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by Wayne Redpath
Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Confused about temperatures and 45w vs 65w CPU AMD
Replies: 6
Views: 4203

A 45 nm CPU will run cooler than a 65 nm or 90 nm processor when both are running at the same speed. Not necessarily true. A larger die size, whatever the process resolution, can allow the more accurate build of the transistors which often results in more power efficient transistors and therefore l...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon May 31, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Blocking my P183's Top Vent
Replies: 18
Views: 11635

I have a old Antec P180 spcr_edition case. I started with a home made blank cover made from a VHS case. I mounted the cover on the inside on the fan mountings as "syee" has done. It made a big difference. But, I had weird resonances at the top of the case and so now I use a HEAVY book.
by Wayne Redpath
Mon May 31, 2010 5:00 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: need quiet 120 mm PWM fan for cpu heatsink, +60 cfm
Replies: 8
Views: 16353

lodestar wrote:a nice combination of control and automation
...thanks for the tip...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon May 31, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: need quiet 120 mm PWM fan for cpu heatsink, +60 cfm
Replies: 8
Views: 16353

Kilgore said "What are you using for case fans?".

All 3 fans, 2 case fans and the CPU fan, are the Gelid Silent 12 PWM model and are connected to the CPU fan header with PWM y-adapters.
by Wayne Redpath
Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Cost Justifying the Move to Clarkdale CPUs
Replies: 32
Views: 21078

"a room full of rackmount computers or blades...lower cooling costs"

I've heard that the general 'rule-of-thumb' is that every 1 KW of heat generated incurs 4 KW of air cooling cost. This is not a problem in a residence in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. However in in Miami, Florida, USA...
by Wayne Redpath
Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Cost Justifying the Move to Clarkdale CPUs
Replies: 32
Views: 21078

"should you even care?"

Many do care and spcr is great for assisting us to make better informed decisions. Our situations are unique:
- geographic location
- bank account balance
- personal preferences and social influences (wife...)

Some battles we fight today and some tomorrow...maybe...
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Cost Justifying the Move to Clarkdale CPUs
Replies: 32
Views: 21078

"Not every Q9550 runs on the same voltage." During the manufacturing process the 'chips' are tested and then built for different markets. It goes something like this: ==>server market - high speed, low voltage, low heat, highest reliability ==>notebook market - various speeds, low voltage, low heat ...
by Wayne Redpath
Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: Green Computing
Topic: Cost Justifying the Move to Clarkdale CPUs
Replies: 32
Views: 21078

" the Q9550 doesn't downshift when idle" I thought that the Q9550 down shifts from 2.83 GHz (8.5 x 333MHZ) and 1.25 volts to 2 GHZ (6 x 333 MHz) and 1.1 volts when at idle. Generally you will get a bigger energy savings, and therefore noise reduction opportunity, by using IGP instead of an add-in vi...
by Wayne Redpath
Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: CPUs and Motherboards
Topic: i5 661 vs 750 - which idles lower?
Replies: 23
Views: 8476

The 750 is usually faster at recoding A/V and often faster with the latest games.
by Wayne Redpath
Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec P183 top fan problem, more to do with the case help
Replies: 18
Views: 8585

1. Both the Tri-Cool and the 800rpm S-flex were tested in this comparative review: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page1.html 2. This review is also very good: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/120-140-fans-roundup_28.html#sect0 3. The Scythe Gentle Typhoon is VERY smooth and...
by Wayne Redpath
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec P183 top fan problem, more to do with the case help
Replies: 18
Views: 8585

meridius said "what fans ?"

My only experience with good quality fans is with the Scythe brand. They all work well and the Silent Typhoon model I have is VERY smooth.
by Wayne Redpath
Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Antec P183 top fan problem, more to do with the case help
Replies: 18
Views: 8585

The top of my p180 case resonates without the top fan running. I screen fans for vibration by placing them on a surface that will amplify the vibrations and then run them at a full 12 volts. You didn't say and so I am supposing that "I have the fans set to low" means you are using the Antec TriCool ...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Inwin Maelstrom: An Affordable Gaming Case
Replies: 34
Views: 20809

"All the front covers can be removed for dust cleanup"

So, depending on what fans are powered up, you might be cleaning the dust bunnies from the inside of the 'dust filters'???
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Mugen 2 Vs. Noctua NH-U12P 2nd Ed.
Replies: 3
Views: 2478

I use only one Gelid Silent 12 PWM fan in the upper chamber of my P180 case. The top fan position is blocked off and air enters through the filter on the lower front and exits through the upper rear fan position. This single fan does double duty by both getting the heat away from the E2220 CPU and m...
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Core i5 661 Passively in a NSK3480: Megahalems or Ninja?
Replies: 11
Views: 6946

I use only one Gelid Silent 12 PWM fan in the upper chamber of my P180 case. The top fan position is blocked off and air enters through the filter on the lower front and exits through the upper rear fan position. This single fan does double duty by both getting the heat away from the E2220 CPU and m...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: How to make one of those Noctua in-line resistors?
Replies: 23
Views: 17801

"what is the safe loading level for one connector?" I've never had any trouble running 3 low current fans. Fans use approximately 1/2 the startup current when running. The stated current requirement on the fan's label is the worst case startup current draw. Mainboard manufacturers aren't making a co...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: How to make one of those Noctua in-line resistors?
Replies: 23
Views: 17801

1N4001
=> On ebay: 1N4001, 100 pieces, US$2.99, Free Shipping from Hong Kong China

"multiple fans off that one PWM connector"
=> I've never had a problem running 2 or 3 fans on the CPU fan header. Try searching for "fan power splitter" on ebay
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: How to make one of those Noctua in-line resistors?
Replies: 23
Views: 17801

What I used to do: The rectifier diode adapter works well. I use a Zalman Fanmate ( $CAN 10) to determine the fan-rpm-airflow combo that does the job and then measure the voltage that the Fanmate is delivering to the fan. Then I build an adapter with the required number of diodes to get the voltage ...
by Wayne Redpath
Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P7H55D-M EVO LGA1156 microATX Motherboard
Replies: 26
Views: 17628

RE: "the power measurements of the CPU and VRMs showed a 5W difference when idle that evaporated when the system was placed on load" => Power supplies, whether different models or brands, commonly have have different efficiencies at different loads. RE: "the P7H55D-M EVO is constantly using extra po...
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Jan 30, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My Phenom 965 - Quietish rig
Replies: 30
Views: 23693

"further suggestions"

<envy>NICE RIG!</envy>

further suggestions about what???...what's bugging you???
by Wayne Redpath
Fri Jan 29, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: How Can I Silence My....Speakers?
Replies: 21
Views: 16015

Fëanor:

Check the power feed from the powerpack for the Subwoofer vs the audio signal feed from the PC.

...and please do get back to us with your troubleshooting results...
by Wayne Redpath
Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:49 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: need quiet 120 mm PWM fan for cpu heatsink, +60 cfm
Replies: 8
Views: 16353

My ASUS mainboard complained about the KAMA PWM fan that I tried to use with my Scythe Ninja cooler because the rpm went below 600rpm. The CPU fan failure alarm halted booting. I replaced it with a Gelid Silent 12 PWM type which operates from 750 to 1500 rpm. It's very quiet at 750rpm and pushes eno...
by Wayne Redpath
Sun Jan 24, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: Please suggest me a better, quiet fan for heatsink (60mm)
Replies: 12
Views: 5435

In my experience a 60x60x25mm fan has blades 3x wider than the usual 60x60x10mm fan and blows 3x the air for the same rpm.

I doubt you would regret upgrading to a new HSF with a larger fan. Perhaps something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835200017
by Wayne Redpath
Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: How Can I Silence My....Speakers?
Replies: 21
Views: 16015

Another possibility:

The electromagnetic interference might be picked up by the audio circuitry at the microphone inputs and then amplified out to the speakers.
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How do I clone data from a HDD to a smaller HDD ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5283

by Wayne Redpath
Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How do I clone data from a HDD to a smaller HDD ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5283

"DiscWizard won't work if neither of the disks are from..."

Temporarily install a qualifying drive.
or
Temporarily install your drives on a PC with a qualifying drive.
by Wayne Redpath
Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: How do I clone data from a HDD to a smaller HDD ?
Replies: 13
Views: 5283

Both Western Digital and Seagate have branded versions of Acronis TrueImage. Both Seagate's Disc Wizard and Western Digital's Acronis True Image WD Edition are free downloads. They both validate by checking if you have one of the company's models of disk drive in the system. The qualifying drive doe...
by Wayne Redpath
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:21 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: I give up...
Replies: 15
Views: 6178

Good Luck...
by Wayne Redpath
Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:16 pm
Forum: Power Supplies
Topic: I give up...
Replies: 15
Views: 6178

jaydeesan It sounds like you have very good hearing like many young and/or female people. I'm blessed with crappy hearing. The advice given above about carefully checking for the culprits and/or interaction problems is good advice. My understanding of the test results at this site is that they are A...