ElanX Wrote:So no with the MI-008? Should I be using a 3rd party CPU cooler with a A6-3500 build?You might have more room to install aftermarket CPU cooler in this case- SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum Grandia Series GD05B.
[Mini-ITX] A6-3500 (3x2.1Ghz/2.4Ghz) + HD6530D
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2011-11-27 09:01
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>Alienware X51- do it all HTPC >Simplify XBMC configurations >HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio! |
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eskro
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2011-11-27 09:05
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stock A6-3500 coolers fits tight but fits in the MI-008.
if u want the MI-008 + a new CPU cooler, just get the SCYTHE KOZUTI cooler... user named voip-ninja bought it for his MI-008 case and it fits! again, tight! but fits! |
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ElanX
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2011-11-27 09:20
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bluray Wrote:You might have more room to install aftermarket CPU cooler in this case- SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum Grandia Series GD05B. Great looking case, but I'm not sure I can justify it over the MI-008 w/ PSU for only $35 shipped. Otherwise, I'm starting to prefer a micro-ATX case. I believe 4 GB RAM will be enough, but 8 GB for $20 AR seemed hard to pass up. |
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2011-11-27 09:23
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well, i've warned you about the HeastSink being massive...
your the boss! |
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ElanX
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2011-11-27 09:40
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eskro Wrote:well, i've warned you about the HeastSink being massive... I've only built with full size cases, and this is the first time I'm worrying about noise, so I'm yielding to more experienced opinions, and I'll look at other RAM. |
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jonesec
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2012-01-10 03:20
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I just built this exact HTPC and the CPU fan in my opinion is extremely loud. Is the Scythe SCKZT-1000 80mm Kozuti CPU Cooler the only/best option?
PS. Thank you eskro for the guide. |
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2012-01-10 03:31
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well. there's 4 choices...
#1. reduce the CPU fan speed using the BIOS or an app called SpeedFAN or fan controller #2. buy the SCYTHE KOZUTI SCKZT-1000 #3. if u dont need an Optical Drive, u might get away with this http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=119138 #4. remove the PSU, buy an external PicoPSU and buy another cpu cooler
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2012-01-10 03:51
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jonesec Wrote:I just built this exact HTPC and the CPU fan in my opinion is extremely loud. Is the Scythe SCKZT-1000 80mm Kozuti CPU Cooler the only/best option?Sometime, all you need is a software update from your motherboard. You might want to visit your motherboard website- AsRock A75M-ITX. You should be able to find all kid of updates in download section. >Alienware X51- do it all HTPC >Simplify XBMC configurations >HOW-TO Bitstreaming using XBMC I refused to watch movie without bitstreaming HD audio! |
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2012-01-10 04:02
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jonesec Wrote:I just built this exact HTPC and the CPU fan in my opinion is extremely loud. yes, to me, unLess you do something about it, all STOCK amd cpu coolers sound like airplanes.. 
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2012-01-10 04:30
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can this build
1. play 3d blu ray disc 2. play 3d blu ray backup (using makemkv) 3. bitstream dts-hd ma 7.1 4. bitstream dolby truehd 7.1 in windows 7? thanks. |
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