a HTPC use.

I'm very happy with this card.

http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/video-cards/m/8536605/

I believe it is only available used (eBay, etc.)

I'm glad to hear that bonestonne . I know people saying that their loud (by SPCR standards) computer is quiet, but when 2 SPCR members are saying that G5 iMac is really loud - it scares me a little. I really want to buy G5 iMac, because it really fits my buying habits: - buy cheap, if you can - buy ...

I want to buy an iMac for its sleek cable-less design. I've read numerous reviews ( including SPCR one ) saying that the new Intel iMac is VERY quiet (SPCR - "The 17" iMac has almost everything a silencer could want"). But the Intel Mac is too expensive (for me) and the G5 iMac is fast enough for me...

Does your linnen closet provide enough fresh cool air into the server section? Better check it out before you start. Put one of your computers (turned on of course) in your closet for a few hours - there is high chance that it will overheat :twisted: . If not - you are green to go. My XBOX (40-50W)...

I have experience with i815 onboard graphic card versus AGP radeon 8500.

I can see big improvement in GUI draw speed (windows, menus, buttons, etc.) when switching form onboard to AGP.

I have Ubuntu 6.06

i've replaced RADEON 9100 (aka 8500) with fanless asus nVidia 6100 AGP

cool & quiet
underclocks easily
different clock settings for 2d i 3d
DVI

cheap

I've started to use notebook as my main machine when i switched my 12" ibm thinkpad X22 for G4 iBook 12" - because iBook has better lcd and 2x longer battery life than X22. I can do everything (mainly web browsing, e-mail and IM) on my iBook except Photoshop editing which reqiures a bigger screen (m...

I've tried to start disscussion about 2,5" hdds reliability in this thread . My post didn't bring much attention - no answers at all. But you can find some interesting links in my post - mostly about MTBF and disc reliability in general. In short: 2,5" = more start/stop cycles, less MTBF hours 3,5" ...

I've read somewhere that HP is going to put 2,5" HDDs in its servers. They said that it will be SPECIAL 2,5" HDD that are capable of running 24/7, because standard 2,5" HDD are designed rather for many start/stop cycles - not for many allways-ON hours. Unfortunately, I can't find that info anymore :...

...is there any way you can cut an exhaust hole (or holes) that would align with your server's chassis exhaust fans? Yes, there is. This is IKEA type of cabinet where the back is thin (5mm) HDF board so I can cut it with ease. I think this is the best (simplest) solution - to align hole in the cabi...

It's free-standing cabinet with doors, 1mx0.6mx2m WxDxH. Thanks qviri.

Finally, I can understand your answers guys, and why are you keep writting about your walk-in closets.

In a walk-in closet there is no problem with server overheating due to large volume of air.

I used to have a closet file server, but it got rather hot in there. I didn't want to cut up my closet door, so I ended up just moving the file server outside the closet. This is what I'm affraid of. Anyone tried to put server in a CLOSED cabinet :D and drop that idea because of overheating? I live...

EDIT : I've changed the subject to "in a closed cabinet", thanks to qviri. But a few ( 8 ) next answers was written when the subject was "In a closet". Sorry for the mess. :oops: and for my not-so-good english. I left the rest of the post unchanged, but notice that I was thinking about cabinet not ...

ATI RAGE XL ========= Do you know if that ATi video is supported in Linux? Maybye Rage XL is not supported Check - http://www.webservertalk.com/archive241-2004-9-305133.html But this is GUI only - you should get console (text mode) on every graphic card which is just ok for a server. CPU === I don't...

I'm glad that I could help.