I can not recommend Crashplan highly enough. Proper backup with versioning (and not only duplicating the files), and you can do it peer-to-peer to one or more friend's computers for free offline backup. Been running it for a few years now (my server acts as a backup server for 10+ computers) and it ...

at some point when SSD can reach multi-terabyte capacity, it should be possible to combine no-fan w/seasonic fanless PSU for a truly silent pc. Like MikeC says; many of us are already there. All that's really needed is to place multimedia data on a separate server. HTPC's and regular desktops can e...

I could definitely see this used in a HTPC build with a lowprofile motherboard, a lowprofile case, and the whole cooler sticking up through the top. With the mounting system used, you could even put the cooler in place last of all for a super-snug fit. If nothing else, the nickelplated version would...

particleman wrote:I use Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, make sure you update to the latest bios. The October 2012 bios fixes an issue with LAN packet loss. [...]

Thanks - I've been running with the new BIOS for three days now, without issues.

particleman: I see that both of your Ethernet ports seems to work fine. Which operating system do you use?

I tried to use this for an HTPC build with a Streacom FC5, but ran into problems with the CPU placement and had to abandon. I was prepared for that and had a mini-server build waiting that I could use it for instead. Generally I've been happy with it, the only remaining issue is that only one of the...

What about using Arctic alumina adhesive? Oh, I don't know, maybe because it isn't a CPU cooler in the first place? Or maybe because it's specifically stated by Arctic that it should not be used with a CPU? There's just so many reasons... They only say that because it's a "permanent" solution, whic...

cloneman wrote:What about using Arctic alumina adhesive?

Oh, I don't know, maybe because it isn't a CPU cooler in the first place? Or maybe because it's specifically stated by Arctic that it should not be used with a CPU? There's just so many reasons...

I have already talked to Stefanello in private, and his advice seems very good (thanks Stefanello!), especially for Americans, where the Nexus seems to be hard to find sometimes. Once I built the stuff (2-3 weeks time - the MB was broken and needs to be replaced) I'll try to remember to come back fo...

Thanks - I can't believe I didn't find the Nexus myself. :-( I'm gonna go with the Nexus because a) availibility in Europe is good, and b) it looks to have a larger cooling surface. And yes, it's gonna be in the airstream of an Antec ISK-300, which should be enough. If plain vanilla is not enough, I...

Anyone that can recommend a (preferrably passive) cooler for a Core 2 Duo Mobile? The socket seems to be called "Socket P", "Socket M", "Micro FCPGA", or "Socket 478/479" (men does not seem to be the same as the good old P4), and I'm sure it goes by other names as well. The distance between the moun...

Does anyone know of any big quiet fans? Antec Big Boy is a candidate, but has the same issues as other Antec fans (i.e. could be quiter). Silverstone FN181 seems decent (judging from erviews of cases with them in), but is rather small(!). Sharkoon 250mm and Akasa 220 mm is definitely the right size,...

Of all the people that suggested using the original plate for VRMs, etc., does anyone have any before/after temps? Or even reference cooling temps? I'm currently using the heatsinks that came with the S1 and a 120mm S-Flex running around 1200rpm [...] I'm ok with the temps, but don't like running t...