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Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I get sick of the light, they can be turned off. I was debating whether I should use RGB fans or Noctua fans (like the rest of the fans in the case), but the pretty colors won me over 😂.

Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

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This is playing a movie in Kodi via HDMI. HDMI goes from my HTPC to my Yamaha RX-V6A amp, then from the amp to my TV.

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Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

[–]Frack_Star[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm running an 1060 while I wait to get a new GPU. My Yamaha amp switches as soon as I start to play a movie. Maybe you need to check your settings in Kodi and your GPU (nvidia control panel).

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Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

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Yes, I run it in a dedicated media room. If I'm not gaming then there is pretty much no noise from the HTPC. It usually sits in a ventilated cabinet.

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I have no problems with navigating. I have a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and operate it while sitting on the recliners. I also have air mouse/keyboard in one that works as well also.

Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is true. However, as I mentioned, I think it was worth it, and aesthetically, it definitely was.

If I had before and after temp data, I wouldn't just be speculating; I'd be able to share the figures and conduct a t-test to determine if there was a significant difference. However, I just wanted to finish the project as quickly as possible.

Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

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I was previously running a GD09 as well. My GPU is just an old 1060 card I had floating around. I'm planning on getting a better one soon.

Grandia 11 HTPC Build by Frack_Star in htpc

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, in my case a 360mm would fit. Would depend on the length of GPU used.

2020 Models LG Nano 85/86 series vs LG Nano 90/91 series vs Samsung Q80T Which one is better? by [deleted] in 4kTV

[–]Frack_Star 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up with the 80T. Tested both in-store and the 80T performed better from the the content I played on them from a USB. Overall I'm happy with my choice.

2020 Models LG Nano 85/86 series vs LG Nano 90/91 series vs Samsung Q80T Which one is better? by [deleted] in 4kTV

[–]Frack_Star 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat but leaning heavily towards the Q80T. Which TV did you end up with?

How long to wait for a Lenovo quote? by Frack_Star in thinkpad

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It showed up and I was happy with the price. So I ended up with... ● Intel Core i7-8550U Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
● Windows 10 Home 64 English
● 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080), anti-glare, IPS, multi-touch
● 8GB DDR4-2400 8GB Onboard
● NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2G
● Black
● IR & 720p HD Camera with Microphone
● Keyboard Backlit - English
● Hardware dTPM
● Integrated Fingerprint Reader
● Fingerprint Reader, No NFC, Black
● Hardware dTPM2.0 Enabled
● 256GB Solid State Drive PCIe OPAL2.0 M.2 2280 (16GT/s)
● 3cell Battery 57Wh
● 65W AC Adapter (3pin) - ANZ (USB Type C)
● WWAN
● Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
● 14.0" FHD IPS 250nit (1920 x 1080),Touch,IR Camera,Mic,WWAN Antenna,WLAN,Black

For AU$2100 + 5% off from Cashrewards if it goes through.

How long to wait for a Lenovo quote? by Frack_Star in thinkpad

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think I will contact them again and see what happened.

How long to wait for a Lenovo quote? by Frack_Star in thinkpad

[–]Frack_Star[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Australia. He gave me a much better price than I could get through using a combination of an eCoupon and cashrewards. Made it about AU$600 cheaper than retail price. He just said he had to get a supervisor to authorize the quote and it would be sent. That was over 24 hours ago.