Thanks Jazz...Yeah, Ok, I don't get this. Looks like Newegg just jacked up the price of the new Intel G2s by a huge amount:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi ... name=Intel

If you missed it, look at the "Hot Box vs. P183 case" table in the yellow box at the bottom of page 6. Yeah, sorry I only glanced through that part. The CP-850 is definitely a rugged, well built component judging from the results of that torture test. Seems as if we have a new champion PSU here (?)

Another interesting PSU review, Mike. It looks like the CP-850 is almost neck and neck with the Nexus Value; it really has impressive SPL readings up to 500W load. Maybe not the most efficient PSU, but obviously a great choice for power users who already have or want an Antec case.

Where are people getting their Intel G2 SSDs from? I can't find one anywhere for sale as nobody has any stock.

Has anyone else had problems with sleep mode using the Nexus Value?

Thinking of getting the Samsung F2 HD502HI for an external HDD. Also thinking of getting a toaster as an enclosure. Two questions arise: Will this more exposed style of enclosure be quiet? And with a two bay toaster, can I transfer data from one HDD to another inside the toaster?

Thanks

Cov wrote:

Wow...that picture is worth a thousand words, and really says it all.

Incredible how the storage technology is evolving.

I can't hear my drives . Koolpc - good luck in your purchase decision. :) By the way - what Samsung drive are you looking to replace? I did purchase 2 of the F3's the day after I ordered my Hitachi drives. One of my sons Raptors died - thank goodness for Raid 1 - and I was back on Newegg. I could b...

Looks like the new Intel shipment got stopped and delayed until they ship out the fixed ones. They say approx. two weeks.

To your first question, yes, you need an eSATA port on your motherboard ( or use an eSATA bracket ) to connect to an eSATA HDD. You don't however need an eSATA HDD specifically, you can use an eSATA-SATA cable to use any SATA HDD ( or SSD for the matter ) externally. So, either a MoBo port or a bra...

I'm looking for an eSATA external HDD. Does anyone know of any brands and models that are good quality and quiet? Do I need an eSATA port on the back (or front) of my computer to connect it to? Also, is it possible to use an SSD for eSATA external storage, and if so, would one simply put it in an HD...

climber wrote:I'd love to see more reviews of Macs and Macbook Pros!

Ditto

Especially the Mac Pros. It would be very interesting to see how the new 2009s are doing acoustically.

I notice the FT01 has no external 3.5 bay; is it still possible to put a 3.5" drive in one of the 5.25" bays?

I've had a Sonata for about 6 years, and both the reset and power button are wonky and almost shot.

I wonder if there's something about the Sonata series chassis that has certain blind spots with quality control?

It's been a couple of months. Is there a new SPCR designed system in the works?

For us non-DIYs, any chance of turning any of these lab PC ideas into a retail version through Anitec?

So, do most people here feel that SSDs are already fit for being their main OS drive? I've read that Windows 7 is going to be more TRIM campatible. Would it be better to wait until Windows 7 comes out?

I'm still sitting on the fence, waiting to make the plunge into SSD land.

Ok, I'm confused.

The Antec Fusion Max is black and has the knob. It was reviewed here. However, it is not listed on Antec's website. The only HTPCs on Antec's site are the NSK 2480 and the Minuet 350 (both no knobs).

So, where did the Antec Fusion Max come from ?

How much for the cat? And is he/she quiet? :D Priceless, and mostly quiet except when she wants your attention. Then, she emits an amazingly wide range of sounds. Curiously, when she was a kitten, her meow was barely a squeak, almost inaudible till >2 years of age. She also showed no sign of expand...

I think I'll pass on this case. But interesting article.

How much for the cat? And is he/she quiet?

Thanks for the explanation, Mike.

So, the ads that I see on the SPCR site appear only to me on my computer? (And everyone else will have a slightly different assortment of ads showing on their computers?) Is that correct?

I can only speak from personal experience and from the feedback of my friends... I can also speak from personal experience ...it's a scam. I have been on the site for~ year, as have other friends both male and female, and none of us has run in to any of the problems you list. I'm happy for you. Not...

afaik pof is one of the more honest dating sites Nope: http://www.daterater.org/General-reviews/Plenty-of-Fish/review373.html "The Plenty of Fish Romance Scam: To the person who hypothesized, "Is Plenty of Fish a Romance Scam?" After several months of finding duplicate stolen pics on POF, I tested ...

Good question, I was wondering the same thing.

What the heck is Plenty of Fish doing advertising on SPCR? Plenty of Fish is a known scam site. There are complaints all over the internet about them and their fake ads and random deletions of accounts. I'm shocked.

What is the policy for ads on SPCR?

Happy 7th anniversary silent Mike! Thanks for all your hard work on keeping the website going, and for all the reviews and advice you've dispensed over the years. SPCR is a highly valuable resource.

Now let's party and make some noise!

hmm... no optical drive.

Hey, thanks for that review, Mike. Who knew the big boys with their big platters could be quieter!

Things are really advancing in the world of hard drives it seems. SSDs, quiet terabyte drives, what's next?

Good question. The very reason this site exists is because there are hardly any off-the-shelf quiet or silent systems. Dell is probably your best bet in terms of service and warranty, it's just a matter of trying to find a relatively quiet model that suits your needs amidst their vast product line. ...

You're right, I just checked the website. Strange.