What I'd like to know is what the difference would be, performance-wise, between the two above choices? The performance difference is huge, typically 3x or greater in favor of stand-alone graphics cards. However, integrated video has a huge advantage in terms of lower power use. Integrated video us...

Something like a mATX AM2 board based on the nvidia 6150 chipset is absolutely awesome for normal PC stuff like office apps, internet, basic multimedia and so on, and you have a little bit of power if you ever want to play any games etc (though newer games you'd have to play at 800*600 with low deta...

All depends on budget really. Here's a fairly standard configuration I'd recomend. Case/PSU: Antec NSK2400 with 380W PSU CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (or if you have a bigger budget then something like the Core 2 Duo E6600) Motherboard: Asus P5B-VM RAM: 2GB DDR2 PC6400 VGA: ATI X1900GT HDD: 320GB Wes...

Fortron doesn't seem to be available in Australia. Also don't want to buy a thermaltake psu. I just don't trust them. Xbit have an article where they show some of their PSU ratings to be false and I've used a thermaltake PSU before and the system wasn't stable (although I can't say with certainty th...

Hey guys Would optimally like to get a Seasonic S12 600W but they're very expensive in Australia and only available from one PC store (interstate) so I'm looking for another recomendation. The PSU would be to power a very high end system (Conroe E6600 overclocked with Thermalright Ultra-120, 2GB RAM...

It is possible to make an almost completely silent system (bar optical drive). It would just cost money. 1) Zalman passive case 2) Core 2 Duo E6300 3) Passive conroe compatable matx mobo 4) Solid state HDD (eg Gigabyte i-RAM with 4GB RAM). Add more for more storage space. 5) Passive video card. 6) R...

Damn, I had high hopes for this HSF

Was planning to use it in a conroe build (E6600) in an Antec NSK2400.

What HSF would be recomended for Socket775 in an NSK2400? Does the Ninja fit? If not, then what do I go for?

Thanks

Daniel

HiddenWolf wrote:Then the problem is that igp motherboards don't seem to have dvi-output?

Does anyone know a motherboard that has dvi on the backpanel or an expansion slot?

The AM2 Asus M2NPV-VM has DVI.

next month there should be at least one nice board from dfi based on ati chips with x700 (not regular old one, they aded avivo to it) or a cheaper with x300 on board. i've also decided to wait, because now there is no nice 775 for core 2 duo, or am2 mATX board yet IMO. I just built an AM2 system fo...

An Antec P180 Looks like it would be suitable. It has the necessary space for those hard drives and has the ability to cool them adequately. The PSU that's recomended most on this site at the moment are the Seasonic S12 series coming in 330W, 430W, 500W and 600W. For your system I'd probably get the...

Well guys, along with my new main system (see my other post) I'll be building an HTPC to connect to my projector (Panasonic AE500 on a 100" 16:9 screen), and sound system (AUS$6000 worth of B&W speakers/sub connected to a Yamaha amp/reciever). So this is what I've come up with. I'm really new to the...

OK: Decided to scale the system down a bit. From looking at reviews the original system would be quite a bit more than I would need. So here's what I'm planning now. Any recomendations would be good: Case: Antec P180B PSU: Seasonic S12 600W Case fans: 2* Nexus 120mm real silent (1 at rear, 1 in bott...

*EDIT* Changed plans on system specs due to deciding that planned system was more than I needed. See my post below for new specs. Advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Daniel

I'd suggest the Coolermaster Hyper 6 with Panaflo 80mm L1A.

From the reviews I've read it performs better than the Thermalright 948U. Downside is that it's heavy (but it's bolted to the metal backplate behind the mobo so shouldn't be a problem)

Daniel

Forgot to mention that the handles are removable (held in place by standard screws).

In its first forray into the highend PC enthusiest/gaming arena Chenbro announced an all aluminium case called the Chenbro Gaming Bomb II. Some features include: - Removeable motherboard tray - Toolless installation of 5.25" and FDD devices - HDD installation that can be configured so that the HDDs ...

Man I don't think any review site has ever sucked up to a company as that one to Lian-Li. Just shocking. No flaws were mentioned (and there are a few) and the whole review just had "we love you lian-li" written all over it.

Daniel

Yeah definitely cut out stock fan grills. You can replace them with standard wire ones if you want.

A PSU duct of some kind would be good.

As would a CPU one.

Maybe change the HDD mounting grommets to better ones such as the EAR ones.

Maybe add sound dampening foam.

Reviews just up @ AMD review and @ Overclocker Cafe. Looks interesting but I want the Lian-Li 6077.

Wow this case looks great and gives me some ideas. looks better than the Antec SLK3700AMB I was planning on getting. Hmmm I'd probably cover the top and bottom grills with an acoustipack deluxe. Mount 2 80mm Panaflo L1A's at the back with the grills cut out and replaced with wire ones. 2 74GB Raptor...

In regards to the CDRW read the review on the Asus QuieTrack drives. The 52x32x52 CDRW looks very good.

Hi guys! In my upcoming PC I plan to get 2 74GB Raptors and run them in RAID 0 in an Antec 3700AMB yet I still want a quiet computer :roll: I've been doing some research and can't really come to a conclusion. I would need to stop the noise from vibrations but still keep the drives very cool (I've ha...

When my renovation's complete (soon now) I'll be getting 4 new computers. I've decided that I'll use the 40GB Hitachi drives in 3 of them but the main one I'll put 2 74GB Western Digital Raptors in RAID 0 but I still want it to be a silent PC :roll: so I'll have to work hard on silencing them. Is th...

ATM I'm planning to get an Antec SLK3700AMB and it has rubber grommets that are listed in the "good" category.

I was wondering how much of a noise difference there'd be between these and some kind of suspension method?

Any chance you could tell me the distance between the door and the front of the case? (I see you have the case)

The Zalman looks pretty good and can easily be found in aussie land. However, would it fit behind the door of an Antec SLK3700AMB?

I need a fan controller that can control 4 fans between 5v and 12v. I would preferebly like it to occupy the 3.5" bay but a 5" one is fine too.

All the ones that I've seen go from 7v.

Thanks

Daniel

24/7 running would be nice.

Yes there is a 40GB. It is only in the E7K60 (has both 40GB and 60GB HDD's) variety and not the 7K60 which is only a 60GB drive.

Is this one? http://www.mittoni.com.au/catalog/produ ... ts_id/1296

If so why does it have a molex connector on the adaptor. Would each HDD require 2 molex connectors then?

Sure are... Link. Keep in mind that because of the lower heat output and generally lower sensitivity to environmental conditions (the TravelStar 7K60 is designed for 24/7 use in tight cramped spaces with little or no air flow, as well as able to take shock associated with mobile applications), this...