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In Reply to: RE: Please suggest hardware for my 2nd CMP (sorry for the extra posts..I think I hit reload too many times) posted by whodat06 on November 13, 2011 at 11:29:52
Hi Mike! I really like the HDPLEX H10. I want it! This is the best case. It's better than those cases that are on my website. Thanks for fine link!
(Those cases that are on my web site focused on markets of Russia and Ukraine. Therefore there are collected the cases that actually buy into Russia and Ukraine. Unfortunately the choice is limited.)
Serge.
http://cmp2-mihaylov.narod.ru/
My cMP2: Windows XP SP2 Ru, Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, Intel Core i3-530, Corsair CM3X160C9DHX 1GB, system drive - Transcend IDE FLASH MODULE TS2GDOM40V-S, ESI Juli@, full linear PSU, NAS - WD My Book Liv
Edits: 11/14/11Follow Ups:
Serge,
I think I want one too, but I don't yet that all the details will work out. It's only 2.36 inches tall, so I think you have to use this to install the sound card:
http://www.hd-plex.com/pci.flexible.riser.html
I still want to use my digi96 card (optical out), but how will this riser adapter affect the sound? Might it act as an antennae for noise or just increase the length of the signal path? Is it a big deal or should I not be concerned? If I buy the juli@ card, is the digital part of the card that separates off a good fit instead and won't require the riser adapter? Then you can just run the optical cable out the back? If I kept my card and didn't use the riser adapter, I'd have to keep the top off and put some sort of taller slotted cover on for dust. it would just look funny.
The H10 is for micro-ATX, and they have two other models for mini-ATX. Would you say future htpcs will move toward micro-atx because the boards are smaller without the need to remove board components (like jackwong96)? Or will micro-ATX still be the sweet spot for what we are trying to achieve here? I'd like to buy a case knowing I can use it for years and not just a few years, and I think the height is only an issue with expansion cards or if you actually want to put a tall power supply inside.
Thanks,
Mike
Hi Mike! I think that H10.ODD FANLESS CHASSIS or H5.S FANLESS CHASSIS are good choice. Both cases are compatible with mini-ITX and mATX. If the flexible riser card will not work (which is not necessarily otherwise such a decision would have not been used and not offer by manufacturer), you simply buy Juli - it 's digital part must fit in the case.
Serge.
http://cmp2-mihaylov.narod.ru/
My cMP2: Windows XP SP2 Ru, Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, Intel Core i3-530, Corsair CM3X160C9DHX 1GB, system drive - Transcend IDE FLASH MODULE TS2GDOM40V-S, ESI Juli@, full linear PSU, NAS - WD My Book Liv
H3 is the only model in stock. I asked them to notify me when they are in stock of the H10 and H5, be. There is only a $10 difference in price between those two models, but I guess I'd lean towards the larger one because I might fit more inside and it has an optical drive slot which I could use to rip discs with in the future. The extra footprint isn't ideal, but it should be okay. Pity because not having a case will set me back or I'll be forced to buy something else in the interim.
Just realized I have to buy DDR3 ram because DDR2 apparently isn't compatible. and now a Juli@ card too. The cost is adding up...
=I asked them to notify me when they are in stock of the H10 and H5, be.=
- I did as well. I like a small case because it's perfect for my network configuration of cMP2 but need a place inside case for a linear power supply (the case itself will serve as an excellent heat sink).
Serge.
http://cmp2-mihaylov.narod.ru/
My cMP2: Windows XP SP2 Ru, Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, Intel Core i3-530, Corsair CM3X160C9DHX 1GB, system drive - Transcend IDE FLASH MODULE TS2GDOM40V-S, ESI Juli@, full linear PSU, NAS - WD My Book Liv
But one might be able to make-do with some of the DIY amplifier cases available nowadays.
Instead of heatpipes, has anyone played with smaller, amplifier-styled custom-cut heatsinks like the ones Peter Daniel has shown occasionally on his threads on DIYAudio.com?
With an under-clocked, under-voltaged system something like this might work ok?
Greg in Mississippi
Everything matters!
but also this massive thick aluminum case can serve as a heat sink for power components (rectifiers, diodes) of linear PS.
Serge.
http://cmp2-mihaylov.narod.ru/
My cMP2: Windows XP SP2 Ru, Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, Intel Core i3-530, Corsair CM3X160C9DHX 1GB, system drive - Transcend IDE FLASH MODULE TS2GDOM40V-S, ESI Juli@, full linear PSU, NAS - WD My Book Liv
I like the heat sink idea, however, I ordered an Antec NSK2480 case so I would have something to work in for now.
I need to buy RAM next, and assume I want to shoot for the lowest latencies as it appears was done here with kingston hyperx, and not valueram:
5-5-5-11
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/7/72016.html
another looks lower here:
5-3-3-9-24-1T
http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/7/74155.html
I could not find:Corsair CM3X160C9DHX using an internet search.
Since I'm doing video also, I figure I'll have to keep using another 1GB stick as before,even after loading xp. I don't see hyperx in 1GB sizes but I'm assume getting 2GB would sound worse since people seem to like 512KB, which I don't see at all in DDR3.
Is this what I should get?
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM?
=Is this what I should get?
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G 1GB 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM?=
Kingston ValueRAM KVR1066D3N7/1G DDR-III CL7 is better because it have lower timings (CL7): 7-7-7 and it should be work with timings 5-5-5-11 (9 or even 7) in 800 MHz.
Serge.
http://cmp2-mihaylov.narod.ru/
My cMP2: Windows XP SP2 Ru, Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H, Intel Core i3-530, Corsair CM3X160C9DHX 1GB, system drive - Transcend IDE FLASH MODULE TS2GDOM40V-S, ESI Juli@, full linear PSU, NAS - WD My Book Liv
I have tried to use a flexible riser in my setup with a Juli@ but that did not work reliable. Every now and then the soundcard was not recognised properly after booting, I had to restart again to make it work.
That doesn't give me much confidence. Sounds like a risk. I'm still in search of a case I guess. Thanks for the input.
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