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- Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:19 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Silent i4790k build, asus z-97a, low profile
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9149
Re: Silent i4790k build, asus z-97a, low profile
Question: Right now while using the same DAC on my Laptop ( Dell Lattitude E7450, i7-5600U @ 2.6GHz, 8GB Ram) by USB, I encounter dropouts of sound every several minutes. It is just the absence of sound for a second and then it comes back. The DAC driver has several USB and buffer settings, buffer ...
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:14 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Do you think I will be able to cool this gaming build passiv
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8881
Re: Do you think I will be able to cool this gaming build pa
The other thing is that whilst all the forums says that passive cooling is not possible, most of the posts are at least 3 years old, so I thought technology may have come along enough for it to be possible in 2015. No one said it is not possible, but it has some caveats and it will cost you a lot m...
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:59 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Passive Cooling vs Silent Cooling for my purposes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 23285
Re: Passive Cooling vs Silent Cooling for my purposes
If you just want to listen to music, stick with what people say about DACs.
If you want to make music, have a look at http://xi-machines.com/en/systems-audio.php
Those are sold to high level music studios and recording companies (mainly to work with Steinberg-Software and the likes).
If you want to make music, have a look at http://xi-machines.com/en/systems-audio.php
Those are sold to high level music studios and recording companies (mainly to work with Steinberg-Software and the likes).
- Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:47 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Upgrading 2 systems
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9612
Re: Upgrading 2 systems
hmkay, i only thought of a cube case. Didn't realize you had a full size mobo.
The only mATX i am aware of which has features close to your current is the MSI A78M-E45 V2.
The only mATX i am aware of which has features close to your current is the MSI A78M-E45 V2.
- Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:43 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Upgrading 2 systems
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9612
Re: Upgrading 2 systems
Maybe you can make this one work for the second system
https://www.alternate.es/Cooltek/Coolcu ... ent=search
https://www.alternate.es/Cooltek/Coolcu ... ent=search
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 1:41 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Antec Signature S10: The Second Coming of Antec?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 19064
Re: Antec Signature S10: The Second Coming of Antec?
Yeah, it's all standard connectors and pretty much standard layouts. I knew servers had backplanes but I had no idea they had integrated cabling - that sounds pretty much perfect. :idea: It's a kind of integrated cabling as in the PCs you by from Lenovo, HP an Dell, they use preconfigured cables th...
- Thu Jul 02, 2015 1:34 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: FT05 Build Ruined By Spinning Disk
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17861
Re: FT05 Build Ruined By Spinning Disk
But i find it kind of odd, people spending a bumload of $ on silent fans, case and oc cpu, but then skip the few dollars to buy a new 2.5 HDD or even a 3.5 Green.
Moreover as the old HDD has a mere 1Tb of capacity.
Moreover as the old HDD has a mere 1Tb of capacity.
- Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:11 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Using new old hardware - More on Moore from a Moron
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8020
Re: Using new old hardware - More on Moore from a Moron
The TS-140 is an entry level server box, so no standards, just Lenovo. If you can manage to connect the PSU, you should be fine, but don't be surprised to run into problems, because all servers from Dell, HP, Fujitsu and Lenovo tend to have proprietary stuff/connectors/fans. So good luck and please ...
- Sun Jun 14, 2015 1:13 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: MINI-ITX Kaveri system build
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12939
Re: MINI-ITX Kaveri system build
AFAIK there's the Chieftec Flyer, but it also comes with a PSU supplied.
If you would use SFX, there are some nice cases from Rosewill/Cooltek/Jonsbo
And stock cooler on the CPU could be a bad idea, so be prepared to swap that for a decent one
If you would use SFX, there are some nice cases from Rosewill/Cooltek/Jonsbo
And stock cooler on the CPU could be a bad idea, so be prepared to swap that for a decent one
- Fri Jun 12, 2015 11:59 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: First build after 7 years
- Replies: 22
- Views: 17198
Re: First build after 7 years
Fan doesn't go over 1000 RPM? You shouldn't compare "super silent" claims from most review sites, as they have no real knowledge of how silent SPCR-silent is.
A 120mm fan is fairly silent up to 800 RPM, depending on make and build. YMMV
A 120mm fan is fairly silent up to 800 RPM, depending on make and build. YMMV
- Tue Jun 09, 2015 5:41 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Advice on building an i7/Titan X machine for CUDA developmen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4050
Re: Advice on building an i7/Titan X machine for CUDA develo
So i guess ECC RAM isn't necessary then, i see.
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:37 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Advice on building an i7/Titan X machine for CUDA developmen
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4050
Re: Advice on building an i7/Titan X machine for CUDA develo
i am not overly familiar with the demands for CUDA, but did you check if a XEON cpu would suit you far better than your i7?
- Mon Jun 08, 2015 4:34 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Thermaltake Suppressor F51
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22096
Re: Thermaltake Suppressor F51
Well, if it is a copy or a rip off is a thing usually lawyers and judges have to see about. What strikes me is the fact, that Tt has a reputation and a market share, wich i think is bigger than fractal's. We at SPCR should be aware that we are a tiny fraction of all users out there. I. E. if you loo...
- Mon May 18, 2015 7:10 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Which CPU cooler to choose?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4359
Re: Which CPU cooler to choose?
Welcome Kenni, would be interesting to know which NSK it is exactly to determine the total height for a CPU cooler. As first guess look at the Scythe Big Shuriken 2 Rev. B, will fit and will also cool a lot better and quieter than your stock one. We could recommend a tower style cooler if we know th...
- Fri May 01, 2015 11:51 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: RIP Grooveshark - where to go now?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10622
RIP Grooveshark - where to go now?
Grooveshark has officially been taken offline for legal reasons. Sad but true.
Where to go now is the question? I don't want to pay a monthly fee if possible (my own budget is kind of thight )
Where to go now is the question? I don't want to pay a monthly fee if possible (my own budget is kind of thight )
- Wed Apr 15, 2015 1:29 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Seasonic SS-520FL2 vs. X-650
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6724
Re: Seasonic SS-520FL2 vs. X-650
Coil whine is a symptom of some Seasonic PSU. So, you should try and listen to the replacement unit they send and if it is not silent enough, i would negotiate for a refund. If you want to go with a passiv PSU, look for the Kingwin aka Superflower models. I have assembled a few Systems with those an...
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:46 pm
- Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
- Topic: Socket A CPU top-down heatsink
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11022
Re: Socket A CPU top-down heatsink
Socket A or 462 is pretty outdated.
http://geizhals.de/?cat=cpucooler&xf=817_462#xf_top
This is a list of available coolers in germany, from this both Arctic Cooling seem to be the least annoying. Back then we swapped the fans on those for the trusty YateLoon 120 with zip-tie-fu.
http://geizhals.de/?cat=cpucooler&xf=817_462#xf_top
This is a list of available coolers in germany, from this both Arctic Cooling seem to be the least annoying. Back then we swapped the fans on those for the trusty YateLoon 120 with zip-tie-fu.
- Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:27 am
- Forum: Notebook Systems
- Topic: durable laptop on a budget?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 26682
Re: durable laptop on a budget?
Lifespan is difficult to judge, it all boils down to how careful your friend handles this laptop. Generally speaking you should look into the business line models from Lenovo and Dell. Before picking one i'd look around for some videos showing how to disassemble those models, at least how to clean t...
- Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:10 am
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: noobie needs help
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15899
Re: noobie needs help
Sharkoon REX8 Economy is a different case, which sports 5,25" on the whole front. You could suspend your HDDs in this one. http://geizhals.de/sharkoon-rex8-economy-a852367.html?hloc=at&hloc=de This isn't the best case and it sure has some shortcomings, but it seems to be had for a low price, at leas...
- Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:00 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: FT05 SLI - but can it handle Xeon and dual Radeon?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5147
Re: FT05 SLI - but can it handle Xeon and dual Radeon?
Which "reference" cards are you referring to?
If that means stock blower style cooler, low noise will be hard to reach, regardless of which case you choose.
If that means stock blower style cooler, low noise will be hard to reach, regardless of which case you choose.
- Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:45 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Recommend Case + Noctura Fans for A10-7800 build & PSU
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5160
Re: Recommend Case + Noctura Fans for A10-7800 build & PSU
The Arctic cooling models usually have preaplied TIM. But you are right, those are not really worth buying if you can have a Kotetsu for a few bucks more.quest_for_silence wrote:As far as I know there is no one, at least, no one it would worth to buy.
- Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:42 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Quiet internal fans for laptops
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3674
Re: Quiet internal fans for laptops
Afaik there are none. Thermal envelope on those cooling systems is small enough, so i'd guess quiter = slower fans would have serious impact on a laptop's lifetime and risk constant overheating or throttling.
The current slim design laptops even leave less thermal headroom for silent cooling layout.
The current slim design laptops even leave less thermal headroom for silent cooling layout.
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:38 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Aerocool DS Fans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3158
Re: Aerocool DS Fans
DS fans? Care to link them for a little bit of more info?
And how did you mount the fans? Using screws?
And how did you mount the fans? Using screws?
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:59 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: a
- Replies: 30
- Views: 19250
Re: What fanless cooler (heatsink) for 35-65W intel CPUs?
Here seems to be the talk of, "Oh am not going to push this box, if hardly, I can get away with..." Okay, but I believe most of us design our stuff to deal with worst case scenario, because I for one having an v12 will not want to ease the throttle when my water temp goes into the red. If you are r...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:56 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Micro-atx or mini-itx case for a small quiet pc?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 19644
Re: Micro-atx or mini-itx case for a small quiet pc?
Looks like surfing, listening to music and running spotify in the background...
If that is how you mostly use your system, no need to go i5.
If that is how you mostly use your system, no need to go i5.
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:39 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15777
Re: NZXT H440 Mid Tower Case
I have seen cases with 6 hdd positions show construction and assembly deficits when mounted with more than three HDDs and I have seen cases with 8 hdd positions starting to vibrate heavily when 6 drives are installed, i.e. the added weight and vibration can severy impact the production of noise and...
- Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:23 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Micro-atx or mini-itx case for a small quiet pc?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 19644
Re: Micro-atx or mini-itx case for a small quiet pc?
one is a 1gb CaviarGreen WDC WD10EZRX , one is a SAMSUNG HD501LJ (7200rpm). Am I wrong to keep two hard disk? IMHO yes, you are. I see no reason to keep old HDDs of a total of 1.5 TB when you can buy a single 2TB 2.5". You are willing to throw good money at stuff for silence but want to keep compar...
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 2:55 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: I bought Hadron Air and it slowly driving me insane.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13971
Re: I bought Hadron Air and it slowly driving me insane.
Don't expect the 200mm fan of the V1 to be a lot quieter.
You are trying to pack a good amount of heat in a tiny case. Hence you should either reduce the heat or pick a larger (better ventilated) case.
You could take a look at the fractal Node 304 review in here.
You are trying to pack a good amount of heat in a tiny case. Hence you should either reduce the heat or pick a larger (better ventilated) case.
You could take a look at the fractal Node 304 review in here.
- Sat Feb 07, 2015 12:50 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Does anyone use alternative to AMD Catalyst Software Suite?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 26412
Re: Does anyone use alternative to AMD Catalyst Software Sui
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873
try this.
Besides, stop using XP. Those warnings are no jokes, get a copy of Windows 7.
try this.
Besides, stop using XP. Those warnings are no jokes, get a copy of Windows 7.
- Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:08 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Does anyone use alternative to AMD Catalyst Software Suite?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 26412
Re: Does anyone use alternative to AMD Catalyst Software Sui
Yes you can!
Since these functions are part of windows, everything will be configurable.
Since these functions are part of windows, everything will be configurable.