Recent content by phaelax

More like Windows 10 issues in general. When I built my new mini pc, I installed an nvme drive and thus decided to go with Win10 to avoid dealing with nvme drivers for a win7 install. And for future compatibility I suppose. Built the PC, played with for a week, then stuck it in a box for the...

Done. I'd like to see your project when you're done. I was disappointed in my senior project. We were given a few options but had to work in groups. Every single person in the class, my group included, opted to build an ecommerce website. (this was 10 years ago) I was currently employed as...

I know what you mean Tomato, "mini" cases have become quite large. Design seems to have favored the gamer looking to put in full size graphics cards. It took me awhile to find the right case, which was the Jonsbo U2. It was even harder tracking one down online to buy. It's still a bit larger...

For metal, you can use an angle grinder and cutting wheel if you know what you're doing and still get clean straight cuts. I did a lot of steel fabrication in the army, so I'd use a plasma cutter if I had real thick metal or intricate shapes to cut. I've used a torch too, but that usually leaves...

What noise? Unless your head is inches from an open case, you wouldn't hear anything. I've had one running on my 3770k for about 4 years now and it still works like new. So I bought another one for my 7700k. The Jonsbo case I'm using wouldn't offer any side ventilation for a typical cooler, so...

Support for a hackintosh must've come a long way since I last tried it with a P4. Never thought I'd see it run on an AMD though.

Very similar build to what I've recently assembled, only yours is in a smaller case. I opted for a corsair H55 cooler instead. You make me want a 3D printer!

Do you plan on using a dedicated GPU or relying on Intel graphics? That gives us a better idea on the size of case you'll need. If no GPU, then we could possibly look at external power sources which would help keep your case even smaller. There are very slim cases that can mount on the vesa...

Wish I saw those resources last week, would've saved me a lot of research time. Thanks Necere. I really need to figure out how to use sketchup.

Does a house count as a new toy? (still in closing process) If not, then I submit my favorite toy: I tried buying a '65 Mustang last week but the dude never responded back to my voicemail. I think the only thing I have more of than cars is computers. Oh, and I just got a Galaxy Tab A...

After taking my own measurements (as close as I can get with a ruler and a former machinist's eye), this is what I came up with. I think each diagram I've found has been slightly different due to a non-standard slot size. What does seem to match up fairly closely, however, is the center of the...

I know some would hate for the new guy to win right away, but I'm still gonna try! Happy Birthday to my new pals!

Could've sworn I responded to this days already. Maybe I didn't hit post. The manual even says all aluminum as Phuncz points out, and maybe it is. Could be a coating over the metal that makes it feel like plastic? Tapping on the sides versus the main body make two distinctly different sounds...

I just looked up these dimensions last night for a model I was doing. But when I pulled up the image to paste here, I noticed the dimensions are slightly different than others. With the inconsistent numbers I'm now realizing, I'm not positive I would be giving you the correct info. Here is the...

My quick review of the Jonsbo U2 (also called Rosewill Legacy U2 apparently). QuietPC is the only website I managed to find that still had this case, as I don't believe it's manufactured anymore. It was £58.71 + £28.19 shipping and it arrived in 3 days. The exterior has your usual layout; a...