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by RSJ
Tue May 22, 2007 10:55 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: How to mount psu
Replies: 4
Views: 3559

Its more the psu against the back of the solo, where its fixed with the 4 screws provided with psu. it also seems to be close to the case rail, looks like its touching. won't this cause vibration?
by RSJ
Fri May 18, 2007 11:49 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: How to mount psu
Replies: 4
Views: 3559

How to mount psu

I have a Corsair HX 520 and Solo case and I don't know what to use to ensure its mounted/fixed as quietly as I can. I'm sure there is a little vibration from its current 'out-of-the-box' fixing, 4 screws provided. I guess I wanted to know if there are any PSU anti-vibration gasket kits or some other...
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 12:05 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Solo
Replies: 11
Views: 6736

Cheers, do you need both Fan Mounts and Anti-vibration Fan Gaskets for case fans, or is it one or the other?

Can't see any Nexus case fans at http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/120mmfans are any on these much better/worse?
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Solo
Replies: 11
Views: 6736

Thanks

Thanks for the replies. The prices were mostly from Ebuyer with VAT and postage, using the £10 discount (google). I was thinking of the Ninja-PLUS Rev B Heatpipe Cooler from quietpc.com for £33 plus postage. This is mainly as it seems cheaper than the Ultra-120, and I can't find the Ultra-120 in s...
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Solo
Replies: 11
Views: 6736

Internal Bits

Would putting it in the bath be any less nosy than not plugging it in? Corsair HX Series 520W Modular PSU - ATX12V v2.2 APFC £63 Antec Solo Quiet Mini Tower Case - Piano Black/Silver £47 Asus P5B Deluxe WIFI Socket 775 Core 2 Duo P965 FSB1066 DDR2 SATA Audio ATX £103 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4gh...
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 7:00 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Solo
Replies: 2
Views: 1980

Solo

I want to hear from Solo case owners on what they thing the most quiet effective way is to cool this case? Should I upgrade all the fans supplied? When I buy new fans, what else will I need? Do I need any fixing screws or things?
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 6:56 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Solo
Replies: 11
Views: 6736

Solo

What can I do to this case to make it as quiet as possible?
Is there a kit to dampen it more?
Is anything else needed, out-of-the-box?
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Just the last detail
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Next items

Decided on the following now:- Samsung SH-S183L/BEBN - £21 2x1GB CorsairTwinX XMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400, CAS 4-4-4-12 - £92 256MB MSI 8600GTS (NX8600GTS-T2D256EZ-HD) - £122 Just scratching my head on the cooling position. What case fans will I need? Should I replace any that come with the case? What ot...
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 6:01 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Gigabyte GeForce 8600GTS (GV-NX86S256H)
Replies: 3
Views: 2942

Happy with MSI?

Are you happy with the MSI card? Where and how much was it? Will it be ok in a Solo case and Asus P5B Deluxe WIFI MB?
by RSJ
Mon May 07, 2007 5:32 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Gigabyte GeForce 8600GTS (GV-NX86S256H)
Replies: 3
Views: 2942

Gigabyte GeForce 8600GTS (GV-NX86S256H)

I can't find this card in the UK, has anybody else seen it or know why not? Is the Silent Pipe3 a lot quieter than the GV-NX86S256H-B model? Has anyone got any feedback on this card or other 8600 passive cards for both HTPC and gaming? http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?P...
by RSJ
Sun May 06, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Just the last detail
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Thanks

Wanted to buy the memory, but when I check the Crucial web site it list these 3 kits as compatible with MB :- CT2KIT12864AA80E BL2KIT12864AA804 BL2KIT12864AL804 None of these look the same as the one I wanted to buy from Ebuyer, Corsair 2GB Kit (2x1GB) DDR2 800MHz/PC2-6400 XMS2 Performance Memory CL...
by RSJ
Sun May 06, 2007 12:07 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Just the last detail
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

Just the last detail

Bought the following and would love to hear about my current dilemma:- Corsair HX Series 520W Modular PSU - ATX12V v2.2 APFC £63 Antec Solo Quiet Mini Tower Case - Piano Black/Silver £47 Asus P5B Deluxe WIFI Socket 775 Core 2 Duo P965 FSB1066 DDR2 SATA Audio ATX £103 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4gh...
by RSJ
Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:59 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: What card for an occasional gamer?
Replies: 13
Views: 7917

UK Passiive X1950Pro

I have been looking for a passive X1950 Pro for a while and have only found the Club3D Radeon X1950Pro 256MB in the UK. Can anyone tell me more cards available in UK, I would prefer 1 x DVI and 1 x HDMI Will this card, or another passive X1950 pro, fit in an Antec P180 Advanced Super Midi Tower Case...
by RSJ
Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD01-MXR
Replies: 4
Views: 3243

Open Mind

Trying to keep an ope mind, will look at Solo case. Can you give more detail of what yours has inside and how quiet it is please?
by RSJ
Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Which Passive X1950 Pro or 7600GT
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

Huge?

Which card is huge, the Club3D Radeon X1950Pro 256MB or POWERCOLOR X1950 PRO SCS3 or both? I would love some feedback on noise and the fitting of these cards before I buy, I think I will go for a passive X1950 Pro. Don't understand why the price is roughly the sane as a 7600GT? I guess I won't be ab...
by RSJ
Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Which Passive X1950 Pro or 7600GT
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

Which Passive X1950 Pro or 7600GT

Can't decide which card, want to play games and use for HTPC, needs to be quiet. Can anyone give feedback and comment on them fitting either Antec Fusion or SilverStone Grandia GD01 case? Seems to be loads of 7600GT passive cards but not too many X1950 Club3D Radeon X1950Pro 256MB, GDDR3, PCI-Expres...
by RSJ
Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD01-MXR
Replies: 4
Views: 3243

SilverStone Grandia GD01-MXR

OK, now you have made me aware that the Thermaltake Bach may not have the cooling that I want (2 x 60mm fans) and that the build quality may not be as good as I thought. I thought at 8.5Kg the build and thickness should be very robust. I'm considering the Silverstone again. At least they have 2 x 80...
by RSJ
Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:13 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Thermaltake Bach
Replies: 5
Views: 4210

Thermaltake Bach VB8001BNS

Sorry for double posting, but I thought it kind of fits in both areas! The URL http://specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=1971&cat=163&page=1 Taking on board what you have said, what about SilverStone cases? SilverStone Grandia GD01-MXR with MCE Remote SST-GD01-MXR - £125 http:/...
by RSJ
Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:55 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 and CPU Fan
Replies: 1
Views: 1757

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 and CPU Fan

I want to put this CPU in a Thermaltake Bach case. Which of these CPU coolers would you opt for? The Thermaltake appears to be less noisy!

Thermaltake MiniTyp 90 VP CPU Cooler, 18dBA, Socket 775/754/939/AM2 £29

Scythe MinÚ Quiet CPU Cooler £22
by RSJ
Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Thermaltake Bach
Replies: 5
Views: 4210

Thermaltake Bach

Thinking of this case but would like to hear about the noise and air flow of the fans supplied. Can you change the 2x 60mm rear fans for 80mm and is that necessary for noise and air flow? What about the other front 80mm fan, can that me upgraded to anything larger? If I just got 3 x Nexus 80mm Real ...
by RSJ
Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:56 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: HTPC For Under £800
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

Thanks for the advice so far!

I have tried to read as much as one can in a short time, and I have read as many articles here, but I guess nothing makes up for experience, which I don't have. I have tried to change for the last time taking the feedback into account from this thread. I may hold off for the CPU proces to fall but I...
by RSJ
Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:07 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: HTPC For Under £800
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

£801

I think this is now it, unless you know why not? Will I need any other cooling? Will it all fit togeter ok? Cases: Zalman HD160S Home Theatre PC Enclosure £188 PSU Corsair HX 520W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Compliant PSU £62 Motherboard Asus P5LD2-SE Intel 945P (Socket LGA775) PCI-Express Motherboard - £...
by RSJ
Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: HTPC For Under £800
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

Thanks and theres more!

OK, I have now revised somewhat but have some decisions to make on certain things, which I don't know much about so would appreciate your opinions. The case, I'm trying to say at <£800 and will try to hold off until some time in April in the hope the CPU prices will drop. With that said, what is th...
by RSJ
Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:02 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: HTPC For Under £800
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

HTPC For Under £800

Hi, I’m new to this hardware arena but want to configure a HTPC to use for day to day things too, so a bit of an all purpose machine. Its main purpose is as a home theatre machine but I also want to use it for surfing, games and some video editing. I want the machine to be as quiet as possible and...