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by new2spcr
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:04 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: EcoGreen F2 500GB not as quiet as expected
Replies: 35
Views: 18025

Ok. I've heard rumours that the temperature sensor that Samsung uses reports lower numbers, but I've never read any hard facts supporting that claim. Then I feel myself obligated to show you this link :P There was even the author of this review on the SPCR forum, so you can ask him about the detail...
by new2spcr
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: EcoGreen F2 500GB not as quiet as expected
Replies: 35
Views: 18025

I'm using two Samsung drives right now: HM160HI (SpinPoint M5) 2.5" 5400 for system and HD103SI (F2 EcoGreen) 3.5" 5400 for storage/backups. I can support the claim that Samsung drives report unusually low temperatures, especially on my F2 EcoGreen 1TB. Enclosed in an external casing with no active...
by new2spcr
Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:10 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: EcoGreen F2 500GB not as quiet as expected
Replies: 35
Views: 18025

Easily. Samsung soho drives' internal temperature probe do report lower value that other vendors' drives (HGST, WD, Seagate). The offset is negative, and can be around 5-8°C. That's a known fact :!: It isn't a serious problem, though. EcoGreen2 500Gb is rather chilly, being a 5400 rpm drive. Ok. I...
by new2spcr
Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:37 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: EcoGreen F2 500GB not as quiet as expected
Replies: 35
Views: 18025

Ksanderash wrote:Samsung shows 8°C less than there realy is.
Would you kindly elaborate on this?
by new2spcr
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Experiments in CPU cooling in a P180
Replies: 6
Views: 3979

Re: Experiments in CPU cooling in a P180

Interesting test. Especially where you used the exhaust fan
as an inlet and using the top vent as an exhaust.
This actually makes sense if you want to cool the hotter components such as the CPU and chipsets quicker, but yeah, the idea probably suits overclocker better.
Thanks for sharing.
by new2spcr
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:49 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Atom energy efficiency champ: Intel D945GSEJT w/ Morex T1610
Replies: 40
Views: 33351

Re: Atom energy efficiency champ: Intel D945GSEJT w/ Morex T

Thanks for the review. It was nice to see the temps didn't reach crazy levels. Add a quiet 2.5 drive or perhaps a SSD and it would be the quietest PC around.
by new2spcr
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: How to clone Harddrive please.
Replies: 26
Views: 11598

The last few drives ive bought came with manufacture provided drive cloning software. Acronis is a good pay option. But I agree with new2spcr and use clonezilla, as its true freeware -not just free, as in "i am free to use it how i want" rather than be restricted by some corporate EULA. Yeah I know...
by new2spcr
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27114

Throttler wrote:A sample pic :)
It is truly beautiful... I'm drooling!
by new2spcr
Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: How to clone Harddrive please.
Replies: 26
Views: 11598

Re: How to clone Harddrive please.

Check out clonezilla, a [Linux based] live cd with excellent cloning capabilities.

...Might be little overwhelming for a first time user, but it really isn't difficult.

http://clonezilla.org/

Best of all - it's free and doesn't require a harddrive installation.
by new2spcr
Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:47 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Does SPCR seem way too obsessive compulsive about noise?
Replies: 77
Views: 68618

Re: Does SPCR seem way too obsessive compulsive about noise?

Recently I've found out that I my quest for the ultimate silent computer experience stretches beyond tinkering with the computer itself. For instance I try to dampen other noise sources in my flat, like turning off offending light bulbs that buzzes, closing windows, shutting down the ventilation sys...
by new2spcr
Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Recommend a Silent Mouse and Keyboard?
Replies: 481
Views: 824569

I'm using the Logitech Illuminated right now and can testify that the keyboard is as silent as good ol Thinkpad. Fortunately, the space bar isn't as noisy as I expected... 1-2 keys are somewhat noisier than others. Phantom key blocking - Linux users; don't expect REISUB (magic sysrq) to work 100% ;...
by new2spcr
Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: laptop style keyboard recommendations and feedback
Replies: 31
Views: 29791

+1 for the Logitech illuminated keyboard. I shopped around and was a little patient, and ended up getting one for $40 shipped. Pros: - illuminated without being a gaudy piece of gaming bling - pretty quiet - has the right keys: volume keys but no "multimedia" keys Cons: - it's too thin, and the "fe...
by new2spcr
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:02 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: laptop style keyboard recommendations and feedback
Replies: 31
Views: 29791

Re: laptop style keyboard recommendations and feedback

If you know of other good wired and full size laptop style keyboards please share. Logitech Illuminated. But it's pricey. And on mine, the "e", Tab and Shift (the big one) keys are little noisy. The illumination is somewhat uneven but I don't like bling to begin with so I turned it off. Otherwise i...
by new2spcr
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Recommend A Fan Controller?
Replies: 4
Views: 2443

Re: Recommend A Fan Controller?

Hey guys, i have 4 1200RPM scythe slipstream fans that I want to quiet down. However the fan controller reviews I've looked at on newegg all seem to have quality issues. I'm not looking for any bling, but accurate RPM readings would be nice. Thanks! If you don't need bling, a Zalman fanmate2 will f...
by new2spcr
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:43 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Recommend a Silent Mouse and Keyboard?
Replies: 481
Views: 824569

I'm using the Logitech Illuminated right now and can testify that the keyboard is as silent as good ol Thinkpad. Fortunately, the space bar isn't as noisy as I expected... 1-2 keys are somewhat noisier than others. Phantom key blocking - Linux users; don't expect REISUB (magic sysrq) to work 100% ; ...
by new2spcr
Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:23 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: A-Tech Fabrication MC-300 0dB Build
Replies: 5
Views: 6425

Very nice. Too pricey for my wallet ... :O(
by new2spcr
Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Harddive is the loudest component in my PC!!!!????
Replies: 3
Views: 2801

Re: Harddive is the loudest component in my PC!!!!????

I just built a new computer system. All the hardware finally came today :D!! I installed all the hardware then the operating system without any issues. It's been AWESOME so far, but I noticed one little thing!!! It's very quiet system.. So I was sitting there listening to it while I was downloading...
by new2spcr
Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Samsung F3 series - 500GB per platter - 7200RPM - 500GB/1TB
Replies: 169
Views: 305096

Now we're getting somewhere. You didn't make a bootable floppy. That's why you aren't getting anywhere. I haven't read the whole thread and I've possibly missed something but HUTILS and ESTOOL can be downloaded as an *.iso file and burned on a cd: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd/support/...
by new2spcr
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:34 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Smallish LGA775 Heatsink Roundup - Part 2
Replies: 14
Views: 12266

Re: Smallish LGA775 Heatsink Roundup - Part 2

Nice roundup, thanks.
Also, excellent tip by using a 120mm fan on the Intel stock cooler.
by new2spcr
Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: New exciting case: Fractal Design - Define R2
Replies: 72
Views: 75185

I like the detachable mobo tray lid and also the neat rubber that cover the cable holes. I wonder why they didn't look further at P18x and added a separate PSU chamber.
by new2spcr
Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:35 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 4783

Checked and it's 500mA per port. If you need more current, just double up two plugs. As for the silver wire sleeving, that's merely an EMI/RFI shield. If you perform a continuity test with a multimeter, you'll be able to tell if it is connected to ground or not. Links: http://www.usb.org/developers...
by new2spcr
Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:02 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 4783

Just be sure to keep power draw under 500mA for USB 2.0 ports. USB 1.1 ports do not provide adequate power to spin most fans. I've seen certain instances where users killed USB ports on notebooks using cheap thermoelectric peltiers to chill drinks. The current ratings should be available on the fan...
by new2spcr
Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 4783

Just be sure to keep power draw under 500mA for USB 2.0 ports. USB 1.1 ports do not provide adequate power to spin most fans. I've seen certain instances where users killed USB ports on notebooks using cheap thermoelectric peltiers to chill drinks. The current ratings should be available on the fan...
by new2spcr
Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 4783

Nice use for this silverware holder. Good idea. How about giving it some kind of angle ? maybe just a few degrees ? Thanks. Well, I've thought about it but I fear the laptop will slid off too easily. This solution is just temporary...Plastic is so bad at conducting heat even when used together with...
by new2spcr
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler
Replies: 7
Views: 4783

Tricool in a DYI notebook cooler

I've been looking for a nice and quiet notebook cooler for a while, but it seems most of them either offer good performance, but sorry they're noisy or bragging 0 dB but don't offer very good cooling performance, like those special cooling mats you're supposed to put under the laptop. The notebook c...
by new2spcr
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:29 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Recommend a Silent Mouse and Keyboard?
Replies: 481
Views: 824569

I went to a computer shop couple of days ago and pounded on some Logitech Dinovo's they carried; the Mac version and the notebook version. I was so surprised how quiet they were! It was little difficult to listen since the ambient noisy was little too high, but my initial impression is that the keyb...
by new2spcr
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:57 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Lenovo's All-in-one: IdeaCentre A600
Replies: 27
Views: 15481

croddie wrote:Nice hardware, but really ugly.
Thanks for the review MikeC.

Croddie: Perhaps the weird design was intentional? I can imagine the heat has more room to move around and be expelled easier.
by new2spcr
Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:08 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: I think I got a resonance problem... suggestions?
Replies: 9
Views: 4068

Both S-Flex in the upper chamber are now excluded - I found out I could stop them, while my PC was closed and below the desk - didnt made any change in the sound. I suspect one of my harddrives is the problem. I vaguely recall, that I used one 80 gig drive for a while, and when I added the second o...
by new2spcr
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: new macs!
Replies: 109
Views: 125499

Re: Snow Leopard makes your fans louder!

Hello, I installed my new Samsung F3 500GB hard drive and a clean installation of Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6) -- and after I installed Folding@Home, the CPU/GPU fan became clearly audible! :x It has since quieted down a bit, but it is louder than I ever heard it before. The ambient temps are warm, but ...
by new2spcr
Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Corsair HX450W... Loud!?
Replies: 7
Views: 7029

Well thanks for the replies, it's a relief to know this isn't just me! I hadn't read much about mods to the HX450, I tried searching before posting for more info about the HX450 noise, but only found the original HX450 release thread. I am encouraged that perhaps mods could help with the noise. Of ...