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- Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:11 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Quiet gaming rig
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3032
Quiet gaming rig
Here's my initial thoughts on a quiet gaming rig... I don't typically overclock my components or mess around too much once the thing is built. Case: Silverstone TJ08-E Power: SeaSonic SS-460FL2 Fanless Mobo: ASUS H87M-Pro CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 Haswell 3.4GHz Cooler: XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 RAM: G.SKI...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:20 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: SilverStone SG07 vs CoolerMaster Elite 130
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6504
Re: SilverStone SG07 vs CoolerMaster Elite 130
Neither one is really suitable for a passive PSU, because a passive PSu relies on the heat rising up. Have you considered the Fractal Design Node 304. It works with a tall and slim CPU cooler and a passive PSU. Only downside is it doesn't fit an optical drive. I wouldn't be opposed to a really good...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:32 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: SilverStone SG07 vs CoolerMaster Elite 130
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6504
SilverStone SG07 vs CoolerMaster Elite 130
How easy do folks think it would be to cool and quiet an Elite 130 vs. an SG07? Let's assume we have a fanless PSU (if it helps), an SSD, and a beefy CPU. For the Elite 130, I was thinking that with the GPU blowing out the side vents, and assuming a decent low-profile CPU heatsink/fan, you'd be able...
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: PC for my parents
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4712
Re: PC for my parents
For those who are interested by these things, I've gone ahead and purchased the parts. Looking at the reviews of the ASRock motherboard on NewEgg, it seemed several people were complaining about the wireless card included in it. Also, there were a number of other consistent complaints regarding the ...
- Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:18 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: PC for my parents
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4712
Re: PC for my parents
Ouch! Well I clearly discounted the G620 too quickly. I guess I saw it for $80 and figured it must be an older processor, and I wanted something that was the current generation. Now that I'm looking more closely I can see why you're being so harsh. Its a very good pick for this application. So lets ...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:10 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: PC for my parents
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4712
Re: PC for my parents
Lots of good advice, I really appreciate it. Case: The choices are an htpc style case to fit under the 7" shelf, or a small case to sit on top of the 11.5" deep shelf. I'm thinking the PC-Q11 is a good choice here. It can sit on the shelf where the current mid-tower is, only without any special supp...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:36 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: PC for my parents
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4712
PC for my parents
Hi. My parents have been using my old gaming rig for a few years now as their main computer. Its an AMD64 with Windows XP. Its working ok, but my dad would like to upgrade to Windows 7 and the latest MS Office. Given that their primary applications are internet browsing, email, Word, Excel and Citri...
- Wed Dec 08, 2010 4:05 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD6850 Passive by PowerColor!!!!!!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 38422
Re: HD6850 Passive by PowerColor!!!!!!
Question:
I've got an Antec Solo, with one rear Scythe 120 fan in the back, and a Seasonic PSU pushing air out the back too. Is that enough cooling for this card, with its heatsink on the bottom side? Kind of seems like a lot of dead space to me.
I've got an Antec Solo, with one rear Scythe 120 fan in the back, and a Seasonic PSU pushing air out the back too. Is that enough cooling for this card, with its heatsink on the bottom side? Kind of seems like a lot of dead space to me.
- Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:55 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: HD6850 Passive by PowerColor!!!!!!
- Replies: 56
- Views: 38422
Re: HD6850 Passive by PowerColor!!!!!!
The XFX 7950 GT passive card was. Mine lasted 4 years but died a few days ago. Would have hoped for 5 years. Anyways, I'm looking at getting this card. Hopefully it comes out soon.fumino wrote:why doesnt anybody make their passive cards in reverse...
- Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:15 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: 1st Silent PC - Advice on System Spec
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3669
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:54 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Cooling me CPU
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1281
Cooling me CPU
I have a potential build below. My only concern is cooling. I'd like to go with a passive Scythe Ninja. Would a single Noctua NF-S12-800 120MM rear care fan and a single Nexus 92mm intake fan be enough to cool everything? For example, do I need a fan on the Ninja or a second Nexus intake fan? Also, ...
- Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:30 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Intake fan advice for Antec Solo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2284
My rigs as follows: Case: Antec Solo CPU: E6600 Mobo: P5N Sli Vid Card: passive XFX 7950GT (gets up to 80-90 degrees) Haddrive: Samsung 401LJ in suspenders Optical: Pioneer 112D Cooling: stock Tricool on low, XP-90 with a Nexus 92mm on the CPU I could run it without it, but I decided on a single Nex...
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:57 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: System advice!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8545
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:35 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: System advice!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8545
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:11 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Computer System Need Help =]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2335
Re: Memory Decide on what motherboard you want first. The motherboard info will tell you what type of memory it supports (DDR2 667/800/etc). You can also go to Corsair's website, fill in the info in the upper right for Motherboard/Brand/Model. It will recommend memory. If you aren't overclocking, ju...
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:26 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: New (hopefully) quiet build
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4897
In terms of external harddrive enclosures, I got a CoolerMaster XCraft RX-3SB. It works fine but seemed a little loud with the active cooling. Then again, I've never owned an enclosure so I don't really know what to expect. Installation, however, was a PAIN IN THE A**. The lid is supposed to slide o...
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:54 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: A cooling question
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1226
A cooling question
CASE: Antec NSK 3480 PSU: The EarthWatts that comes with the case MoBo: Asus P5E-VM HDMI CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Ram: Mushkin EM PC2-6400 2X1GB DDR2-800 Harddrive: Western Digial SE16 250KS Optical: Samsung SH-S203N The only issue is cooling. I'm thinking I'll go with a passive Scythe Ninja. Wo...
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 9:05 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Antect Solo Tricool on Low compared to Noctua S12 800?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4892
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:59 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Antect Solo Tricool on Low compared to Noctua S12 800?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4892
Antect Solo Tricool on Low compared to Noctua S12 800?
Any thoughts on how a Noctua S12-800 would compare to the Tricool rear case fan on low that came with my Antec Solo case? The spec sheet I have for the Tricool says 25dB for 39 CFM. The review on this site for the Noctua says ~20dB for 41 CFM. If that's the case it would appear the Noctua is a clear...
- Tue May 22, 2007 1:12 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: SPCR's Fan Roundup #4: 120mm Fans II
- Replies: 49
- Views: 53731
As mentioned above, I would be interesting in seeing the updated numbers for the Nexus and Noctua 120mm fans to make the comparison easy. I'm personally on the lookout for the quietest fan that produces roughly equivalent airflow to my TriCool (on low). Its the fan that came with my Antec Solo. Acco...
- Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:19 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: P182 in Canada?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2029
http://www.directcanada.com is a newer on-line store that has excellent prices. I purchased a good chunk of a new computer from them. Everything arrived. I then realized I had forgotten something and so put in a second smaller order, and that came too. They have the P182 listed, but they don't have ...
- Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:22 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Ready to pull the trigger - any feedback appreciated
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3989
- Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:50 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Intake fans, do I need them?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2329
Intake fans, do I need them?
I've got an Antec Solo with the following setup: P5NSli mobo C2D E6600 Themalright XP-90 with downward facing Nexus 92mm at 12v Seasonic S12-500 XFX 7950gt vid card Samsung HD401LJ, lower, suspension mounted Two Nexus 92mm front intake fans at 12v Stock Antec TriCool 120mm on low Audigy4 Pioneer DVR...
- Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:54 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: XP-90 in a Asus P5N Sli/E6600/Antec Solo machine?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2434
XP-90 in a Asus P5N Sli/E6600/Antec Solo machine?
As the subject says, I currently have a core 2 duo E6600 with an Asus P5NSli motherboard, insde an Antec Solo case. I'm currently using the stock cooling that came with the E6600. To give you an idea, according to Everest the CPU idles around 42C and 50C at load. According to Asus Probe, the stock f...
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:10 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Just another new system (help with motherboard mostly)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8258
Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate all the help. POST-BUILD UPDATE: I went with the build in my first post. As far as fans go, I have the 120mm Antec Tricool set to low at the rear, and I went with two 92mm Nexus real silent fans at the front intake. This was to provide better airflow t...
- Sat Sep 30, 2006 7:01 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Solo build/review
- Replies: 119
- Views: 133805
- Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:12 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: One or two 92mm fans in Antec Solo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4577
- Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:03 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: One or two 92mm fans in Antec Solo?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4577
I have similar questions due to having a very similar build, but a little less experience. Antec Solo with tricool 120mm at rear and a Nexus 92mm at front Seasonic S12-500 Asus P5NSli E6600 with stock cooling XFX 7950gt extreme Samsung 400gb spinpoint So my questions are: a) Do I need the second Nex...
- Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:58 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Just another new system (help with motherboard mostly)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8258
Ok, so I went and had a look and wouldn't you know it but the overclocked version of my video card is now in stock at DirectCanada. The ram isn't, but I can buy that separately from http://www.CanadaComputers.com at a decent price. So new questions now, since I'm about ready to buy. HOW DO I COOL TH...
- Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:44 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Just another new system (help with motherboard mostly)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8258
nvidia epp: oh is that there new SLI branded RAM? i read they're using the space in the spd area to clock validated memory faster. Yep, that's it precisely. Seeing as though I'm going for a P5NSli mobo now, though, there wouldn't be much point in EPP branded ram. I'm just going to get some compatib...