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by Twill
Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:46 am
Forum: Cases and Damping
Topic: Press release for new Antec P150 case.
Replies: 70
Views: 53401

so, for a not-so-up-on-it silencer, what are the main differences between the 150/160/180?

Obviously the look and placement of some of the things are different but performance wise, are there any comparissons of the 160/180 and speculation against the 150?

Thanks

Twill
by Twill
Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:12 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Build the perfect fan - tell us what you want
Replies: 57
Views: 26947

Bluefront, thank you...we SFFers need some quiet fans :) 60mm - sleeve bearing, plain black because they are going in PSUs usually or on NB heatsinks and so the bling bling factor will probably just cause problems/price increase. RPM monitoring is a must but variable controls would probably just get...
by Twill
Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:04 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Advantages of a Dual 120mm Radiator or a Single Fan?
Replies: 17
Views: 9501

thing is I dont have it all set up yet, I still need the BIPII but dont want to shell out for a new one just yet :)

we will see how it all ends up...if it fails it fails and I re-think :)

thanks Ed

Twill
by Twill
Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:11 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Advantages of a Dual 120mm Radiator or a Single Fan?
Replies: 17
Views: 9501

crap, now I have to re-think my loop. I have a DD fillport at the same level as my BIP II (mounted horizontally with ports facing down)

would a res fix this? how MUCH higher does it have to be.

How would I overcome the problem, any suggestions??

Twill
by Twill
Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:01 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: Advantages of a Dual 120mm Radiator or a Single Fan?
Replies: 17
Views: 9501

The reason I ask is because the fillport must be at the point of highest elevation in the cooling loop to get a proper fill and bleedout of air in the loop, and if the radiator is at the top of the loop with fittings pointed straight down, I think life will be difficult indeed. Hey, Ed, do you have...
by Twill
Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:39 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: This fan looks like a NEXUS 120mm (FOR $8 + shipping)
Replies: 327
Views: 195488

Sorry to Gorsnak,

I ordered a couple from geeks, shipped to kanukia...I should have posted a mass order...maybe next time :)

Twill
by Twill
Tue Jan 11, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: This fan looks like a NEXUS 120mm (FOR $8 + shipping)
Replies: 327
Views: 195488

Thanks so much,

Including shipping to canada, these are still cheaper than buying nexus fans...just got two for a dual 120 rad shuttle watercooling project :D Now to scrounge up the other parts for cheap :-p

Thanks again

Twill
by Twill
Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Quiet 40 mm fans! (maybe)
Replies: 15
Views: 5981

Are these really 18db tho?

they would be perfect for my shuttle psu if they are...but at $13 each...ouch

BTW, digikey seems to be the cheapest place to get them, mouser and a couple of other stores have them for $16-$18

Twill
by Twill
Fri Dec 31, 2004 3:18 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: best 120mm Heartercore/rad for low flow fan
Replies: 7
Views: 3813

That's the one, thanks.

And 3/8ths is perfect...1/2 inch wont bend tight enouhg, especially with a 120mm rad mounted internally ;)

Now to just come up with the funds :)

Have a great new year ed

Twill
by Twill
Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:53 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: best 120mm Heartercore/rad for low flow fan
Replies: 7
Views: 3813

Thanks, I will indeed need it :)

Any suggestiopn on the heatercore, or will the 2-302 be the best?

I'll probably go with that new pump for the mac that I cant remember the name of :)

Thanks Ed
Twill
by Twill
Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:40 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: best 120mm Heartercore/rad for low flow fan
Replies: 7
Views: 3813

I was thinking about setting up a push-pull with a 120mm and 92mm nexus setup (with the 92mm only ramping up at higher temps). And I had heard that heatercores were cheaper and better than the BIPs. I'm one of those poor college students (arent we all) so cash it tight...and I'm building in a shuttl...
by Twill
Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:21 pm
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: best 120mm Heartercore/rad for low flow fan
Replies: 7
Views: 3813

best 120mm Heartercore/rad for low flow fan

Hey guys,

For those of you who have any experience with it, any idea what the best 120mm rad would be for the quiet/lowflow/low static pressure fans that we use?

I have heard that single pass ones are good, but could you elaborate on that for me...I'm still new to this :)

Thanks

Twill
by Twill
Thu Dec 30, 2004 12:59 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Help me identify this fan...please
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

:oops:

That might explain it...I should have actually measured it instead of eyeballing it :)

you're right, it is a 92mm.

Are Globe's dB ratings on their site accurate?

Thanks for pointing out my problem

Twill
by Twill
Wed Dec 29, 2004 10:19 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Help me identify this fan...please
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Help me identify this fan...please

I have a globe 120mm fan that came on a case and I'm trying to find out the specs and if it's going to be at all quiet.

It's a sleeve bearing with a silver/purple sticker and number S07138812L DC12V 0.18A

Does anyone know how quiet/undervolatble these are?

Thanks

Twill
by Twill
Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:00 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: How I quieted the 40mm fan in my Shuttle SN45G
Replies: 6
Views: 6693

I would be careful with that, the CFM is a little low. I know that the 250W PSUs use 2x ~7cfm fans. Going below 5-6 CFM, you are going to watch out for your temps.

Just a heads up :)

Twill
by Twill
Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:58 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: SilenX 80mm 14dBA Case Fan 28cfm??
Replies: 4
Views: 3385

The big problem with SilenX (at least why they didnt do well in the shuttle) is that they have a very low static pressure so just cant push through a restrictive airspace. (at SilenX's own admission)

Hope that helps

Twill
by Twill
Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:54 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Please review the SilenX
Replies: 4
Views: 3215

Please review the SilenX

I know there is a lot of bad blood and getting reviewed here is a privaledge which the owner has probably foregone, but please, can you at some point review a SilenX fan so that we can have some bearing of real life regarding them. At best/worst depending on your view, we will find out how bad they ...
by Twill
Tue Sep 21, 2004 4:38 am
Forum: Watercooling
Topic: WCing a shuttle - need rad advice
Replies: 1
Views: 1892

WCing a shuttle - need rad advice

Mornin folks, I'm trying to figure out what rad would go well with a quiet 80 or 92mm fan. The only problem is that it will be going in a shuttle so it can't be huge and it cant be a dual fan thang. The plan right now is to be cooling an AMD 2500+ and the NB which powers dual monitors on the built i...
by Twill
Thu Sep 16, 2004 5:41 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 40mm fan suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 7109

OK, so two questions:

How well does the sunon maglev undervolt and does it still get good noise to flow?

What about some 60mm options? anyone have suggestions, I really only need to push 6-7cfm so undervolting a 60mm should be more than enough I'm thinking :)

Any suggestions are great thanks

Twill
by Twill
Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:32 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Ionic breeze cooling
Replies: 9
Views: 5708

Yah I didnt think those things moved much air, but would be cool, that's fro sure.

Twill
by Twill
Wed Sep 15, 2004 7:55 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 40mm fan suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 7109

LoL at rusty.

So the best bet for now is to just go with the adda or silenx fans and spend copious amounts of money on them? :roll:

Unfortunately I cant fit the 40x40x20 in the spot...needs to be 10.

If I find anything better, I'll let you all know.

twill
by Twill
Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:58 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 40mm fan suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 7109

So nothing in a normal thickness that runs in the 15-20db range?

I'm not trying to get my hopes up but would love to find something

Anyone have any experience with silenx or have a reason I should avoid them in particular?

Twill
by Twill
Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:00 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 40mm fan suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 7109

Yes it is a shuttle, I would like to avoid cutting it up too much. I will be WCing it at some point and may WC the PSU but in the mean time I am desperate to shut up the fans that are in there. The sunon 80mm that came with the case didnt impress me, but I will look into it. Any more for any more? T...
by Twill
Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:56 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: 40mm fan suggestions
Replies: 17
Views: 7109

40mm fan suggestions

before you say it..I know...40mm can't be quiet but still I must try.

I noticed that the silenx 40mm are not to popular, I was considering adda, any other suggestions?

Unfortunately modding for 60mm isn't possible (It's a SFF PSU fan ).

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Twill
by Twill
Tue Sep 07, 2004 6:58 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: Ionic breeze cooling
Replies: 9
Views: 5708

So youère saying that I could go to *The Sharper Image* and buy one of those *Ionic Breeze* Fans they have, gut it and hook it up to my rad for a fanless WC experience!!

Must go consult physics gurus now!

Twill
by Twill
Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:34 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: plastic/ruberized drive cages
Replies: 0
Views: 1272

plastic/ruberized drive cages

Does anyone have an opinion on the potential benefits/downsides to custom building a plastic/hard ruber/ruberized metal drive cage? The obvious advantage would be some degree of vibration dampening, the obvious downside would be the loss of heat transfer, but if you already have a suspended HDD, doe...
by Twill
Wed Aug 11, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: hardcore gaming+small+quiet=possible?
Replies: 14
Views: 11329

hmmmmm....interesting, hand't thought of that. Going to have to go take a look to see if that will fit in my system now. only downside is transport. It's not going to move well, but there are probably ways of fixing that.

Thanks random.

Twill
by Twill
Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:11 am
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: hardcore gaming+small+quiet=possible?
Replies: 14
Views: 11329

I have a shuttle I'm trying to get to about the same amount of silence as you. There are a few things to keep in mind: 1) suspension is out of the question unless you are willing to saccrifice the DVD drive or put it externally as there is only one 5.25 cage. 2) replace the rear fan with an L1A or s...
by Twill
Tue Aug 10, 2004 9:39 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Mounting Spin Point 1213N
Replies: 0
Views: 1104

Mounting Spin Point 1213N

hey guys, quick few questions: I just got my Spin point drive and am puting it into my SFF case...so no enclosures of hanging for me :( but I got some of the vantec vibration dampeners (every little bit helps) and was wondering: should I use screw-washer-case-HDD or screw-case-washer-HDD or just go ...
by Twill
Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:22 pm
Forum: Quiet Prebuilt, SFF and Barebones Systems
Topic: Silencing the Shuttle
Replies: 3
Views: 3480

Thanks for the quick reply.

I'm considering the SN85G4V2 with an athalon 64. I know I am not going to get anywhere near "silent" with this...but "I can sleep 3 feet away from it" is a big deal.

I'll keep looking and let you know if I come up with anything interesting :)

Twill