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Hi, all Has anyone tried stacking two node 304 cases, one on top of the other? I need to use two computers concurrently. Due to lack of space, I wonder if I can put a second node 304 atop the existing one. Both will be air-cooled. Neither uses any high-powered display card or CPU...

$35 ~ $40 is fine! Hopefully the steel case would have a better finish than the SG05.

Release date? Any news?

Hope the SG13 has a higher quality steel finish than the SG05.

Thanks, Tony. Look forward to buying this before Christmas.

Does anyone know when the ML06 will be available officially? Thanks.

Does anyone know when the ML06 will be available officially? Thanks.

Many thanks for your helpful reply, Tony. I'll now wait for the ML06...

Hi, all Has anyone considered whether the Silverstone ML05/6 can be used in a vertical orientation? This would make a superb alternative to the dated Antec ISK-300/310. Should Tony Ou chance to read this thread, any input from him would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hi, WhiteFireDragon If you're still around, can you updtae us on the experience with your mini-ITX gaming rig? For example, how do you find the dust situation? Needs regular cleaning? Thanks.

Mini-ITX. http://www.techpowerup.com/178511/SilverStone-Sugo-SG10-Packs-Enough-Room-for-a-Serious-Gaming-Kick.html

Hi I need to shrink a non-OS 3TB hard drive's only partition to create a second partition. Is Windows 7's built-in facility reliable enough, or is it better to use a third party tool like Parted Magic? Your feedback and suggestions, please!

Hi s0rce How did you connect the two 80mm PWM fans? Do you use a Y-splitter for two PWM fans? Thanks. Max

Thanks, spencers.

Hi Has anyone managed to get the power LED to work? I read in a review that it only has a 3-pin connector. Thanks.

Hi, all Does anyone know of an H77 mATX motherboard which comes with a black I/O shield? Thanks.

Thanks for your timely feedback, allen5055. I managed to persuade Dell to replace my 2209WA. It's on its way.

It should be interesting to see how the three fans work together to exhaust heat.

Hi I've been looking for mini-ITX and mATX mobo's that can drive three displays via DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort in real use. Although Ivy Bridge in theory supports three displays, I've yet to find one that actually delivers. For example, the ASRock Z77E-ITX has three such outputs, but only...

By coincidence, I seem to have a similar problem with the Dell 2209WA, although I'm not sure the line is only 1 pixel wide. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1698286

Hi, all My Dell 2209WA display had a vertical, dark brownish line (against a default Microsoft blue desktop background) on the left side when I just booted my computer, but curiously disappeared after a few minutes. Could this be a harbinger of a permanent display defect to come? As my...

Hi I'm thinking of using the Silverstone SG08 for an HTPC. However, the 600W PSU is obviously unnecessary. Apart from the waste of money and probably extra heat, do you see any major drawbacks (say, in terms of efficiency) with a 600W PSU in an HTPC, with actual power usage between 50W and...

As a happy owner of the Silverstone TJ08-E, I wonder if it might be possible for Silverstone to consider introducing SG05 and SG06 "Evolution" models with: (1) better finish (2) USB 3.0 frontal ports Fellow forum members, please join in with your wishes! Thanks for reading this request.

Hi I'm trying to understand how graphics card performance will be affected using different PCIe x16 slots in a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3. http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3855#ov This mobo has three PCIe x16 slots, with one wired as x4, which is linked to the Z68...

Thanks for all your input. Would anyone hazard a guess as to how effectively TWO HD6450 cards will be cooled, assuming one is near the CPU and the other close to the bottom of the Vostro 460 case? I can't help wondering how useful those vented holes on the side right next to the display cards...

Hi, all A friend wants to buy a number of Dell Vostro 460's for his small business and asked me for my opinions on its design, specifically regarding internal airflow. Not wishing to give him any wrong answers, I'd appreciate it if experienced members here can provide some insight. As seen...

Hi, all Is it fair to say that new desktop hardware (esp. PSU and mobo) which has a trouble-free first year of use is less likely to develop defects-related problems in subsequent years, assuming normal usage, ie, the machine concerned isn't overclocked or stressed in other ways? Your...

Hi, all Does anyone know of the lowest spec fanless Radeon 6000 series card with three digital outputs, say, HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort? This won't be used for gaming, but must be passively cooled. Thanks in advance!

Hi I'm a newbie planning my first build around the SG05, and would appreciate a few pointers from experienced users. I intend to use an external USB DVD drive and an SSD. Would it be possible to mount the 2.5" SSD in the space meant for the internal DVD drive, perhaps using two screws on...

Hi Does anyone know if it is possible to daisy-chain three Dell U2311H panels with their native DisplayPort inputs and DisplayPort cables using an inexpensive AMD card like the HD5450 or 5570? I understand that DisplayPort 1.2 is required for such daisy-chaining. Is the Dell U2311H's...

Thx for a prompt and helpful reply, IsLNdbOi. I notice from one of your photos that you use the new Cisco E4200 router. Do you find its performance, esp. at 5GHz, to be truly outstanding? Sorry to have gone off topic...

Very nice photos, IsLNdbOi. Thx. With all the cables protruding at the top, is there enough clearance for the plastic cover to remain securely fitted in everyday use?

Hi, all Apart from a few models in the Dell Precision series, what other branded PCs have two PCI express x16 slots? All feedback welcome! Max

Hi What would be a suitable RAM for a non-gaming rig using Core i3-530 on Gigabyte H55M-USB3? No overclocking. DDR3 1333, DDR3 1066, or...? Would Kingston's value line be a good choice? Thanks in advance for your input!

Thanks, ituggle.

Hi, all Has anyone come across an ATI Radeon HD5450 PCIe x 16 card which (i) is fanless, and (ii) has a DisplayPort output (in addition to VGA and DVI)? Despite the card in this review being fanless, I've searched for one to no avail. http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-5450-review/1...

Hi Has anyone come across a comparison of the performance between Intel's on-package HD graphics (as in, eg, Core i3-330M) and NVIDIA's ION and ION2? I'm considering this in the context of ASRock's new Core 100 nettop. http://www.asrock.com/news/index.asp?cat=News&ID=161 Thanks!

This post seems to suggest that manual activation will be required on a non-Dell PC. If this is the case, does it not depend on the license NOT being previously used at all (on a Dell computer)? http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1035572835&postcount=12

Hi I am thinking of buying the following Windows XP license on eBay for my new rig. http://cgi.ebay.com/WINDOWS-XP-Pro-Professional-SP3-Dell-CD-w-COA-full-ver_W0QQitemZ280494527970QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item414ec6d5e2 Has anyone done the same with a "new" Dell Windows...

Has anyone come across a Samsung MD230 monitor system in a shop? http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/samsung-and-ati-team-on-syncmaster-md230-mega-displays-for-wide/ According to this Samsung UK press release, it should already be available commercially...