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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?
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    G.Skill Ripjaws with H67 Motherboard

    Hi All, Recently I've bought a sandy bridge CPU (i5-2400S, yes I know the SATA problem) and a G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 DDR3 1333 CL8 (F3-10666CL8D-4GBRM) memory. Do they get along together? which H67 mATX motherboard (Gigabyte or Asus only) is compatible with them both?
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Wow fffblackmage, thank you very much for the detailed information ... Do you have any recommendations regarding a case? I'm having a nightmare withthis issue.
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    mfenn, thank you for your reply. Few questions regarding your answer: 1. Does uATX and ATX have any tradeoff? 2. Regarding the PSU, are you sure? I've checked the min. power limitations with a PSU calculator and got ~528W, I'm choosing 600W to have more extra for future upgrades, sounds logical...
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    Need few more components for HTPC/Mid-level Gaming system

    Need your help guys in buying few more components for my new HTPC ... Already bought: (won't be changed) CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz - 65W (yes ... I know ...) CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000 SSD OCZ VERTEX 30GB HDD SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ...
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    Help me to complete this puzzle ... SB HTPC System

    Hi, I have already bought few components for my future-to-be HTPC/Light gaming system, I need your help in deciding what to buy in order to fulfill the whole components. Already bought: CPU Intel Core i5-2400S 2.50GHz - 65W CPU Cooler Scythe Big Shuriken Low Profile CPU Cooler SCBSK-1000...
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    SSD for a new/old system?

    Well, thanks for the reply ... What capacity will be enough? do you have any specific recommended SSD?
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    SSD for a new/old system?

    Anyone can contribute from his experience on this one?
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    SSD for a new/old system?

    Hi All, 6 Months ago I bought a SATA II SSD (OCZ Vertex 30GB) in order to attach it to a future build system (which I only recently ordered - i5-2400S SB system). Now, when I see the performance, capacities and prices of the current SSD models It seems like I should buy a new one for the new...
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Thanks for the recommendation but ... 40+ dBA is not silent, my standards for quiet is < 25dBA.
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Well, I would agree for your opinion if it's all gaming modes, but I'm playing a mid-level graphics games like Fifa 2010, Americas Army, ... and not Crysis etc ...
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Well, looks like a real monster card, but unfortunately I need the card soon, this card does not even have a release date. So, If you have any recommendation for current released cards, it will be great.
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Will it be 5570? 5670? 5750?
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    Best current passive GPU for HTPC

    Hi, I'm going to build an i5 Core HTPC with a Silverstone GD05 case (with gaming capabilities, no SLI requirement) and would like to have the best current passive GPU. what is your recommendation?
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    HTPC Build for under 2000$

    Do you know a passive one? what is the current best passive ATI graphic card on the market?
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    HTPC Build for under 2000$

    First, thank you for your reply. In games I mean for example - FIFA 2010, Americas Army.
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    HTPC Build for under 2000$

    Approximate Purchase Date: Soon, might be the current/next month. Would it be better to wait? Budget Range: <$2000 System Usage from Most to Least Important: HTPC, Gaming, Graphic applications (3D Rendering, Photo retouch etc ...), Other random stuff Parts Not Required: Listed below Preferred...
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    1. Case Fans - Check if the case's 3x120mm fans are silent enough, if not, replace with the following (+under voltage): - Noctua NF-P12 (5V) - Noiseblocker M12-P (5V) - Gentle Typhoon DC1225C12B5AP-15 (7V) - Scythe SY1225SL12VBL (5V) or Scythe SY1225SL12L (7V) 2. GPU - Check the performance of...
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Thanks for the tip and the informative description of your setup :D Unfortunately, I've already bought the SSD on eBay (here, in my country it's very expensive). either way, I'm not going to use the SSD for anything besides OS (Win7) and some applications, so it's enough I guess ...
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Well, there are these two huge fans comparison links - http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=34&artpage=4160&articID=936 http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&number=6&artpage=3953&articID=892 What is your opinion now?
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Man, these are 40dBA fans, sounds like a factory noise, isn't it? :\
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Thank you for the reply. Do you have any recommendations for silent 120mm fans?
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    Final setup ... any last changes?

    Hi All, After two-three months of digging in many forums, reading some magazines this is the final setup I've came up with for my HTPC. Main Uses (while connected to 42" LCD and Onkyo TX-SR607) - Play smoothly any new audio/video format and support bitstreaming - Play mid-level graphic games -...
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    Scythe Big Shuriken and Shuriken Rev. B

    Well, first, it's good to hear the Intel fan is quiet, I might not buy the Big shuriken if I don't need it. Regarding the fan controller, I'd like to ask if I can control the fans speed from the motherboard or not. And If I have to buy a fans controller, where/how do I install it? This is my...
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    Scythe Big Shuriken and Shuriken Rev. B

    It's good to hear that, thank you for your reply.
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    Scythe Big Shuriken and Shuriken Rev. B

    Thx Kantastic, btw, I see you have the OCZ vertex 60GB, I ordered the 30GB for OS (win7) and apps, is it fast? reliable? do you notice a real change from normal HDD?