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by nonothingtoday
Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:03 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

My motherboard is an Asus P4P800-VM. As near as I can tell from the specs, it doesn't support PWM. I could be wrong.....
by nonothingtoday
Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:52 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

Now I just have to check out the fans and see which voltages work best for the fan controller. I'll take a look the Nexus Real Silent and the Scythe S-Flex 1200rpm fans
by nonothingtoday
Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

The computer I am working on is a P4 3ghz machine. I am using monitor software from http://mbm.livewiredev.com/. I think I am covered in this regard.
by nonothingtoday
Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:31 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

Right now I haven't settled on an orientation since I am still in the process of modding. I am going to set up a positive pressure case using a 250mm fan in the side with a fan controller to throttle it down while maintining adequate airflow. I'm going to filter the input air too. Depending on what ...
by nonothingtoday
Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

Good point. I have that set up already in my pc.
by nonothingtoday
Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:31 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

I figured I would have to do a few mods to the Nexus if I choose to go that route. A few dollars difference doesn't bother me but getting a quality, reliable heatsink fan does. I'm very surprised that SPCR doesn't have a recommended fan list oriented towards CPU heatsinks. I realize a lot of noise c...
by nonothingtoday
Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

From http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page2.html#nexus Closed flange screw holes that make wire clips unusable without modification, and sleeve bearings that are inappropriate for horizontal mounting or high heat situations. Together, these ensure that, while the Nexus is an excellent choice...
by nonothingtoday
Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Fan for an SI-120
Replies: 17
Views: 7032

Fan for an SI-120

I plan on using a 120mm fan and a NoiseMagic NTM-3 controller on my Thermalright SI-120 heatsink. In reading the recommended fan list I find the Noctua and Nexus fans are not recommended for heatsinks. That leaves only the Scythe fans.

Am I missing something? Suggestions?
by nonothingtoday
Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:24 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Recommended Fans page
Replies: 146
Views: 191470

120mm fan Roundup

I plan on using a 120mm fan on my Thermalright SI-120 heatsink. In reading the detailed article I find the Noctua and Nexus fans are not recommended for heatsinks. That leaves only the Scythe fans.

Am I missing something?
by nonothingtoday
Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:00 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Raidmax Scorpio 868 noise vs dust
Replies: 4
Views: 5080

Noise vs Dust

I've decided not to worry about ducting until I get new hardware installed. On the CPU I'm going to use an XP-120 and a low noise fan off the reommended list. The power supply went out so I'm putting in a PC Power 510-SLI I have already. I'll most likely replace the case fans with something off the ...
by nonothingtoday
Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:10 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Raidmax Scorpio 868 noise vs dust
Replies: 4
Views: 5080

A good review with pictures can be found at http://www.whiningdog.net/Reviews/PCs/Cases/20040405-RAIDMAX868/index.php. In fact, near the end they talk about cleaning up the cables and have a picture of the interior. This is exactly what my PC looks like -- a mess. The only difference is my SATA driv...
by nonothingtoday
Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:44 pm
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Raidmax Scorpio 868 noise vs dust
Replies: 4
Views: 5080

Raidmax Scorpio 868 noise vs dust

Hello! I recently acquired a used P4 3ghz machine with the subject case and the sound is making me nuts. The PC sits right next to me and is very loud. I have isolated the prime noisemaker as being the stock Intel heatsink and plan on replacing it with something like an SI-120 and a 120mm fan. I wil...