off topic question :
aiks tjay ur H2O so fast sell liao?

Look promising, but I wonder why i7 matx mobo all have dual pcie x16 slot? I believe not all matx lover like to do CS or SLI in their SFF or HTPC, I also believe that only gamers will truly utilize the dual slot design and the rest will only use one pcie x16 slot. Two pcie x16 slots waste space for one pci/pcie x1 slot.

However, I read somewhere that PCIe x1 card can be install in PCIe x16 slot. But if one PCIe x16 card (graphic card) installed in primary slot, and one PCIe x1 card (soundcard or any PCIe x1 card) installed in other PCIe x16 slot, the GC will slowed down to x8. Don't know if it is true. But if it true, than dual slot design is totally waste for user like me.

I'm still waiting matx with only one pcie slot.

wonder how much it would cost loh

Gene already hit 1K plus ...

Of course hard to find  But may be in the next 6 month, new and cheaper i7 matx mobo will out.

Hi all,
need a feedback from Aopen-G326 user.... I recently bought that particular casing and within this week, planning to buy a PSU.

The question is; what sort of PSU can fit in for Aopen-G326?
-am looking at GaygayBite SuperB 720W:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/PowerS...me=Superb%20720

also at Xigmatek NRC-PC502
http://www.xigmatek.com/product/power-nrppc502.php

any users of Aopen-G326 using these two type of PSU?

Guys, thinking of building a SFF as a main rig. Very minimal gaming and more towards watching movies/series.
Can someone suggest something at around RM800-RM900?

MSI X58M @ Anandtech

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Asus Rampage II Gene   VS DFI  Jr X58-T3H6   by Tomshardware.

hopefully the MSI's not as freaking expensive as the Asus and DFI    

the height is for the cooler only is it??

wats the dimensions of the fan?

It measures 125 × 135 × 58 mm, and holds a slimmer 120 mm fan, in comparison to the Shuriken having a 100 mm fan, and a height of 64 mm, which is slightly higher.

he PWM-controlled fan spins at speeds of 650~1600 rpm, pushing 15.77~38.05 CFM of air, with noise outputs ranging in 12.91~28.89 dBA. The cooler weighs in at 405 g (around 0.9 lbs)

Yet to factor in the cost of the casing. Additional RM200++ i suppose
Looks alright for short term. I wonder where else can I save so that I can invest in a graphic cards. 2nd hand perhaps.

tjay_tj

thxs for the geneII vs X58 JR sharing

Anyone know where can i get a LianLi PC-Q07 ??

THX for helping

sff casing nice but quite cramp....
I'm considering to change my casing but have not decided whether to go for ssf, after reading this thread, give me some idea . . . .