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[+shift.]

Thanks for that, I'll add it to the original post. Do you mind removing the image so it doesn't clutter up the thread so much?

EDIT: Nevermind, forgot you can't edit posts after 15 minutes. I guess I'll just leave it like this.

[Mindovermaster]

nice one, Shift. They normally leave out one or more of those sections...

[gummyz]

Great job shift. I've felt the forum has needed something like this. Now go build me a PC

[+shift.]

I think I've gotta upgrade mine first

And yeah, it seems like a lot of the recent "computer build" threads have actually followed this format, and I think it's awesome. Cause we can answer questions in the first response, instead of the first response asking for budget, purpose of computer etc.

[Mindovermaster]

True. And currency. Some don't specify their location. "$" can go many places.

[+shift.]

Definitely, if there was only a way to make stickies stand out more in the forums.

[Mindovermaster]

add a thread icon...

[gummyz]

Keep linking those threads of "build help" to this thread and make them answer these questions. Also thanks to Gwai lo for inspiring shift

[+chconline]

Aesclepius, on Jul 5 2008, 20:46, said:

Ah, I think I was the fool who started talking about EE processors before I understood it and got bombed with differential graphs

If you could find that thread, I think someone drew a really neat looking one (not that your graphs aren't top notch gwai )

Edit: found the graph + explanation

Credit goes to chconline

LOL woot

[Minimoose]

Nice guide shift, the graphs are brilliant

[+Tikimotel]

How much noise a PSU makes greatly depends on the load.
A 1000Watt PSU with only 70% load is more quiet (and efficient) than a 550Watt PSU at nearly 110% load.

Factor that into your graphs too and your guide is perfect...

[Mindovermaster]

It all depends on the make... PCP&C 610w imo, is louder than a Seasonic M12II 500w.

[+gwai lo]

Price v. Peformance v. Noise? If you give us a function that will accurately predict noise, then sure I'll draw in a third dimension.

[+shift.]

I'd gladly go with a louder PSU if it's price to performance ratio is better by a significant margin.

[Mindovermaster]

just blast that with loud music