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by halcyon
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: USB flash faster than Corsair GT?
Replies: 14
Views: 8261

This is extremely fast, and big:

Traxdata Pendrive 32Gb Traxdata SuperFast 233x
http://www.opirata.com/pendrive-32gb-tr ... -2791.html

http://foro.noticias3d.com/vbulletin/sh ... tcount=479

Good luck finding one though.
by halcyon
Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Deals, Vendors and Classifieds
Topic: FS: NEW Western Digital 640gb 2.5" 5400rpm Scorpio Blue
Replies: 4
Views: 3657

Now that it is sold, can you tell us why?

Vibration?

Heat?

Seek noise?

Change to SSD?

I'm thinking of buying the same drive and the reviews are scant so I'm wondering if it's really worthwhile.
by halcyon
Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:53 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Thermalright Venomous X - an upgrade to TRUE (?)
Replies: 11
Views: 6829

Thermalright Venomous X - an upgrade to TRUE (?)

Expreview has a review of the new Thermalright Venomous X: http://en.expreview.com/2010/01/06/thermalright-venomous-x-a-premium-choice-for-lga1366-platform/6323.html/5 Seems to perform well also in lowish air flow / rpm situations. I find the results somewhat confusing and probably there's a min 2-3...
by halcyon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Danamixs LMX review at Clunk.org
Replies: 3
Views: 1986

I wasn't about to order one for myself, so didn't even check it, but the separate PSU kills it.

Further, I'm not sure the material inside the pipes is something I want let inside my house, in case there is defect in the heatsink.
by halcyon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Fast fanless 802.11n wireless router?
Replies: 2
Views: 4364

No Fan, just got a confirmation. No idea on coil whine, but will report back when I have a unit and have it installed.
by halcyon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Top thermal paste / thermal interface material 7/2009
Replies: 7
Views: 9392

Addition 1/2010: Indigo Extreme vs MX-3, TX-3, PK-1, GC-Extreme & Liquid Pro http://lab501.ro/racire/cele-mai-bune-paste-termice-metal-vs-carbon-vs-oxizi/17 More info about application @ Xtremesystems http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=232141 See the full review for diff. on temps ...
by halcyon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 5:22 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Danamixs LMX review at Clunk.org
Replies: 3
Views: 1986

Danamixs LMX review at Clunk.org
http://www.clunk.org.uk/reviews/danamic ... age-6.html
- Beats the air cooling champ Noctua NH-D14 by a couple of degrees under load
by halcyon
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Fast fanless 802.11n wireless router?
Replies: 2
Views: 4364

Fast fanless 802.11n wireless router?

My router gave up and warranty is up, so it's time to upgrade. I've been looking at Netgear WNDR3700, which has gotten nice reviews: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/30925-start-your-buying-netgear-wndr3700-reviewed However, I cannot find any information about whether the box...
by halcyon
Wed Dec 09, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: NH-D14 : New Noctua CPU Cooler
Replies: 6
Views: 6611

Finally something consistently bests the reigning champ IFX-14 at all tested flow speed in the Xbitlabs test: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/noctua-nh-d14_7.html#sect0 This looks like a very good cooler, sans the weight. EDIT: NH-D14 vs Thermalright True http://www.overclockersclub...
by halcyon
Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Most silent GeForce 200 Series card with stock cooler?
Replies: 15
Views: 8012

If you go up to 260, then this might be a contender:

Inno3D iChill GTX 260 896 MB (216 SP)
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Inno ... 60/28.html
by halcyon
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Prolima Megahalems: A Mega Nehalem Cooler
Replies: 59
Views: 49666

Now available in the ever-so-trendy ultra-cool-black version with a new trendy name Mega Shadow!

http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=853&p=3

P.S. The performance appears to be exactly the same - it's just that with the cool new name and paint job, you can can pay more for it :)
by halcyon
Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermaltake ISGC-V320 vga cooler (GTX 275 etc)
Replies: 6
Views: 5255

Thermaltake ISGC-V320 vga cooler (GTX 275 etc)

Another interesting mid-to-high end single gpu aftermarket cooler contender, even if it comes from Thermaltake: Thermaltake ISGC-V320 http://www.thermaltake.com/db/Editor/Assets/clg0120_app.jpg Perfomance looks promising, but it is of course impossible to know until somebody with a decent acoustic s...
by halcyon
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:56 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermalright T-Rad 2 GTX VGA cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 12806

First user results (temp, non-acoustic) of T-RAD2 GTX with VRM-2 @:

http://www.overclock.net/ati-cooling/55 ... ost7007339

And some photos:

http://www.overclock.net/ati-cooling/55 ... ost7014028
by halcyon
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:37 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: New cooler - Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme (in August 09)
Replies: 4
Views: 3155

First short performance comparison against Tuniq Tower 120 (classic):

http://en.expreview.com/2009/09/01/tuni ... #more-5027

No acoustic benchmarks and the difference is nothing to write home about, imho.
by halcyon
Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:11 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Intel 34nm SSD released
Replies: 237
Views: 257012

My quick comments on my experience with X25-M 160GB G2 w/ Win7 64-bit: - extremely fast operations - compared to a much faster 32bit XP setup using a WD 7200RPM Black Caviar - loss of WD noise (rubber grommeted, non-suspended) is audible to me - expensive for my wallet, but worth the smooth speed an...
by halcyon
Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Which is the quietest 120mm PWM fan?
Replies: 90
Views: 52475

I got my Akasa Apache and NB multi-frame as well as Be Quiet SilentWings USC (non-PWM). My NB was broken out of the box (one wire is loose) and I can't seem to be able to find my soldering iron. Sigh. Akasa Apache is quiet enough and there's not much I can add to Jamppa's good mini-review and I can'...
by halcyon
Tue Aug 04, 2009 7:59 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermalright T-Rad 2 GTX VGA cooler
Replies: 11
Views: 12806

Expreview has a short thermal review of T-RAD2 GTX

http://en.expreview.com/2009/08/04/excl ... ler.html/2
by halcyon
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:50 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Lowest wattage HDMI+DVI PCIe video card?
Replies: 22
Views: 12546

Excellent link, Nightmorph. Many thanks!

Is there a reason not to use the HD 4350, if one only needs 2D/video decoding acceleration and absolutely no gaming features at all?

It draws even less power than HD 4550 and should support full blu-ray support with Avivo HD (UVD2) as well.
by halcyon
Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:44 am
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: Onboard video for 1080p?
Replies: 16
Views: 8177

9300M and 9400M based integrated boards can do 1080p without any problems.

See this thread at AVSforum for details and mb options:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthre ... p=14239742
by halcyon
Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:32 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Thermalright Voltage regulator heatsinks for HD4890 VRM-R1
Replies: 0
Views: 1330

Thermalright Voltage regulator heatsinks for HD4890 VRM-R1

EXpreview has a preview of new thermalrigth voltage regulator heatsinks that should fit HD4890:

http://en.expreview.com/2009/08/01/firs ... ooler.html

No temp tests yet.
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Reduce HDD idle noise?
Replies: 11
Views: 4832

I know this must have been covered before, but to make sure what's the state of the art these days: What's the favorite elastic suspension material used by suspension gurus here at SPCR? Some rubber materials oxidize and get brittle -> unsafe and also lose their elasticity, i.e. less damping. What w...
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Domino A.L.C by CoolIT. plug n play H20 kit.
Replies: 1
Views: 5781

More reviews PC Perspective (no dB measurements, but say it is 'all but silent in quiet mode') http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=748&type=expert NeoSeeker ('a bit loud') http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/coolit_domino_alc/ Overclockers HQ http://www.overclockershq.com/hardware-re...
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Dell to refresh Studi Hybrids?
Replies: 18
Views: 11899

I seriously contemplated buying a mac mini for my htpc build. Why didn't I? Price was one thing, and limited tinkering ability a second. I like a wider selection of dvd/bd-drives, ability to fit & suspend more HDs, 8GB RAM support, etc. Those weren't available on the Mac. Don't get me wrong, Mac Min...
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:00 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Quiet AM3 cooler needed
Replies: 11
Views: 8274

Phenom II 955 has a thermal power design of 125W and it does get quite hot at full load, which of course is quite rarely. What you want is a cooler that has: - tower type cooler - airflow parallel to motherboard - fan placement freedom on the bottom side of the tower - silent at low airflows - low p...
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:39 am
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: GPU fan stuck at 100%
Replies: 3
Views: 2676

Download/install EVGA Precision and try lowering the fan speed and press apply.

http://www.evga.com/precision/

Does it work?

If not, then it's possible that the fan control mechanism is broken.
by halcyon
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:53 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Samsung F3 series - 500GB per platter - 7200RPM - 500GB/1TB
Replies: 169
Views: 304505

Samsung F3 series - 500GB per platter - 7200RPM - 500GB/1TB

Samsung announced it's F3 series: - 500GB per platter - 1 platter 500GB HD (HD502HJ) is out now - 1TB 2-platter drive (HD103SJ) out in August - 7200 RPM, 16/32MB buffers - SilentSeek(TM) and NoiseGuard(TM) included, fwiw - 500GB model listed in EU shops and goes for c. 45€ Link: http://www.hitechr...
by halcyon
Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:53 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: New cooler - Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme (in August 09)
Replies: 4
Views: 3155

New cooler - Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme (in August 09)

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme http://en.expreview.com/img/2009/07/28/tuniq_tower_120e_4.jpg http://en.expreview.com/img/2009/07/28/tuniq_tower_120e_9.jpg - 775g - 131x112x151mm - 5 heatpipes with 'direct contact' to the cpu Looks pretty constricted for airflow, but probably has increased surface area. He...
by halcyon
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Video Cards & Monitors
Topic: Quietest 260 GTX?
Replies: 13
Views: 9257

I know this is late for JamieT, but this GTX 260 216 sp looks fairly quiet - certainly much quieter than any of the stock or aftermarket coolers on GTX 200 series that I've seen measurements for:

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Inno ... 60/28.html
by halcyon
Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Vertex Turbo?
Replies: 3
Views: 2077

It uses same controller/architecture as normal Vertex, but apparently with slightly faster NAND-memory chips. So about 10% faster at max. Not worth the extra, imho. OCZ Colossus with built-in RAID controller (SIL) and double Indilinx 'discs' inside might actually be much faster once it ships, but it...