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Computex 2015: SilverStone to Show 700W SFX-L Power Supply
Subject: Cases and Cooling | June 1, 2015 - 12:12 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: SX700-LPT, small form factor, Silverstone, SFX-L, SFX PSU, computex 2015, computex
The SX700-LPT is a SFX-L (the longer variant of the SFX form-factor) power supply with mighty 700W of power for its size, up 200W from the prior SX500-LG.
The "sneak peak" photo from SilverStone also shows a pair of PCI-E connectors on the PSU, which would be a first for an SFX/SFX-L power supply and permit the use of power hungry cards (or even Crossfire/SLI setups). As for efficiency, the image shows an 80 PLUS Platinum certification, which would also be a first for an SFX/SFX-L PSU. Cable management will be easy for existing SilverStone PSU owners as well as the new SX700-LPT uses SilverStone's standard cable interface (and this also allows the use of their PP05-E short cable set).
No specifics on price or release just yet, only that the SX700-LPT power supply is coming "later this year".
A new and improved AiO watercooler from SilverStone, the Tundra TD02-E
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 19, 2015 - 02:55 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Silverstone, Tundra TD02-E, CPU Water Block
SilverStone's Tundra TD02-E is a 240mm radiator, 278x124x27mm in total, with a hefty weight of 1.5kg which you should keep in mind when thinking where to place it. We have had quite a few reviews of SilverStone's Tundra series, from Ryan's look at the original model 9 years ago, to Morry's recent reviews of the TD02 and TD03. The TD02-E is an updated model with newer tubing and a slimmer radiator, which [H]ard|OCP compared to previous models and other competitors. Their testing showed equivalent performance to the initial model with reduced noise and if you shop around, a reduced price as well.
"SilverStone is no stranger to us when it comes to All-In-One liquid CPU coolers. The new Tundra Series TD02-E AIO is SilverStone's updated version of its TD02 120mm dual fan cooler. SilverStone is not very clear on what exactly is better about this cooler, but we will put it through its paces to see if we have a better AIO."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Fractal Design Kelvin S36 360mm Liquid Cooler Review @ Madshrimps
- REEVEN Ouranos RC-1401 CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Be Quiet! Pure Rock CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- SilverStone Tundra TD02-E @ Benchmark Reviews
- Cryorig R1 Ultimate CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews
- Lian-Li PC-O6s @ HardwareHeaven
- In Win 707 Tower Case Review @ Hardware Asylum
- Fractal Design Define S Case with Kelvin S36 Cooler @ Kitguru
- Sleek, Stylish, If Slightly Strange – A Review Of The In Win 707 Full-Tower Chassis @ Techgage
- NZXT Noctis 450 with Kraken X61 @ Kitguru
- RAIDMAX Viper GX II @ Benchmark Reviews
- Antec ISK 110 90w Mini-ITX VESA Compatible Chassis @ eTeknix
- Origin Genesis PC Chassis Review – Part 2 @ Modders-Inc
- Corsair Carbide 100R Case Review @ Hardware Canucks
Revisiting the Corsair AX1500i
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 14, 2015 - 01:27 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Digital Power Supply, Corsair Link, AX1500i, 80 Plus Titanium
It has been almost a year since Lee reviewed the Corsair AX1500i, one of the best high wattage PSUs it has been his pleasure to test so it seems appropriate to remind you of it's quality with this review from [H]ard|OCP. While the PSU is not new and still costs more than the competition at $400 the 7 year warranty is better than most. The review is of two Corsair AX1500i PSUs, one provided by Corsair and one purchased from a retail outlet for reasons you can read about in the full review. In the end [H] gave this PSU a pass, they felt that the unchanged price was a strike against Corsair as are the claims of the marketing team but as far as performance this PSU provided solid power in even their torture tests.
"It is not every day that a company has the moxie to come out and say that it makes "the best" of anything, but that is exactly what Corsair is saying about its AX1500i computer power supply; "The best enthusiast power supply you can own." Of course that begs one question, "Is it, or isn't it the best enthusiast PSU you can own?" We answer that."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Dual watercooling loops in a Mid-Tower
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 11, 2015 - 05:21 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: define r5, fractal design, water cooling
Over at Techgage is an interesting post about installing dual watercooling loops, GPU and CPU, in to a Fractal Design R5. It is more of a work log than a how to but it covers all the basic investigation you should do before installing a watercooling loop as well as the steps involved in putting it together. That they managed to fit a pair of 240mm Nemesis radiators into a mid-sized case is impressive, the overall tidiness of the build even more so. Check out the build log with pictures right here.
"After we posted our look at Fractal Design's Define R5 a couple of months ago, it didn't take long before Matt was craving not just a chassis upgrade, but a water cooling one, as well. With the chassis in hand, join him as he takes you through the process of setting up a dual loop setup, and tells you what he thinks of working with the Define R5."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone Tundra TD03-E CPU Liquid Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews
- Corsair H100i GTX @ HardwareHeaven
- Noctua L9x65 Low Profile Heatsink Review @ Hardware Asylum
- be quiet! Pure Rock @ techPowerUp
- Raidmax Hyperion @ techPowerUp
- SilverStone Raven RV05B-W @ NikKTech
- NCASE M1 @ techPowerUp
- NZXT H440 Razer Special Edition @ HardwareHeaven
- Aerocool Aero 1000 Chassis @ Kitguru
- Zalman Z11 Neo Mid-Tower Case @ Benchmark Reviews
Silverstone expands its Argon Series with the AR06
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 4, 2015 - 04:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Silverstone, SFF, Argon Series, AR06
If the Silverstone Argon Series AR05 was a little too small for you and your SFF system needs something with a little more cooling power you can check out the AR06. At 105x92x58mm it is a little taller than the AR05 and at 263g naked it is a little heavier. [H]ard|OCP tested it on a 4770K overclocked to 4.4GHz and it could keep it at a temperature of 88.5C, a little warm but very impressive for such a little cooler. Even more impressive is that the MSRP for the AR06 is the same as the AR05. Check out their full review right here.
"Many enthusiasts are opting for smaller footprint cases now days, and SilverStone comes to us with its higher performance low profile cooler that measures in at just 52mm tall. It has double the heatpipes of the last SilverStone cooler we reviewed and services a host of CPU sockets for both AMD and Intel."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Xigmatek Launches SFF Nebula C Cases In Several New Colors
Subject: Cases and Cooling | May 3, 2015 - 09:33 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: xigmatek, SFF case, SFF, nebula c, mini ITX
Looking for a cute and cuddly case? Xigmatek may have you covered with its latest Mini ITX-friendly Nebula C chassis which will soon be available in pink, purple, yellow, lime, and emerald colors.
Measuring 305 mm (H) x 260 mm (W) x 260mm (D) or roughly 12" x 10" x 10", the Nebula C has a SECC Steel frame paired with an ABS plastic exterior. There is a power button nestled in the top right corner, front I/O (two USB 3.0 and two audio ports) on the right side, and a triangular orange cutout in the bottom left corner for aesthetic reasons. Apart from that, the Nebula C is smooth plastic with little in the way of vents, logos, or other garnishments. Cooling is handled by a large passive mesh vent on the bottom of the case and a single 120mm fan on the rear panel. There is space for regular ATX power supplies, two expansion slots, and external water cooling radiators by way of two rubber grommets.
Internally, the Nebula C can hold a standard Mini ITX motherboard, a CPU heatsink up to 80mm tall, a full height graphics card up to 230mm in length, one 3.5" drive bay and one 2.5" bay. Using an adapter, you can fit a maximum of three 2.5" drives in this system. The support for ATX power supplies is nice to see as there are many more options in this space as well as better quality parts with lower noise at similar price points ( you would have to spend more money to get these features in a small form factor PSU where available).
Judging from Bit-Tech's review of the glossy white Nebula C, the case looks very easy to work with and the ability to remove all three side panels should make it easy to get at just about every bit of hardware without needing to take anything out of the case. They do note that cable management is a pain, and that a modular power supply is recommended. Since the motherboard is mounted on the bottom with the drive bays and PSU mounted above that, I can see how it could easy start to look like a rats nest in there if you don't plan ahead on this part of the build process. In all, it may be a worthy small form factor case if you have less than $100 and want something with a bit of color.
The refreshed Nebula C cases in pink, purple, lime, emerald, an yellow will be available soon. There is no official word on pricing or availability, but expect them to go for around $80 USD (if the glossy white version is any indication).
NZXT Announces the Noctis 450 Gaming Mid-Tower Enclosure
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 28, 2015 - 09:29 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: nzxt, Noctis 450, mid-tower, enclosure, case
NZXT proclaims that "bold is back" with their new enclosure design, a striking-looking case based (at least internally) on the popular H440.
The Noctis 450 takes the H440 and combines it with an angular external construction that looks similar to the company's Phantom enclosure series. As the interior is identical to the H440 this new enclosure features the spacious interior and excellent cooling support from the previous model. As a nice addition the Noctis 450 adds a PWM fan controller (and includes 4 fans), further simplifying cooling for a build with this case.
NZXT has created a product video to showcase the new design:
In the appearance department the Noctis 450 really does look good (although style is always a personal thing), with dramatic black/red and the familiar NZXT white/black color schemes available to help accent the interesting angles, and there is an adjustable LED lighting system as well.
Plenty of storage room (unless you're Allyn) with 5 slide-out HDD trays
The MSRP is set at $139.99 and the Noctis 450 is currently available for pre-order on the NZXT site.
Cirrus7 Shows Off Fanless Nimbini Broadwell NUC PC
Subject: General Tech, Cases and Cooling | April 28, 2015 - 08:15 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: cirrus7, SFF, nuc, broadwell-u, fanless
Next month, German manufacturer Cirrus7 will begin shipping its new Nimbini system. The Nimbini is an even smaller variant of the company's small form factor Nimbus PC. This time, Cirrus7 has managed to pack a Intel NUC system into a fanless case with multiple layers of stacked laser cut aluminum panels that double as a heatsink for the internals. Even better, the Nimbini supports Intel's Rock Canyon and Maple Canyon NUC boards, and supports Broadwell-U processors up to the 28W Core i7 models with Iris Graphics (e.g. the two core, four thread, Core i7-5557U with Iris Graphics 6100).
The Nimbini will come as a complete system (150 x 150 x 87mm) preloaded with Windows or Ubuntu Linux operating systems or as a barebones DIY kit – which at upwards of 90 pieces (per FanlessTech) is not for the faint-of-heart! This case can be customized to add different covers and to vary the thickness of the case by adding or removing layers. The standard configuration leaves room for a 2.5" drive in addition to the usual M.2 SSD used with NUCs. If you aren't using that second storage drive, you can make the case thinner or expand it for maximum cooling. While also aesthetically pleasing, the best part about the aluminum construction is that it is a fanless design which is perfect for a HTPC (home theater PC) or audio engineering setup. Cirrus7 claims to support up to 28W processor TDPs without any fans.
Rear IO for the Intel Maple Canyon NUC installed in the layered Nimbini chassis.
Cirrus7 will being taking pre-orders in May. Among others, both the Rock Canyon (with its IR receiver and accompanying case window) and Maple Canyon internal hardware (NUC boards) with dual DisplayPort outputs will be on offer. Pricing has not yet been announced, but it looks promising if you are looking for a premium silent SFF PC.
IN WIN's 707, a large case with a familiar feel
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 28, 2015 - 03:54 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: in win 707, in win, eatx
Weighing in at 25lb empty, the IN WIN 707 is a serious case for those with a lot of components to house. Measuring 243 x 538 x 582mm (9.5" x 21" x 22.9"), with eight drive bays which can hold 3.5" or 2.5" drives a well as three 5.25" drives this case is designed for the storage junkie. The cooling options are also impressive, you can fit two radiators inside this case or opt for up to ten fans in a mix of 120mm and 140mm by removing some of the storage bays, if cooling is of more importance to you than storage. [H]ard|OCP liked the overall design, seeing as how it is essentially an IN WIN GR One with a different exterior but the lack of value added components such as runner grommets to reduce vibrations, sub-par filters and cheap feeling fan mounting clips detracted from their experience. On the other hand it is also less expensive and worth consideration for some peoples needs.
"The IN WIN 707 Gaming Version Full Tower case comes with a long list of features that reads to make it one of the best enthusiast hardware chassis you can buy. Tool-less design, spots for multiple radiators, E-ATX motherboard support, excellent CPU heatsink clearance, and designed for 10 fans. Does it measure up?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Fractal Design Core 2500 @ Benchmark Reviews
- BitFenix AEGIS mATX Case Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Nox Xtreme lanbx @ techPowerUp
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Micro Tower Case Review @ Neoseeker
- MSI Product Preview Including the Cubi Mini PC Kit @ Hardware Asylum
- Corsair H80i GT Liquid CPU Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews
550W of fanless power from Enermax
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 27, 2015 - 02:49 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Fanless PSU, enermax, Digifanless, 550W, modular psu, 80 Plus Platinum
The Enermax Digifanless 550W PSU is completely modular and as the name implies there is no fan to be found in this PSU. Instead large heatsinks take up most of the room inside the casing, with a mix of Nippon Chemi-con, Enesol and DuraTech capacitors with the PFC and power components hidden under those heatsinks. [H]ard|OCP's testing proved that the 80 PLUS Platinum rating that Enermax claims for this PSU is well deserved with efficiency over 90% in testing. [H] was more than impressed with the overall build quality and performance of this heatsink, however the MSRP is significantly higher than the competitions which was why this PSU was left holding Silver. It is not for sale yet here in North America so there is still a chance that a price reduction could make this PSU very attractive for those looking for a silent PC build.
"Enermax joins the ranks of the fanless computer power supply builders. These are of course a must-have for those enthusiasts looking for a zero noise profile computer build. Many times these sorts of builds of course suffer from very hot environments, so fanless PSUs are a perfect fit for our testing criteria."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Scythe Ninja 4 Cooler Expected to Be Active or Fanless
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 26, 2015 - 02:37 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: fanless, cooler
We are getting a fair amount of "big heatsink" options for enthusiasts, which is nice. This one is from a Japanese manufacturer, Scythe Co., and it's quite big. It is similar in size and weight to the Noctua D14, but in a four-tower design. Each stack of fins has three heat pipes, twelve fingers total, to deliver the heat up from the plate that rests on your CPU. It measures 13cm x 15.5cm x 15.3cm and weighs 0.9kg.
The product page doesn't seem to declare a fanless operation mode, but FanlessTech mentions that previous models were advertised at, not just abused by enthusiasts to, 65W in passive configurations. It is a pretty large cooler, so that makes sense. I have also seen a few posts where the Noctua D14 can be used fanless for around 65W. You cannot really make an apples-to-apples comparison between the two units though. While the size and weight are similar, the geometry is quite different. For example, the Noctua is really designed to have fans installed between the two towers as well as the ends, blowing air over the fins in a certain direction.
No news about pricing or availability for Europe or North America yet. The company does have an international presence though.
The Enermax Thormax Giant is no wasp waisted SFF case
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 21, 2015 - 05:58 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: enermax, Thormax Giant, full tower
With all the focus on SFF systems lately it is nice to see a big hearty full sized case now and again. Enermax has released just such a case, the Thromax GT which can house four 5.25" drives, five 3.5" and a 2.5" hidden behind the motherboard mount or a variety of other setups depending on your use of the converters, up to an including eight 2.5" at the cost of all your 3.5" and two of the 5.25" bays. E-ATX boards will fit, with up to nine expansion slots and if you chose air cooling many of the grates will accept 180mm or even 200mm fans with dust filters which easily slide out for cleaning. Modders-Inc were more than impressed with the volume, the fully featured front panel and the $159.99 price tag. Check out the full review here.
"Full-tower cases are sought after for the extra room they provide for system building but if size is the only thing they offer then things would get boring fast. With the market as competitive as it is, case manufacturers have begun looking into offering more than space and design cases that appeal to a lifestyle rather than be an all-in-one …"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- The Old Lady In A Newish Dress – A Review Of Antec's P70 Mid-Tower Chassis @ Techgage
- Fractal Design Define S @ techPowerUp
- In Win D-Frame Mini @ Modders-Inc
- SilverStone Precision PS11B-Q @ Kitguru
- Corsair Hydro H100i GTX @ Benchmark Reviews
- Corsair Hydro H100i GTX & H80i GT Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Noctua NH-U9S Review @ OCC
Thermaltake Launches New Fan Controller With Touchscreen
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 20, 2015 - 11:50 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: touchscreen, thermaltake, fan controller, bling, 5.25-inch bay
Looking to ditch that DVD drive that hasn't powered up in three years for something with a bit more bling? Thermaltake is hoping that you will look no further than their new Commander FT fan controller. Slotting into a 5.25-inch drive bay, the Commander FT is dominated by a large 5.5-inch touchscreen display and allows you to control up to five case fans.
The Commander FT is a five channel, 50W design (10W per channel) design powered by a single Molex connector. Fan support includes 3-pin or 4-pin (PWM) fans. The touch panel is laid out with large on screen buttons. The capacitive screen shows temperature and fan RPM speeds and allows users to engage automatic or manual control modes. Thermaltake includes two automatic presets called performance and silent which perform how one would expect – the performance mode ramps all connected fans to their highest speeds while the silent mode keeps fans spinning as slowly as possible while keeping the case temperature in check. When it comes to manual mode, users can choose individual fan channels and adjust their speeds using an on-screen slider.
Although it is not the most powerful fan controller (only 10W/channel) on the market, it sure looks sharp. If you are looking for a high end fan controller, the Commander FT will be available soon for $37 from online retailers (such as Newegg).
SilverStone's flat pack cooler, the AR05
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 16, 2015 - 02:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Silverstone, SFF, Argon Series, AR05
In March Morry looked at the Silverstone Argon AR01, an inexpensive cooler for moderately powerful CPUs. [H]ard|OCP has just wrapped up a review of the AR05 which resembles that cooler, rotated 90 degrees to fit in extremely small cases. It is 104x92x36.7mm, yes 36.7mm tall, with a 92mm fan for cooling. As you should expect a cooler this small is not the most powerful cooler available but from [H]'s testing you can see that it is a significant improvement over the stock fan. If you are looking to cool a SFF system then this is a review you need to read.
"Trying to fit a lot of air cooling into a smaller footprint computer case can certainly be an obstacle in your build process. With mini-ITX and micro-ATX systems gaining popularity, and chassis footprints shrinking, huge tower coolers are not an option. How well does SilverStone's AR-05 cooler perform with its minuscule 37mm height profile?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Raijintek Triton CPU Water Cooler @ Benchmark Reviews
- Cooler Master Nepton 240M AIO Liquid Cooler Review @ Neoseeker
- Fractal Design Define R5 tower @ HardwareOverclock
- In-Win 904 Plus Chassis @ Kitguru
- AeroCool GT-A Chassis @ Kitguru
- Lian-Li DK-01 Aluminium Desk Chassis @ eTeknix
- Thermaltake Core X9 Review @ OCC
In Win Announces the Affordable 503 Enclosure
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 15, 2015 - 02:01 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: mid-tower, In Win 503, in win, enclosure, case
In Win has announced an affordable new mid-tower option with the 503, and there is no shortage of the company's trademark style even at this low price point.
A steel enclosure is to be expected for the $49.99 asking price, and though the company is known for its aluminum construction there is enough tempered glass to keep In Win fans happy. In fact, not only is the front of the In Win 503 made from glass, but it slides down to reveal a 5.25" optical drive bay. To say this is unexpected in a $50 case is a severe understatement.
In Win has posted a short product video which touches on the basic features of the 503:
Drive bays are toolless, and there seems to be a lot of room inside the case. The enclosure will be available in both black/red and white/black color schemes. I personally can't wait to get my hands on one of these and see if it lives up to the lofty standards of prior In Win cases, or if more was compromised than just material selection to meet the low price target.
This is your Steampunk on DARKCOOL
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 9, 2015 - 06:25 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: Deepcool
If slanted faux vents with LED lights in them and a front grill say Steampunk to you then the DEEPCOOL Steam Castle might just be up your alley. On the other hand if sturdy construction, colour matching and a design which is ornate yet functional is closer to your preference then this might not be the case you are looking for. Style design aside, the case does sport well designed filters, large fans to lower the noise generated and providing cooling performance that was far better than [H]ard|OCP is used to seeing. The MSRP is also under $100, giving you a unique looking and well performing enclosure without a large investment.
"It is one of those moments that you go, "Uh, what?" Deepcool Industries comes to us today with its Steam Castle micro-ATX and mini-ITX computer case for smaller system configurations. While your definition of "steam-punk" may differ from Deepcool's, one thing for sure is this case is unique in its look. How does it perform however?"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Antec's P380 @ The Tech Report
- BitFenix Pandora mATX Case Review @ Neoseeker
- SilverStone Kublai KL05B-Q @ Benchmark Reviews
- Bitfenix Colossus Mini-ITX @ Bjorn3d
- KitGuru TV: Intel Broadwell, Skylake and Air versus Water Cooling @ Kitguru
- Raijintek Triton @ techPowerUp
- Corsair Hydro H100i GTX @ Kitguru
- Corsair H110i GT and H100i GTX CLC Liquid Cooler Review @HiTech Legion
- Corsair Hydro H110i GT CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Canucks
- DeepCool CAPTAIN 360 Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Corsair Hydro H80i GT @ Kitguru
- SilentiumPC Grandis XE 1236 v2 CPU cooler @ HardwareOverclock
Nice rack! It would look better if you added a Noctua NH-U9S or NH-D9L
Subject: Cases and Cooling | March 30, 2015 - 07:32 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: noctua, NH-U9S, NH-D9L, cpu cooler, air cooling
You might want to hold off reading this review as these coolers are very likely to grace our pages in the near future but if you can't wait then HiTech Legion is the place to go to check out these small coolers from Noctua. The 125mm NH-U9S fits in 4U cases while the 110mm NH-D9L can fit in 3U spaces, making them perfect for not only rack mounted cases but also for SFF builds. The weights are also smaller than usual, with the 92mm fan installed they weigh 618g and 531g respectively. For small builds with processors with a moderate TDP these are certainly worth your consideration.
"While Noctua's new NH-U9S and NH-D9L were designed to comply with rack mount system standards, their low profile and horizontal airflow make them a natural choice for SFF and HTPC systems where CPU cooler space is limited. The Noctua NH-U9S meets 4U standards at 125mm tall, while the NH-D9L takes it a step further to meet the 110mm requirement of 3U standard."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Noctua NH-L9x65 CPU Cooler Review: A New Low-Profile King @ Modders-Inc
- CRYORIG H5 Universal @ techPowerUp
- CRYORIG H5 Universal CPU Cooler @ eTeknix
- Cooler Master Hyper D92 CPU Cooler Review @ Neoseeker
- Gigabyte Waterforce @ Kitguru
- Scythe Ashura CPU Cooler Review @ NikKTech
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- Corsair Graphite Series 780T tower @ HardwareOverclock
- Raven RV01 Chassis (SST-RV01B-W), Elegance updated @ Bjorn3d
- In Win 703 @ techPowerUp
Watercooling your EVGA X99 with Bitspower
Subject: Cases and Cooling | March 24, 2015 - 02:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: evga, X99 Classified, X99 FTW, watercooling, Bitspower, THOR EIX99
Now that most of the features once present on motherboards have been moved to the CPU there is far less need to watercool your chipset. However for the extreme overclocker there are advantages to cooling the MOSFETs on the VRM and PCH as well as the CPU itself. Modders-Inc has just reviewed the Bitspower THOR EIX99, specifically designed for EVGA's X99 Classified and FTW motherboards. The acrylic housing for the waterblocks bring a unique look to your motherboard as well as offering improvements to heat management. By installing the cooler Modders-Inc hit 4.5 GHz on an i7 5960X, not too bad for a $160 investment. The installation was simple but if you invest the time to design a custom watercooling loop you can get even more performance out of this kit.
"Bitspower makes various options for water blocks that cover Gigabyte, ASRock, MSI, Asus and EVGA motherboards. Recently, we reviewed the EVGA X99 Classified and that motherboard is designed to push the CPU as high as possible if the cooling equipment allows. Bitspower's THOR EIX99 is specifically designed to cover the EVGA X99 Classified as well as the EVGA X99 FTW motherboard, cooling the critical motherboard components and providing the thermal headroom that the MOSFETs and other parts require for a stable overclock."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone Tundra TD03-E LCS, Water That CPU @ Bjorn3d
- NZXT S340 Steel Mid-Tower Case @ [H]ard|OCP
- Be Quiet! Silent Base 800 Review @ OCC
- SilverStone Kublai KL05B @ Benchmark Reviews
- SilverStone PS11B-Q Mid-Tower Case @ Benchmark Reviews
- In Win 707 Full-Tower @ eTeknix
- BitFenix Prodigy M @ techPowerUp
- Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX @ Kitguru
- SilverStone SG13 SFF Case @ HardwareHeaven
- Raidmax Atomic ITX-107WB @ Benchmark Reviews
Seasonic Snow Silent; if you prefer your PSU meek and pale
Subject: Cases and Cooling | March 23, 2015 - 02:30 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: seasonic, snow series, modular psu, 1050W, 80 Plus Platinum
The ability to deliver stable power is the primary attribute we look for in a PSU but the aesthetics should not be ignored, especially for modders and those with glass cases. The Seasonic Snow Silent Series 1050W PSU is aptly named for its white finish which gives it a unique look in a very crowed market but the exterior does not tell the whole story. With a total of eight 6+2 PCIe plugs and a 12V rail capable of providing 1044W @ 87 amps this PSU will certainly handle Crossfire or SLI and it will do so fairly quietly. TechPowerUp liked the 7 year warranty as well as the performance and look of this PSU, especially considering it is priced roughly the same as the bog standard grey model which does not have the improved fan of this model.
"Seasonic released a special version of their Platinum offering with 1050 W capacity; it comes with a while paint job and is equipped with an FDB fan and a relaxed fan profile for less noise output, which will thrill users looking for a quiet high-performance PSU."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- SilverStone Silver Strider 750 Watt PSU @ Bjorn3d
- Silverstone Strider Plus 700W @ Kitguru
- FSP Aurum Pro 1200W Power Supply Unit Review @ NikKTech
- Enermax Revolution X't 730 Watt @ HardwareOverclock
- VisionTek 800W 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply @ Bjorn3d
- Enermax DigiFanless 550W @ Kitguru
Cougar Launches QBX Mini ITX Case
Subject: Cases and Cooling | March 20, 2015 - 06:47 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: water cooling, mini ITX, Cougar, air cooling
Cougar recently launched the QBX mini ITX case. The small form factor chassis is aimed squarely at gamers and enthusiasts looking for a high performance PC in a tiny box.
The QBX is a completely black angular case measuring 7" x 10.2" x 14.5" packed with filtered vents. Front I/O is fairly standard including two USB 3.0 and two audio jacks. The case supports both air and water cooling while holding a ton of hardware. Specifically, the QBX is built to host Mini ITX motherboards, standard size (140mm) ATX power supplies, dedicated graphics cards (350mm), and CPU coolers up to 105mm tall. As far as storage, the QBX can hold a single 3.5" hard drive and four 2.5" solid state drives as well as a single vertically mounted slim optical drive.
The case comes pre-installed with a single 90mm rear fan, and users can install up to six additional fans on the front, top, and side panels. The front and bottom vents have removable dust filters. A 120mm or 240mm radiator can be installed on the left side panel, but at most you can install one 120mm fan to cool the radiator.
Cougar has engineered the case such that the power supply draws in cool air from the right side panel and exhausts it out of the top of the case to prevent adding extra heat to the system (it will be difficult enough to cool high end components in such a small case). Further, removing the left side panel reveals a hinged bracket that holds a fan (or the water cooling radiator) as well as the 3.5" drive bay and two 2.5" bays. Note that with a 240mm radiator installed, you will only be able to access a single 2.5" bay. This is a neat design but installing the CPU block of a closed loop water cooler is going to be a challenge depending on the length of the tubing.
There is some space behind the motherboard try to hide cables but you will likely need to do some custom cabling to not have it ultimately look like a rats nest considering how small this case is and how little area you have to work with, especially if you do end up installing all seven fans and five disk drives!
The Cougar QBX has an MSRP of $60 and will be available soon. More information can be found on this product page. Hopefully we can get one in for review to see how it stacks up to the Ncase M1 and Lian Li PC-Q33 Mini ITX cases.
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I looked up at him and smiled "I think this is a cure," I wandered over to him and sat in front of him, "but I'd have to try it on someone else...." I sighed. I guess I just didn't want to leave, It was nice just being with Cancer and hanging out. I almost felt safe.
"but that's good right?" Cancer sounded confused at my low key tone.
"yeah it just means moving again I guess," I sighed again, "I kinda like it here, finally get a chance to feel safe,"
"I know what you mean, but it won't hold forever,"
I shrugged "I dunno, there's no reason for them to come in here, we can get out and get supplies," I really didn't want to leave. I had no idea what had gotten into me but something about Cancer made me feel safe and finally we had somewhere that was reasonably safe...... Suddenly I heard a crash from downstairs.
Cancer arched a eyebrow "you were saying?"
I smirked "It only sounds like one do you wanna take it or shall i?" If im honest it didn't even sound like it had come from the door.
Cancer laughed "I'll let you take it," I was surprised, I'd expected him to want to take it and be all macho. I smirked, "you sure? Don't want to be the hero?" I winked.
Cancer scowled back at me and got his knife going downstairs to deal with it. I laughs slightly and followed him unsheathing my own knife. I kept back but made sure I could still keep an eye on him in case anything turned south.
Once we got to the bottom of the stairs we realised there were more than just the one walker, they'd managed to get through the barricade and were now wandering round the shop floor in an attempt to find us. I heard Cancer mutter a curse as he went in and disappeared among them. I did the same diving into the other side and began fighting making sure to avoid the teeth and nails as I didn't want to get scratched or bitten. I quickly lost sight of him as I fought through and killed walkers, stabbing and slashing at them with my knife, feeling their skulls cave under my fist and what was left of their eyeballs explode as I stabled through their eyes.
I heard a sudden torrent of swearing from Cancer and I looked over to see him getting cornered by a particularly angry walker who seemed hell bent on tearing Cancer to pieces. "Cancer!" I fought my way through a crowd of dead creatures almost slipping in the blood and brain matter before I finally reached the pair, I quickly smashed my now soaked with blood blade into the back of the creatures head caving in its mouldering skull, my reward being getting covered in a black sticky mush. However the monster fell to the floor dead... for good.
I looked up at Cancer who was now trying to fight me, keyed up on the chance to kill things. I caught his arms and held him still "they're all gone Cancer, It's ok you got them," I held on to him as he calmed down and his breathing slowed.

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Welcome to CloudNine, an inter-solar system patroller ship. The greatest recruits from Earth and even some Offworlders have been drafted aboard. It's purpose is to keep the Milky Way in check. Feel free to hop on board, but stop and think for a moment- do you have what it takes?
The thunderous sounds woke me up.
'No need for alarms' I thought, the Drive engines, which activated at exactly 07:33:02:02am GMT, was all the wake up call I needed or could handle.
I opened my eyes to the white room, as I had ever day at exactly 7:33.24:04, for the past 200 days (that's 6 months and sixteen days, that's 4800 hours if you want to get technical, and 17 280 000 seconds if you want to get uber technical).
This is what space does to you.
I lifted myself off of my bed, and put my feet down on the lukewarm plastic floor, climbed to my feet and walked across my bedroom, towards the floor to ceiling window, out into the cold vacuum of space. The moon was visible in the corner, but the Earth was hidden from view.
I sighed once.
"Delta, activate activation of activation procedure Activation Protocol 424242…0," I called out to thin air.
A few seconds passed before a feminine voice replied to me.
"Yes, Captain Berry," It said.
"Good, I called back," Delta was the AI that kept the CloudNine station above the Earth, she was all the company I'd had for the past days I'd been on this blasted station. She had absolutely no personality whatsoever, "And Delta?"
"Yes, Captain Berry?" She replied.
"Have we got any closer to changing the protocol command for activation yet?"
"No, Captain Berry,"
"Blast, thank you Delta you wet-as-a-flannel piece of blasted machinery,"
I wandered to the sliding doors of my bedroom, and tapped a dimly lit red button at the side on a panel with a small glass circle which resembled an eye staring out across the room.
"Retinal scan required," Said Delta.
I moved my face over the panel. There was a flash, and as my eyes clear I saw the words 'CONFIRMED: CAPTAIN STRORE BERRY, OPENING DOOR'.
Yes, my parents were that cruel. And my name is Captain Strore Berry, like the fruit, although technically a strawberry is not a fruit. A true fruit has to be developed from the ovary in the base of the flower and contain the seeds of the plant. A strawberry is called a "false fruit" because it forms from the hypanthium, which holds the ovaries. Sorry, I read too much. The name is actually alien in origin.
The doors slid open and revealed a long, empty, white, sterile looking corridor, with other sliding doors, which were filled with other bedrooms, built for the others who were supposed to be joining me.
Supposed to be, anyway.
CloudNine could hold a good few many trained 'nauts from all around the world, even a few Outworlders from the Bluestar Federation based on Earth had been recruited.
I was the Catalyst, I was sent up with the 'borgs who built the station, and while they put metal to metal and wire to wire, I sat in a one man Pod, with enough water and packaged food for two months until it was built, then I went in and activated all the systems and even Delta. The recruits won't have it quite so hard, the short pod flight from Earth to CloudNine is barely longer than a day. Wimps.
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By GeorgeShalom everyone, Since I've been asked, I'll post up a quick reference guide to what the different functions of ministry are. We instituted a checks and balances sort of system at Worthy, so that no one person or persons have complete authority. Worthy Steward -- That's me -- and why do I call myself a Steward. It's merely because I'm a steward of the Lord's ministry. It's not "my" ministry -- and not "my" work. It's the Lord's work! Worthy Servants -- Those are Forum Moderators, who check reported posts, send PM's to keep the peace so to speak, and try to keep this "experiment " running smoothly! Worthy Chat Moderators -- Those are Chat Moderators, who keep Worthy Chat clean, and help "steer" chat. Worthy Watchman -- These are a group of "oversight" individuals, whose role is not to "moderate" but a means of checks and balances to the different moderators. When things come up -- they are responsible to review Reported Posts, Moderator actions / inactions, and even comment as to "why" things were handled the way they were. Platinum Members -- These are individuals, who help "watch" over the ministry, and have only one "extra" function. To be able to minister behind the scenes in the chat room as they have Private Message ability. So in essence, the moderation team is a group of individuals who "volunteer" their time, and often get criticized no matter what they do! Either they are moderating too heavily, not moderating too much, why is this "false" doctrine allowed to be discussed, etc. are some of the common complaints I've heard over the 15+ years we've run Worthy! It really doesn't change over the years -- just the members. Many people don't realize how much turnover there is on forum boards! I'm not sure how many different moderating teams we've gone through -- but it's significant! Past Moderation Style We've always like to keep a clean board. and in the past we removed, hid, and deleted harmful posts. However, when we do so, many people NEVER see how much moderating is being done behind the scenes! How many posts are "cleaned up"? The moderators have a few options at this point. First, we'll send a Private Message, trying to "steer" people to what is and what is not acceptable. If this doesn't work, then we will place individuals on "Moderator Review" for a certain period of time. At this point, most of those individuals placed on Moderator Review never come back. What most people do not realize is that "Moderator Review" is the last thing we really want to do as moderators -- because it increases our workload! So what is changed? Changes in Moderation We are simply not "cleaning" up the board any longer. If someone personally attacks someone, then we will simply leave the attack on the board -- EDIT the post -- leaving it intact, but commenting on the post that we as the moderating team do not feel this is appropriate, and the steps we've taken to fix the problem. We'll send a Private Message to the offender, issue a Moderation point, and ban the person from the thread -- ONLY FROM THE THREAD -- not from the forums! Just the thread itself! How I believe this will help in the long run? 1st -- People will actually begin to see how much "moderating" is being done "openly"! 2nd -- By having posts NEVER hidden -- it'll be easy to refer to "past" infractions as a means of "instructing, and correcting". 3rd -- Hopefully people will change their posting styles! People always try to "win a debate"! In doing so, they forget that sometimes you win -- by laying down the fight for ANOTHER time! Usually in the "heat of battle" a nasty thing appears -- PRIDE! Do you not know that "pride is the source of all contentions!" (Proverbs 13:10a KJV Only by pride cometh contention) If you're truly wanting to change someone's mind -- you have to be CAREFUL not to offend. Why? As Proverbs 18:19 says, "A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle." Remember the instruction that Paul gave to Timothy written in 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. The hardest part of this passage is being "kind to everyone" and "patiently enduring evil!" If the first reaction is to trade insult for insult -- then you're failing at being an instructor of the Word! Notice how it concludes -- that God opens their hearts to the TRUTH -- it's not us -- it's the work of God! However, we can do a pretty good job of "hindering" someone coming to the knowledge of the truth by purposely "offending" them! Forgetting by offending them -- you're actually HINDERING the means by which someone comes to the truth. If you have any thoughts, any questions, we're all about transparency -- so ask away! Your brother in the Lord with much agape love, George
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Romans 4:17 - "Even God who quickeneth the dead, and called those things which be not as though they were."
Many people know what it means to have "common sense", which is sound, practical judgment. "Christian sense", on the other hand, involves seeing adverse circumstances through the eyes of faith and exercising your God-given authority to change those circumstances.
Jesus taught His disciples how to change negative circumstances. The Bible tells us that He cursed a fig tree with words and with 24 hours it dried up from its (Mark 11:12-14; 20,21). In verses 22 and 23, Jesus explains how to achieve these kinds of results. In today's language He would probably say, "Have the God-kind of faith. Declare what God's Word says about your circumstances, no matter how great they are, and then expect results."roots
Mark 11:22-24 - And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours."
Romans 6:11 - "Likewise reckon ye yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Song of Solomon 4:16 - "Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out. Let my Beloved come into His garden, and eat His pleasant fruits."
This is a new day, let the Son arise with healing in His wings and let the wind of God take you to a new realm of faith and understanding in this hour for such a time as this.
Choose life, and to live that life abundantly. It's not too late, it's time to begin again. It is the time for a new season of love and drinking of the new wine. It's time to be intoxicated with His love and come into the chamber – into His presence to meet with Him. He will meet with you in that secret place and show you the secrets of His heart.
This is a time of consecration and separation of the world; but not of your relationships that are God ordained and in covenant commitment. Put off the old man and PUT ON THE NEW (Ephesians 4:24). This is an exhortation to discover and move forward in God's CALLING ON YOUR LIFE.
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Close to the Father's Heart
Psalm 145:18
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
The believer who lives close to the Father's heart is free to express his feelings
to Him. You do not have to be uptight with God. He knew every
derail of your life the moment He created you. When you were saved, the
Lord Jesus Christ understood all of your past failures and hang-ups and
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Because you are now His child for all eternity, you can be completely
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There will be times when you do not understand what God is up to
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Father, let me learn to worship You even when Your presence seem distant.
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The nations today consider that they control their own affairs, and that they are the sole arbiter of their destiny. There is, however, a higher authority controlling the world systems and shaping the nations according to His Divine Will.
No empire has ever been established on earth without the sanction & authority of God. In His word, He has revealed His Time Frame for the Gentiles ruling the world, with each World Ruler prophesied. Then in contemporary times we see that God established the Super Powers and brought them together to form the last Gentile World Government.
In exact chronological sequence we have seen throughout history the world rulers come & go, till finally again in exact chronological sequence we see the four Super Powers arise.
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Recently a young man asked me how one knows when one is mature enough for marriage. I responded to him, with some thoughts that went beyond his specific question. I am about to include my reply here. I should add though that some of these principles are for men and women both, and can also be considered in other aspect of life in addition to marriage.
Also, I would like to add, that before getting married, I think it is wise (in terms of human wisdom, not Biblical revelation) for people to consider carefully the idea of being established as individuals before starting life in marriage. Finances, careers, education, and other skill in living, can go a long way to reducing the stresses that marriages can encounter. When considering marriage, good, Christian, pre-marital counseling can be a very good thing.
Try not to start off a marriage with financial problems. Learn about another before learning about them in marriage. Be aware that people often put their best foot forward during courtship, and then become lazy in marriage, revealing their true character. Be careful people, this is a life long commitment,and you do not want to make mistakes here.
In my country (U.S.A.), it has become common practice to engage in a ritual we call dating. Unfortuneatly, dating often interferes with learning about one another. We have a tendency to make dating about being entertained in each other's presense. We go to a movie, or a theme park, or a restaurant, things like that. That can be enjoyable, but it typically prevents us from having meaningful communication about things we need to know about each other.
I think it would be better, to meet with other people, more often than going out on a date. I suggest that being around people who are more experienced in life, especially people who already have long term, sucessful marriages. It is not the most enjoyable way to spend time perhaps, but it is a better way to learn about each other, and focus on important things, than watching the latest Fast and Furious movie. Group Bible studies and prayer meetings, even getting together with others for fellowship, are better ways to get to know each other.
Group situations are better, being together as only a man and a woman, is giving opportunity to temptation. Any time spent kissing, is time spent NOT getting to know one another, and you know, once you start down a path, it is hard to turn around. Stay on the true path, do not get side-tracked.
Anyway, what I wrote in answer to the question of know when one is mature enough for marriage, was this:
That is an excellent question, and I am not sure that I am wise enough to provide a good answer, but I will offer some thoughts.
First, if marriage is something you seek to do, as in something you are persuing as a priotiry in your life, you may have your priotites wrong. Pleasing God, pursuing His will should be your priority.
When I say pursuing His will, I do not mean things, like "where should I live", "where should I work or go to school" or questions like that. One can pursue God's will no matter where one lives or where one works. Paul, as an example, pursued God's will from a Roman jail. Jesus did the will of the Father by dieing on the cross. Paul instructs us to expect troubles and persecution and learn to be content in our circumstances. Jesus tells us to take up our cross daily, and to count persecution as something to be joyful about and count as a blessing.
So, I think that much of what we are called to, as Christians, has to do with our attitude, and our willingness to serve, both God and others. If we pursue worldly pleasures as a priority, it will not be long before we go off track. This can be true even in subtle and harmless, even good things.
There is nothing from with things like good food, or entertainment, a shiney new car, a wonderful home, the latest smart phone, or even a wife and family. However, when any of these things, distracts us from God, or cause us to split our loyalty or to seek them first over the kingdom of God, they we have allowed them to become idols. Take note that niether Jesus nor Paul ever married.
Paul pointed out that there is a danger in being married, in that pleasing our wives, can distract us from our service to the Lord. When you think about it, the world was cursed, because one man, decided to listen you his wife over listening to God.
Paul also tells us that it is good stay single, but if a person lacks self-control then the should marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with lust. Of course, it is better to have self control, and I suggest that since self control is part of the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit, that we really have little or no excuse to not have self control. That is part of Christian maturity.
I think one way we know that we are ready for marriage, is when we have come to a place where (instead of looking for the right person) we are concerned with being the right person.
Paul gives husbands the intruction to love our wives, as Jesus loves the church, and died for her. To translate that to human action, husband to wife, we are willing to sacrifice for her, and serve her, and most of all love her.
The problem with modern, western men, is that we have come to think of love as having warm, fuzzy, pleasurable feelings about someone. This is very distorted. Love is about serving others, sacrificing for others, seeking the well being of others.
As much as it appeals to our flesh to live with a woman and enjoy the benefits of marriage, it is more loving to seek her well being, doing what is best for her instead of cooperating with her in fulfilling mutual pleasure.
I believe grounded Christian women, and grounded Christian men, recognize that men have been assigned the role of being the spiritual leader of the couple. That is not something that we hold over our spouse, as some sort of boss or authority, it about being wise, caring, and wanting the best for her, and nurturing her realtionship with God. A functional couple is not spending all of their lives, gazing into each others eyes, it is looking outward (and upward), in the same direction.
I think also, that we not only need to seek being the right person for our spouse, we should seek a spouse that is right for us. They do not need to be perfect, and certainly things like appearance are extremely low on the priotity list. People who are of good character, who both love the Lord first over all, are great candidates for each other. That can take a lot of patience, but to settle for too little, will lead to the people in a relationship, dragging each other down when they should be pulling in the same direction.
A couple like that can accomplish a lot for the kingdom of God, and will have a very fulfilling relationship if they can manage to maintain that focus.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with 1 Cor, chapter 7, and 1 Cor, chapter 13. Meanwhile, I shall pray for you, and suggest that you not be to shy, to ask others to do so as well.
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1 Timothy 4:7 But refuse profane and old-womanish tales, and exercise yourself to godliness.
I saw an inspirational story posted on a Christian forum that talked about a soldier hiding from the enemy in World War II. This soldier took refuge in a cave. He prayed to God and was hidden by a spider web.
This seems like a nice story, but it turns out to be a story from another religion, from their religious texts. That troubled me. To see a mythological event from a false religion find its way into the culture of English speaking Christians. Can a Christian find morality within a false religion? I don't think one can. All other religions, if they have morals, are a pale shadow of Christ's way, and those other religions lead to eternal death. Why bother getting moral stories from false religions when we have the perfect and true religion of following Jesus?
As the bible tells us, 1 Timothy 1:4 nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies (which provide doubts rather than the nurture of God in faith). We should instead keep our eye on the Lord. To do as it says in Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think on these things. Do those things which you have also learned and received and heard and seen in me. And the God of peace shall be with you.
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"For now we see through a glass, darkly…"
It is my belief that we gain insights not only from a structured classroom but also from the vast wonderful creation that the Lord places before us. We simply have to ask, "Father, open my eyes that I might see."
A few years back I happened to look out my kitchen window and there sat a small, scraggly puppy. He was a cute little thing, but, could we take on another dog? We already had two large Rhodesian Ridgebacks. This little guy looked like a small border collie. It's not all that uncommon for a stray to show up out here in the country, but seldom do we see young puppies. Normally it's the older guys that have started to chew on furniture or dig holes in the yard. People just don't consider all the factors involved when becoming dog owners. Cute little puppies grow up to be dogs. Like children, without the correct training and discipline, they can grow up to have serious problems.
- Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Anyway – here was this pup and I had to check him out. Before I even got close to him I could tell that he was in trouble. He was too weak to run from me. I knelt down and slowly reached for him, thinking he would sniff my hand. He didn't. Instead he laid his head in my hand and closed his eyes. I caressed him for a short while and then fetched him food and water. I doubted that he had the strength to eat. I went back into the house to give him privacy, and when I went outside a short while later, he had disappeared. I searched but couldn't find him anywhere. I thought he went off somewhere to die.
The next morning he was back by the front porch. I got more food and water and again went back into the house. Again, he disappeared. This pattern continued for a few days until I discovered that he was hiding underneath the bushes that lined the house. The next time I fed him I sat on the porch steps, but didn't reach out to him when he came out to eat. The days passed and with patience and kindness I slowly gained his trust, me sitting on my porch steps and he watching me with one eye while he ate. He didn't allow me to handle him until the trust was firmly established. Once he submitted to me, I discovered that he had been severely mistreated. I later thought of how I was before finding my Savior. The world is a hard place in which to live, especially for a non-believer. It can beat us down, strip us of a desire to live –leave us in a condition just like this little broken pup.
- 1Pe 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
I named him Cabo and he lived in the front yard for a few weeks while gaining in strength and health. The two big dogs lived in the backyard, separated from the world by an electric fence that was never "hot." Eventually, Cabo became healthy and self assured and one day boldly ducked under the wire and braved the back yard. The female Ridgeback immediately claimed the pup as her own.
One day, after being a part of the family for a couple of months, hubby and I took some treats out to the dogs. Pigs ears, I think they're called, and our dogs loved them. The two big brown dogs would gobble them up in minutes. This particular day we handed them out, first to the Ridgebacks, who were aggressive to have them, and then to the little guy. He smelled it, but wasn't sure what to do with it. He was more interested in getting a pet than he was a treat. I kept holding it out for him and he finally took it, realizing that it was all for him.
What happened next was a sheer pleasure for me to watch. Cabo wasn't sure what to do with the treat, so he played with it. And, as he did, his whole demeanor turned to joy. He would toss the treat and then fetch it. He rolled, ran, jumped. He enjoyed this treat to the fullest. It was the funniest thing to watch. I believe, if given the vocal ability, he would have declared this "the best day ever."
- Ne 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Eventually, the big dogs noticed that the pup still hadn't eaten his treat. I watched them approach Cabo, slowly and deliberately. Their purpose was clear. The little guy, however, didn't' even notice them. He was too busy embracing this newfound joy. The big dogs found a spot to lie down, never taking their eyes off the pig ear. After stern words to the Ridgebacks, I went back inside the house but continued to watch from the windows.
For the better part of the day Cabo played with his treat. The big dogs stalked him, drooling as they lusted after the pig ear. Of course, they had their own earlier but consumed it so fast they didn't even enjoy it. Now they wanted his.
As Christians, do we ever do this? Do we carelessly consume the blessings the Lord gives to each of us, only to envy those of another? How many times do we desire what our brother has, thinking it's a better treat?
Unfortunately all puppies grow out of that cute, playful stage. Cabo did as well. His back right leg never fully recovered from the injuries he received before finding his way to our house, but that didn't slow him down any. Utilizing three legs he could still outrun the other dogs. Had he been placed in a pound I doubt he would have been adopted. The world had left its scars on him and would have rejected him because of it. I found great value, however, in this little dog, simply because he loved me. He never went to his food dish before first coming to me for affection. When I went into the back yard he was always the first to greet me and stayed the longest. If I stayed outside all day, he would have been by my side the entire time. He lived to please me.
- Ps 40:7-8 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me. I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Cabo learned discipline well and loved the words of approval afterwards. As he aged he matured into a calmer dog and one that still looked to his master for attention. The more diligently I worked with him, the deeper the understanding became between us and the stronger the bond. He left behind the playful antics of a pup, but if anything, the joy that he had as a puppy only deepened as he learned that to obey meant more time spent with me.
- Joh 15:10-11 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
Cabo became a seasoned backyard warrior. He patrolled the perimeters of his half acre yard, knowing that it was but a small portion of a much larger kingdom. He valiantly ran off the evil truck that regularly attempted to steal his masters' trash. Every week he fiercely fought to make the steel demon set the dumpster back down, and leave in defeat. There was an alfalfa farm north of a tree line through which he could not see, but he was aware that his master worked there often and that made it important. He didn't understand about the house either, but he knew it was the dwelling place of the master. Even though he couldn't see it all, or understand most of it, he knew that he belonged there and that he had ownership.
My broken puppy lived a good long life. He crawled up to my porch, looking for a place to die, and ended up inheriting a place to live. Certainly the teaching process didn't always come easy for either of us, but the sacrifice given from both sides enabled a relationship that was enriched far beyond simply "owning a dog."
There were times when I felt like Cabo. Broken, lost, nowhere to really belong and call home. But Just like Cabo I found a wealth of joy when I realized that I too was found by my Master. I clearly recall the joy that flooded my heart in my early days with the gifts of mercy and grace that He freely gave. Now, after many years of knowing the greatest gift is Himself, I've learned to listen for His voice so I too can walk with Him and have a fullness of joy that is only found in Him and not merely His gifts. Now, like Cabo looking towards the alfalfa field, I too look for the return of my Master, when I will finally see Him face to face.
- 1Cr 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
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Recently, Ive been reading a lot of western novels (I know, me, read westerns) And I got to thinking, you know, there are a lot of different "characters" or types of people, in these novels, that all go together, to make the story real, and then I thought, I wondered what would happen, if I made a comparison of these different types of people, to people in the church today, and if it would be relevant. And keep in mind, many of these types, intermix, and share characteristics, and many people change from one to another. They all have strengths, and weaknesses, and when combined can make for a well oiled church. I am going to start a series, discussing these different types of people, their strengths, their weaknesses, and how they can help others, and how to help them.
The one I'm going to discuss today is "the loner". The loner, is someone who tends to avoid other people, to avoid hurt. In the novels, hes often a hermit, or someone who sticks to himself, often because of some past hurt, loss of a loved one, a fortune, or just burned by to many people. The person is often quiet, stays out of the way and no one thinks twice about them, but usually ends up playing some vital part in the story. Often, this person comes to the realization that they cant hide from all their problems, and there are more important things and people need help, and they come out and save the day.
The modern day loner, like the ones in the books, tend to carry around a lot of pain, and a lot of baggage, and like the ones in the books, their answer to dealing with it, is basically to retreat inside themselves. They may attend church for awhile, but usually, end up forsaking the church. The pain comes from many sources, personal life, loss of a loved one, sometimes mental issues, and often, even from the church, and their answer is to retreat within themselves. If they are in church they are hiding alone in a back pew, or at home listening to a TV preacher. They have a hard time seeing past the pain and the hurt, and they have grown to not see any good in others.
Now, they also, usually have big hearts and can be very caring people, they have often been through tough things, and can relate to others, and really be a great person to have in the church family, just for that very reason, but reaching them can be tough. They need to know that they are not alone, and that they are loved, and encouraged to reach out for help, that even though the church isnt perfect it is there for them. It often takes a lot of patience, and prayer, to reach this kind of person, but once you get them on your side, just like in the novels, they can play a instrumental role in your church, and can literally, move mountains. They often work behind the scenes, helping others that feel alone. Their experience with pain, can be both their greatest weakness-but also their greatest strength.
Each "loner" is different, about the best advice that can be applied all around, is to pray for them, and love on them, and listen to them, and be very encouraging. Beyond that, each ones different, but will take patience, and a lot of love to earn their trust. Once you do, you will not regret it. And if you are a loner reading this, please, remember, that God does love you, and promises to be there for you-if you let him. And please, I realize the church maybe hurtful, but it does need you, and the talents you alone can provide. Its tough, but try to look for the good in people, remember, God loves you!
Here are some comforting verses, that may come as comfort to "the loner" in your life. All verses are taken out of the KJV
Deuteronomy 31:6
6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Psalm 91:15
15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Psalm 94:17-18
17 Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.
Isaiah 43:1-5
43 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3 For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
4 Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
5 Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;
Matthew 28:20
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
John 14:18
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you
1 Timothy 4:16-17
16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.
17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of
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Why is the church divided by denominations?
Posted by Omegaman 2.0 on the September 4th, 2007
Why are there so many denominations? Why is the church divided? I see these questions occasionally in chat. They are good questions. It is a question Christians have, especially new believers trying to choose their first church. It is a question non-believers have too. For them, it is evidence that Christians cannot even agree on what the Bible says. Truthfully, they are right. In the chatroom, we see this frequently. We have debates over doctrines and understandings, thankfully most of it is good natured, though often passionate. It is also stimulating intellectually, it drives people to the pages of scripture to see what the bible does indeed say about things, so, these differences can have a positive effect. Imagine if we all agreed! Would that necessarily guarantee we were correct, or could we all agree on the same misunderstandings?
I see these questions occasionally in chat. They are good questions. It is a question Christians have, especially new believers trying to choose their first church. It is a question non-believers have too. For them, it is evidence that Christians cannot even agree on what the Bible says. Truthfully, they are right. In the chatroom, we see this frequently. We have debates over doctrines and understandings, thankfully most of it is good natured, though often passionate. It is also stimulating intellectually, it drives people to the pages of scripture to see what the bible does indeed say about things, so, these differences can have a positive effect. Imagine if we all agreed! Would that necessarily guarantee we were correct, or could we all agree on the same misunderstandings?
Jude 17-1917 But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, 18 that they were saying to you, "In the last time there shall be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts." 19 These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit.
Notice that in the passage above, divisions are not a good thing. Notice though, that Jude says that these people who cause divisions, are mockers who follow their unGodly lusts, and do not have the Spirit. These people, if we were to follow after them, would lead us away from the things of God. If you separate from your brethren to hang instead with your buddies at a bar, that is real division, not to be compared with denominations at all.
1 Cor 11:18-20
18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part, I believe it. 19 For there must also be factions among you, in order that those who are approved may have become evident among you.
In the above passage, Paul speaks of another kind of division. This one is also not a denominational division, he is addressing division among those gathered together at one place. The passage has a negative feel to it, as though Paul is disapproving of it. You see that in his statement "and in part, I believe it". Then he goes on to say that these factions have to exist! The reason: So you can distinguish between those who are sound in the faith, and those who do not have approval. Again, in this case, division is a good thing, not a bad thing.
So, what is a denomination anyway?
Look at the following definitions from Mirriam-Webster Dictionary:
3. NAME, DESIGNATION; especially : a general name for a category
4. A religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices.
Didn't see that one coming did you? Notice that a denomination is a uniting factor, not a dividing factor! There is a running joke between on of the other chat administrators and I, about Calvary Chapels. Calvary Chapels are a group of churches, who are self described as non-denominational. In the definitions above, denomination has to do with the name of something. Calvary Chapels have the name Calvary Chapel - obviously. As far as I know, they are united in their beliefs and practices. Do some CCs sprinkle while others dunk? No. Are there any CCs that teach the Jesus will not return for His church until after the great tribulation? I haven't heard of one. Are their CC's that do not believe in the perpetuity of the gifts of the Holy Spirit? I don't think so. If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, chances are it is a duck.
So what is going one here? Why would a group of churches, who are united in belief, practice, and name, claim to be non-denominational? I have a theory. I believe that it is about marketing. Denominationalism, has a bad reputation. It smacks of stodgy old ways, inflexibility, to some, it is judgmental, rigid, organized religion. To be non-denominational, is hip. It sounds like you stand apart. It is similar to what we have in the states politically, when you register as a non partisan. It sounds like you are independent - have your own thoughts and views. It makes you different. Of course, in the real world, you are unique, just like everybody else.
We have a church near were I live. It used to be called the First Baptist Church, or something like that (I always wondered where the second Baptist church is, but that is another story). Lately, they took down the familiar name plaque, and put up a very colorful one, now it is called Sonlight Christian Center, or some such thing. Marketing again, I suspect, who wants to hang out with Baptists? Of course, they still are Baptists, but they 'needed' a hipper name.
So, am I against denominations? Am I against independent churches? Am I against churches that say they non-denominational but are not? I am not against any of those things. Let's look at another passage:
1 Cor 1:10-1310 Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you. 12 Now I mean this, that each one of you is saying, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ." 13 Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
That is a type of denominationalism that is not good. We do what these people are doing when we start gathering around a personality, like an author of a series of books, a famous preacher, or even the teachings of a great theologian from church history. Paul is pointing out, that there is only one church. All those who have been forgiven their sins through Jesus' sacrifice, are the one church. It matter not what you call the church, who pastors it, who founded it, where it is, what language they speak, which Bible version they prefer, what worship style they employ, or whether they meet in a beautiful building with hardwoods and stained glass, or an old factory, storefront, or even a home. If Christ is preached and they believe the Bible, I am united with them, not divided from them. How can there not be denominations? When their are different countries and languages, customs and tastes, there will be denominations. When everybody belongs to one denomination, all agreeing, you can be sure that something evil or something wonderful has happened. If Jesus has returned for us, then it is something wonderful, until that day, their will be divisions based on preferences, understandings, languages customs, and sadly, even skin color.
When you are a mature Christian, you will recognize the oneness of the church and stop focusing on petty differences. Do you give offerings only at your church? If so, why? Are there not other churches that have needs greater than yours? When Paul traveled in the first century, the offering he gathered were for other churches, those who were able, helped those who were needy. That is unity. Giving of your substance to other brothers and sisters, because you recognize that they are family.
I am honored to be a part of Worthychat. Here, we come together from around the world. We are of different denominations, yet here, we are united. Do we squabble? Of course we do, what family doesn't? Most husbands and wives squabble at times, yet, they remain one flesh, a unity. Differences do not mean you are divided, they just mean there are differences. We are human, God made us as individuals, not clones, celebrate the differences.
1 Cor 12:12-2712 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot should say, "Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, "Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. 19 And if they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now there are many members, but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; or again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; 23 and those members of the body, which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our unseemly members come to have more abundant seemliness, 24 whereas our seemly members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 that there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it.
I would like to end with one final thought (I could go on and on, but I am feeling merciful tonight). People like to gather with others who are like them, the feel comfortable and part of something. Try to be accommodating in that way toward others, make them feel welcomed. But when you go out to look for a church to be part of, you will be tempted to find one, that suits your tastes and your beliefs. I am all for that, but I would like to caution you to keep things in perspective. Sound doctrine is more important that the style of worship or how nice the facilities are. If you try a new church, give it a chance, attend it three times at least, unless in is plainly scripturally unsound. If you have a personal belief about something, and you want to be around others who share that belief, don't make it the central thing if it is a peripheral issue or not even a scriptural one, find a church that teaches the Bible, as it is, not with massaged meanings to make it fit what you wish it said. It is O.K. to be uncomfortable too, it can stretch and grow you. O.K., so that was two final thoughts, sue me.
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to read this, now go into the chatroom and join the one body, your brothers and sisters in Christ. Omegaman
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Snack Bar Bird is on the busy Zeedijk, this is the China Town of Amsterdam. By far the best place to eat here is Bird.
This tiny place serves really simple and good Thai food. Unfortunately the place is also very small and cramped, so often you have to wait outside before there is a table available. But luckily they are really quick so the wait is never too long. Sit at the window if you get the chance. You'll see some interesting people…Once you've managed to squeeze yourself into a seat you wonder how you will ever get out. Don't worry, you'll manage.
I always have the beef in oyster sauce and I've never had it better than here! To get you started the spring rolls are delicious too. This is really the place for a quick bite that isn't junk food. The portions are big and will keep you going for the rest of the evening.
If you're looking for a more relaxed dinner there is also the option of Bird restaurant just across the street. It has the same owner as the snack bar, but it is a real restaurant with more tables and more space. For any group bigger than 4 people the restaurant is a better option than the snack bar. Unfortunately it does lack the snack bar atmosphere. So if it's in any way possible, go for the snack bar!