Author: Will Singleton
Date: 08:49:50 12/15/01
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On December 15, 2001 at 02:38:05, K. Burcham wrote:
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><<< a cigar for everyone>>>
La Perla Habana, in my case.
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>nothing like a new upgrade.
>i also just finished my upgrade. it is very enjoyable, with all this
>speed. but it would not be any fun without chess.
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>when i was doing the research for my parts, i decided to install the same
>coolers that Gamepc is putting on their dual amd workstation.
>so i ordered two thermalright sk-6 coolers, for my dual 1.53 mp.
>since these guys have already done all their homework on what was needed
>for these processors, i just used the fans that came with the coolers.
>these were the delta, 7000 rpm, 38 cfm. (loud)
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>i also have a game pc server tower, the addtronics 7896a full tower.
>i ordered all the extra fans with this case.
>it has side case fans two fans in rear, and one large fan in the front of the
>case. all are filtered, and i maintain a positive pressure in the case for dust
>control.
>i also used the 450 watt enermax power supply, two more fans on ps.
>i completely sealed my case, and i flow all air in front and out rear.
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>during assembly, i installed the enermax dual temperature sensing device.
>one for each processor. i mounted the sensor on the end of the cable right next
>to the metal square of the amd processor. so i get a more true temp reading.
>must be very careful that it doesnt hold cooler off of metal center.
>now i can monitor both processor temps from the front of the case.
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>when i first started this new system mine was also loud.
>so i ordered four more fans.
>i removed the 7000 rpm 38 cfm deltas, and installed two 4200 rpm 26 cfm
>ys tech processor cooling fans.
>it is a little better. i have also dissconnected some of my case fans.
>mine was overkill on cooling.
>but the whole time i was changing this air flow, i could monitor my processor
>temps. they now run at 38 to 42 c or about 100 f. with no issues.
>just remeber when changing your fans, that you know what the temps are.
>also you will have to find out which fans you have, so you will know
>what the next size smaller is, rpm? cfm? and dBa?
>you will have to make sure your fan hardware is compatible with your cooler.
>and a lot of these fans are out of balance, so when you start your system
>you will hear or feel a vibration in your case. just have to keep trying fans
>until no vibration. if so, i think you will be taking a chance with the mb and
>cpu vibrating, also effects the cooling surfaces.
>i have two more smaller sunon fans i will test later. having too much fun to
>work on again.
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>kburcham
Thanks for all the info. I think I lost count of all the fans on your system :)
Don't the neighbors complain?
I will run out to Fry's and see if I can get some help replacing the fans (I
think there are two on my system). On the other hand, I could just stick the
tower in my desk and not worry about it.
Will
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