Recent content by Dianoda

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    Searching for a fan controller...

    I'm in the process of procuring a fan controller for my current build/WIP. I have a CM Cosmos S case and would like to replace all the stock 120mm fans with Scythe S-FLEX SFF21Fs, while retaining the stock 200mm fan in the side panel of the case. For the sake of having a quieter system, I'd...
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    How to lower temps in my Cooler Master Cosmos 1000

    I don't think that 80C is really that excessive for video cards in this day and age, especially if you are using the stock HS/fan. Card manufacturers have come to understand that users don't want a loud card in their system, with higher temps being traded off for less noise. My HD4850 w/...
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    How to lower temps in my Cooler Master Cosmos 1000

    So, do you have one fan at the back of the case, three on the top, one on the bottom, and a fan for the hard drive cage, or just the stock fans that came with the case (one on the back, two on the top and one on the bottom)? Overclocks/ambient temps? I would suggest removing the air duct...
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    Case and Power Supply Recommendations

    The Antec P182 is an excellence case with a good layout, is very quiet, has user adjustable fanspeeds on the included case fans, some find the appearance a bit basic, but for a mid tower case in this price range you can't do much better in terms of overall excellence. $150 @ Newegg Corsair...
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    Arctic Cooling's new Accelero Twin Turbo VGA Cooler

    I'm interested in doing some moderate OC'ing on my new 4850, and with stock cooling at stock speeds the card runs a little warm for my tastes. My temps are 67C-68C idle and 85C @ load, which isn't that bad, but it's not great either. I figure that with decent after-market cooling on the card I...
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    Cooler Master RC-1100-KKN1-GP

    The switch on a Cosmos S works just like a regular power switch, except the button is touch sensitive. It's similar to using the touch wheel on an ipod, in that it only reacts to contact with exposed skin (not through clothing, etc). If you hold your finger over it for several seconds you can...
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    PSU for Crossfire 2x HD4870 ?

    I have this Silverstone 700W unit that Anandtech reviewed a few months ago: Silverstone DA700 @ Newegg, on sale :) Anandtech Review Single rail, high quality components, 4x6pin PCI-E connectors, pretty good price (I paid 180 US$ for mine, but on sale for 160, 140 w/ rebate @ the egg)...