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by Throttler
Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:30 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

A7110B. The case is serious and sexy and very expensive too! It got much better when I added the wheels, the top, and side panel.
by Throttler
Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:16 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

Thanx Chris, glad you like it.

I think a semi passive PSU is a more "secure" solution for warm Greece :)
by Throttler
Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

One thing to keep an eye on is the temperature of the motherboard components with little to no airflow. The CPU will just throttle if it overheats but you could cook the motherboard over time without realising as not every part of the motherboard is monitored. :( I have only seen the cpu throttling...
by Throttler
Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

@ walle : Glad to be here at last :) feels like home already. @ WR304 : Your observations are really good. However I must add the following. Since the pc is used for music production, currently there is no DAW software (I use Cubase) that uses more than 30% actual CPU when it reaches their DAW peak ...
by Throttler
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

How did you fit the Thermalright IFX-10 rear CPU cooler onto the Socket 1366 motherboard? Did you mod the bracket? I'm trying to work out how to re-use the IFX-10 when my new Socket 1366 motherboard arrives. :) :D :D :D I thought someone would ask. Asus P6T has BOTH 1366 and 775 mounting holes. I s...
by Throttler
Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

rhys j wrote:What graphics card is that in it?
Does the memory need all those cooling fins or is it just for looks?
What's the heatsink on the bottom-right of the motherboard for?
1. A humble 9500
2. Both
3. Cooling the Southbridge.
by Throttler
Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

stack effect, excellent. I utilize this too, but never called it that. Rather comically, if the world stuck to atx standard, that is exactly the effect it uses. I see an opening half way up, that may be a negative effect. Very nice system however. :) Hi there, In theory, stack effect applies to lar...
by Throttler
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

Glad you like it :D
ZDB won 4th place in a modding contest, so I'm happy :D
by Throttler
Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

NeilBlanchard wrote: As was mentioned, with the fan in the PSU this cannot be silent / 0dBA. Is it quiet?
Hi Neil,

This is the link to the psu, you will find your answers :)

http://www.nesteq.net/gb/products/power ... index.html
by Throttler
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

RoGuE wrote: i really dig the individual cable sleeving. The 20+4 pin connector wires reminded me of the "sentinals" from the Matrix movies! haha
Never thought of it this way :) nice!
by Throttler
Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

it does look very nice , it does seem kind of a waste to have a exensive cpu like that to run it that slow, having the e8*00 would of been better suited, still, nice job, and it looks excellent Thnx :) Indeed, the e8*00 series would be better. I don't have an issue though in real work situations :)...
by Throttler
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:07 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

Rebellious wrote:What is the purpose of wrapping the PSU wires individually?
Mostly looks. It's also easier to arrange them in the back of the motherboard tray, thus gaining some airflow upwards.
by Throttler
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:05 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

It is the wrong cpu for this job, and the question temperatures versus speed versus adding a fan remains. Well, at least you admit it. Running this cpu so underclocked and fanless, is like pulling a trailer with a porsche. Sure it has the muscle to move it, but your holding it back so much. If you ...
by Throttler
Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:31 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

I wonder, though - wouldn't you get better convection if you could rotate the motherboard 90 degrees, with the cabling coming out on top? Indeed the heat sources are piling up this way, and as a result, the higher the warmer. This has two results. One, the cpu is hotter than it should. Two the warm...
by Throttler
Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:54 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

KadazanPL wrote:There's an actively cooled PSU in there, right? If that's the case, then the setup can't be "zero decibel". It is still impressive, though - I love the hardware by Thermalright. It looks and works great! :)
PSU fan only starts at 65 degrees Celsius, which is seldom to never.
by Throttler
Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:53 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

well, it is pretty steady at -25% but anything under that is steady as a rock. to be honest, in real work situations, it is flawless. I tested several applications, the cpu was at very low load, and I tried some heavy load gaming as well, the temps and usage was higher, but never peaked. I even trie...
by Throttler
Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

Specs are heavy which was a problem.

P6T, i7 920, etc

Temps are at load but underclocked. PSU fan only starts at 65 degrees Celsius, which is seldom to never.
by Throttler
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

A sample pic :)

Image
by Throttler
Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:01 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

p.s. the forum and pics is in Greek, so if in case you need anything to ask please do so by any means.
by Throttler
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Introduce yourself...
Replies: 20
Views: 50488

Hi, I'm a sound engineer and music producer, silent pcs are very important to me. I read spcr for years now. big ups to you all
by Throttler
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
Replies: 41
Views: 27125

Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)

Hi all, it's my first post here, but I've been reading this forum like crazy for years. I finally completed my totally silent pc. Also, I'm displaying it on a PC show in Athens. Please take a look, and any comment welcome. :) http://www.throttler.gr/pics/zdb_full_small.jpg Pic presentation here http...