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by fphredd
Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

Are people using the included touch screen software or has someone found something else that works well on this size screen? Really only need it for music playback.

Thanks!
by fphredd
Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: AMD 780G: Best Ever Integrated Mainstream Chipset?
Replies: 140
Views: 110112

I have given up on the 3450...I could never get the HDMI port to be utilised as the primary port. As this is for my brother and he doesn't have a Monitor, only a LCD TV I have left the 3450 out for now. I will buy him some more leads so that we can hook the 3450 up to the TV via the RGB cable that ...
by fphredd
Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

I cannot get the touch screen to work with the supplied or any other software. Has anybody else had any problems?

Thanks!
by fphredd
Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:48 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: How to lower brightness of annoying case LEDs?
Replies: 10
Views: 4972

Or plug in a resistor in the circuit. I have never done this on a chasis, but did it successfully on a fan controller. I'd recommend this option. Its less permanent, simple, and easily adjustable. All you need is a resistor of appropriate resistance and some electrical tape. Want to dim it even mor...
by fphredd
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Fanless PSU New Poll - ST30NF vs. Zen
Replies: 12
Views: 6390

Only 5 votes? American idol gets millions every week...you guys can do better than this! Most people cant really vote here since they dont have any of those PSU's. Even if I had both. How could I decide which one is the better one? it seemed from the first poll that these were also popular, and as ...
by fphredd
Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:42 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Fanless PSU New Poll - ST30NF vs. Zen
Replies: 12
Views: 6390

Only 5 votes? American idol gets millions every week...you guys can do better than this!
by fphredd
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Fanless PSU New Poll - ST30NF vs. Zen
Replies: 12
Views: 6390

Any (negative) issues? Heat?
by fphredd
Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Fanless PSU New Poll - ST30NF vs. Zen
Replies: 12
Views: 6390

Fanless PSU New Poll - ST30NF vs. Zen

As the old poll only included these two PSU's under 'other', and they seem to get the best feedback, can everyone weigh in on which of the 2 they prefer? I've included another 'other' just in case.
by fphredd
Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Whats the best FANLESS PSU?????
Replies: 13
Views: 7143

Can someone somehow add the FSP Zen 400 and the Silverstone st30nf to the choices? Don't know if it's possible, would do it myself if I did as they seem to be the two front runners?
by fphredd
Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Whats the best FANLESS PSU?????
Replies: 13
Views: 7143

Well, started out deciding between the Fortron Zen and the Silverstone, and I am STILL thoroughly confused. :?: Does that mean I can't go wrong either way? -New RS780 mb -1 internal, 1 eSata HDD -2 or 4 sticks RAM -DVD burner (eventually sub a Blu-Ray) -Additional Soundcard (Better DAC for music) -I...
by fphredd
Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: WD GP - which one/series?
Replies: 8
Views: 6588

Re: WD GP - which one/series?

dukla2000 wrote:
Plekto wrote:They apparently have three series of the same drive.
They also have a 'stealth' version - WD5000AAVS. It doesn't appear anywhere on their website but is widely available in retailers and I have one (complete with GP label).
Does the 'stealth' version come in 750GB?
by fphredd
Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: WD6400AAKS released
Replies: 89
Views: 83567

I wonder if SPCR will be reviewing in the near term (have they already...link Please) to see if the Caviar Green drives still take the title of 'quietest we've ever tested."
by fphredd
Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: WD6400AAKS released
Replies: 89
Views: 83567

So which would be quieter...this or the WD 750 Caviar Green drives?
by fphredd
Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

Sharkey wrote:
fphredd wrote:Ordered today, figure a resistor soldered into the LED line and I'm all set!
I'll likely do the same. Just gotta figure out a good resistance value and crack open the case one last time.
When you figure it out, please share... :?
by fphredd
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

One more question; do you find the power LED obnoxiously bright? :shock: Yes. I knew this going in when deciding on this case, because I know of a few people that already own SilverStone cases. I found the brightness distracting on a friend's LC14 (he uses it as a HTPC enclosure, just as I am plann...
by fphredd
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: How does one dim the Antec P150 case LED's?
Replies: 19
Views: 36261

Even I can do that...thanks!
by fphredd
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: How does one dim the Antec P150 case LED's?
Replies: 19
Views: 36261

You can solder some resistors in line with the LED to dim it down. If you look on the OrigenAE forums for the X11 LED, it has a pretty good description of how to do it. I think it involved some 470Ohm or 700Ohm resistors (I got mine at Radioshack). Worked quite well on my X11 Power LED. Can you poi...
by fphredd
Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

Arrrggghhh - figures newegg is out of stock in black (best US retailer IMO)...
by fphredd
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

So I could put one 2.5" drive in that slot below the cage and just leave the stock front plate on the bay opening, correct? To take it a step further, what is taking up the space BEHIND that shelf for the external bay? Thinking of using 1/2 the bay for a card reader (modified to cut the depth in hal...
by fphredd
Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: SilverStone Grandia GD-02 mini-review
Replies: 52
Views: 109871

Would there be room for a 2.5" notebook drive in the bay under the HDD cage?

Thanks!