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#471463 - 05/03/07 02:23 AM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
maestro Offline


Registered: 11/16/07
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Wowsers!  That is a ton of wiring and loom in there.  I would try and clean that up a bit to get some better airflow.  Why the second power supply?

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#471464 - 05/03/07 03:02 AM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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what are the specs?
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#471465 - 05/03/07 11:02 AM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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Registered: 01/19/07
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hy..
yeah,,..thats right..much cables..for all the lighting-stuff...
ehrm,..i will put around zip-ties in black..but not too much,because when the cables are to stiff the case couldnt close..but it should works...

@maestro: there isnt any second powerSupply...

Specs:

Dual 1.2Ghz downclocked to 1GHz(cause of overheating)
1GB RAM
120GB HD
no DVD-Reader i dont need it..but i have got tons of it
stock grahpic-card {i ordered a 9800pro then a 9600pro but i had to wait about 5months and it wasnt there so money-back)

today i will order a DELTA FFB 0812 EHE...the real turbine..about 90CFM...60db LOUD...but i need it..cause my computers cpu's are overheating when they work for 2hours 100%/100& on 1Ghz...under normal conditions it works fine...and i love my mac(s)..

Wookie
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#471466 - 05/03/07 12:35 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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Registered: 10/16/04
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Loc: Vancouver, BC Canada
Originally Posted By: "WOOKIE1212 "

today i will order a DELTA FFB 0812 EHE...the real turbine..about 90CFM...60db LOUD...but i need it..cause my computers cpu's are overheating when they work for 2hours 100%/100& on 1Ghz


you need one of these SilenX fans: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/4274/f...l?tl=g36c15s550
90CFM @ only 18 db.  trust me..  the specs are accurate.  Silenx are the greatest fans made by far.  I use the same one in my dual 867 MDD and my temps are around 45-50c even under heavy use for hours.  if your system is overheating then its getting up around 70-80c.  most G4's will auto shutdown around 75c.
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#471467 - 05/03/07 12:59 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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I would recommend Sharkoon fans as SilenX are quiet but very low air flow.  Sharkoons have the highest flow per db reading.  Ah, what I though was a second psu must be a fan plate with a thermal take fan.

Have you tried resetting the cpu heatsink with arctic silver?  I would try that first.  I cut a hole in the side of my QS where the large fan is (I have several side panels) and that increased the cool air intake.  You could also replace your cpu heatsink fans.  I would try this stuff before putting a loud fan in the case.  Also, tidy up those cables!

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#471468 - 05/03/07 01:54 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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I wouldn't call 90 cfm low..  most 120mm blow an average of about 50-60 cfm @ around 25-30 db.  I consider anything above 22-24db loud and I don't think SilenX makes a fan above 20db.  their fan blade design can push a lot more air per rotation because of how its slightly scooped.
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#471469 - 05/03/07 05:09 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 137
Loc: Zurich,Dietikon
from maestro:

{I would recommend Sharkoon fans as SilenX are quiet but very low air flow.  Sharkoons have the highest flow per db reading.  Ah, what I though was a second psu must be a fan plate with a thermal take fan.

Have you tried resetting the cpu heatsink with arctic silver?  I would try that first.  I cut a hole in the side of my QS where the large fan is (I have several side panels) and that increased the cool air intake.  You could also replace your cpu heatsink fans.  I would try this stuff before putting a loud fan in the case.  Also, tidy up those cables!}

Ehrm..there are some thermalpads on the bottom of the heatsink...Do you think its good to put some Arctic Silver thermalPaste under the bottom...for first i havent got some additionals thermalPads how they write in the manual.
2. i dont know if ArctivSilver Paste is better than the thermalPads...

and for last. yes i will cut with my new dremel a hole in the plasticPanel..with a fanGuard..but for first i think i should buy a second SidePanel..(mine are also a little scratchy)

...what do you think i should do?

Wookie
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#471470 - 05/03/07 05:40 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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Get rid of the thermal pads, those are no good, or you could say, just good enough.  Arctic silver 5 is much better as long as you apply it correctly.  Google the procedure.  Scrap the thermal pad off with some sort of plastic scraper so you dont scratch the heatsink.  You can polish the bottom of the heatsink too.  Later today, I will try and remember to post a picture in this thread of the hole on my wifes QS so you can get an idea of how it could look.


Start with the pad removal and AS 5 first.  Get a better fan or cut the case side next...pending on how much dough you want to spend. 

See how that affects everything and go from there...By the way, simple things like room temp, keeping the surrounding area clear, cleaning dust out also help too, and they are FREE!

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#471471 - 05/03/07 06:12 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
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Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 137
Loc: Zurich,Dietikon
hy..thanx a lot..
yes the hole in the side would be very good and also would look very COOL..
for second..yes it could be the pads CAUSE at the first day the processor runned about 7hours stable @1.2ghz @about 90DEGREES:..thats perhaps the reason why the thermalpads are dried out..
the only thing is HOW TO REMOVE the heatsink..i dont know..i didnt used the manual cause the false was in the box..there are only screws to remove the two fans..but how to remove the heatsink,i dont know..

thanx...please write back fast

WOokie
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#471472 - 05/03/07 07:00 PM Re: MY TWO MODS [Re: antirippers]
WOOKIE1212 Offline


Registered: 01/19/07
Posts: 137
Loc: Zurich,Dietikon
hy..some pics of my new STICKER @ sidepanel:

http://imgbox.de/?img=m45857p208.jpg
http://imgbox.de/?img=s16752e208.jpg
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