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by zenith
Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic Platinum 860, different versions?
Replies: 1
Views: 3309

Seasonic Platinum 860, different versions?

I was browsing the Seasonic USA site, and noticed that the 860 Platinum is listed in two places. As far as I can see there are two model numbers: SS-860XP Platinum Series SS-860XP2 Platinum Series XP2 The XP2 is part of a newer series with both the 660 and 760? I also noticed that those have a Nvidi...
by zenith
Wed May 16, 2012 6:52 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Heatsink recommendation for a low power xeon?
Replies: 1
Views: 1570

Re: Heatsink recommendation for a low power xeon?

I went for a Coolermaster Hyper 212 instead, and also ordered a couple of Scythe Slip Stream PWM (1300 rpm) fans. I believe the cooler is good enough, and if I do not like the fan on it, I can just exchange it with a fan I know the properties of :)
by zenith
Tue May 15, 2012 4:12 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Heatsink recommendation for a low power xeon?
Replies: 1
Views: 1570

Heatsink recommendation for a low power xeon?

I would appreciate a heatsink recommendation for a low power xeon. The setup is a Supermicro X9SCM-F motherboard with an E3-1260L xeon. The cooling requirement is not huge, but my case is an Antec Solo, so I believe a heatsink without too many clearance issues would be good. My last setup in the sam...
by zenith
Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:45 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Replacing Samsung T166 500GB drives
Replies: 3
Views: 2175

Reading in the forums it seems that both F3 and F2 EcoGreen are good candidates. Right now the F3 seems more tempting, because of 7200rpm. However, quite probably the F2 has better properties when it comes to a noise and vibration? And probably the F2 has good platter density so the lower access tim...
by zenith
Thu Dec 03, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Replacing Samsung T166 500GB drives
Replies: 3
Views: 2175

Replacing Samsung T166 500GB drives

I got three drives in my file server from Samsung. Those are of T166 series: HD501LJ, 500GB each. I even think they might have Nidec motors. I am very satisfied with both the lack of vibrations and quietness. Are there any new Samsung drives with Nidec motors available? I am looking for drives of at...
by zenith
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Thermalright axp-140 in Antec P183 case?
Replies: 2
Views: 2035

Alright, that sounds reasonable :) Thank you for the explenation
by zenith
Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:17 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Thermalright axp-140 in Antec P183 case?
Replies: 2
Views: 2035

Thermalright axp-140 in Antec P183 case?

Does anyone know if the Thermalright AXP-140 cooler fits in an Antec P183 case? I will probably use it to cool a i7 920 cpu in combination with a X58 motherboard. Probably installed with a 12cm fan. Thermalright states that it does not fit in cases where the psu is placed at the bottom: http://www.t...
by zenith
Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Quiet / Noisy Monitor Survey
Replies: 272
Views: 507218

Samsung 245B

Whining noise, mostly very audible when there are a lot of similar patterns on the screen. Like output from a logfile in a big terminal window, repeating patterns on a website etc. But the noise is there constantly, just not that audible.
by zenith
Tue May 27, 2008 2:18 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Where to buy Thermalright XP-120?
Replies: 13
Views: 6659

Thanks for the information about the 128SE, the mounting system does not look so impressive afterall. Anyway, I guess it is better to go with either the tried and tested XP-120: I already sent e-mails to some of the shops listed here :) If it does not work out, I am going to take the plunge and prob...
by zenith
Mon May 26, 2008 7:57 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Where to buy Thermalright XP-120?
Replies: 13
Views: 6659

Is there any reason for wanting the XP-120 instead of the SI-128SE? Good point. I didn't consider the SI-128SE either, because it is also not in stock where I live. But since I am going to order one of those from abroad anway, probably from the store aztec mentioned, maybe it is better to go for th...
by zenith
Sun May 25, 2008 3:44 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Where to buy Thermalright XP-120?
Replies: 13
Views: 6659

Thanks for your input guys. Unfortunately, Heatsinkfactory only ships within United States :( Potsy: Thanks for the ebay links. The german auction just ended before I had a chance to ask or bid on the item, but I will check out other auctions from Germany. I had already been in touch with the guy fr...
by zenith
Sat May 24, 2008 10:22 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Where to buy Thermalright XP-120?
Replies: 13
Views: 6659

Where to buy Thermalright XP-120?

I am wondering where I can find this cooler. I do have a LGA775 adapter kit, just need the heatsink. It has been my favourite for the last years. It is low weight, low height and cools very well. I like to avoid a huge cantilever effect that bends my motherboard, so even if some of the more extreme ...
by zenith
Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:29 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Intel Core 2 Duo Retail Cooler?
Replies: 14
Views: 11157

I have Nexus 12cm fan attached to the Ninja which blows through it. Opposite to it, it the rear, I have 12cm Papst fan running at quite low speed, I would guess 1200 - 1500 rpm. Also a Seasonic S12 PSU. In front a have a pretty silent 92mm Nexus fan and 3 suspended Samsung drives. The Ninja's heatpi...
by zenith
Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Intel Core 2 Duo Retail Cooler?
Replies: 14
Views: 11157

Has anyone done some measurements on the retail core 2 duo cooler? Or maybe a link to an article with a thorough test? I just got myself an E6400 and I'm a bit disappointed with my ninja. I forgot to record the readings form the stock cooler, but I have a strong suspicion that the stock cooler was q...
by zenith
Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:18 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Cool running 250GB with least possible vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 2486

Oki, thanks for clearing it up. Hmm.. maybe i should just try to follow your advice and place one of the drives on foam. I do have a Nexus fan just waiting to be used. No space for both of them but I'll browse through the gallery.
by zenith
Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Cool running 250GB with least possible vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 2486

Cool running 250GB with least possible vibration

I need to find a replacement for my Samsung Spinpoint 160GB drive. I think it's a P80, it's model number is SP1614C. The damn thing vibrates far too much and makes my case generate odd woowoo-noise. Can't describe it, I just can't stand it. It's mounted with rubber grommets in an Antec SLK3000B. I h...
by zenith
Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:49 am
Forum: Consumer Advocacy
Topic: Antec Phantom Users Poll
Replies: 211
Views: 344602

Another one bites the dust...

Guess what, another Phantom just died in my arms. This is a replacement unit for a Phantom I bought and sent back to Antec Europe (The Netherlands). This time it didn't even survive 24 hours. Later this evening I came home and discovered that my computer didn't make any sound. Had to switch off the ...
by zenith
Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:55 am
Forum: Consumer Advocacy
Topic: Antec Phantom Users Poll
Replies: 211
Views: 344602

I will be sending my unit for RMA tomorrow. To summarize, I bought my unit around March this year. It seemed stable, but during summer I suddenly experienced that my computer shut down for no apparent reason. During August the problem just got worse, and I began investigating. My 6600gt card reporte...
by zenith
Sun Aug 21, 2005 3:11 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Antec phantom 350 problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 4986

here's a tip: take a small screwdriver and fish around the inside of the psu. when you successfully dislodge a wire or two, bring it back to the store. this ensures it being "DOA". of course that's ny style. shrugs. :wink: Hehe, good idea ;) Well, I've now had my system up and running with a 340W C...
by zenith
Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:43 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Noiseless low power PSU
Replies: 2
Views: 2271

I have one C3 system myself. Currently running it as a headless server for testing purposes. My cpu is 800Mhz and passively cooled. I don't know if were really lucky, but the PSU in my Chiftec DS-01 enclosure is really quiet. It's by far the most silent of all my computers. I guess that since the cp...
by zenith
Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:38 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Antec phantom 350 problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 4986

Oki, just dug out my old Chieftec 340W psu and will let it run for some days. Wonder if it will be easy to convince the store about the erratic behaviour. But I have nothing to loose :)
by zenith
Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:10 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Antec phantom 350 problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 4986

The PSU is only mild to the touch, wouldn't say it's even hot. Yeah, I'm actually still hoping for that the 6600gt is the culprit but: Last night I used another cable from the PSU and even double checked that the connector on the card received voltage from the PSU. I measured the contact points on t...
by zenith
Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:57 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Antec phantom 350 problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 4986

I'm going to try to connect the 6600gt on it's own 12V cable. I just read the review once more, and it says that 12V1 should be good for 18A. Does anyone one know which cable goes to the 12v1 rail? I just disconnected a cable with 2 12v connectors (one of the molex is dual with a short floppy cable).
by zenith
Thu Aug 18, 2005 7:57 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Antec phantom 350 problem?
Replies: 11
Views: 4986

Antec phantom 350 problem?

I currently have a quite silent system, but lately I've been experiencing random shut downs for no apparent reason. I discovered though that it must be somehow related to either the PSU og me MSI 6600gt card. On a couple of occasions I got an error message from the nvidia control panel saying that t...
by zenith
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:49 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Choosing right Antec case and 120mm fan(s).
Replies: 10
Views: 5925

Oki, at least I have an assembled and working system. I've had a problem mounting a Zalman 6500 heatsink on the motherboard, and had to send the motherboard back to the webshop for testing (I thought at first the MB was broken). Anyway, they tested it and it worked fine with the stock cooler. Still,...
by zenith
Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Antec SLK3000B: Minimalist Midtower for Quiet PC
Replies: 233
Views: 229136

does anyone know if you can fit a Zalman ZM-MFC1 Multi Fan Controller and still shut the door with accousti pack applied either on the bqe or the 3000b? I have the Zalman ZM-MFC1 in an Antec 3000B case, mounted in the lowest bay from top. Well, you can just barely shut the door and I have no accous...
by zenith
Mon Feb 28, 2005 3:48 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: VF700 vs. NV5 Silencer?
Replies: 13
Views: 6993

I've got a VF700 mounted on a MSI 6600GT AGP card running at 5V (Zalman supplies a small adapter cable to run it at either 5V or 12V )Seems to work nicely for the moment, and very quietly. I have yet to stress-test it under heavy load though.
by zenith
Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:21 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: The Nexus 120mm fan corner cutting guide...
Replies: 64
Views: 203533

I do have some problems with loading large versions of the images. Even loading the small ones takes really long time.
by zenith
Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: aopen pentium m motherboard
Replies: 180
Views: 158308

Re: Cooling problems

I also got some strange beeps on boot, but it turned out to be warning message becase there was no cpu-fan attached. That check can be turned of in BIOS. Oki, I have to use this damn old excuse that it was late at night, about 3:30 am. I probably didn't think too clearly, but here it goes. I got ki...
by zenith
Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:37 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: aopen pentium m motherboard
Replies: 180
Views: 158308

My dealer hasn't sent the board back yet. The have a small backlog so it will take at least one week. I have already promised to leave feedback about the stock heatsink, so of course I'll write some lines.