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Pump/CPU Block Z-Height for Corsair H60 (2018)

kanasai — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:38:27 +0800

Does anybody know what’s the z-height of the pump head/CPU block of this AIO cooler? Those who has it, mind to help to measure and let me know?

I’m looking to purchase an AIO cooler to go into my Mini ITX build with the Silverstone RVZ03 casing. Considering it’s a SFF build with limited space, the listed spec for CPU cooler height for this casing is 83mm.

The H60 AIO cooler Radiator height (27mm) plus Fan height (25mm) is around 52mm, which leaves only 31mm of space available for the pump head or CPU block. I could gain some additional space with slimmer 15mm fan, so it’s going to be very tight.

Or anybody has any other alternative AIO cooler for suggestions to go?

Tyre Recommendation for Alphard/Vellfire

kanasai — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:15:22 +0800

I'm running with Continental Contact MX5 235/50/R18 on original wheels currently, but after being poisoned badly enough by the look of the 20 inches, I thought about switching my wheels. But I'm still a little hesitant of moving up because of the sacrifice on the ride comfort.

I understand the bigger tyres naturally would cater more to handling performance rather than ride comfort, but is there any recommendation for 19 inches or 20 inches tyres that are all rounder - quiet and soft/comfortable as well as good in handling and doesn't wear out fast?

I'm looking for 245/45/R19 for 19 inches and either 245/40/R20 or 255/40/R20 for 20 inches.

Alphard/Vellfire - 5.1 Home Theater System Setup

kanasai — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:04:21 +0800

I would like to setup a 5.1 Home Theater System in my ride as it doesn't come with one. I do listen to all kinds of songs too, but mostly when I'm driving alone. Majority of the time, I would be ferrying my family around in long distance trips. Hence, I'm preferring to have an ideal video setup over an ideal audio setup. However, being a complete retard in ICE, I would need some help and information on how I can go about having an ideal 5.1 setup.

Setup and Layout
What would be the ideal setup and layout so that both front and rear (2nd & 3rd row) passengers would truly experience the 5.1 channel system?

Head Unit
Which would be the ideal head unit? I would prefer one with 9", I'm afraid the options are very limited. I like the Alpine X009E, but the price is just too steep.

Sound Processor
I know it improves the sound quality a lot, but is this necessary for movies? I'm digging the Alpine H800 if I need one. Or any other recommendation with better value in terms of price vs sound quality?

Amplifier
Is the Audison Prima 8.9 good? Was recommended by someone. It does have a lot of channels to power more speakers and comes with a DSP.

Subwoofer
I guess an 8" would be sufficient? Any recommendation?

Speakers
How many speakers would be ideal? I don't intend to replicate the original 18 speakers in those high spec-ed Alphard/Vellfire, but again, I would like to have both the front and rear passengers to experience ideal 5.1 channel system. So, how many speakers would I need and how would it be laid out? Which is better - less units but more power or more units but less power? And is it even possible to even install a speaker as a center channel in the middle of the front dashboard? This seems to be the difficult part for a 5.1 installation, for both the front and rear passengers. Which brand of speakers are recommended by the way?

I'm prepared to burn 8k-10k for this. Hopefully all the sifus here are able to help me out to garner some valuable information and suggestions before I pay the local shops for visits and enquiries.