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by Boomerang Rapido
Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:26 am
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: Zotac CI320, any real life experience?
Replies: 4
Views: 5816

Re: Zotac CI320, any real life experience?

The thing is I like the idea of using Windows (and XBMC) :)

I looked into the WD TV Box and from what I can see there are certain local streaming providers which it cannot handle.
by Boomerang Rapido
Fri Sep 26, 2014 1:32 am
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: Zotac CI320, any real life experience?
Replies: 4
Views: 5816

Zotac CI320, any real life experience?

Hi, Im considering the Zotac ZBOX CI320 as an HTPC. Seeing as it now comes in a plus version including SSD, RAM and Windows 8.1 it seems like the perfect option for a small PC to connect to the TV. I'm mainly going to be using it for streaming Netflix, HBO and possibly running XBMC. Does anyone have...
by Boomerang Rapido
Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:39 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Scythe Mugen 4, Big Shuriken 2 or Cooler Master 212
Replies: 2
Views: 3504

Re: Scythe Mugen 4, Big Shuriken 2 or Cooler Master 212

Makes you wonder... why do Cooler Master make an mATX tower case that won't fit a large part of their own tower coolers :?
by Boomerang Rapido
Fri Dec 13, 2013 12:31 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Scythe Mugen 4, Big Shuriken 2 or Cooler Master 212
Replies: 2
Views: 3504

Scythe Mugen 4, Big Shuriken 2 or Cooler Master 212

I'm putting together a new system with an i3-4130 could use a little advise on which cooler to get. I'm looking at Scythe because they seem to offer good value for money. Alternatively the Cooler Master 212 Evo seems like a really good deal as well. However it seems to be just a bit too tall for the...
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Xigmatek cases (Nebula and Aquila)
Replies: 1
Views: 5465

Xigmatek cases (Nebula and Aquila)

Been looking for a small (and decent looking) case and just spotted the Xigmatek Nebula and Aquila cases. Especially like the looks of the Nebula. What do you guys think about these for a small basic desktop build with: - Single SSD - i3-4130 CPU - Scythe Big Shuriken cooler - Corsair RM series (or ...
by Boomerang Rapido
Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:48 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Micro ATX case for new build
Replies: 4
Views: 4427

Re: Micro ATX case for new build

I'm leaning more and more towards the Phenom, mainly based on the looks and size.

The Aerocool seems like a relatively large case due to the layout.

The Phenom has the PSU mounted vertically. Is this a problem? I plan on using the Corsair RM (semi passive) series.
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Micro ATX case for new build
Replies: 4
Views: 4427

Micro ATX case for new build

So I decided to ditch the Intel NUC for a desktop replacement and build my own. I don't know that I'll need it but I do like the idea of being able to upgrade :) I pretty much decided on the parts, but could use som input regarding a case. So far my short list is: - Aerocool DS cube - Bitfenix Pheno...
by Boomerang Rapido
Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: NUC as desktop replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 10840

NUC as desktop replacement

I'm considering the Intel NUC D54250WYK2 as a replacement for my old desktop. Does anyone have any "real life" experience with these things? I've read all the reviews and it't a bit mixed. How quiet is it during normal use (casual office work)? How fast does it heat up (get noisier)? What sort of pe...
by Boomerang Rapido
Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Quiet workstation build (Core i3 or A10)
Replies: 5
Views: 5122

Quiet workstation build (Core i3 or A10)

Planning on building a new system and can't quite decide om whether to go with Intel or AMD. It will be used for office work and web browsing. Building with gaming in mind makes no sense seing as the games I bought in the last two years are still collecting dust on the shelf :) Quite frankly I'm not...
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:22 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Passive 3850 or 8800gt a worthwhile upgrade?
Replies: 10
Views: 5600

Thanks for the advice guys, but I already made my decision :) I put together the new system over the weekend and I ended up getting the Radeon 4850 from Asus. Still have yet to try and really push the card though. The stock cooler is surprisingly quiet though. I don't expect to do any cooler/fan mod...
by Boomerang Rapido
Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:34 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

Well I ended up going for Intel. The final specs are: Mobo: Asus P5E-VM SE CPU: Core 2 Duo E7200 RAM: 2 X 1 GB Kingston HDD: WD 320 GB DVD: Donor drive GPU: Asus Radeon 4850 Case: Coolermaster Elite 333 PSU: Corsair 450W CPU cooler: Scythe Ninja Mini w 92mm fan I chose a cheap coolermaster case afte...
by Boomerang Rapido
Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

Anyone else!? The gigabyte mobo + 4850e cpu seems a popular combo as they are now on backorder. The price difference is not that big a deal for me. My main concern is noise/heat/performance issues. I know the Intel is the faster CPU by a good margin, but will the AMD CPU be too much of a bottleneck ...
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

The case is one of the items where I'm quite fixed in my decision. The solo for example is just too big, plain and simple. My current rig sits in a thermaltake dragon case. The Elite 340 is basically as big as I'm willing to go.
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

Well my revised (Intel) parts list would look like this: Mobo: Asus P5E-VM SE CPU: Core 2 Duo E7200 RAM: 2 X 2 GB Kingston HDD: WD 320 GB DVD: Donor drive GPU: Asus Radeon 4850 (onboard for starters) Case: Coolermaster Elite 340 PSU: Corsair 450W CPU cooler: Stock Intel cooler for starters I will be...
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

Thanks.

Would it make more sense to just get a faster AMD CPU or am I still better off with the Intel combo?
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

BUMP Just as I thought I had made my final decision I started considering AMD vs. Intel. My initial idea was the Asus M2A-MX paired with an Athlon64 X2 4850E. However I'm considering pairing it with the new 780G board from Gigabyte instead, the "GA-MA78GM-S2H" (as the reviews seem to favor it over t...
by Boomerang Rapido
Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Any experience with the X2 4850E ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1857

Any experience with the X2 4850E ?

DOes anyone have any real life experience with the new 45w chips from AMD? I'd love a little info before i hit the order button for my new rig. I'm considering this chip basically for the low power consumption features, but any test I've seen is solely based on pairing it with a 780G chipset for HTP...
by Boomerang Rapido
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: New build - small case recommendations !?
Replies: 14
Views: 7730

Well passive graphics might be pushing it. But how quiet is the Antec 380W actually?

Would the Corsair be a better/more quiet option? Well seing it's on the recommended list I assume it should!? The price difference of a Elite 340 + Corsair vs the ANtec 3480 is insignificant.
by Boomerang Rapido
Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: New build - small case recommendations !?
Replies: 14
Views: 7730

BUMP Just going to try and revive this thread. The comments so far are much appreciated. I've essentially got it down to the NSK3480 and the Coolermaster Elite 340. How much difference in silence is there between the Corsair 450W and the stock Antec 380W ? My plan is to get a mini Ninja and run it f...
by Boomerang Rapido
Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:59 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Passive 3850 or 8800gt a worthwhile upgrade?
Replies: 10
Views: 5600

Well I'm running a 19 inch widescreen monitor with a 1440x900 native resolution, so by what you're saying neither of those cards would be a good choice?

I'm not planning to upgrade the monitor in the near future.
by Boomerang Rapido
Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Passive 3850 or 8800gt a worthwhile upgrade?
Replies: 10
Views: 5600

Passive 3850 or 8800gt a worthwhile upgrade?

I'm building a new system, and was planning to use a Radeon 4850 for the GPU. However it seems I can actually get a passively cooled 3850 or a regular 8800gt for half the price. I will be playing some Crysis, NFS series, GTA4 etc. But nothing at max res/quality. Would either of the above cards be a ...
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Aug 19, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: New system build - General opinions/advice!?
Replies: 10
Views: 4601

New system build - General opinions/advice!?

I'm going to build myself a new small budget gaming rig. For now I picked out the following parts: Mobo: Asus M2A-MX CPU: Athlon64 X2 4850E RAM: 2 X 2 GB Kingston HDD: Samsung 320 GB DVD: Donor drive GPU: Asus Radeon 4850 Case: Coolermaster Elite 340 or Antec 3480 PSU: Corsair 450W or Antec stock CP...
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: New build - small case recommendations !?
Replies: 14
Views: 7730

New build - small case recommendations !?

Hi guys, I haven't been writing here for quite a while, but I'm looking into a new system build so I'm sure I'll be catching the quiet bug again in the near future. Anyway, I'm building a new system, and I want to get rid of my old huge TT Dragon case and go for something smaller. For the hardware I...
by Boomerang Rapido
Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: PSU behavior when dying...?
Replies: 6
Views: 4865

I've had 2 PSU die on me with no prior warning signs when it happened. In both cases it happened when I pressed the start button. The first one blew with a loud bang and flames actually shot out the back... no damage to any other hardware though. I replaced it and everything was fine. The second one...
by Boomerang Rapido
Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: A64 cooler that uses stock retention frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 3461

I think I pretty much scrapped the idea of the stock retention bracket. Looking around it seems that the options are limited, to say the least. It's only because I'm lazy. I can't be bothered taking the mobo out of the case :) They should make a case where the backside was accessible without unscrew...
by Boomerang Rapido
Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: A64 cooler that uses stock retention frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 3461

Thanks :) Well if it's going to bring my temps up then I doubt I'll be going for the AMD heatpipe cooler. I managed to find the TR SI-120 from a danish vendor, but it costs an arm and a leg. I'm not surprised though. I seem to recall having this problem the last time I caught the bug :) I think at l...
by Boomerang Rapido
Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:28 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: A64 cooler that uses stock retention frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 3461

A64 cooler that uses stock retention frame?

I "need" to get a different cooler for my A64 (socket 939). I'm currently running the stock heatsink with the 70mm fan (not the heatpipe one). I was considering the thermalright XP-90, but amazing as it may sound I can't get it anywhere around here. THe only thermalright I can get is the XP-120 and ...
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:35 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: MSI K8N-NEO4-F temperature readings... huh???
Replies: 6
Views: 3607

Thanks, I'll keep an eye on it :)

Now on to the CPU cooling. I swore I would not catch the silent bug with my new system but I believe I have :D
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: MSI K8N-NEO4-F temperature readings... huh???
Replies: 6
Views: 3607

Wow.. 31 degrees? My 6600GT idles at 44.... should I be worried?
by Boomerang Rapido
Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: MSI K8N-NEO4-F temperature readings... huh???
Replies: 6
Views: 3607

Odd, I just rebooted and now it seems to be reading a more sensible 35 degrees.

Does anyone know if I can tell which sensor is the GPU?