Recent content by Archmage

I like Topping. I find them hard to beat in the headphone amp and DAC space unless you want multi-channel, ADC, or processing (in which case: Okto, motu, RME, etc). Topping also has some higher-end products, but they'd be too far out of budget: I'll be pointing out the power at 300 Ohms because...

My 1st unit (420mm rev4) had a similar threading issue. I had to return it. The 2nd unit again had a threading issue. This time I was able to get the screw in with a bit of lube. Both times, I think it was the screw on the side where the pump wire is routed. Maybe they had a bad batch - needed...

I'm pleased to report that I have located those 4x 2GB sticks of DDR3-1600 G.skill Eco RAM that were used in the freebie z77 + 3570K setup. I have the original package. There are 2 potential buyers, both of whom are interested in taking that z77 setup. I'll try to be back online to respond to...

Hello, I have an Intel CPU and motherboard Combo for sale: -- UPDATE: SOLD. CPU: Intel i7 8086K (basically a pre-overclocked high-binned 8700K) and Motherboard: Gigabyte z370 Aorus Gaming 7 I do not have the original 8086K box. Instead, I have an 8700K box. Optional: Generic unused...

Any thoughts on the CBT design specifically? When I think CBT, I think a large stereo pair filling a room with a coherent sound. But you have 13 of them! Impressive.

Prices reduced

Cleaned up OP formatting for readability.

Prices Reduced on Gigabyte GPUs again.

Images of remaining Gigabyte (unboxed) and MSI GPUs added. Prices Reduced.

Micro LED should offer fast response times, and it has no backlight. It should also be able to get brighter than OLED (HDR), and offer better power efficiency. Time will tell... but I agree that it looks promising.

Hello all, These GPUs were pulled from a mining setup in Southern California. The vast majority were purchased new, Late January 2018 or later. Payment: Paypal, via PM. Heatware: https://www.heatware.com/u/41586/to - not much there, but it's all positive. Ebay: Magewar's Feedback - only 2...

He can't, he has got boob in it!

Yea, that Phanteks F120MP looks especially good in the 1250 RPM chart of the TechPowerUp review I posted. Depending on the sound profile and bearing longevity, it may be a better value than the Noctua. I'm still happy with my Gentle Typhoons (which didn't do well in that chart, surprisingly) ...

Edit: [H] class of 2000 gang! Damn, Flapjack predates me... :) If you're going with Noctua, then: I'd go with the newest Noctua NF-A12x25: Up to 2000 RPM, but relatively quiet all the way to 1500 RPM. - amazon links to the different varieties of this fan in the description...

I'm using the Corsair ML140 pros (got them for $23 each). They start to get loud at about 1100 RPM with the Fractal R5 case door in front of them restricting airflow. On a heatsink, I seem to be able to run them past 1200 RPM without it being annoying. I'm wondering if I would have been better...