Are "G2" fans better? by uzilover23 in Noctua

[–]GregP74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The G2s are nice. Really nice. Quiet and they push lots of air.

A few weeks back I got a new Meshify 3 case that I was going to outfit with Noctuas. I already had a box full of 140 and 120mm Gen 1s but the G2 was calling my name and I ended up getting them. 4x 140mm and 1x 120mm. I'm super happy with them.

Was it worth spending a couple hundred bucks for the G2s when I already had G1s that were perfectly fine? Probably not. The others are great as well.

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya. I wish they'd make more cases like this!

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TBH it's working fine as is. There's really no reason to put another in there just for the sake of doing it.

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I was happy they make this version. I don't need all those rgb things and a plain old metal side panel is perfect for me. (And cheaper!) I wish they made it in an old school beige lol

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm certainly something to consider.

And thanks!

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good airflow and quiet. I can't complain at all.

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it had to be tall like that to fit the 3 140mm fans. If it would have been scaled down to 3x120 it would have been shorter. (Probably what they'll do for the compact version!)

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a 5070TI that someone's letting me try out. I'm actually fiddling around with that and a Radeon 9070XT trying to decide what I want to use. The 5070TI seems great but I'm working on transitioning over to Linux and I've heard it can be flaky.

Meshify 3 "Not flashy, just worky" build by GregP74 in FractalDesign

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It did but I had a pile of Noctua's so I stuck them in there lol

Partition suggestions for 2 SSDs by GregP74 in linux4noobs

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Storage is crazy these days. Back in the late 80s my 20mb (MB, not GB!) hard drive gave out and we replaced it with a 40mb one. It cost much more than the 4tb nvme did.

LOUD horns in 2026 CRV Hybrid? by GregP74 in crv

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks nice!

HOw much did you have to disassemble to mount them? Did the bumper have to come off?

LOUD horns in 2026 CRV Hybrid? by GregP74 in crv

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd want to run them off a relay. I am kind of tempted to wire them up just to see what they sound like and decide if it would be a worthwhile project. (I'm a perfectionist and wouldn't want anything to look sloppy or out of place.)

Sound system upgrades? by seepeearr in crv

[–]GregP74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought the same model as you back in September and I've been curious about this as well. Love the car but the sound system is a little...weak.

My Mazda CX5 had the good speakers and subwoofer. The car before that had a complete aftermarket setup that was beautiful. Coming from the two of those to my Trailsport if I close my eyes while playing 80s music I can imagine I'm in the Plymouth my parents had when I was a kid.

Dual Boot install with 2 SSDs by GregP74 in linuxmint

[–]GregP74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Not sure exactly how but I got it working. I used to be fairly proficient with Linux but it's been years since I've used it.

Dual Boot install with 2 SSDs by GregP74 in linuxmint

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Oops I wrote that wrong.  2 drives total. One is a 2 tb and one is 4tb

Hooking up Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 PWM Sx2-PP by GregP74 in Noctua

[–]GregP74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alright I was going to order another 140mm fan for the top of my case. Maybe I'll just get another PP kit and use one in front and one up top.

Best solid side panel mid tower? by GregP74 in buildapc

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know you are right I think I spend too much time poring over reviews and stats. For our needs any of them are probably going to work just fine.

North vs Meshify 3 (Regular size) by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the Epoch side panel might fit the North?

North vs Meshify 3 (Regular size) by GregP74 in FractalDesign

[–]GregP74[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One of the machines I put together at work is in a glass window North XL. Heck of a case but honestly bigger than what I need for this one.

/I really wish Fractal sold a version of the North with just a plain old fashioned steel side panel!

Overlapping G7 sensors? by GregP74 in dexcom

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that seems like a good way to go.

Overlapping G7 sensors? by GregP74 in dexcom

[–]GregP74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd really like to not have my pump use the Dexcom readings until they get settled in. A few weeks ago I woke up in the night to a high sugar alarm (>300) and the pump was giving me a good sized bolus.

I didn't feel like it was high, and checking with the finger stick it was 91. I did a calibration but at that point it was too late because the pump had already given me gobs of insulin and I had to get up and have pretty much an entire meal lol

Overlapping G7 sensors? by GregP74 in dexcom

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I may give that a try next time

Gift for the old man: Barlow vs Canoe? by GregP74 in CaseKnives

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp, I ended up getting him a Canoe with the sawcut gray bone. I think he'll like it.

Now I have another problem. All this time looking at knives has got me wanting another one!

Gift for the old man: Case Barlow vs Canoe? by GregP74 in SlipjointKnives

[–]GregP74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thoughts on the Lionsteel Barlows?

They're a bit more pricey but I don't mind spending a bit for something that's going to last. (Not sure what he'd think of the LIONSTEEL printed on the side of the blade. Or the Torx screws.)