Recent content by lirsch

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    Recommendation for HTPC/Gaming new GPU

    Well, Thanks for the quick reply, but it seems that I'm in risk with the height limit here (more important) and on the edge with budget. Do you have it? can you please write how is it during idle and during load? Thanks again, Liron.
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    Recommendation for HTPC/Gaming new GPU

    Hi All, Lately I've been trying to use my onboard GPU (the one of the Core i5-2400S CPU) in order to play games and got a very low end gaming experience. I'd like to add a new GPU that will handle games like Crysis, Fifa2011 etc., but still in Idle or when displaying a FullHD/BR movie will be...
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    Quiet GPU for Silverstone GD05

    Hi All, I've bought lately a passive 5670 from Sapphire and the heatsink was too high for the case. I'd like to get an equal/higher performance non-passive GPU which should be quiet as possible if not loaded (<20dBA) and of course it should fit the case height. Any ideas? (It's a i5-2400S CPU...
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    Passive GPU advice needed

    It would be very helpful If you'll write what case do you use and what is it's height? (is it a horizontal case like mine?)
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    Passive GPU advice needed

    Well, count me it for the quiet freaks club :D. Even games have a silent scenes where you don't want to hear the GPU fans, right? I'm trying to solve this issue with a passive solution, If it's a barrier I can't remove, I'll try to find a semi-passive solution. For the latter case, I'll be...
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    Passive GPU advice needed

    Hi all, Lately I've bought the following components and finally built it (HTPC/Gaming PC purpose): CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz (65W, 6MB Cache, DDR3-1333 memory limit) CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000 MOB P8H67-M EVO GPU Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 Ultimate...
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    SOS ... 1 Chassis fan connector with 3 chassis fans

    Well, I've found a connector like this in my GD05 case accessories and connected 1 fan, another one fan to the chassis fan controller and another one to the PWR_FAN, is it ok?
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    SOS ... 1 Chassis fan connector with 3 chassis fans

    Hi All, I'm currently building my HTPC with the following relevant components: Case - Silverstone GD05 MOB - Asus P8H67-M EVO PSU - Enermax Modu87+ 500W I have only 1xChassis Fan connector on my MOB (uATX) but I have 3 Chassis fans ... where should I connect them?
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Hey, don't give up man ... I used your inputs in my but and learned from it alot... I'm just saying the noise is very subjective matter, and I'm having a very sensitive hearing. The measurements of noise are also different from a test to another, the tests of SPCR are taken 1m @ case and a quite...
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Guys, thank you for your support of my pocket :D But, I'd like to get a very silent system, remmember? You can see in SPCR that even though it's only 380W it not silent at all. I prefer to add few bucks and have a peaceful, silent, steady system /
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    This PSU sucks?? Man, I've read any available review about all the best quality PSUs, read this one ,this one or just look at this one, If you have any other competitor, let me know ... :D
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Wow rockyjohn, Best answer for sure ... :D I've verified the compatibility of the Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate (passive) with a local store - It should be compatible with the GD05. So here is the final list - CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz (65W, 6MB Cache, DDR3-1333 memory limit) CPU Cooler...
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Sorry to say, but it doesn't say anything practical to me, do you mean that the 6970 is much bigger and will fit inside?
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Would Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate fit inside this case?
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    How would you place the Silverstone GD05 in your recommendations?