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by mouettus
Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:20 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: HTPC: snappy, quiet, efficient
Replies: 3
Views: 3029

HTPC: snappy, quiet, efficient

Bought my last PC 9 years ago. Core 2 Duo still running great and all but it's huge and a little bit noisy. Came here for the parts btw but now it's time for something new cause I don't game anymore and I want to fit the thing in my entertainment unit. First I contemplated the idea of a NUC but I th...
by mouettus
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:17 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Cooler Master Silencio 450: Silence on a Budget?
Replies: 2
Views: 5110

Re: Cooler Master Silencio 450: Silence on a Budget?

^^ what he said and I'll even add design. most new cases I see seem to come directly from the 90's. I mean... I dont like dragon and tanks, but give me something classy with a cool look that will fit in my room or my equipment rack! This case makes me feel exactly the same as if I was looking at a 1...
by mouettus
Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: My "Super HTPC" . For your review/feedback. (Not built yet).
Replies: 5
Views: 2497

Re: My "Super HTPC" . For your review/feedback. (Not built y

BTW, pretty much all the zalman HTPC cases have had bad reviews.

I understand your pain tho... not a lot of HTPC cases deserve a place in the rack 'cause they are downright ugly!
by mouettus
Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Fortress FT03 microATX Tower
Replies: 44
Views: 40372

Re: Silverstone Fortress FT03 microATX Tower

I still think I'd go with this case only for the looks and form factor. This unit would be beautiful beside a tv set. I'm pretty sure that by carefully choosing the components, you can still achieve something quiet. AKA: change the fans, unmount the main one and go for a double fan cpu cooler, prope...
by mouettus
Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Silverstone FT03
Replies: 4
Views: 3079

Re: Silverstone FT03

they finally did a review! But it looks disappointing! :( Bummer cuz this is really the most beautiful computer case I've seen in a while!! Small footprint and classy desing. I have a P-180 right now and I consider it too large for my needs/taste and I don't wanna be stuck with something that big ag...
by mouettus
Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: OpenGL problem in Photoshop - do I need a new (quiet) card?
Replies: 4
Views: 4045

Re: OpenGL problem in Photoshop - do I need a new (quiet) ca

Hey there. Just wanted to know about the card. does it actually perform well? I mean... the card itself is getting old but this is the quietest card 125$ can buy. I'm aiming for a silent rig but I don't want to compromise performance TOO much... are there any other quiet alternatives? like a new car...
by mouettus
Sat Mar 26, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Silverstone FT03
Replies: 4
Views: 3079

Silverstone FT03

Can't seem to find info on the net about the acoustic properties of this case. it seems perfect for my next build tho...

this would probably be my first mATX build.
by mouettus
Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:35 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: photoshop
Replies: 6
Views: 2750

Re: photoshop

i5 2500/i7 2600 8gb of ram SSD drive games I play aren't really specific in genres. I can't comment on that one. But I don't really need something strong. My GTX260 presently gives me great performance but it's not silent at all and I'd like to be able to pass sound thru HDMI. screen resolutions: 10...
by mouettus
Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: photoshop
Replies: 6
Views: 2750

photoshop

No need to extrapolate on the details - 150-200 budget - silent/quiet - latest features Photoshop and occasional gaming (once per 2 months) Now should I go the card+cooler way and build them myself (I'd rather not but not afraid to get my hands dirty) or should I just look on the market for a silent...
by mouettus
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: New exciting case: Fractal Design - Define R2
Replies: 72
Views: 76765

Re: New exciting case: Fractal Design - Define R2

My next server case for sure!

I'll be moving my C2D, 6HDD main rig in that thing and keep my P180 for the new one!
by mouettus
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Case recommendations plz
Replies: 2
Views: 1521

Case recommendations plz

Hey there. I'm planning to build a rig for christmas and I'm completely clueless about the case. I currently have the original P180 but I'm not really satisfied of its performance. Something is surely wrong with my hardware layout. Anyhow, I'm on my 5th year with this PC and will be recycling for me...