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by bentan77
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:02 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: VGA card power dissipation
Replies: 136
Views: 345424

A new 4670?
The GTS250
http://techreport.com/articles.x/16504/10
Only seen one review so far but the power consumption looks very good.
by bentan77
Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: In need of a new HDD
Replies: 7
Views: 3758

Currently unable to get a 500GB 7200.12 for a reasonable price. It would end up costing about $30-50au more then the GP 640. I know from experience :D Though my experience differs, I've used an 80, IDE250GB and one of the 7200RPM500GB drives, all had a noticeable high pitch whine. So far the WD 2.5"...
by bentan77
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: In need of a new HDD
Replies: 7
Views: 3758

In need of a new HDD

Hi, As the title states, I am in need of a new HDD which must be: *cheap *at least 320GB, more isn't needed but as the saying goes, the more the merrier *not too concerned about speed, more about silence So far from my local store, they stock all these which are in my price range: 3.5" Samsung HD502...
by bentan77
Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:58 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Redefining Budget Gaming Graphics: ATI's HD 4670
Replies: 53
Views: 37836

IceQ 4670

I have an IceQ 4670. The fan is uncontrollable, but at least the noise level is quiet to begin with.

The fan control in CCC8.10 is disabled on my screen and I double checked with a multimeter, the voltage stays at 12v. The fan only uses a 2 pin connector.