This might be better of in the newbie section (I certainly feel like one), but as it is a very "Cases and Damping"-related question I post it here. Feel free to move it...
I'm specifying a new PC that will be used mainly for music playing/creation and video editing. NO gaming whatsoever.
Proc: Intel Core i7 920
Motherboard: Asus P6T WS Prof
PSU: Antec Signature 650 (can't find the Nexus 430 Value at a decent dealer in Sweden)
CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P 1366
HD: SSD for OS, probably Intel, and Samsung F1 1 TB for storage.
Graphics card: ATI HD 3650, don't need anything fancy
Soundcard: I'll reuse my RME PCI soundcard from my current DAW.
6 Gb RAM, DVD burner, etc. Nothing fancy ...
My dealer recommends Antec P193 but my question is if that case would be better for me then the P183? I do not need the extra size, so are there any other obvious advantages with the P193 over the P183, such as better air flow or less noise?
/Jonas
P183 or P193?
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I think you will be better off with a gigabyte motherboard. They use the TI firewire controller which is better for music production, I dont think ASUS uses the TI one.
As for the graphics. Id get a newer passive one. The difference in price won't be that much.
As for the case. Im thinking maybe you should go with a P182. If you dont plan on using the CP-850, and since you won't be using any high-end graphics. Also, the p182 has FW on the front.
As for the graphics. Id get a newer passive one. The difference in price won't be that much.
As for the case. Im thinking maybe you should go with a P182. If you dont plan on using the CP-850, and since you won't be using any high-end graphics. Also, the p182 has FW on the front.
Komplett.se carries some passive graphic cards:jberling wrote:So what "newer passive" graphics should I get? If I'm a newbie on quiet computers and parts I am... whatever worse than that... on graphics.
/Jonas
http://tinyurl.com/nndqp6
I don't know how well they perform though...I'm not a gamer.
As for the computer case, I'm pretty happy with my P182.
P183 comes equipped with more holes/openings (equipped with something that's empty?
) which probably will allow more noise to reach thy ears.From what I recall of the SPCR review on the P183, it would be a little noisier with the door open, but about the same with the door closed (and with less-restrictive faceplates and such, keeping the door open for airflow isn't as "necessary"). Though looking back at Lawrence's conclusions, I'd forgotten about the changed upper fan mount and his complaints about it being noisy out-of-the-box. Though depending on supply availability, the older models may no longer be available there (though depending on your needs and taste, a P183 may very well be more attractive than the older models).new2spcr wrote:As for the computer case, I'm pretty happy with my P182.
P183 comes equipped with more holes/openings (equipped with something that's empty?
For the OP, as mentioned, the P193 wouldn't seem necessary. It's a server-sized case (EATX), and comes with a 1200W PSU (which you wouldn't need). Higher cost with more waste for your purposes. Of course, if you like really roomy cases, then that's a different matter. Maybe stick a low-power mini-ITX system in that?
As for video card, if you're not doing much with it, then you can pretty much get whatever you want. Passive would help the noise issue, though at least in the US we've got passive 3650s available. The 4670 is usually put forward as a good cross between performance and power (and is available in a couple of passive models over here), but sometimes your needs are just "something cheap and not completely useless", and unless you see yourself gaming (or doing other activities that the GPU can be tasked with), it's not worth the extra cost.
Yeah, according to the review there are improvements made over the P182 and it's probably a better choice if one needs to run hotter components and doesn't want to do any mods on it... It seems no special mods are needed to improve the airflow, for example the plastic doors that cover the intake holes are alread optimized which I think is great. I think I spent two hours trimming down those darn doors on my P182.idale wrote: From what I recall of the SPCR review on the P183, it would be a little noisier with the door open, but about the same with the door closed (and with less-restrictive faceplates and such, keeping the door open for airflow isn't as "necessary"). Though looking back at Lawrence's conclusions, I'd forgotten about the changed upper fan mount and his complaints about it being noisy out-of-the-box. Though depending on supply availability, the older models may no longer be available there (though depending on your needs and taste, a P183 may very well be more attractive than the older models).
For the OP, as mentioned, the P193 wouldn't seem necessary. It's a server-sized case (EATX), and comes with a 1200W PSU (which you wouldn't need). Higher cost with more waste for your purposes. Of course, if you like really roomy cases, then that's a different matter. Maybe stick a low-power mini-ITX system in that?
As for video card, if you're not doing much with it, then you can pretty much get whatever you want. Passive would help the noise issue, though at least in the US we've got passive 3650s available. The 4670 is usually put forward as a good cross between performance and power (and is available in a couple of passive models over here), but sometimes your needs are just "something cheap and not completely useless", and unless you see yourself gaming (or doing other activities that the GPU can be tasked with), it's not worth the extra cost.
The P182, which I think is more handsome and with some mods is performing ok, is still available at many e-tailers in Sweden.
I have lower than low entry graphic board, the Nvidia Geforce 7300GS and I can't stop recommending it. It draws very little power and still performs enough to play some not-too-advanced 3D games.
Again, I'm not a gamer but I had to see if it could run Nexuis (a shooter game for Linux) without stuttering.
Thanks for the input, everyone! I know my dealer can get hold of both the P182 and the P183, so I'll have to choose. Right now I favour the P183. I might have to cover the top vent, but it seems worth it. But my standpoint changes about 5 times a day...
Concerning the graphics (sorry, it is out of topic), I have no specific requirements apart from the quietness, but I interpreted Bakkone's answer as if there was some obvious better choices than the 3650 in the same price range. As mentioned, I do no gaming whatsoever on this PC, so my requirements are modest. But I know absolutely nothing about graphics cards these days...
/Jonas
Concerning the graphics (sorry, it is out of topic), I have no specific requirements apart from the quietness, but I interpreted Bakkone's answer as if there was some obvious better choices than the 3650 in the same price range. As mentioned, I do no gaming whatsoever on this PC, so my requirements are modest. But I know absolutely nothing about graphics cards these days...
/Jonas
Honestly, you can't go wrong either way. Even the original P180 is a fine case. I'm no silence freak ("quiet" is good enough in my case), but both my P180 (housing a normal-use system) and P182 (housing my web/file server) have been good performers. While I'm like new2spcr and prefer the styling of the P182 over the P183, everyone's tastes are different, and there have been some additional improvements to take into consideration (though the top fan sounds like a bust, but hopefully not too difficult to remedy).jberling wrote:Thanks for the input, everyone! I know my dealer can get hold of both the P182 and the P183, so I'll have to choose. Right now I favour the P183. I might have to cover the top vent, but it seems worth it. But my standpoint changes about 5 times a day...
As long as you pretty much just need something to show video on the screen, I don't see why even really old cards (or integrated solutions) wouldn't work. If it's got the connections you need for your monitor, then chances are you're set. Yes, newer can feel better, and higher-performance cards give you more overhead, but just like you don't need a 1200W PSU to power a 60W system, going with way more GPU than you need seems a little silly, unless it gets you more value (such as getting into a lower-power card to save on heat/power). I wouldn't agonize too much over it, personally.Concerning the graphics (sorry, it is out of topic), I have no specific requirements apart from the quietness, but I interpreted Bakkone's answer as if there was some obvious better choices than the 3650 in the same price range. As mentioned, I do no gaming whatsoever on this PC, so my requirements are modest. But I know absolutely nothing about graphics cards these days...
