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by Vaiski
Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec Solo or P183[?]
Replies: 13
Views: 10578

Can you fit 3 suspended drives and 4850 in Solo?
by Vaiski
Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Small, simple m-itx/m-atx case for server, 2x 3.5"+2x 5
Replies: 2
Views: 3011

Small, simple m-itx/m-atx case for server, 2x 3.5"+2x 5

Looking for small case for my server, need room for 4 hdds, no optical drive.
Ideally it would be a cube-style case, with 4x 5.25" but closest I've found is Lian-Li PC-V350/351 which has 2x3.5 and 2x5.25.
I like the styling very much though, so what other similar sort of cases there are?
by Vaiski
Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Looking for a case with only 5.25" bays
Replies: 3
Views: 2035

Looking for a case with only 5.25" bays

I need to suspend 5 drives, and 5.25" bays would seem to be the easiest way to do that. I've found Sharkoon Rebel 9 and Lian Li PC-A17 . Sharkoon: http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00987/2713123.jpg Lian Li: http://www.aijaa.com/img/t/00881/2713113.t.jpg By the looks of them suspending should be pretty eas...
by Vaiski
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:06 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: 4870 cooler advice.
Replies: 21
Views: 15754

Is there enough space on S1 for 2 120mm fans? I'm thinking about 4870 + S1 with 2x 120mm slipstreams, should cool both the core and power regulator.
by Vaiski
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:37 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Dont understand...hd4850 10w idle @ 68c
Replies: 254
Views: 177711

I'm thinking about going for 4850 and putting Accelero S1 with 2x120mm fans on it.. that should keep every part of card cool. Anyone else done that?
by Vaiski
Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: P150 or P182 for a E6850, 8800GT, 4 HDD setup?
Replies: 8
Views: 3853

Mixed advice, which is quite like I feel about it too. I've tinkered with my friend's P180 a bit, and what I definitely do not like about it is the cramped lower hdd cage, Solo gives much easier access to disks. Now I've seen some pics about P180 here with the lower fan and its mount removed, that w...
by Vaiski
Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:19 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: P150 or P182 for a E6850, 8800GT, 4 HDD setup?
Replies: 8
Views: 3853

P150 or P182 for a E6850, 8800GT, 4 HDD setup?

Need a case for my new system with the above parts. I'm thinking P150 might be better for HDDs because it's suspension mounts. I would put 4th disk in Scythe Quiet Drive. Can I have as quiet system hdd-wise in P182? How about cooling, my 8800GT has Accelero S1 so I guess it'll heat up the main chamb...
by Vaiski
Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Good external 3.5" HDD case with eSata?
Replies: 1
Views: 1591

Good external 3.5" HDD case with eSata?

I've got two WD 1TB GP drives that I'd like to put in external boxes, any recommendations on cases?
by Vaiski
Fri May 02, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: How to connect two UPS batteries in series?
Replies: 2
Views: 2703

Those are all the cables it had, thanks for the help :)
by Vaiski
Fri May 02, 2008 8:41 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: How to connect two UPS batteries in series?
Replies: 2
Views: 2703

How to connect two UPS batteries in series?

I have a Powerware 5110 UPS that uses 2x 7Ah batteries. And naturally when I removed the old batteries I didn't think to make note how the cables were connected.. So here's a picture with batteries and cables, if you could tell me which end goes where I'd be very thankful :) http://www.student.oulu....
by Vaiski
Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:50 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Strange sound from PSU under load
Replies: 3
Views: 3008

I've got a similar sort of problem - psu makes a slight buzzing sound when I play games. Fortunately the buzz is drowned by game audio so it's not really a issue.

PSU in question is Seasonic S12II-380, system specs are:
- E6850
- 8800GT
- 4 HDDs
- 4GB RAM
by Vaiski
Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: General Gallery
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Replies: 1
Views: 2919

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by Vaiski
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Gainward re-thinks the 8800GT's cooler
Replies: 15
Views: 13221

thejamppa: ECS 8800GT is available in Finland: Clicky I bought mine from there. 20-30 euros more expensive than cheapest 512mb 8800 gt and S1 bought separately, but then again with this there won't be any problems with warranty if it's needed. Have to say that I don't particularly like the Turbo Mod...
by Vaiski
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Can Fan controller Zalman MFC1 Plus be mounted on Antec P180
Replies: 2
Views: 2270

No problems here with MFC1 & P182, and the Plus model looks to be of same size so it should fit there fine.
by Vaiski
Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: HD 3850 + Accelero S1 - is 500rpm Scythe fan enough?
Replies: 1
Views: 1788

HD 3850 + Accelero S1 - is 500rpm Scythe fan enough?

I've got 3850 in P182, no HDDs in the upper chamber, Scythe 1200rpm fans @ 7V in front and back.

I'm considering getting S1 for my card - will 500rpm fan be enough for it or should I get the 800rpm version?
by Vaiski
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Best way to silence 4 HDDs in Antec P180?
Replies: 16
Views: 16341

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by Vaiski
Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 3TB fileserver/all-purpose comp in Solo, question about gfx
Replies: 1
Views: 1795

3TB fileserver/all-purpose comp in Solo, question about gfx

Comp will be on 24/7 and while I cannot make it silent I would like it to be really quiet. Parts I have already are: - AM2 X2 3800+ 65W - Noctua NH-U12F - Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe - WD5000AAKS 500GB Sata - 2GB DDR2 - Scythe Quiet Drive - Samsung 20x DVD-+RW Sata - Creative X-Fi Xtreme Music - Few 120mm S...
by Vaiski
Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: P180B fileserver
Replies: 2
Views: 3131

P180B fileserver

So here's my reasonably quiet fileserver. http://www.student.oulu.fi/~anttivai/Pics/P180B_1_small.png Specs: X2 3800+ Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe 1GB DDR2 800MHz Antec Neo-He 430W 4x Samsung HD501LJ 500gb sata 2x WD 5000AKS 500gb sata 1x WD 5000AJB 500gb pata 1x WD 3200SB 320gb pata Cpu cooler is Noctua NH-...
by Vaiski
Sat Sep 15, 2007 10:05 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Nexus DiskTwins in P180?
Replies: 1
Views: 1785

Nexus DiskTwins in P180?

I've migrated my server from Stacker into P180 in an effort to make it quieter. Currently I have 8 HDDs, so I need to place two in the 5.25" bays.
Nexus DiskTwin looks like a reasonably good solution, but I'm wondering if P180's drive rails will fit? Anyone have experience with both?
by Vaiski
Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Internal sata hdd to eSata port?
Replies: 4
Views: 2599

Thanks, I'll check my local store if they have such cables.
by Vaiski
Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:57 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Internal sata hdd to eSata port?
Replies: 4
Views: 2599

Internal sata hdd to eSata port?

So can I use the eSata port for an internal hdd? And if so, do I need some special cable for that?
by Vaiski
Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

Putting something like in a basement is all fine and good, but as I mentioned in my first post I'll be moving into one room apartment, and that severely limits the options. Not that I'd have so much money to spend in any case. And money is the issue with eSata option as well because 1TB drives are t...
by Vaiski
Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

I am still interested in the Stacker concept as a storage solution mostly because of inexpensive drives. I have worked out that for the cost of 4x 1TB drives you can buy a stacker, and an entire PC (low end) to put into it and 12x 500GB drives - which is why I was interested, the problem of course ...
by Vaiski
Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:14 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

True, I could probably make Stacker quiet enough when it has only 5 drives.
However, I would like to get a bit smaller case, and I should be able to get P150 with the money I get from selling my Stacker.
by Vaiski
Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:09 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

I thought about an external box, but even the cheapest is much more expensive than P150 for instance. And I doubt that the low-end models perform as well as a complete system.
by Vaiski
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

Vaiski can you give us some more info about your current setup, and have you identified whether the majority of the noise is due to the drives directly (noisy drives), drive caused noise (rattles and vibration), or fan noise. I haven't done anything to make my server quieter, and consequently haven...
by Vaiski
Wed Sep 05, 2007 4:40 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: 4TB of storage quietly?
Replies: 33
Views: 16776

4TB of storage quietly?

Currently my fileserver is Coolermaster Stacker with 12 HDDs, noisy as hell but as it is in the kitchen corner that hasn't been a problem. Now however I'm moving into a one room apartment and I need a more quiet storage solution. I've been thinking about 4x Seagate 1TB disks for storage, and one dis...
by Vaiski
Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Maximum usb cable length for external dvd-writer?
Replies: 1
Views: 1818

Maximum usb cable length for external dvd-writer?

I'm considering getting an external dvd-writer for my htpc to ease the burning process a bit.
But I'm wondering that what's the maximum cable length I can use?
And could I use a longer cable if I have a powered usb-hub sitting there between the drive and the computer?
by Vaiski
Mon May 21, 2007 7:59 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: fanless / extremely quiet pci-e card with dual dvi ???
Replies: 7
Views: 4442

Asus 8600GT for instance. Dual DVI & passively cooled.
by Vaiski
Sun May 20, 2007 5:30 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Quiet "low profile" CPU coolers
Replies: 12
Views: 7236

Any thoughts on Thermaltake's Blue/Ruby Orb? I've got NSK2400 and AM2 X2 3600+, and the stock cooler is loud. Orb would be ~20e cheaper than SI-128..