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- Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:19 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Need 9cm fan with low start voltage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2629
Re: Need 9cm fan with low start voltage
Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentPro PE-1 92mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan - 1300 RPM - 14 dBA , has a starting voltage of 5V, and lower rated top speed, so i would guess would end up quieter (but havent tried it), another to look into is Scythe S-FLEX™ SFF92A 92 x 92 x 25 mm Fan w/ S-FDB Bearing (1000rpm) , ...
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:21 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Need 9cm fan with low start voltage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2629
Need 9cm fan with low start voltage
I have a Synology DS212J NAS using Y.S. Tech FD129225LS-N as case fan, which is a 92mm fan with below specs. It's quiet but not silent thus I'm going to get a lower-speed fan to replace it. Operating Voltage Range: 7~13.2V Speed: 1800RPM Noise Level: 25dBA I have single WD Green disk installed and t...
- Tue Oct 25, 2011 4:50 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Build the Perfect Lab or Office Workstation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19861
Re: Build the Perfect Lab or Office Workstation
Very clean build and beautiful pictures! Glad to see HR02 is used but wondering why it's not reviewed in SPCR. One question regarding Intel's DP67BG, is it fan speed control as good as ASUS'? i.e. can specify a fan speed vs. temperature curve for most fans connected (rather than CPU fan only) no mat...
- Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:49 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: [New build] HTPC build, but also my main computer. Advice?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4374
Re: [New build] HTPC build, but also my main computer. Advi
It looks very balanced.... That said, I am a bit skeptical about ADATA SSD. I'd purchase OCZ, Corsair etc if I were to be in Sandforce campaign. I don't really trust ADATA's firmware talent, sorry firmware development. In this regard, OCZ enjoys a huge advantage compared to ADATA ..... Me too, howe...
- Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:53 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Is Gentle Typoon suitable for CPU cooling with HR01 PLUS?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2809
Is Gentle Typoon suitable for CPU cooling with HR01 PLUS?
I'm looking into a customized 500~1500rpm PWM model. The speed is ideal however I'm not sure whether it's suitable for CPU cooling. Has anyone used it before?
- Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:33 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Puget's test of Effects of Grill Patterns on Fan Performance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1982
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:48 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Small, silent, minimalistic and powerful PC (or is it?)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3861
Re: Small, silent, minimalistic and powerful PC (or is it?)
With four SFF21F (1600rpm) fans, how can you expect it to be quiet? Generally we use fans <= 800rpm.
Though it looks like you are enthusiast of Corsair, the hydro H80 is definitely not comparable with top air cooling heatsinks such like Thermalright HR02 on silence.
Though it looks like you are enthusiast of Corsair, the hydro H80 is definitely not comparable with top air cooling heatsinks such like Thermalright HR02 on silence.
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Will blocking P183's top vent improve cooling performance?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4355
Will blocking P183's top vent improve cooling performance?
Recently I got a P183v3 but not installed yet. I'm going to use the rear fan only (perhaps add a mid fan to cool VGA card) since the top fan is known as noisy due to structual drawback. However with the top vent opened only, the air flow is somewhat strange (looks like a short cut from top to rear)....
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 8:59 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Antec Solo II is not too bad
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10821
Antec Solo II is not too bad
When the first time I saw it from Computex news, I was surprised on its ugly appearance comparing with original Solo. Today I saw some more pictures (it's said that it will be available in Japan within one week) and change my mind that it worths trying. The major improvement is cooling design, as we...
- Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:28 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8611
Re: Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
This is a good question. The answer is that I already own a fanless PSU and I'm interested in P183 now. For new build, I will never consider this combination.step2006 wrote:What is the point to use a fanless PSU if we have to put a fan to vent it ?
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:48 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8611
Re: Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
Thanks, Nail.
Yes, the middle fan can be the final solution.
Yes, the middle fan can be the final solution.
- Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:07 am
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8611
Is X-400 fanless suitable for Antec P183
I'm considering trying P183 since the upcoming P280 is really disappointing to me.
If it's placed in the lower chamber, will the heat be accumulated since there is no way to get hot air out?
If it's placed in the lower chamber, will the heat be accumulated since there is no way to get hot air out?
- Tue May 31, 2011 11:25 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: I give you the ANTEC SOLO II
- Replies: 177
- Views: 280256
Re: I give you the ANTEC SOLO II
It's disappointing to me. I expected the PSU can be moved to the bottom.
- Mon May 23, 2011 5:44 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: HDPLEX H3.SODD Fanless Mini-ITX Media Case
- Replies: 49
- Views: 38935
Re: HDPLEX H3.SODD Fanless Mini-ITX Media Case
It's awesome. Is this the 1st time we have a true silent PC meanwhile powerful enough for daily usage? :lol: I really feel surprising on "heard absolutely nothing". If the retailed product can also have the similar level, it would be very great. My personal experience on silence is that after reduci...
- Tue Apr 26, 2011 2:04 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: P183 Sandy Bridge system
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2384
Re: P183 Sandy Bridge system
It's a nice build, except the CPU cooler doesn't belong to the top class :lol: BTW, have you tried to load CPU (Prime95) and GPU (Furmark) simultaneously? Only in this condition, we know the worst case noise and temperature. Since you are using PWM for case fan and CPU cooler (I suppose), the noise ...
- Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:30 am
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15160
Re: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
Oops, 32C is somewhat high. Are you talking about Tcase (single value measurement of CPU case) or Tcore (4 values corresponding to each core)? I use Prime95 (CPU test) and Furmark (GPU test), which are also used in SPCR review. When we talk about temperature in "Load", we run both CPU and GPU. Below...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Gallery
- Topic: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15160
Re: Antec NSK3480 with passively cooled Core i7 2600
Very nice build! I was going to build the similar system with NSK3480, however finally given up since the optical drive can't be fit into the upper chamber with the presence of a longer (than ATX) PSU such like X-400. It would be great if you can attach temperature measurements in both idle and load...
- Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:04 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Feedback on Silent PC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3550
Re: Feedback on Silent PC
The build looks pretty solid if you don't quite care about silence. Regarding Silent Pro, you can refer the 700W model's review. http://www.silentpcreview.com/article936-page7.html As you can see, it is just ok and doesn't belong to the best class. I would recommend Seasonic X-560, though more expen...
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:48 am
- Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
- Topic: Quiet PC Plan
- Replies: 57
- Views: 22795
Re: Quiet PC Plan
It's a question whether your current configuration could be "a very quiet gaming desktop". 1 If you read the review, you may already know P183's case fan is noisy since the lowest speed is still very high to silencers (i.e. 1200rpm). You need to invest some money on some low speed fan (single fan at...
- Sun Mar 13, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Lian Li PC-Z60
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4184
Re: Lian Li PC-Z60
I love its appearance, almost nearly perfect to me, though Lianli doesn't have a very good silence record.whispercat wrote:New Lian Li case coming soon. Looks interesting, hope it's better than the PC-B25S
http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/pr ... dex=62&g=f
- Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:23 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: WD20EARS vs Hitachi 5K300
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6640
Re: WD20EARS vs Hitachi 5K300
I'm not familiar with Hitachi 5K300, however my suggestion is that never use WD20EARS for your system disk unless it's a temporary solution. I used a WD15EARS for system disk (Windows 7 installed) for ~half a year, just like you, I prefer single mechanical hard disk in system. (1) It's significantly...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:53 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Thermalright Silver Arrow Dual 14cm Fan Cooler
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12236
Re: Thermalright Silver Arrow Dual 14cm Fan Cooler
Though this is a top cooler from Thermalright, I feel a bit disappointing that SPCR still doesn't have a review of HR02, which is regarded as fanless capable for silencers.
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:44 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
- Replies: 56
- Views: 54073
Re: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
Another question is regarding the absence of sound proof material, which is widely used in SPCR built systems before. Previously I encountered a strange resonance/whooshing noise issue in my Solo build, i.e. after reducing the system noise to a minimal level, the noise can be significantly louder wi...
- Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:29 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
- Replies: 56
- Views: 54073
Re: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
GPU fans (Gelid Icy Vision): through Zalman FanMate 2 on max speed, on 3-pin Asus motherboard Chassis 2 header, set to Silent in BIOS fan control. I don't quite understand the GPU fan control. Is the fan speed related with GPU temperature or something else? It's good to see someone read the article...
- Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:43 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
- Replies: 56
- Views: 54073
Re: Silent Mid Gaming PC Build Guide
GPU fans (Gelid Icy Vision): through Zalman FanMate 2 on max speed, on 3-pin Asus motherboard Chassis 2 header, set to Silent in BIOS fan control.
I don't quite understand the GPU fan control. Is the fan speed related with GPU temperature or something else?
I don't quite understand the GPU fan control. Is the fan speed related with GPU temperature or something else?
- Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:40 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: X-400 buzz noise
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22136
Re: X-400 buzz noise
I have tried 2 Seasonic X-460W fanless power supplies, and both of them make buzzing sounds. The buzz becomes a high pitch constant squeal when the computer is turned off, but has the electricity cable still plugged into the power supply. It's extremely annoying and disappointing. I had no problems...
- Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:24 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: X-400 buzz noise
- Replies: 31
- Views: 22136
Re: X-400 buzz noise
Hi netmask254, Did you had your bussing noise problem solved ? Not yet, I sent a mail describing this problem to Seasonic support. They ask me to contact the distributor to replace one sample and check whether it still happens. It may be either a design issue or my apartment's electric issue. Howev...
- Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:31 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: Will Seasonic SS-460FL, 460W be enough for this ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3265
Re: Will Seasonic SS-460FL, 460W be enough for this ?
Definitely it's enough.
- Sun Nov 28, 2010 11:36 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Quiet 2TB Hard drive - Which one to chose
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5227
Re: Quiet 2TB Hard drive - Which one to chose
WD Green series should be the most quiet one, however its performance is also very low especially EARS which has the so called "Advanced 4KB Format". If you have other disk such like SSD as system, go ahead and always avoid it as system disk.
- Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:46 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Fractal Design Define R3 - fan placement?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 13177
Re: Fractal Design Define R3 - fan placement?
The front fan is not necessary generally. If you are using Thermalright HR02, perhaps you can even save the CPU fan :lol: Seems like R3 has inherent sound damping foam, how about its quality and can you hear the whooshing noise? In my Solo, I experience much larger noise after closing the side panel...