Try to find one more test like that and you will se same pattern. But you will have very hard to find that type of test. You can find a lot of I/O performance test on servers. Also, GPU's hasn't been that fast so there hasn’t been any big problem. The only card that may have been able to saturate...

Here is one processor test that show how AMD performs better when the resolution gets higher or the game is more I/O intensive. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/intel_q9450/ That test is done with 8800GT. Faster cards will have more dramatic effects in favor of AMD. It's exactly the opposite...

I know this is probably too easy for a solution, but why not just buy Asus Eee PC 901 ultra portable laptop? My 'silent minimalist workstation' concept, that I may build if I have enough time, is detailed below: - case and PSU: Antec NSK 3480 with Fortron Zen 300, side vent blocked. - motherboard: A...

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I thought this was pretty funny.

It's pretty sick concept. More then 3 meters of heatpipes in one cooler. That monster probably weighs 2 kilos.

read the sticky...hope i'm not breaking any rules. here's a list of parts, any critiques or advice Case ??? Powersupply ??? CPU e8400 Heatsink Xigmatek S1283 MB ASUS P5Q or P5K Pro Graphics ASUS 8400GS Silent 512mb HD samsung F1 HD502IJ 500gbx3 in raid5 HD WD Caviar 300gb IDE for system Memory 2GB ...

Here is one processor test that show how AMD performs better when the resolution gets higher or the game is more I/O intensive. http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/intel_q9450/ That test is done with 8800GT. Faster cards will have more dramatic effects in favor of AMD. It's exactly the opposite...

There's no doubt in our minds that at 12V, the Noctua fan is much much noisier than the Nexus. We'll be happy to make a recording of both fans at the same time with the same mic in one recording. I don't think anyone questioned this? 33 dBA vs 22 dBA is quite noticeable to anyone. Hardly something ...

osmium76 wrote:... and so a double test is useless.

No it's not. It serves those who'd like to buy the best package (me) and it also serves those who buy their their compounds separately (you). Clearly a need for double test. Obviously it's also one of the reasons why they do a double test with fans.

"For continuity, we won't be using their thermal compound. We'll take their word for it." I disagree with this policy. Even a difference of 2 degrees would have moved NH-U12P past HR-01. Thermal compound is part of the package and you pay for just as you pay for the cooler and fan. Therefore it shou...

I don't think the knobs fit under the closed door of Antec Mini P-180.

Looks like this is the best performing (air) cooler to fit inside Antec NSK2400/Fusion.

So will the ZM500, ZM600-HP, ZM750-HP and ZM850-HP stay as quiet at 400W load as the ZM1000-HP will ( as seen here )? I very much want that ultra-quiet at 100W higher load headroom. But I hardly need 1kW. 600W would probably be more than enough. edit: I get the impression from Zalman's site that ZM...

Make sure your memory command rate is 2T.

thejamppa wrote:Not really, answer is:
Enermax Modu 82+

Or Zalman ZM850-HP, if the price is right in UK. Here it is 20€ more then Modu 625+ and 30€ more then HX620.

ZM1000-HP is the best power supply ever tested by SPCR.

Not sure if its enough airflow in the P182 :/ This is highly subjective. Some people have insane arbitrary temperature goals and thus need the best coolers and insane amounts of airflow. Some settle for stability and can run their computers quiet. It is certainly an issue if it cant keep components...

Verkkokauppa.com has x2 4850E in stock for 72.90€.

GA M78GM S2H will take Minja easily. But is there conflict between Minja and regular HR-05 IFX so I should use lower profile cooler? this because I've heard horror stories of this boards NB temps reaching 90 Degree's C! Why don't you see how it works for yourself, before you order the HR-05? Who ca...

Hi, Anandtech report 500w under load for a system with 9800GTX SLI and QX9775 (3.2GHz quad core "penryn"). That is probably an AC power figure and 80% PSU efficiency would give 400w DC. SPCRs review of the HX620 put it at 29dB(A) at 407w DC output (487w input), admittedly the SPL went up a lot by 5...

angelkiller wrote:Motherboard=30W

I believe that is a gross underestimation. 780a is one of the most power hungry chipsets. Ever.

Its the measurement taken by Speedfan and the Asus monitoring software, doesn't specify beyond MB... Also, whats the difference between core and CPU temp. Asus software reads CPU as 45C, whilst speedfan reads temp1 as 45C and core as 58C or so, I would of thought they were one and the same... Your ...

Two words. Sample variance. You need to take even SPCR reviews with a grain of salt. Many people who bought Ninja Rev B were terribly disappointed, because they made their decision based on the SPCR Ninja review...

Don't get HX620. Your rig is going to be close to 400-600W range loaded. HX620 is going to be screaming at 40 dBA at that load. You have 2 decent choices for such a rig. Zalman ZM1000-HP and Zalman ZM850-HP (my recommendation).

This is loaded with features and has also nice layout. I can get USB 2.0 card and Soundcard with HD 3450 perfectly in that, but upgrading later for example two slot VGA card would require me to abandon one card. But somehow that mAtx board is very appealing. Does anyone have experience any of these...

One thing I dont like about Gigabyte DSH2, is 8 watt when off-power... That's ridicoulus, and makes me consider the Asus. I will add one more thing to this thread before moving to the next. I don't know how much Asus M3A-H/HDMI draws power at standby, but le'ts say it's 4W. Computer is in standby 2...

Post follow up with results. I'm currently considering getting Mini P180 for my new build, so I will face the same thing eventually, if I decide to get it.

I'll give you an alternative. ISTAR Media tank Marketing spin: "It is based on the renowned Sigma Design SMP8635 multimedia processor (the family used in many Blu-Ray Disc players). It can decode the highest bitrate consumer HD content available today. ISTAR Mini supports MPEG-2 MP@HL, H.264 HP@L4.1...

I agree. The heat pipe location on my three Zipang coolers appears to be an after thought. I have a feeling the AXP-140 will outcool the Zipang with the same fan installed. But... Zipang is available now and is not vapor ware. As with all TR products, I suspect the AXP-140 will be vastly over price...

So when do I need a DVI connector with analog signals (DVI-I), except for connecting a display with only analog input? The Apple Cinema Displays have DVI-I but I thought that was just a matter of backwards compatibility with older, analog only outputs? It probably is it's only purpose. But the thin...

For plenty of reasons... Maybe you want to use a decent monitor for photo editing and decide to buy an Apple Cinema Display. They use DVI-I. Most LCD monitors have native DVI-D connectors, they are compatible with DVI-I. Maybe you want to use 4 displays simultaneously... I could list more, but if y...