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- Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:51 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16454
Re: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
replaced the stock fans with five gentle typhoon 1850 @ ~900rpm with "KAZE MASTER Pro Ace" Fan Controller. The machine now runs much quieter than before! I haven't done any measurements yet, but seems the GT generates more air flow than my old slip steams. (NB, Nexus, TR fans are very hard to find i...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:18 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16454
Re: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
Pappnaas
So you don't recommend those external controller?
So you don't recommend those external controller?
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:13 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16454
Re: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
I also got a 550D today, and planning to replace the fans. However, I have an older motherboard, and thus gonna need a PWM controller. Anyways, shall I get the PWM controller + 4xThermalright TY-140?? They are for intakes from the 1x bottom, 2x front and 1x exhaust at the rear. Ideas? or are there a...
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:43 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Fractal Designs mATX cases not available here; alternatives?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2149
Fractal Designs mATX cases not available here; alternatives?
So I'm from Hong kong, and FD cases are not available here.
I was looking at the Arc Mini or Define Mini, and now I need some alternatives - any suggestions? Looks like the TJ08 is a popular choice here.
I need at least 5HD slots, and will fit a 660Ti in it...
I was looking at the Arc Mini or Define Mini, and now I need some alternatives - any suggestions? Looks like the TJ08 is a popular choice here.
I need at least 5HD slots, and will fit a 660Ti in it...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:33 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4466
Re: A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini
I don't really play games much these days due to workload. But sometimes I play COD or bioshock... nothing too serious (e.g. crisis), mostly Diablo 3. Yes I use a 27" monitor for photo and video editing. I checked out the 660ti, the card length is 9.5inch, which is around 140mm, so it will have arou...
- Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:37 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4466
Re: A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini
Resolution at 2560 x 1440
sometimes i play diablo 3 and some FPS games, nothing too serious.
Is 300USD budget on a video card realistic?
sometimes i play diablo 3 and some FPS games, nothing too serious.
Is 300USD budget on a video card realistic?
- Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:48 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4466
A powerful, quiet display card for mATX with Define Mini?
Hey Guys, My current P180 System is around 4 years old and hardware problems start to pop up from time to time. So I'm planning to replace it with something smaller/better. I will be using a mATX mobo with Fractal Design Define Mini ; from the official website, it states the following: Supports grap...
- Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:45 am
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: fanless products
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12813
Re: fanless products
I have recently purchased a Asus E350 motherboard with SDD and Pico for my Linux based music player. it is 100% silent. sometimes I'm not sure if it is powered on. http://www.ocaholic.ch/xoops/html/modules/xcgal/albums/userpics/E35M1-I%20Deluxe/Pics/normal_002.JPG My intel i7 set up is very quiet to...
- Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:27 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5836
Re: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
Thanks guys! It does look good from the outside. I considered the first prototype as a failure. 1. cable management is a nightmare. 2. The hardware/fan/cpu etc are identical to my previous set up inside my Corsair and P180, but it somehow it is a lot noiser in my DIY case; I believe MDF produces mor...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:12 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5836
Re: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
Thanks for the suggestions! but i've made my own instead :D http://www.raylok.com/Other/mobile-upload/i-4gtCT39/0/O/photo-1.jpg http://www.raylok.com/Other/mobile-upload/i-c287zjq/0/O/photo-4.jpg http://www.raylok.com/Other/mobile-upload/i-NKhHPRh/0/O/photo-3.jpg made a few calculation and assumptio...
- Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:35 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5836
Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
I have a few set ups at home and at work that includes the following enclosures: 1. Antec P180 2. P182 3. Corsair 700D They have their own pros/cons. And would want to try something new for my next setup - the silverstone FT02. I like the idea of having all the ports located on the top, but i don't ...
- Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:54 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
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- Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:09 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
How is the 700D in terms of vibration (specifically hard drive vibration)? I've owned a number of cases from Lian-Li, CoolerMaster, and Antec, and the only cases that I've felt were satisfactory in terms of dealing with hard drive vibration were the Antec Sonata and P18x. I'm really intrigued by th...
- Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:42 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 140mm fan choices, horizontally mounted
- Replies: 52
- Views: 36138
Re: 140mm fan choices, horizontally mounted
so... any updates on the scythe 140mm fans yet? I need to a few of them to be placed horizontally in my new corsair 700D. the stocks fans are a bit loud for my taste.
- Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:54 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Hey guys, I transferred the system to 700D. The stock fans are acceptable, but no way they are quite compare to the the scythes spinning at 600rpm in my old P180. The side covers are ok, but nota as rigid as the P180's for sure. I sealed the top vents with some acoustic foams, and the noise level fr...
- Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:46 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Cool, I shall get the 700D tomorrow then.
I've just look at the measurement, and it is HUGE, a lot bigger than the P180. no wonder it is so spacious inside.
i will decide later if the foams and new fans are necessary in the 700D. thanks again for the suggestions.
I've just look at the measurement, and it is HUGE, a lot bigger than the P180. no wonder it is so spacious inside.
i will decide later if the foams and new fans are necessary in the 700D. thanks again for the suggestions.
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:26 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
interesting. the 700D is around 150USD in Hong Kong, a lot cheaper than the P183 here.
How to keep the 700D quite than? probably some new fans?
the TJ11 was on my list, until i saw the price tag of 600+USD. damn.
How to keep the 700D quite than? probably some new fans?
the TJ11 was on my list, until i saw the price tag of 600+USD. damn.
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:16 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?
yep, the 700D case weights @22.3lbs, mainly made of solid steel, while the front plate is aluminum. and thus might be a good case for sound isolation. I'm running on a i7 system with gigabyte 5750 silent cell: http://www.gigabyte.com/fileupload/product/3/3584/3421.jpg with 4 X 2TB for photo storage ...
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:49 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10284
is 700D a better case than the P180?
Hey guys, I want to replace my P180 with something bigger and easier to work with.
It seems the Obsidian 700D is a good choice, but not popular in this forum. Are there any problems with it?
It seems the Obsidian 700D is a good choice, but not popular in this forum. Are there any problems with it?
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:24 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Silent Scientific Computing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5726
Re: Silent Scientific Computing
Hi LM741C, so all in all, do you recommend the C700D? I Want to replace my P180 with something bigger.
thanks!
thanks!
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:45 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Which "quiet" case for 9 HDD home server?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4358
Re: Which "quiet" case for 9 HDD home server?
I also need to upgrade my P180 to something bigger.
Have you guys considered the Lian Li PC A-71F or the X2000F? but looks like the Nexus Prominent 9 or the EDGE are better alternatives.
Have you guys considered the Lian Li PC A-71F or the X2000F? but looks like the Nexus Prominent 9 or the EDGE are better alternatives.
- Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:53 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: a quiet Nvidia display card
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3095
thanks guy, i will look into those cards. I'm using the the hackintosh for Final Cut Studio for Video editing. From what I've read so far, Color/Motion etc consumes a lot of GPU power for live rendering. So far my 9800 GTX+ is doing very fine except I now need HDMI with sound out for play back on pr...
- Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:54 pm
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: a quiet Nvidia display card
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3095
a quiet Nvidia display card
So I need a HDMI (with sound output) + DVI display card from Nvidia for my Hackintosh. I read that the ATIs often have driver problems that I prefer to stick with Nvidia for now. Do you guys have any recommendation? I have the 9800GTX+ but it doesnt have HDMI + sound out put. I know there are plenty...
- Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:43 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Modification for Arctic Cool Accelero TWIN TURBO?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2728
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:43 am
- Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
- Topic: Modification for Arctic Cool Accelero TWIN TURBO?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2728
Modification for Arctic Cool Accelero TWIN TURBO?
Hey guys, I bought the Twin Turbo (arctic cooling S1/S2 is not available in Hong Kong) for my XFX 9800GTX+. Although it is much quieter than the stock fans, I'm still no satisfy with the result. So I'm wondering: 1. if I should remove the AC fans? 2. Is passive cooling possible for the 9800 GTX+? 3....
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:23 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5817
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:59 am
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: P183 on the Antec Website
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5798
- Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:33 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5817
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:42 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5817
I assume you're going to be running a Hackintosh using the EFI partition scheme. If that's not true, then ignore this. As a general rule, I'd stick with NVidia cards for the time being- the Nvidia Inject kernel extensions are more stable and up to date than the ATI equivalents. Also, you probably w...
- Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:36 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5817
Thanks for all the replies! The hackintosh is mainly for Photoshop CS4, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, etc. I was considering faster Hard drives, but they are currently too costly in terms of gb/$. I might upgrade to faster HD in the near future. (even the final cut pro program alone will take up at leas...