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by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit DC3217BY
Replies: 36
Views: 44364

Re: Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit DC3217BY

Except that it does. USB3 controllers support USB2 devices, but that doesn't imply USB3 controllers can be 'driven' by USB2 drivers.
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit DC3217BY
Replies: 36
Views: 44364

Re: Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit DC3217BY

Das_Saunamies wrote:I realise how much wasted space even a micro-ATX setup is.
There's ITX too. Unfortunately lots of cases waste way too much space on drive bays.
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:43 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: AMD 7000 cards + Virtu = GPU fan off at idle?
Replies: 19
Views: 16419

Re: AMD 7000 cards + Virtu = GPU fan off at idle?

Coil whine is still an issue and turning off fans might not work on every model.
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Nov 06, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: bequiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W Power Supply
Replies: 36
Views: 30000

Re: bequiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W Power Supply

What motherboard are you using? Are you sure it's the PSU and not the motherboard? I've got coil whine from my motherboard with a Pentium G620 on an Asus H61 board with a BQ Straight Power 400W. I've also got coil whine from a Sapphire Radeon 7950 on an Asus Z77 board with an Antec PSU. I guess I sh...
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: AMD 7000 cards + Virtu = GPU fan off at idle?
Replies: 19
Views: 16419

Re: AMD 7000 cards + Virtu = GPU fan off at idle?

I've got a monitor with two inputs and have been considering the same thing. Fans of my Sapphire Radeon 7950 950mhz edition won't turn off though. :(
by Olaf van der Spek
Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:39 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: BitFenix Ghost
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Re: BitFenix Ghost

I think he means coil whine.
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: PWM fan controller?
Replies: 8
Views: 9867

Re: PWM fan controller?

lodestar wrote:A PWM fan splitter
Then there's no rpm monitoring is there?
by Olaf van der Spek
Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: PWM fan controller?
Replies: 8
Views: 9867

Re: PWM fan controller?

Because you don't have enough PWM headers.
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: High-quality but simple Z77 board for 3570K
Replies: 7
Views: 4258

Re: High-quality but simple Z77 board for 3570K

I was hoping more like 4.3 - 4.5 ghz. :p
What fan controls does the MSI support? The 3570K might be easy to cool, I've also got a Radeon 7950. Controlling up to 3 case fans (2 intake, 1 exhaust) would be nice.
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:56 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: bequiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W Power Supply
Replies: 36
Views: 30000

Re: bequiet! Dark Power Pro 10 550W Power Supply

Nice results. I'd love to see a review of the less expensive E9 400W (still 80+ Gold).
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: High-quality but simple Z77 board for 3570K
Replies: 7
Views: 4258

High-quality but simple Z77 board for 3570K

My Q9450 / P45 system is still broken and my G620 / H61 system is too slow for new games (CARS, BF3), so I'm looking for an update. The 3570K CPU is a no-brainer, but what's the 'best' motherboard for me? I've got a Radeon 7950 and a X-Fi (PCI). PCI (and the X-Fi) might be problematic, so it's not a...
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: ASUS Radeon HD 7870 DirectCU II
Replies: 7
Views: 8060

Re: ASUS Radeon HD 7870 DirectCU II

CA_Steve wrote:It's sad that a great cooling solution was nerfed by the choice of lesser performing fans.
Certainly. Do all dual-slot DC2 HSFs have this problem?
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:27 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: ASUS Radeon HD 7870 DirectCU II
Replies: 7
Views: 8060

Re: ASUS Radeon HD 7870 DirectCU II

and can comfortably render even higher resolutions if you knock the down the image quality settings a few rungs.
the down ...
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Nexus Value 430 PSU: Affordable Silence
Replies: 149
Views: 125600

Re: Nexus Value 430 PSU: Affordable Silence

Until now? So now they have been tested? What was the outcome?
by Olaf van der Spek
Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:29 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: BitFenix Ghost
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Re: BitFenix Ghost

It's perfect no larger then the Antec P280. Perfect for who? You? It's included fans are 1200 rpm using the FDB bearing. No high gloss finish nonsense either and sells for $99 CAD at NCIX. I going to buy one, way better then the Solo or anything out there it's like improved version the Define R4. F...
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Short 7870?
Replies: 7
Views: 5031

Re: Short 7870?

Are you sure a regular 7870 wouldn't fit?
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

Certainly, if there are any issues with the quality of the AC line* or interference from other equipment or appliances running off the AC circuits, if any of the components in the system are less tolerant of variations in the 12VDC (and other) lines. Ditto when the PSU is pushed close to its limits...
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Short 7870?
Replies: 7
Views: 5031

Re: Short 7870?

10" = 254mm

Are you sure a 7870 wouldn't fit?
660 provides less performance, 660 Ti costs more.
by Olaf van der Spek
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Enermax Platimax 600W
Replies: 16
Views: 13523

Re: Enermax Platimax 600W

Why's the noise level so high in the crossload test?
by Olaf van der Spek
Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

MikeC wrote: There's no way any picoPSU+brick can match the other electrical performance factors -- ripple & noise, voltage regulation (esp the 12V rail!!!), etc.
But does this really matter?
by Olaf van der Spek
Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Want to gift my brother a graphics card within my budget!
Replies: 4
Views: 2913

Re: Want to gift my brother a graphics card within my budget

I'd let your brother make the decision, assuming he knows more about videocards.
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

edh wrote:I would expect the GTX660 at stock to be closer to 100W than 130W and the second connector is definitely unnecessary for purely technical reasons.
You'd expect? Some data to back up that claim would be nice.
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:42 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

It's an issue because you can't use cards like the 660 with this PSU without a splitter cable which is not ideal. The 660 is a good example as it has only a 130W TDP yet includes a 2x6-pin connectors. These in addition to the PCI-E slot could supply 225W in total. 1 connector would be sufficient bu...
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:20 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

The X-400 only comes with a single 6-pin connector as well. You don't really see more in this power bracket, even if we do know that they can supply that level of power. My 400W PSU (Be Quiet) has 1x 6 + 1x 8. Part of the issue is that graphics card makers are actually overspeccing the connectors t...
by Olaf van der Spek
Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:49 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!
Replies: 169
Views: 247272

Re: Seasonic G360W gold for $60 - Review & Giveaway!

There is only one graphics card power connector, which is appropriate for the G360's power rating.
Is it? I'd expect at least two PEG connectors. Just one doesn't make a lot of sense.
by Olaf van der Spek
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:47 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Sapphire Radeon GHz EDITION HD7770 1GB 11201-00-20G
Replies: 2
Views: 3094

Re: Sapphire Radeon GHz EDITION HD7770 1GB 11201-00-20G

Ouch, why isn't 1300rpm the max?
I don't get why the minimum rpm has to be that high.
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: BitFenix Ghost
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Re: BitFenix Ghost

It's too big :p
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: SPCR's 2012 Graphics Card/Cooler Test System
Replies: 4
Views: 5844

Re: SPCR's 2012 Graphics Card/Cooler Test System

It doesn't meet all our criteria however, particularly with regard to its non-removable hard drive cage which limits the total video card length. We ended up ripping out the drive cage entirely, Hmm, that problem sounds familiar: http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=64781 :p Wh...
by Olaf van der Spek
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:24 am
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Long Text Lines
Replies: 1
Views: 3856

Long Text Lines

The lines in the articles are quite long. Wouldn't less words per line provide for better reading?