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by slingshotuk
Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

Exel wrote:Let me know how that i5-750 overclocking goes, especially what the temps are before and after.
Yeah no probs. Hoping to get up to 3.4 or 3.6ghz.
by slingshotuk
Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:08 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

A big factor with the temps you're seeing with my build is the HD5850, which has an exceptional thermal performance compared to past generations of GPUs. I've never owned the 8800GTX, but from what I've read you should be fine if the load temps don't exceed 85ºC. Higher operating temps have been r...
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:47 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

That's truly excellent performance! I'd be more than happy with that. My GPU is currently at 65c while idling with no sides on the case. :) Goes up to scary temps when gaming. Old skool 8000GTX furnace. I was thinking of putting the Fractal exhaust in the front, my 1200 rpm quiet fan as rear exhaus...
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:28 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

That's truly excellent performance! I'd be more than happy with that. My GPU is currently at 65c while idling with no sides on the case. :) Goes up to scary temps when gaming. Old skool 8000GTX furnace. I was thinking of putting the Fractal exhaust in the front, my 1200 rpm quiet fan as rear exhaust...
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:47 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

Very nice setup - and like how tidy the install is cable wise. I've tried to keep mine as tidy as possible but I think you've managed it even better. So you have two intakes at the front (the fans that came with the R2) and a bottom intake but no exhaust? I'm trying to decide what to do about mine. ...
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

Bought mine in mid-April. There's definitely room for improvements in any eventual future revisions of the case, but most of those are minor issues by themselves. By far the biggest headache I had was with the P55-incompatible back plate opening and the slight I/O panel mismatch, but neither caused...
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Need rec for backup software
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

I like online backup solutions. I currently use Idrive to backup my development server (and VPS server) and it works a treat. Great to have peace of mind that everything is taken care of automatically.

It also supports instant backups as files change etc..
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 4309
Views: 2478849

The new Pendulum album - Immersion.
by slingshotuk
Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Windows 7
Replies: 41
Views: 26519

I've been blown away by Windows 7. After the averageness that was Vista Win 7 really fixes all the problems - seems that MS have finally nailed it. Installed on an old AMD 3200+ and it runs really well.. Just put on my new Phenom 9950 desktop system and it's a dream.. Really quick. Best part about W...
by slingshotuk
Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:55 am
Forum: User Reviews
Topic: Review: Fractal Define R2 (i5 build)
Replies: 19
Views: 15751

What's annoying is that there is a second revision of this case out but it appears that both myself and Exel got the old version - when did you buy yours Exel? I was searching last night and found review pics taken late March of a design which has a much longer backplate opening which would be fine ...