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by mumford
Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Supermicro X7SPA-H MiniITX Atom server board
Replies: 13
Views: 25802

I have been using the HF for about a month now. It works as advertised

I get KVM over IP and low power.

Kill-A-Watt: 28W (mobo plus 3 laptop drives plus 80+ power supply)
by mumford
Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:39 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Looking for reliable and quiet USB 2.5" HD
Replies: 8
Views: 4300

I use Western Digital Elements portable for media storage. It is an external 2.5" HD 500gb, has just one USB connector, and is quiet
by mumford
Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Scythe Quiet Drive 2.5
Replies: 45
Views: 34784

I use a SQD2.5 in my main computer for the past 2 years. It was purchased from directron.com. I recalled it was on sale even, as it appeared that nobody wanted them back then. Excellent product I may comment. I am looking for one or two more SQD2.5s recently and could find nobody in the US that sell...
by mumford
Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: SSD Noise (or Darn These Silent Computers)
Replies: 14
Views: 12617

Scythe Quiet Drive? Not just for hard drives anymore.
by mumford
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Low Power Consumption CPU/Motherboard dillema!.
Replies: 9
Views: 6160

I have been thinking about this issue myself as I want a low energy server for mythtv/transmission/squeezecenter

I am leaning towards the new atom N470 with integrated igp

plus a raid card for raid 10
by mumford
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Best fanless card for 60 or under?
Replies: 17
Views: 8301

rei wrote:i like my sapphire ddr4 4670 with arctic cooling cooler.
Which one? S1?
by mumford
Thu May 15, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Please recommend HTPC/ATX case that fits Scythe Ninja
Replies: 10
Views: 4820

So I take it that 7" is the minimum I am looking for? Would that be from wall to wall or from mobo tray to wall? I don't have the spec in front of me. But I think Ninja is only a bit over 6". Mobo usually sits on a standoff. So, you are looking at another 3/8" for the mobo and the standoff. 7" shou...
by mumford
Thu May 15, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Please recommend HTPC/ATX case that fits Scythe Ninja
Replies: 10
Views: 4820

shaolin95 wrote:Interesting but wouldnt 7" still be a bit smaller than what I need? I am still trying to figure that one out though.
It fits just fine. Also, the acron nuts on the top of a Ninja are purely cosmetic. You can even remove them, if you need more room.
by mumford
Thu May 15, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: 2.5" in Scythe Quiet Drive. Too Quiet?
Replies: 17
Views: 7252

Sounds like the next logical silent upgrade for you guys is remove Vista and install OSX86.

I use OSX86 with a Samsung 2.5" HD inside a suspended Scythe Quiet Drive. Mac OS rarely access hard drive.
by mumford
Thu May 15, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Please recommend HTPC/ATX case that fits Scythe Ninja
Replies: 10
Views: 4820

Maybe a 4U rackmount server case.
by mumford
Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Is it time again for a "turbo" button?
Replies: 11
Views: 6223

Abit uguru allows you to switch modes without reboot.
by mumford
Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:07 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Best material: Acoustipack or Damptek or The Unknown?
Replies: 10
Views: 6090

You don't need a roller to install Dynamat inside a PC as the surface area is small. Just use your fingers, or a small piece of hard plastic or metal.

Both Edead and Dynamat are available at Amazon. In fact, with free shipping and no sales tax, Dynamat is flat out inexpensive at Amazon.
by mumford
Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:24 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Best material: Acoustipack or Damptek or The Unknown?
Replies: 10
Views: 6090

Dynamat is to stiffen surfaces for car audio installations. What do you think damping means? Dynamat is high density butyl rubber. You can get also get butyl rubber from McMaster. Why use consumer grade materials when one can use industrial grade soundproofing materials? Both Damptek and Acoustipac...
by mumford
Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Best material: Acoustipack or Damptek or The Unknown?
Replies: 10
Views: 6090

I used double layers of Dynamat Xtreme and a single layer of Edead Teklite acoustic foam on my last build. I can hear no noise of any kind from the computer in a very quiet room.
by mumford
Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:00 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Apple G3 case? (56k warning, many large pictures)
Replies: 4
Views: 3700

You may as well install OSX86 and run OSX.
by mumford
Thu Nov 01, 2007 11:02 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: D201gly2: product and SPCR review discussion
Replies: 398
Views: 528637

What is the energy consumption of this thing?
by mumford
Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:45 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Help find the ultimate silent PC - money is not an issue
Replies: 40
Views: 17920

About video editing and graphics card. Do you think the card I have choosen would be ok? I don't know, as I don't know how and what you like when editing. But still I will get the new G92 8800GT available this week. From this thread, it is $240 US. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1233846
by mumford
Sun Oct 21, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Opposing PA160s - Fans and Airflow
Replies: 7
Views: 3779

I think the setup as posted is fine. Wire both radiators in parallel.
by mumford
Sat Oct 20, 2007 5:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Help find the ultimate silent PC - money is not an issue
Replies: 40
Views: 17920

For silent/very quiet CPU cooling isn't the Scythe Ninja still the champ? Yes, things like the Ultra 120 Extreme can get the chip cooler (at high fan speeds), but isn't the name of the game to get just cool enough at the lowest possible noise, rather than maximum cooling? I've never seen any heatsi...
by mumford
Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Help find the ultimate silent PC - money is not an issue
Replies: 40
Views: 17920

Link to such hard drive water cooler

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/ ... ts_id=4520
by mumford
Sat Oct 20, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Help find the ultimate silent PC - money is not an issue
Replies: 40
Views: 17920

I think watercooling is your solution. Watercool CPU, GPU, NB, SB, PWM. (RAM and power supply too, since price is not a concern) Plus the two fast, loud hard drives using a hard drive water cooler. Suspend the hard drive cooler and put the suspended cooler inside a sealed box made with 1/2" (12.5mm)...