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by Grra
Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:16 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Can I Make an i7 Reasonably Quiet?
Replies: 26
Views: 13888

Re: Rough Draft Shopping List

Alright, here's what i've got so far: PSU SeaSonic X series SS-400FL [also considering the SeaSonic S12II 380B] case Antec Solo Have you bought these component and started using them? I'm wondering how your PSU temps are. The PSU is in the top of the Solo, and there aren't any exhaust ventilation _...
by Grra
Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Can I Make an i7 Reasonably Quiet?
Replies: 26
Views: 13888

Re: Can I Make an i7 Reasonably Quiet?

My goal is to build a system that has enough horsepower for software development without spending an arm and a leg. Why not use integrated graphics if you are only doing SW development? That way you don't have to have an additional component (GFX card) in your system. And you'll save some money als...
by Grra
Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:13 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: The State of Silence as of June 2011 - New Build
Replies: 6
Views: 3938

Re: The State of Silence as of June 2011 - New Build

Thanks for the help guys! Do the nexus fans fit ok on Noctua? Is it hard to setup? Also, will the fans start spinning if they are undervolted to 7v? According to what I've read about the Nexus fans they will start OK even with 5 volts. And the Nexus fans will fit the HS, i think it's shown in the r...
by Grra
Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: The State of Silence as of June 2011 - New Build
Replies: 6
Views: 3938

Re: The State of Silence as of June 2011 - New Build

'ello, I'm not considering myself an expert but here goes. Since you are adding an GFX card I'm assuming you'll be doing some gaming. If not I'd go with the built in GFX in the CPU. Are you choosing the i5 2500K for its performance or just because its the "default" choice? Have you considered the 24...