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Yet another HTPC Build
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07-08-2012 2:30pm#1
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Didn't think of the heat sink! Thanks for catching that one - I don't suppose you could recommend a low profile one please?
What about this case?
http://www2.hardwareversand.de/Mini/50870/Chieftec+FI-01B%2C+200W+TFX%2C+Mini-ITX.article
200W PSU seems a bit safer too - although I realise it will be pants. Anyway to check if it will take 240V?0 -
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The Pentium G630T uses about half the power of the Celeron G530 and therefore runs a lot cooler/quieter and is about the same speed.
not true mate.
its got half the tdp yes, but in actual load AND idle usage, there is only a watt or 2 difference.
scroll to the bottom of this to see the power usage:
www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/407?vs=406
that's the g620 vs g620T.
there is really no reason to buy the T, unless you like a slow version of the 620
for the intended purpose, a celeron should be fine.0 -
not true mate.
its got half the tdp yes, but in actual load AND idle usage, there is only a watt or 2 difference.
scroll to the bottom of this to see the power usage:
www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/407?vs=406
that's the g620 vs g620T.
there is really no reason to buy the T, unless you like a slow version of the 620
for the intended purpose, a celeron should be fine.
Interesting, thanks.0 -
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the elementQ is a fine case, and will also fit a standard 1155 cooler (just) I'd rate it as the best of the bunch.Yeah, I wasn't really saying that it would fit in, more if you were just look at them in general. I'm not sure you can fit anyone in there apart from passive ones.
There's also the elementq. I think TeaBag has this, so he could give you a review.
http://www2.hardwareversand.de/Mini/31401/Thermaltake+Element+Q%2C+mini-ITX%2C+200W-Netzteil.article
only downside is that the psu fan is far from silent. you wouldn't hear it in a film or anything, but if you've nothing on and no noise in the room you'll hear it. louder than the stock heatsink anyway. that said I'm the only one who complains about it so I could just be picky
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I over look the Quays near Heuston - there's always some background noise!
Nice one think I'll go for that one so - nothing like a recommendation! Will that case take full sized (height) PCIe cards - looks like it might.
Does anyone know if its possible to get a remote that would work with Netflix and BBC iplayer - I'm going to be using a cheap microsoft KB and mouse to start off with but I have a feeling the wife will get moany about that quite quickly.0 -
it'll take full size yea.GCDLawstudent wrote: »I over look the Quays near Heuston - there's always some background noise!
Nice one think I'll go for that one so - nothing like a recommendation! Will that case take full sized (height) PCIe cards - looks like it might.
Does anyone know if its possible to get a remote that would work with Netflix and BBC iplayer - I'm going to be using a cheap microsoft KB and mouse to start off with but I have a feeling the wife will get moany about that quite quickly.
www.dealextreme.com/p/handheld-rechargeable-2-4g-mini-wireless-keyboard-with-trackpad-and-red-laser-35354
or alternatively, an Android phone 0 -
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Its for the receiver technically, which it does have so you're right - although to be honest I just dingy um anyways
I'll see if my argument holds up in the District Court - I doubt it will lol!
Ah b*gg** the ASRock H61M-ITX doesn;t look like it supports Windows 8. I know this is a guess but do you reckon it will?0 -
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I highly doubt it won't work on windows8. not that it would bother me in any way. I tried it the other day and its absolute rubbish. it would be fine without metro, but that thing is retarded.GCDLawstudent wrote: »Its for the receiver technically, which it does have so you're right - although to be honest I just dingy um anyways
I'll see if my argument holds up in the District Court - I doubt it will lol!
Ah b*gg** the ASRock H61M-ITX doesn;t look like it supports Windows 8. I know this is a guess but do you reckon it will?
that mouse looks good mono, better than the rii.
neither of them stack up to how good an Android phone works though.0 -
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