Q4 2010? Or 2011?

Hazelrah wrote:While all video cards are fast enough to decode H.264 in hardware, the interesting thing is (according to that link at least) not all video cards can handle all the video processing options.

Doesn't that depend on the resolution? What resolution are we talking here?

Sandybridge is supposed to be fine for playing HD video, and can assist in transcoding. I don't get why you need discrete graphics.

The cp850 also gives more head room for aging parts in the PSU and for upgrades.

Yes, the wife (Wife-Interpreted Feeling Element) is important.

To find the "greenest" CPU, first determine what you need to do. Then, find the processors capable of doing that task. Take the one that is capable of performing that task and that consumes the least power. It's wasteful to buy more CPU than you need, and it's wasteful to buy a CPU that can't do wha...

Dell Ultrasharp 24" still gets you 1920x1200.

dZeus wrote:As for the reason for the difference in amount of rated PSUs at 115V vs 230V: I would speculate that this is the market size for high efficiency PSUs.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's because the AC/DC conversion is more efficient at higher AC input voltages.

If I waited for that, I'd never buy SSD's until all my hard drives have failed or I build a new PC. :P Anyway, I think I'll wait until SSD's drop to ~$1.75/GB. 60GB is just cutting it too close for the things I want it to store (os+programs+games). :) Then that's how long you should wait. To put it...

I have a Zotac and Gigabyte H55 board and they both got it wrong. Really annoying. I think the best solution, as suggested, is to send them an e-mail before buying.

Always put off your purchases until you really need them. That's the simplest way, in my opinion, of avoiding the trap of always waiting for the next revision.

speedkar9 wrote:So grab one before they go fast!

Heh I'm not in the market, but just an analyst.

speedkar9 wrote:Amazon has it with free shipping.

But if you look at the prices on Camelcamelcamel, it seems as though they are steadly headed upwards, which hints that the supply has been cut and they are slowly running out.

Question: does the pci express x16 slot accept any cards besides graphics cards? (such as TV tuners) My experience with two other H55 boards (including the earlier Zotac model) tells me that non-graphics cards are not supported, which is a bummer.

It seems the P180 mini is out of stock in a lot of places, are they planning a new model?

If the G3 drives start out at the same price as current G2, that's still cheaper than the introductory G2 prices. I stand by my predictions :-) and your prediction has no numbers in it. Leaves a lot to interpretation. :wink: One of the advantages of my posts in this thread is a specific quoted pric...

MikeC wrote:

sub wrote:hi,

Here another review in french for the canadians of the forum

Amazing that no one has ever mentioned this site's PSU test system is a direct copy of SPCR's... but w/ a much higher noise floor.

Well, at least they write their own content, in a different language.

If the G3 drives start out at the same price as current G2, that's still cheaper than the introductory G2 prices. I stand by my predictions

I mean G3 80GB will be priced the same as G2 80GB prices today. That's based on the assumption that they operate at higher speeds, possibly the next SATA revision. The reasoning is that higher speeds will provide value over the older generation, and Intel wants to keep its margins high. So they'll d...

Well one reason for making backups is in the case of unforeseen events, such as fire, theft etc. I have an external hard drive in a separate room, and once a week I pull it out and run a backup from my computer. At some point I'll probably put it in the building where I work. If you stick all your d...

I have a micro-ATX case and find it easy enough, although I'm sure a larger case would be even easier. The bigger issues are fewer ports, fewer drives, and smaller graphics cards and the like.

Since you already bought a cheap case and found out that it couldn't last, I suggest saving up for a nicer one and saving yourself the trouble of going through this again. Time is money, too.

My guess is that the G3 drives will be priced the same as G2 drives are now, and they will drop prices on G2. Then maybe 3 months later prices on G3 drives will begin to fall.

Is it quiet/silent?

I think the aesthetics of the 3480 are fine. You can fit 1 3.5" hard drive in the second optical bay, and one on the foot of the case. The lower one might prevent you from installing a card in the lowest slot (I can fit one, but barely). As for 2.5" drives, if they are solid state, they can go prett...

I have the Antec 3480. Inside is a full-sized optical drive, but others have had issues, so you have to be careful. The one I bought is a LITE-ON. I believe there is a review on this site, as well as plenty elsewhere.

Also, take into account the energy input for a new motherboard vs the energy savings. Is 65W so much? My advice is to wait until you really need to upgrade before you do so.

If you are doing photo work, that's 2-D, and you don't need a high-end video card. Those really just help for 3-D. You said you are not a gamer, so why do you need a 5750 or more?

I don't know, but they seemed to be pushing it more than the nsk-3480 as their micro-ATX case, so I had assumed it was their flagship at that size. But maybe not.

It looked like a single-slot card from the photo. Is it not? That's worth something.