Recent content by JFC15

I'm looking to purchase an external enclosure for spanning. The 2 enclosures I'm trying to decide between are the StarTech SAT3520U3R and the SANS DIGITAL MobileRAID MR2UT+B. I'm pretty sure both will work for my needs, I just want to get the one that will work the best, be more...

Thanks everyone for your input... I just purchased the i7-2700K and ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE.

DarkRogue - I was also considering the Gigabyte UD5H, but after a lot of research, cut it in favor of the ASRock Z77 Professional and the ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE. I really like Gigabyte motherboards and usually purchase them... currently have the EX58-UD5.

aaksheytalwar - I see that you are currently using the ASUS Z77 Deluxe... and by your comments, really like it. Is there anything about the board/company that you don't like? Any knowledge of the ASRock Z77 Professional? Yeah, I could save about $50 on the ASRock, but if the ASUS is that...

DK - Thanks for your quick response. The Maximus V is a micro board... and I have a full size case. Can you explain what that board has that should sway me from the feature packed full size boards I listed?

I am in the process of purchasing a new processor (i7-2700K). I want the best over all motherboard to pair up with it. I plan on Overclocking the processor and cooling it with a Noctua NH-D14. I will have (4) modules of G Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-2133 (4x4GB), a GIGABYTE...

iamgenius - I originally had (2) Scythe DFS123812H-3000 fans in a push/pull on my Corsair H70. I had to have them hooked to a fan controler because they were SO loud (46dba)!! I couldn't imagine what your (2) Deltas would have sounded like! (Can you hear me now??) OK everyone... I know that I...

(3) of the fans I'm replacing are Yate Loons D12SH-12... WAY too loud (40dba). I was looking at the reviews that OVerLoRDI linked this post and viewed "several" of the 120mm tests. That review and post from dkm777 is swaying me from the Noctua's. They give off a wierd sound in the review. I...

Thanks dkm777, but I'm having a hard time locating BeQuiet fans sold in the USA. So many people stated that the Gentle Typhoon fans are really good... but at 12v, they're 28dBa. I'm trying to keep my rig fans below 20dBa each. That's why I was looking at the Cougar CFV12H. They push some good...

I keep going back to Nuctua because so many forums state they are the best. I think my decision will be between the Noctua NF-P12-1300 and the Cougar CFV12H as originally posted. Looking at the "specs", the Cougar CFV12H looks a little better than the Noctua NF-P12-1300. Than again, "paper"...

I keep going back to the Nuctua because so many forums state they are the best. I think my decision will be between the Noctua NF-P12-1300 and the Cougar CFV12H as originally posted.

I'm looking to replace 4 - 120mm case fans in my tower due to noise. (1 front intake, 2 top exhaust and 1 rear exhaust.) I'm looking for a quality fan that can push some air to cool a warm computer but also be as quiet as possible. The two I've found are the Noctua NF-P12-1300 and the Cougar...

I understand that the NH-D14 was not originally made to work passive. What I was saying is that it would do a decent job until I realized that one or both of the fans were faulty. I have a In-Win Dragon Rider case, so I have PLENTY of room and airflow. I can hear the Corsair fans on the H70...

I currently have the Corsair H70 hooked up to an i7-920 DO and have been thinking about switching to the Noctua NH-D14. From what I've "read", I should see a bit of a difference in cooling. On minor OCing (3.8ghz), I'm fairly happy with the H70 (low to mid 70's C). When I try to turn up the...