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- Tue May 01, 2018 7:14 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Core V21, any opinions?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7401
Re: Core V21, any opinions?
Silverstone Sugo or Node 304
- Tue May 01, 2018 6:26 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: How many case fans do I really need?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7180
Re: How many case fans do I really need?
Generally, balanced airflow is good overall, but slightly positive is preferable to negative.
- Tue May 01, 2018 6:20 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: The i3, i5, i7 rating system is outdated
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6079
The i3, i5, i7 rating system is outdated
When Intel first introduced this system, it was a simple way to distinguish between their processors. i3's were the weakest and i7's were the strongest. However, the market has changed over the past several years and this rating system now results in consumers that know less about computers to make ...
- Tue May 01, 2018 6:08 pm
- Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
- Topic: Intel NUC's - Worth It?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18916
Intel NUC's - Worth It?
Advantages of NUC's: * They are very compact and portable, more so than most options in the limited ITX market * They are much simpler to build than a regular desktop PC because it's mostly built already. Disadvantages of NUC's: * Performance is inferior to regular desktop PC's, but the price is not...
- Tue May 01, 2018 5:29 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: GPU watercooling?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 54106
Re: GPU watercooling?
Watercooling a GPU is viable, however, GPU's do not benefit from it as much as CPU's. The cost-benefit of watercooling on CPU's is already not very good, so it's especially not worth it for GPU's.
- Tue May 01, 2018 5:24 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Intel i5-8400 stock cooler vs. ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 19455
Re: Intel i5-8400 stock cooler vs. ?
I would assume Intel stock cooler may be quiet (at low-ish loads) but not at higher loads and rarely silent.
- Tue May 01, 2018 5:18 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: The idiocy of Intel's T desktop processors
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23438
Re: The idiocy of Intel's T desktop processors
T processors are for the all-in-one desktop market that seeks to accomodate desktop processors at significantly lower power consumption to achieve a more compact size.
I'm assuming the T version is more expensive because they're selling less of them and it has a higher average cost to produce
I'm assuming the T version is more expensive because they're selling less of them and it has a higher average cost to produce
- Tue May 01, 2018 5:15 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9074
Re: Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700
Yes, the industry is moving in the direction of more cores rather than higher clock speeds. As a result I expect Ryzen chips to have good, if not better longevity, than Intel's. Price is always a consideration. The extra $50-70 one pays for Intel is money could be spending on more storage, quieter c...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:57 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Seeking feedback on a quiet DAW build.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 15087
Re: Seeking feedback on a quiet DAW build.
Ryzen 5 1600 is a good CPU but the stock cooler is not quiet. Mugen 5 is a good cooler. Also, it doesn't have integrated graphics. If you're not doing any graphical work, you are better off with an Intel CPU that has integrated graphics so you don't have to pay current video card prices. 16 GB RAM i...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:50 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9074
Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700
The R5 2600 is $200 (6 cores, 12 threads and the R7 2700 is $300 (8 cores, 16 threads). Released mid-April 2018. Both of these second generation Ryzen's are incremental improvements (~+10% better performance) over the Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 7 1700 respectively due to higher clock speeds. These CPU's...
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:35 am
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: Tips for selecting RAM in 2018
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4773
Re: Tips for selecting RAM in 2018
Yes, I agree with all of your points. Dual-channel is generally better for performance. RAM prices will eventually ease, but probably not anytime soon this year; the best solution is to buy as much as needed right now and not buy enough RAM for the next several years.
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 6:29 am
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: Cuboid build (plan)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3693
Re: Cuboid build (plan)
Build list seems solid. If you are using a non-overclockable CPU like the i5-8400, you don't need a high-end air cooler because temps won't get high. If you are buying the hard drive now, you can get a 2TB for just a little bit more than a 1TB. A 1070 is more energy efficient (and effectively, more ...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:34 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: How good (quiet) are modern SFX PSU?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 34026
Re: How good (quiet) are modern SFX PSU?
They are probably much better than they were 5 years ago. SFX PSU's still suffer from the limitation of 120mm fans needing to spin faster than 140mm fans to achieve the same airflow. Thankfully, in recent years, newer desktop PC components have been consuming less power so smaller power supplies do ...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:28 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Best Silent Mini-ITX PC Cases (2018)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 25399
Best Silent Mini-ITX PC Cases (2018)
While the sound dampening materials in cases marketed for their quietness help reduce some noise, a build's quietness is mostly determined by what's on the inside. For this reason, this list is more focused on air flow rather than sound dampening materials. Criteria * Compactness * Ventilation * If ...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:40 pm
- Forum: Silent Storage
- Topic: Storage (In The Next 5 Years)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19010
Re: Storage (In The Next 5 Years)
Considering how that companies like Facebook and Instagram probably need millions of high-capacity hard drives to store an increasing amount of information, I'd be surprised if 10-20 TB hard drive aren't coming on the way en masse.
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Silent PC Part Recommendations (Mid-2018)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20686
Re: Silent PC Part Recommendations (Mid-2018)
Yes, larger cases do allow for more airflow at slower speeds. Of course, power consumption is also a determining factor. If building a PC with an overclocked CPU and high-end video cards, you may need larger case with more/larger fans to have both silence and maximum performance. However, if the bui...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:11 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Core V21, any opinions?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7401
Re: Core V21, any opinions?
The V21 has a good unique aesthetic to it, is well ventilated and well-priced. V21 is wide for a compact case, but so is the Air 240.
Personally, I like the design Air 240 was trying to go for, but I've seen videos of it and the build quality seems a little bit cheap for its price.
Personally, I like the design Air 240 was trying to go for, but I've seen videos of it and the build quality seems a little bit cheap for its price.
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:04 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: what is more advance os x or windows 10
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23791
Re: what is more advance os x or windows 10
I will say OS X. Windows 10 received some modern GUI updates a few years ago as part of Microsoft's initiative to rebrand its image and promote Office 365. But since then, there hasn't been any substantial improvement. But it's still an incohesive and incohesive experience. Windows has old programmi...
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:37 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: is ecc memory worth for stability
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19084
Re: is ecc memory worth for stability
I've never had memory failure and I don't observe this to be a common problem, insofar as memory is compatible with the CPU/motherboard, from a reputable brand and not overclocked.
It depends on task being done, but the risk is so low and many apps have some kind of auto-save feature anyway.
It depends on task being done, but the risk is so low and many apps have some kind of auto-save feature anyway.
- Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:34 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: apple switch again from intel to arm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11130
Re: apple switch again from intel to arm
Thinner, lighter, quieter and more efficient is their goal. Apple also seems to have a goal of engineering as much hardware in-house as they can.
It will be interesting to see how ARM processors handle professional tasks, but a well-made ARM processor can handle most consumers needs overall.
It will be interesting to see how ARM processors handle professional tasks, but a well-made ARM processor can handle most consumers needs overall.
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:49 pm
- Forum: The Silent Front
- Topic: Silent PC Part Recommendations (Mid-2018)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 20686
Silent PC Part Recommendations (Mid-2018)
For friends that ask what I would recommend in 2018. Entry Level CPU: Ryzen 3 2200G or Intel i3-8100 Cooler: Be Quiet Pure Rock Slim SSD: 250 GB (Crucial MX500) RAM: 8 GB (2666 MHz) Fans: Be Quiet Pure Wings 2 Power: Bitfenix Whisper 450w Case (ITX): SilverStone Sugo SG13B-Q Case (MATX): Coolermaste...
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:42 pm
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Optimal price range for CPU Coolers.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5246
Optimal price range for CPU Coolers.
In CPU temperature benchmarks from reviewers, I've seen minimal differences between higher end air $70-90 low-noise coolers such as Noctua NH-D15 or Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 compared to a mid-range low-noise cooler such as the Scythe Mugen 5 ($45). While it seems that all 3 of these quiet coolers ar...
- Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:33 am
- Forum: CPU Cooling
- Topic: Tips for Installing an Air Cooler
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12408
Tips for Installing an Air Cooler
This can be a frustrating part of PC building for many beginners, particularly with vague instruction manuals. 1) Install the RAM before the cooler. Also, you may want to connect the cables from the power supply onto the motherboard before installing the cooler because it may be a lot more difficult...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:27 pm
- Forum: Site Feedback
- Topic: is SPCR dead due to technology advances?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 87513
Re: is SPCR dead due to technology advances?
I think the decline of this site's popularity happened for several reasons: 1) Less people use desktops 2) Increased energy efficiency = less noise 3) Improvement in quality of PC parts (in aggregate) 4) Improvement of quality control of PC parts (the companies that offered inferior products went ou...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:18 pm
- Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
- Topic: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5145
Re: PC upgrade/downsize to m-ATX
While M-ATX is smaller than ATX, it's maybe only a 20% improvement in compactness at best.
If you want a machine that's truly a downsize worth your time, go for the ITX. The Fractal Design Nano S is good.
If you want a machine that's truly a downsize worth your time, go for the ITX. The Fractal Design Nano S is good.
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: Cases and Damping
- Topic: Tips for selecting a case (2018)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12724
Tips for selecting a case (2018)
Generally, larger cases are better for silence than smaller cases because more (and larger) fans are allowed and there's more airflow to be had. However, it depends on the power consumption of the system. If you are not using a video card, Mini ITX should be, as the build won't get overly hot anyway...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:21 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Important tip for selecting/installing fans.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3807
Important tip for selecting/installing fans.
You want a motherboard with fan pins that allow for them to be controlled with software. For silence, controlling fan speeds is important so that they can be made to spin slower. Some motherboards have one fan connection that is controllable and one connection that isn't. In this situation, you may ...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:47 pm
- Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
- Topic: AMD Ryzen APUs (Raven Ridge)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11120
Re: AMD Ryzen APUs (Raven Ridge)
You're right. Upon looking at more benchmarks, the Ryzen's are significantly better graphically than the i3-8100. Both Ryzen APU's seem to be almost at the level of a GT 1030, which retailed at $70 and is $100 now due to the GPU shortage. This won't be enough for enthusiast standards, but it can sti...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:31 pm
- Forum: Power Supplies
- Topic: You may not need as much wattage as you think.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 59726
Re: You may not need as much wattage as you think.
Are power meters cheap enough to justify buying them just to test a power supply. In that case, if a builder is uncertain, maybe they should just spend $10-20 more on a power supply with 100 extra watts. Most power supplies today have at least 350-400 watts. If you don't use a video card, this is mo...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:22 pm
- Forum: Notebook Systems
- Topic: what makes the macbook air so quiet?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 71377
Re: what makes the macbook air so quiet?
Macbook Air's entire body is made of aluminum. The laptop chassis itself is one giant heatsink that transfers heat from inside the chassis to the air outside of the chassis.
This helps reduce dependence on a noisy fan.
This helps reduce dependence on a noisy fan.