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by Mari0-Br0s
Sat Apr 07, 2007 2:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Freaking global warming!!!
Replies: 28
Views: 15804

Freaking global warming!!!

Guys, the meteo is all f*ck top!!! Here in Montréal we didn't had snow until mid-january, the snow went away finally about two weeks ago. Now look what I'm seeing thru my windows this morning, this is crazy... Temperature is freezing. http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8391/dsc05346ai2.th.jpg [/img]
by Mari0-Br0s
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
Replies: 59
Views: 47677

Hey guys,

when you reviewed the case, have you got some static shock by touching the case? 30% of the time I'm touching the case, I get a shock. this is really pissing me off.

any idea how to stop that from happenning?
by Mari0-Br0s
Sat Jan 06, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Forton Zen issues
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

So technically your mobo doesn't draw the needed current to start up the PSU, which won't change with adding an additional harddrive, fan, etc. Hope this helps, Vlado Hum I might have misunderstood something somewhere, but I remember having read You could make something like this yourself -- all yo...
by Mari0-Br0s
Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:06 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
Replies: 59
Views: 47677

I have this case. Actually, I just builded a new HTPC in it. But of course airflow will not be that good in this case, just by the look of it you can notice it. I'll make a little user review just for you with my MOD to create some airflow in the case and also to give you some temperatures. The SPCR...
by Mari0-Br0s
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:30 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Low power system not booting with high efficiency PSU?!
Replies: 84
Views: 148699

Re: Load Resistor - would this work?

That's overkill, it's a high precision resistor.... not necessary for such a "dumb" application. Try this one for 39 cents . Any electronics parts store should have them -- even your local radio shack. http://www.partsexpress.com/images/016-022m.jpg Yeah, I know it's a little overkill but I like th...
by Mari0-Br0s
Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:48 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Forton Zen issues
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

omg i should have bought a regular 89w 3800+... So technicly, my system needs to drain more current, so it can boot.... right ? I'll try adding an hard drive monday and see if it helps. I'll also add a PCI tv tuner soon, I'm just waiting after nvidia to move their a*s, they just canncelled my order ...
by Mari0-Br0s
Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Forton Zen issues
Replies: 4
Views: 2696

Forton Zen issues

Hi guys, I've just purchased aForton Zen PSU for my new HTPC i'm building. Everything has been installed correctly. When I press the power button, the system's fan will spin for about one second and then turn off. Afeter looking for every possible short, I tried an old Generic 300w PSU I had and the...
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:08 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Does the sound spec apply to all WD HDD's....
Replies: 2
Views: 2836

I go with Devonavar! I own 2 WD2500KS. When I purchased them, one of them was noisier than the other, so I went back to the store and asked for an exchange. Both ones I have actually are about the same noise level. One of my friend got a WD5000KS, and I can say that it is definatly quiter than a sin...
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:02 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: raptor 150 or 74?
Replies: 7
Views: 4629

I have a Raptor 150GB, but if you ask me, I'll definatly go with a 74GB, it is more than enough to run my OS and aplications, and I would use other 7200rpm HDD for storage.

I'm entirely with Vicotnik.
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Jan 01, 2007 7:47 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Ultra 120 fits in P180/Antec Nine Hundred?
Replies: 5
Views: 4773

Yes it will! I'm using an Ultra-120 and a P180. The Antec 900 is a little larger than the P180, so it'll fit.
by Mari0-Br0s
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:16 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Where to find an AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ EE SFF 35W?
Replies: 9
Views: 5612

all right then, I ordered an 3800+ EE today. thx for the advice guys. ;)
by Mari0-Br0s
Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:48 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Who got the XP-120 in stock!!!!???(that ship from/to Canada)
Replies: 6
Views: 4157

ncix has it backordered...

directcanada also

sohodiffusion also

forget microbytes, they're a bunch of idiots...!!!

I think i'll wait until a super ebay auction appear!!
by Mari0-Br0s
Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:33 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Where to find an AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ EE SFF 35W?
Replies: 9
Views: 5612

lol nevermind
by Mari0-Br0s
Wed Dec 27, 2006 4:41 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Where to find an AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ EE SFF 35W?
Replies: 9
Views: 5612

mmm I'm not seeing it on their website. They got the regular 89W (ADA3800CUBOX) version and the EE 65W (ADO3800CUBOX) version. But I'm looking for the EE SFF which is 35W (ADD3800CUBOX).
by Mari0-Br0s
Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:10 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Where to find an AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ EE SFF 35W?
Replies: 9
Views: 5612

Where to find an AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ EE SFF 35W?

Hey guys, I'm looking for this CPU from AMD: ADD3800CUBOX.

I need it for my HTPC I'm building and I would like to known if any of you have seen it in store yet...since I'm having an hard time finding it.

Thanks in advance.
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: System Temperature Confirmation
Replies: 2
Views: 2459

43C for a Core 2 Duo with stock cooling is normal at idle. You may try running two instance of Prime95 (Small FFT torture test), for about 5 minutes, and then check the temperature of the CPU. If then the temperature is below 60C, even 50C, everything is under control. 32C is pretty good for an hard...
by Mari0-Br0s
Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:51 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Who got the XP-120 in stock!!!!???(that ship from/to Canada)
Replies: 6
Views: 4157

Who got the XP-120 in stock!!!!???(that ship from/to Canada)

ok guys, I need your help. I'm trying to find the Thermalright XP-120 CPU cooler and can't find it anywhere. All of the e-commerce I know of, have it backordered. BigFootComputers are saying that it is discontinued and have been replaced by the SI-128, but the SI-128 is too high for my HTPC case.......
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:57 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Dilemma : Ultra 120 + NF-S12-1200 or Noctua NH-U12F?
Replies: 39
Views: 17348

I have an MSI K9N platinum mobo and I am interested to know if the thermalright ultra can rotate 90degrees so that the fan can push the air at the bottom of the box
Yeah, Thermalright sells an adapter separatly called the S-Clip, which only you to do that.
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Early Snow Blankets Vancouver
Replies: 43
Views: 59401

I also prefer temperature around 20~23 celcius. Higher temps are too hot for me, I'm toasting, and below that I can manage to survive if temperature doesn't go below -15 celcius. But I'm sure if you ask at most people who lives in northern country, they will prefer cooler winter than hotter summer. ...
by Mari0-Br0s
Mon Nov 27, 2006 1:43 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Dilemma : Ultra 120 + NF-S12-1200 or Noctua NH-U12F?
Replies: 39
Views: 17348

Most user here will say Scythe Ninja.

On my side, I use an Ultra-120 and I'm completly satisfied.

I do not know the Noctua NH-U12F, so I can't tell.
by Mari0-Br0s
Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Early Snow Blankets Vancouver
Replies: 43
Views: 59401

Man that s***s!!!! Here in Montreal, it is always snowing late, and years after years it gets later. I think last year first snow appeared in January... :( .

Vancouver is steeling our winter!!!! :twisted:
by Mari0-Br0s
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:42 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Where to buy Etasis in North America? (preferably in Canada)
Replies: 3
Views: 2380

thanks for the info shadowmajik
by Mari0-Br0s
Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:14 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Mike On Techlive ....
Replies: 45
Views: 27762

Rusty075 wrote:Besides, Canada is dangerous They've already unleashed one of the most horrific Weapons of Mass Destruction the world has ever known......


Celine Dion
hahahaha this is soo true!!!
by Mari0-Br0s
Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:42 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: Where to buy Etasis in North America? (preferably in Canada)
Replies: 3
Views: 2380

Where to buy Etasis in North America? (preferably in Canada)

Hi guys, I'd like to known if anyone of you knows where I could buy this power supply Etasis EFN-300. It is a fanless PSU, reviewed here: http://www.matbe.com/articles/lire/117/alimentation-etasis-fanless/page1.php . I've found the review quite interresting. I wouldn't mind ordering oversea, but shi...
by Mari0-Br0s
Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:56 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Zalman HD135 - a new HTPC case
Replies: 3
Views: 5226

No, but I'm very intersted in buying one, even if it is VERY OVERPRICED. But I'm waiting for the SiulentPCReview on it to see how the HDD mounting perform. Everything else is fine for me. The previous HD160 had super HDD noise vibration with his mounting platform. I would like to build this HTPC: Za...
by Mari0-Br0s
Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Thermalright Ultra-120
Replies: 11
Views: 6723

Mari0-Br0s wrote:Exact, the S-Clip won't work because the Ultr-120 require you to remove the motherboard bracket to install it.
Sorry my bad, it is said: "S-type heatsink clip- allowing heatsink to rotate 90 degrees on the CPU socket.(For HR-01, Ultra-90, Ultra-120, SI-97A, and SI-128)" on Thermalright website.
by Mari0-Br0s
Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:45 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Washing/cleaning a P180B
Replies: 5
Views: 3579

Good question I was wondering that too, all my fingerprints are all over the case.
by Mari0-Br0s
Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:35 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: How much watts would I need ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6663

Where have you seen this, could you give me the link to the review plz? 80Plus hits retail: Silverstone's Element ST50EF lol actually I was talking about the QTechnology loll. Thanks for the link anyway, I'll read it. EDIT: Is it me, or the Scythe STEALTH and the SilentMaxx Simi-Fanless are the exa...
by Mari0-Br0s
Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:51 am
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: How much watts would I need ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6663

I've read the SPCR review about the Nexus NX-9003. But LOL THIS ISN'T QUIET LOL. The fan is insane once it's turned on!! i don't know that particular psu but maybe a little fanmod and an added resistor could remedy that? Well I wouldn't mind modding it, but I don't have any idea how to do that :P ....
by Mari0-Br0s
Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:55 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: How much watts would I need ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6663

I've found this one: http://www.qtechnology.net/html/en/psu_ ... 07400f.htm .

Did not found any English review yet, I'm tired, going to bed, I've searched for a damn PSU the whole day LOLLL, I never had that much trouble choosing a PC components haha.