2012-12-06, 07:27
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I TYPED THIS FROM MY AWESOME NEW HTPC
I TYPED THIS FROM MY AWESOME NEW HTPC
(2012-12-07, 03:18)Joe K Wrote: Pics added, they're a little big. Let me know if I should downsize them at all.
(2012-12-14, 07:20)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I think it's awesome you have a Big Shuriken in that case. My guess is there is not enough airspace above the fan to draw air down so the heat gets trapped. I'll be curious to see the result of your milling the top and hear about how you do that.That is exactly whats happening. I really hope the additional holes are enough
(2012-12-14, 07:48)Joe K Wrote: Also, make sure you update your chipset for that mobo! After updating my chipset from the default one Windows 7 gave my temps dropped pretty drastically, I'm sure power draw would drop as well as a direct correlation. Also keep in mind the temps are TCTL, so having a reading of 0 is normal! (doesn't mean 0degC)Thanks for the link, pretty convincing. The noctua is also cheaper and comes with a needed Y-Adapter.
Another good option for fans would be http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=produ...d=9&lng=en
Using it at L.N.A. (medium fan speed) produces 39 m³/h of airflow with only 10 dB(A)
Compared to 44.2 m³/h at 15.5 dB(A) from the be quiet! fan. A pretty stiff jump in noise for not much more performance.
(2012-12-14, 14:59)solidsatras Wrote:(2012-12-14, 07:20)Dougie Fresh Wrote: I think it's awesome you have a Big Shuriken in that case. My guess is there is not enough airspace above the fan to draw air down so the heat gets trapped. I'll be curious to see the result of your milling the top and hear about how you do that.That is exactly whats happening. I really hope the additional holes are enough
I´ve already made two versions of the top cover:
v1:
v2:
I think i´m going with v1. I´ve ordered some dust filters for underneath the top cover and for the sides from
http://www.demcifilter.com/
(2012-12-14, 14:59)solidsatras Wrote: I think i´m going with v1. I´ve ordered some dust filters for underneath the top cover and for the sides from
http://www.demcifilter.com/
(2012-12-14, 14:59)solidsatras Wrote: 12.11 beta seems to fix an issue with xbmc.
(2012-12-15, 05:54)Joe K Wrote:I used the same air filter in the past, and it kept the dust out of the PC's. Since the frame is magnetic, you can simply stick it on the outer case cover.(2012-12-14, 14:59)solidsatras Wrote: I think i´m going with v1. I´ve ordered some dust filters for underneath the top cover and for the sides from
http://www.demcifilter.com/
Only buy air filters for intakes. Vents without fans blowing in will obviously be pushing air out, that means it is taking whatever dust made it through the intake filters in the first place, e.g. less dust in your case!
(2012-12-14, 15:13)Dougie Fresh Wrote: How did you get these milled? Did you do it yourself? I wish I had access to that kind of equipment to make a mod like that.My university has nice equipment and I hope to get it done there.
(2012-12-15, 05:54)Joe K Wrote: Only buy air filters for intakes. Vents without fans blowing in will obviously be pushing air out, that means it is taking whatever dust made it through the intake filters in the first place, e.g. less dust in your case!Will do, thanks.
What issue were you having?
(2012-12-15, 07:03)bluray Wrote: I'm glad that you brought this up in here. It remind to get some filters for my current PC's......You´re welcome.