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by stingy
Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
Replies: 18
Views: 16243

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...
by stingy
Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:18 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
Replies: 18
Views: 16243

Re: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build

Pappnaas

So you don't recommend those external controller?
by stingy
Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Best fans for my corsair 550d silent pc build
Replies: 18
Views: 16243

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...
by stingy
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Fractal Designs mATX cases not available here; alternatives?
Replies: 2
Views: 2105

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...
by stingy
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: 4395

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...
by stingy
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: 4395

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?
by stingy
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: 4395

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...
by stingy
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: fanless products
Replies: 13
Views: 12601

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...
by stingy
Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
Replies: 11
Views: 5758

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...
by stingy
Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
Replies: 11
Views: 5758

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...
by stingy
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Alternatives to silverstone FT02?
Replies: 11
Views: 5758

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 ...
by stingy
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:54 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

Re: is 700D a better case than the P180?

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by stingy
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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...
by stingy
Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 140mm fan choices, horizontally mounted
Replies: 52
Views: 35339

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.
by stingy
Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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...
by stingy
Wed Jan 26, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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.
by stingy
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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.

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by stingy
Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:16 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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 ...
by stingy
Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: is 700D a better case than the P180?
Replies: 20
Views: 9867

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?
by stingy
Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:24 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Silent Scientific Computing
Replies: 15
Views: 5594

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!
by stingy
Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Which "quiet" case for 9 HDD home server?
Replies: 6
Views: 4250

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.
by stingy
Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: a quiet Nvidia display card
Replies: 4
Views: 3047

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...
by stingy
Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: a quiet Nvidia display card
Replies: 4
Views: 3047

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...
by stingy
Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:43 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Modification for Arctic Cool Accelero TWIN TURBO?
Replies: 4
Views: 2666

so is it totally fine to remove the fans?
by stingy
Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:43 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Modification for Arctic Cool Accelero TWIN TURBO?
Replies: 4
Views: 2666

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....
by stingy
Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:23 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
Replies: 14
Views: 5710

I bought the XFX 9800 GTX+ today. I want more space inside the case so I'm planning to go with P182 instead (but it is sold out in the computer mall).

Here are the missing parts:
Antec P182
Scythe S-Flex X 2 (intake and exhaust)
Arctic Cooling S1

Should I over clock the system to ~3.6ghz?
:D
by stingy
Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: P183 on the Antec Website
Replies: 8
Views: 5711

The Antec distributor of Hong Kong said they dont have any stocks for P182 anymore... i was about to get it today!
by stingy
Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:33 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
Replies: 14
Views: 5710

Plekto, thanks for all the information. I will definitely go over it during the weekend! :D :D
by stingy
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
Replies: 14
Views: 5710

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...
by stingy
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: is this a good set up for i7?
Replies: 14
Views: 5710

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...