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Swapping true power fans for more quiet ones
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13-07-2004 10:58pm#1
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It's a 430 watt model.
i'm just going to have to live with it then.
Wont ask whats a good psu as there's the tread covering that if i remember correctly.
Cheers for the replies
Jozi
EDIT: Would mounting 3rd fan (80 or 92mm) on the ouside of the PSU do any good for cooling?0 -
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Originally posted by Combatcow
It is simple to change the fans,iv done it many a time.I have 2 green uv reactive 80mm's in my psu atm and i have them hooked up to a fancontroller at the front of the case.I usually have them set to 7 volts,nice n' quiet
CC
Did ya get that bitch ass case yet?0 -
It is simple to change the fans,iv done it many a time.I have 2 green uv reactive 80mm's in my psu atm and i have them hooked up to a fancontroller at the front of the case.I usually have them set to 7 volts,nice n' quiet
Didnt i remember seeing a Q-Tec tucked into your one of your cases? Did you wise up and get another one or did it blow up on you yet ?It's about 33degrees celcius
Wow, erm i actually meant roasting hot, very hot, hot, mildly hot etc...... im trying to thing what 33'C would be when blowing onto my hand..... :rolleyes:
If its roasting hot that generally means you shouldnt put slower fans into it as the PSU is getting hot and needs to be cooled down. If its mildly warm / warm or mabye even very warm you might get away with replacing the fans.I wouldn't mind voiding the warranty if i go ahead with it, i'm expecting that the psu won't brake within the next year.
I hate recomending anyone to do things like this as its an area that can be easily f^cked up and cause people grief. Ive modded my Fortron 300w to run at 5v and its fine but i dont give a damm if it blows (well i do but ill live).
If you are going to do it make sure you get the air flow right.........0 -
naa i still have the psu...gonna change it next week for a BeQuiet...honest.
Yer i got meh case on tuesday,im just waiting for my 939 crap then i will do it up properly with propper tubing and a big mirror down the bottom o' the case...:)
Heres 2 pics for the time being anywhoo.
CC
**sorry bout the size**0 -
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Originally posted by Combatcow
Ty, Already did...it's drying beside me as i type this
CC
Pic please
Last of topic:
The fan at the top. Air in or out? Should be fitting mine soon enough and was wondering which way you got the best results?
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Q-Tec in my case? Never was, never will be.Originally posted by Col_Loki
Didnt i remember seeing a Q-Tec tucked into your one of your cases? Did you wise up and get another one or did it blow up on you yet ?
Wow, erm i actually meant roasting hot, very hot, hot, mildly hot etc...... im trying to thing what 33'C would be when blowing onto my hand..... :rolleyes:
It's warm air coming out of the psu, wouldn't be much warmer than the inside of the case (avg. 25 degrees)
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Q-Tec in my case? Never was, never will be.
Was talkin to CombatCow on that one
It's warm air coming out of the psu, wouldn't be much warmer than the inside of the case (avg. 25 degrees)
Well in that case you will prob get away with it no probs. The Antecs ive had (480w TP , 380w TP) had very hot air coming out the back and the fans were running nice quiet and slow. AFAIK your PSU should be able to handle lower fan RPM so i suppose go for it....... but atleast you know the risks. The Antecs are excellent PSU's and are capable of running hotter than crappy ones, also you prob wont be stressing the PSU to anywhere near 430w so thats another thing in your favour.0 -
Was thinking that, just had to be sure.Was talkin to CombatCow on that one
I wouldn't think i am right now, a radeon 9800pro would that be stressing it then?you prob wont be stressing the PSU to anywhere near 430w so thats another thing in your favour
And i'm going to overclock again when i get some better cooling.
Fans for in the psu, Papst all the way? There's some very quiet ones on www.hitide.ie
Going to get 120mm fan for case to so might as well order 80mm and 92mm fan for the psu while i'm at it
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Papst is definetly a good way to go......
That should sort out the noise problem on the PSU end of things. On a side note ive ran a fully overclocked AMD XP rig, with 3/4 hard drives, WC , 9700pro Overclocked etc with a 380w Antec....... so you wont be stressing the PSU to its limit. 0 -
Originally posted by Col_Loki
Papst is definetly a good way to go......
That should sort out the noise problem on the PSU end of things. On a side note ive ran a fully overclocked AMD XP rig, with 3/4 hard drives, WC , 9700pro Overclocked etc with a 380w Antec....... so you wont be stressing the PSU to its limit.
They're that good then!
Once again col_loki thanks,
Jozi
Ps. That's a nice oc you have there in your sig!0 -
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Wow that CM Stacker is sweet.
At first quick glance of the first pic (since I was kinda more focussing on the Stacker) I thought that the cd holder/stand beside the case was a Zalman Reserator, until I looked at the top and saw the spines of the cd jewel cases 0 -
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