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- Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:03 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Fanless Seasonic = Would this work in bottom mount PSU case?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4263
Re: Fanless Seasonic = Would this work in bottom mount PSU c
Thanks for all your feedback. I just finished the purchase today. There is a reasonable deal on at Newegg. I am gambling that a positively pressurized case will be okay with the fanless PSU. Here's my current setup: 2 Nexus silent case fan 120mm - Intakes (front) 1 Cooler Master Hyper 212+ 120mm CPU...
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Fanless Seasonic = Would this work in bottom mount PSU case?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4263
Fanless Seasonic = Would this work in bottom mount PSU case?
I am considering purchase of a silent PSU and the Seasonic SS-400FL is at the top of the list. I have a Fractal Define R2 case that has a bottom mounted PSU. I have heard that the Seasonic Fanless need to be mounted in a particular orientation. Would the SS-400FL be a good choice for that case? Are ...
- Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:55 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Seasonic X-400 Fanless PSU
- Replies: 167
- Views: 174514
Is anyone besides Newegg going to carry the X-400 and X-460? Their shipping prices and tax (CA) just kill it for me. I'm not sure where you are located but NCIX has the 400 and 460 listed. They show stock in the main Richmond warehouse. Newegg often does deals where they pay the shipping so that mi...
- Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:32 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Seasonic X-400 Fanless PSU
- Replies: 167
- Views: 174514
- Tue Sep 07, 2010 9:55 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: 80Plus Platinum (115v) finally exists
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12858
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:45 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Power meter recomendations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1950
Power meter recomendations
I am looking to pick up a power meter. Are there any killer features that would be mice to have that are not available on the average 30$ units ?
- Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:02 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Seasonic X-400 Fanless PSU
- Replies: 167
- Views: 174514
I'd like to see a review of the passive 460 as well. I am interested in a fanless supply but just don't think the 400 is big enough for my current rig with a 125W CPU 1055T combined with VaporX HD5770 108W Video card add to that the mobo and a dual tuner TV card. Currently I'm on a M12 II 550 Bronze...
- Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:16 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Silverstone Sugo SG07: The Ultimate Mini-ITX Case?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19499
600 Watt !
Am I the only one that thinks this is a giant step backwards ? I just can't make sense of needing a 600W PSU in a Mini ITX case. I don't think there is enough slots for SLI or Xfire so why bother with the killer PSU ? If you dump lots of money on a video setup would you waste your investment on an I...
- Tue Aug 17, 2010 10:15 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Seasonic X-400 Fanless PSU
- Replies: 167
- Views: 174514
-- Seasonic Rep A question about the complete X series - will Seasonic start providing custom length cables and if not why ? In many SFF projects for example the 58cm long 24-pin cable is extremly long. Currently our facilities in the US & EU are not equipped to deal with customized cabling as we w...
- Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:27 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: 80Plus Platinum (115v) finally exists
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12858
If it were Seasonic's name on the 80+ Platinum PSU it would not be a "small incremental increase" over 80+Gold, we'd all be singing the praises of the spanking new Seasonic with the "difficult to attain 80 Plus Platinum" rating. The 80+ database is flooded with Gold ratings. The platinum rated PSUs ...
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:52 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Help with VRMs - a couple questions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2476
Help with VRMs - a couple questions
I have a couple questions regarding current motherboards. Are the VRMs linear or switching regulators ? What supply voltage does the VRMs use to derive the 1.5V ? Why no 1.5V output on ATX supplies ? I understand if we use higher voltage we can use less current and therefore smaller gauge wiring but...
- Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:55 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Would plain oil immersion in an aquarium work?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5800
There's all kinds of videos on YouTube showing systems running in an aquarium full of mineral oil.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJdUhtD1 ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJdUhtD1 ... re=related
- Sat Jul 24, 2010 8:47 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: quietest CPU cooler that doesn't clog w/ dust?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6486
Hmm...what to do with those sexy black stocking that have runs in them. Use a cut up nylon (sheer) stocking or a J-cloth over your air intakes so the machine has a clean supply of air. All of the components are going to be better off if they don't have an insulating blanket of dust on them. Check th...
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:11 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: THE end all most quiet keyboard EVER! (from IBM nonetheless)
- Replies: 62
- Views: 117802
Logitech illuminated wired board is very quiet
The Logitech Illuminated keyboard is very quiet. The board has very short keystrokes so I guess it is considered a notebook style but it has a full numeric keypad, three keys for audio and one for keyboard lighting. Personally I would have preferred a large L shaped enter key but it does have a rath...
- Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:59 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Looking for ATI based card 5770 preferred but want quiet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4676
Mozartrules, that's a very nice monitor. Even with a monster like that I'd still opt for a secondary say a 21" in portrait mode for web browsing and office documents. Most web pages seem to be in portrait. I wonder if that will ever change. I find the on board video to be very slow on my new PC whic...
- Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:01 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Looking for ATI based card 5770 preferred but want quiet
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4676
Looking for ATI based card 5770 preferred but want quiet
I'm putting together a new dual monitor setup. Currently I use 2x 19"CRTs but I plan to replace them with 24"LCDs when I find the right monitor. I think 1900x1200 LED IPS has some benefit for my application. What I am pondering is with Win7 x64 what (ATI) video card will be best to get snappy graphi...
- Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:58 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Q: process used in mfg HS fins w rough surface
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3060
- Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:47 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Q: Heat pipes need gravity - do they work better vertically
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4751
Thank you for the insightful replies. Yes I should have searched and can see the importance on very busy boards. Is it all that critical on quieter boards when activity inspires more frequent visits ? Some boards look pretty stagnant even though they do contain pertinent information. I am still left...
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:03 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Q: Heat pipes need gravity - do they work better vertically
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4751
Q: Heat pipes need gravity - do they work better vertically
The way I understand heat pipes is that they perform a phase change causing a liquid to evaporate. As the gas comes into contact with a cooler metal part it looses energy and condenses. Gravity carries the liquid back to the heating element and the cycle continues. So if gravity is needed how can a ...
- Sun Sep 02, 2007 3:40 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Q: process used in mfg HS fins w rough surface
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3060
Q: process used in mfg HS fins w rough surface
What process is used to create the rough surfaces on the heat sink fins ? I have a copper Thermalright HSF in my pc and it has smooth fins but I also have a few Intel and AMD aluminum heatsinks with the rough surfaced fins. This might be hard to visualize but if you removed one fin, the surfaces are...
- Sat Aug 18, 2007 8:37 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: New Antec P180 Airflow Diagram. 3 Chambers. 8800GTS w/ HR-03
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7326
Don't worry about cardboard (or paper) igniting in a computer. The hottest part of a PC is less than half the flash-point temperature of paper (451F). However, cardboard will degrade significantly (and eventually crumble) even at 100F, so plastic is a better long-term choice for baffles and ducts. ...
- Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:04 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: New Antec P180 Airflow Diagram. 3 Chambers. 8800GTS w/ HR-03
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7326
How many fans are you going to use. I count at least 5 maybe 6 which is allot. isnt lots of slow fans quieter than a few loud fans? to push the same ammount of air You did not answer my question. 5 or 6 fans seems like allot for three tunnels. I would think you could do as good with 4 fans. You may...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 9:19 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: New Antec P180 Airflow Diagram. 3 Chambers. 8800GTS w/ HR-03
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7326
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:29 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Looking for sound deadening panels
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23716
- Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:44 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Looking for sound deadening panels
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23716
You hit one of my pet peeves. Tape.... I would never recommend someone use tape on their system. Ever! Given enough time duct tape turns into a gooey mess. Only removable with strong solvents. Masking tape petrifies with no known solvent, and scotch tape needs to be chiseled off with a razor then ba...
- Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:11 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: about to get a P180B, how many fans to order?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3833
- Thu Aug 09, 2007 6:13 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec P182 - LEDs showing through right side of case
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5331
A simple resistor will dim the LED
Adding a 2k ohm resistor will dim the LED substantially. Buy a 5pack of 2k 1/8 watt resistors. Cut one lead to the led and wire in the resistor. Add more in series if it is still too bright. Nominal values for LED resistors are less than 400ohm, but since the blue LEDs are so efficient you'll need t...
- Thu Aug 09, 2007 5:14 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Looking for sound deadening panels
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23716
Which begs the question............
Has SPCR ever done a comparative review of sound dampening materials. This would be an interesting to perform. I envision a test of 4 PCs with identical base system components and cases and cloned HDDs, then mod each case with sound dampening material in a way that might be typical of a DIY isntall ...
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:40 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Looking for sound deadening panels
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23716
The sound dampening sheets I normally use are PF 365 made by Pro Form http://proformproducts.com/ These are very heavy bituminous panels designed for cars. All of my PCs are very heavy from liberal application.. ok, obsessive compulsive application of this stuff. There are many interestng roofing pr...
- Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:19 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Looking for sound deadening panels
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23716
Looking for sound deadening panels
I am planning a new Quad Core system and wanted to start with a case, power supply and fans. Planning on an Antec P182SE case with Nexus 120mm fans, lots of acoustic foam and generous application of those heavy peel and stick sound deadening panels. Leaning toward a Sythe Ninja HS. On all my previou...