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  1. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,802   +287

    Love that Mic! It almost looks like R2D2! In fact, I can almost picture Princess Leia kneeling in front of it.......


    Before I forget, you're welcome, it was my pleasure.
    captaincranky, Dec 16, 2012
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  2. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,516   +36

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    OCZ ModXstream 600W & Palit GTX 650 TI

    The 650 is just temporary for now, plus it was at a good deal.
    Benny26, Dec 30, 2012
    #142

  3. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,894   +117

    Last week I bought an 8 port 10/100 switch for $2.50 at a university surplus sale. I had a use for it and was fairly excited about my buy, until I plugged it in. It has 2 20?mm fans in it that are crazy loud and it also produces a high pitched whine. I would only be running 3 computers off of it max, so I figured I could just disconnect the fans and it would be fine, but I didn't even attempt to do that because the whine is too loud to ignore. Oh well, only out $2.50. Have an old Trendnet 652-BRP wireless router now acting as a switch (wifi off) in its place.

    I didn't purchase these for myself, but I did get them as gifts this Christmas: An LG bluray burner and a Logitec wireless backlit keyboard. I didn't really need the burner portion, but I no longer have a bluray player and when I was looking up bluray drives for gift ideas the burner version of what I wanted was only $10 more.
    SNGX1275, Dec 30, 2012
    #143

  4. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,516   +36

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    Just ordered through Amazon at £179.

    Decided to go all out and try and collect myself some descent parts to do a full new build in mid Feb, starting with this as my main board. I've had my eye on this one for a few month now and it looks perfect for what I want.
    Benny26, Jan 3, 2013
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  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,802   +287

    I glad to see you're "living the dream", and are back on being hell bent for world domination again. All you need now is a flash drive full of "stuxnet" and you should be able to take out every centrifuge in Iran....(y) Keep up the good work....:)
    captaincranky, Jan 3, 2013
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  6. TS-56336 TechSpot Booster Posts: 437   +67

    Okay, I've seen some enthusiast bought their beasts. It's time to see some lightweight pup for a change. :cool:

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    TS-56336, Jan 21, 2013
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  7. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    I decided to build myself a HTPC.

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    St1ckM4n, Jan 21, 2013
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  8. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    I like that very much Stick - I've been mulling over when I should go ahead and build my proper HTPC... but something always stops me. My current one is starting to upset me.
    LNCPapa, Jan 21, 2013
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  9. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    I was contemplating this thing for a few months myself. I finally just bit the bullet and bought it - just in time for the year's new TV shows to come on in a week or so.
    St1ckM4n, Jan 21, 2013
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  10. Benny26 TechSpot Paladin Posts: 1,516   +36

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    Zalman Z11 Plus and the Crucial M4 128gb.

    For £50 the Zalman is one hell of a case with the quality and extras, should make a nice home for the 3770K I plan on putting in next.

    The Crucial M4: not sure why, but this drive was coming up more and more above average on other drives so I decided to go with it.
    Benny26, Jan 22, 2013
    #150

  11. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    Bought these today - Denon AH-D600
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    They sound okay - not great, but okay so far. I'm going to give them a little more time to see if they grow on me.
    LNCPapa, Feb 2, 2013
    #151

  12. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    They look pretty sexy!
    St1ckM4n, Feb 3, 2013
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  13. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    I got myself a new CPU heatsink and additional case fan for my HTPC. The stock i5 3570K one is the loudest in the system. Now I just have to pull everything apart again... :(

    Noctua NH-C12P SE14:
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    Noctua NF-B9 PWM 92mm:
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    St1ckM4n, Feb 4, 2013
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  14. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    That looks awesome - and low height. Please let me know how quiet it is and post pics after install please. That looks like a great fan for an HTPC and you know I've been wanting to build a new one for some time now.
    LNCPapa, Feb 4, 2013
    #154

  15. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    114mm height, I have room for around 130mm. The noise is supposedly 19.6dB(A) at stock, which is less than the 21dB(a) stock fans that came with the case. However, I'll be using this with the included ultra-low noise adaptor. :D

    Will post pics for sure.
    St1ckM4n, Feb 5, 2013
    #155

  16. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,537   +202

    I installed it last night. This thing is pretty awesome. Using the Ultra-low noise adaptor, I can't hear it. At all. Well, I lie - I stuck my ear right next to it in order to hear the faintest whir. I was scared my ear would be lopped off! :D

    Temp drop is >15% on idle. The massive fan also blows a nice stream of air over NB, RAM and other caps.

    Attached Files:

    St1ckM4n, Feb 6, 2013
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  17. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    OMG that thing is massive - much bigger than I was expecting.
    LNCPapa, Feb 6, 2013
    #157

  18. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,894   +117

    Thats what she said...
    SNGX1275, Feb 7, 2013
    #158
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  19. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,950   +120

    Thanks for making me smile - been having a crappy day at work :) Even I didn't see that setup.
    LNCPapa, Feb 7, 2013
    #159

  20. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,802   +287

    OK, I"m pretty sure neither one of you have seen LNCPapa's....:eek:
    captaincranky, Feb 7, 2013
    #160
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