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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

Machupo, I think I had success with the buck converter method. My build worked for about a month with superb graphics performance, no crashes, artifacts, etc. The motherboard eventually died, however, but I think that was because either (1) some water leaked from my WC loop, or (2) the thin...
- ettescott
- Post #15
- Jan 29, 2014
- Forum: Computer Building
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need advice on micro SD card for dell venue 11

That's actually true of the VP11 and accessories, at least in our case. From what I've seen on the forums, most Nov/Dec orders didn't ship until a few weeks after. The price one pays for being an early adopter :D. I'm sure their stock has settled down a bit since then, though.
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- Post #23
- Jan 8, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

I found the H61TM-ITX on ebay, which is the same but with the H61 chipset. My guess is that none of ASROCK's other TM-ITX boards materialized was because they simply wouldn't be able to support a gaming-class GPU, making them pointless for half the premium market. Along with the launch of the...
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- Post #20
- Dec 23, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

I'm still hoping this MB will come to market :D
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- Post #18
- Jul 7, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

@Antsk Way to go! I'm about to test an alternative method. I currently have my MoBo with onboard dc-dc powered and my GPU 6-pin connector powered by two separate bricks (the 330W Dell and a 12V brick). I'll be testing out a buck converter (19V to 12V) so I can splice the GPU power into the 19V...
- ettescott
- Post #13
- Apr 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Best Glue for Watercooling Hack

With my SFF NES-PC, space is at a premium and unfortunately a 90degree fitting is too tall. I agree though and thanks for the tip. Anyone think of any other products?
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- Post #3
- Mar 9, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Best Glue for Watercooling Hack

Cut up a plastic adapter for my GPU block and need to affix it to the block to make a side facing outlet. What's the best glue to protect my $1000 parts from leaks. I have a silicon sealant which I don't think will work. I have marine epoxy which says not to use in aquariums or portable water...
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- Thread
- Mar 9, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

I'm definitely a cheater, then :D
- ettescott
- Post #10
- Mar 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

Just keep in mind that we don't know the specifics for the power board. But if you use parts with lower ratings than whatever is used in the x51, you should be fine. Also keep in mind that the GPU on the x51 could potentially be underclocked, etc. Did you get the brick, board, and cable all...
- ettescott
- Post #8
- Mar 6, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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Intel DQ77KB and a High Performance GPU

Anyone using a gpu that draws closer to the 75W from the DQ77KB or any of the other thin mini-itx boards out there?
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- Post #7
- Feb 27, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

My NES-PC won't even fit flex atx. The power brick way is the only way :) If I wasn't already watercooling, I'd try out this power solution. I just posted because maybe someone else would be trying something specific and small like I've done. Btw, i take my NES-PC to family and friends all the...
- ettescott
- Post #6
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

http://www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/375-108077-26428/Dell-Parts-Miscellenous-Parts.html Found the board for $30. Again, im not familiar with the reseller.
- ettescott
- Post #4
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

Hey now people, let's think outside the box and unconventionally here. That's what's giving me my liquid cooled NES-PC that plays the latest in full HD. :D http://www.overclock.net/t/1363969/liquid-cooled-nes-pc Its silent, cool, and relatively powerful. Oh, and did I mention sexy?! If...
- ettescott
- Post #14
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

I think it would be awesome to put a gtx 660 into an nes-pc with this thing. I don't have space for one in my build bc of my custom water loop. However. An external psu isn't a bad idea. Its an extra noise maker and not a portable solution like a power brick, though.
- ettescott
- Post #3
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Computer Building
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

Looking at the manual for the H77TM-ITX, it looks like the PCIE1 is just a label for the pcie slot, as in CPU_FAN or DIGIT_AUDIO.
- ettescott
- Post #12
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

This is from the manual for the same board but with a different chipset. The recommended adapters are all 150W. I'm not so hopeful with that. But it does say that the maximum current rating depends on the power adapter. Maybe they didn't list any larger suggestions because they just aren't...
- ettescott
- Post #11
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

These aren't THIN mini itx boards. And its true that the few boards that are currently available don't support a whole lot lf power. That doesn't mean, however, that a board can't be made that DOES support some power. This ASRock already seems to support a more powerful cpu. Maybe it'll...
- ettescott
- Post #8
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

Currently, Intel and Gigabyte have thin mini itx mobos. The Intel boards support CPU's up to 65W. I think the gigabytes support up to 77W. The pcie slots only support power draw up to 25W from the slot, instead of the 75w that modern gpu's expect. They have an onboard sata power connector that...
- ettescott
- Post #7
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Split DC power

The moBo does have an onboard sata power connector, but that's only rated at up to 25W. If I hooked a GPU up to that, it would fry the MoBo.
- ettescott
- Post #3
- Feb 25, 2013
- Forum: Power Supplies
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330W Power Brick Solution for SFF

I found the power setup for the Alienware x51 online. I'd use it in my NES-PC but I don't have the room for it. Crazy expensive too. Not sure the reliability of the seller for the power board but it looks legit. Big improvement over the 160W PicoPSU, if you have space for it...
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- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Computer Building
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Split DC power

I have a 330w power brick that hooks into my mobo, which has onboard dc-dc power. I'm wondering if there is a way to split that dc power from the brick to a picopsu as well as the mobo, so I can power a GPU with 6-pin pcie power from the picopsu. My system is pretty specific so although I...
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- Thread
- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Power Supplies
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ASRock Z77TM-ITX

Was browsing and it looks like ASRock is getting into the thin mini-itx game. http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77TM-ITX/?cat=Specifications My current board only supports up to 25w in the pcie x4 slot. I'm hoping there will be better options (the typical75w) in the future for my SFF build...
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- Thread
- Feb 24, 2013
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel DQ77KB and a High Performance GPU

Thanks for the tip. Ill do some monitoring later today. I bought the board because my rig is a NES-PC build. I got the board for the dc power input (couldn't fit a psu and graphics card in an NES). It also has the thin mini itx form factor which I am currently taking advantage of and liquid...
- ettescott
- Post #5
- Feb 22, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel DQ77KB and a High Performance GPU

I've read that a card drawing too much power from the PCIe slot will melt the slot. Anyone had any experience with that? AMD Overdrive has a power management feature in which I can reduce the TDP by up to 20W. I was hoping to overclock the card, not underwhelm it, but I'd rather not fry the...
- ettescott
- Post #3
- Feb 20, 2013
- Forum: Motherboards
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Intel DQ77KB and a High Performance GPU

My DQ77KB motherboard seems to drive my 7750 GPU (TDP 55W) just fine, even though the manual says that the pcie x4 slot only supports a draw of up to 25W. I'm considering upgrading my GPU to something with closer to 130W TDP. I have two questions: (1) Is the 25W warning in the manual a fluke...
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- Thread
- Feb 19, 2013
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Motherboards
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

Anyone out there wanna sell their black ice pro single 120mm rad? It shaves 5mm off of the newest model that I ordered and that 5mm may make a difference for me.
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- Post #13
- Feb 12, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

Watched 7 min of Skyfall in 1080p in the native win8 video app and it was smooth and looked great. After just 2 minutes in VLC, though, I surmised that although playback was still good, it didn't seem as fluid and I may have seen slight stuttering once or twice. @ArJuN I use the Microsoft...
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- Post #16
- Feb 12, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

I noticed mild stuttering with 1080p h.264 on VLC, but for me it wasn't so bad that it bothered me (btw watching a movie on a mobile 10" screen I hold to a completely different standard than watching on my home theater system). I've watched Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and YouTube HD on it, and...
- ettescott
- Post #13
- Feb 12, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

Good question. I have a few and I've just used what was convenient. I'll do some testing with the factory charger and post my results. Update: Battery Gained 4% in 15 min while streaming 720p with screen on full brightness. Trying to drain the battery now for a full charge test, but it just...
- ettescott
- Post #11
- Feb 11, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

Funny guy :)
- ettescott
- Post #12
- Feb 9, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

Found a link to another liquid cooled NES build that was never finished, but got pretty close, if anyone is interested. http://www.overclock.net/t/977745/robertwhamms-project-the-watercooled-nes/310
- ettescott
- Post #10
- Feb 8, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

The TDP of the CPU and GPU is only 110W, so I'm pretty sure I'll get results even with a single 120mm radiator. Other than the fun of putting it together, I think a custom loop could make a big difference in my GPU temps (currently 80-90 @ load). The case is an original Nintendo. No space...
- ettescott
- Post #9
- Feb 7, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

Thanks. After realizing that a res isn't necessary (no space), I'm looking to pull the trigger and try my first WC rig. I'm having trouble finding affordable parts, though. Do these prices sound normal... DDC pump $70 CPU/GPU block $40-60 each Fittings $3-6 each Single 120mm rad $30-40...
- ettescott
- Post #5
- Feb 5, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Random iGPU Question

I don't use the integrated graphics on my i7-3770k. I have a SFF setup and power consumption is critical. Is there a way to disable the integrated graphics of the CPU in order to allow more overhead for overclocking or enhanced CPU performance? Not sure if what I'm asking makes much sense. I...
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- Thread
- Feb 3, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

Edit: use the Lenovo charging adapter. It provides more juice than a traditional USB power adapter.
- ettescott
- Post #9
- Feb 2, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

I was just looking at Zalman's thinnest closed loop cpu cooler, and at 80mm between the radiator, fan, and block, its 20mm thicker than my current 60mm CNPS8900. Even if I went with just a closed cpu loop, I don't think it would fit. I love my NES-PC but I just can't stop trying to cram more...
- ettescott
- Post #3
- Jan 31, 2013
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Liquid Cooling and Peripherals

I'm wondering if liquid CPU coolers do any peripheral cooling as well. I'd imagine not, because with the fan pulling air through the radiator I would reason that there's less airflow. I currently have an NES-PC build with a Zalman CPU air cooler that also does peripheral cooling, as well as a...
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- Thread
- Jan 31, 2013
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

My recent freezes have been in the modern ui Internet Explorer as well. As a follow up, I gave up on booting from usb, and inking in OneNote 2013 final release is great, if you can get ahold of it.
- ettescott
- Post #7
- Jan 20, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

My latest endeavor is to boot from a usb drive. I've disabled secure boot, but no luck. The drive boots fine on my desktop. I've tried booting a windows 8 usb installer as well as an androidx86 live usb. Neither one has worked. Disabling all boot devices other than usb just leaves the system...
- ettescott
- Post #5
- Jan 13, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 End User Review

Podspi, thanks. I'll try reinstalling Lenovo's extra update software and see if it has anything for me. I'm just leery of extra software when the tablet already has so little resources. I haven't had any crashing issues in the last number of days. The only problem I've had is with the music app...
- ettescott
- Post #3
- Jan 12, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices

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