Fans on minimum - silent:


Fans on full - noisy - 26 dBA

Bit like my modifed GV1000 then

All fans on 100%! = not silent!!! but cool
GPU -

CPU -

I decided to go back to overclocking the CPU to 3.6GHz and GPU to 780 / 1090 MHz

OCCT PSU tests - 2 hours:
GPU -

CPU -

Prior to the modding of the GPU cooler and adding more fans, I was getting idle temps of 25ish. I would say ambient temp is between 18-20c.

How much hotter are they than the 4870?

WIth my current silent mod:


I get an idle temp of 19/20c and max temp is around 40c

I have modified my Zalman GV1000 cooler, and it is now silent. However, I am thinking about switching to a 5850 as some of the newer games I play could run a little better.

However, I dont want to stick to a stock noisy cooler, so wanted to swap my current cooler over - but would it fit?

Yes it does - it has a reset button on it too to clear any settings you have stored.

Not sure if this memory would work if you removed the power for long periods of time, but certainly a week has passed before with it off and no loss of settings.

Kaze Server can be set in three modes: Manual: full manual control of fans from their lowest speed to highest Semi: set minimum speed of fans and then a temp threshold, when the temp goes over that threshold, the fan speeds increase to bring the temp back down below threshold. Auto: as Semi, althoug...

I have run it with 2 fans - and it worked ok.

The extra 4 fans add no more noise, but have decreased temperatures.

The Phenom 965 C2 is a 140TDW chip, so can generate a lot of heat.

The whole system even when running my usual daily software - Outlook, Word, Expression etc is barely audible.

A follow up to my previous system build: System Spec: CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 C2 CPU Cooling: Zalman CNPS10x Flex RAM: Corsair DDR3 1600MHz 8/8/8/24 Motherboard: Gigabyte 790XTA-UD4 (F3a BIOS) HDDs: 1 x Intel X-25M 80GB SSD OS, 2 x Seagate 7200.11 Data / Backup GPU: Gigabyte 4870 1GB DDR5 GPU Cool...

I think what I will do now is cut some of the foam that came in my motherboard box (dark grey) and duct tape this over the vents from the inside. I will then stick some Akasa Paxmate over the back of it, and actually cover the rest of the panel with it. Unfortunately I can only easily get hold of Ak...

I was thinking up a plan to try when I work on my case next (have some new S-Flex E's on their way). What I intend to do is cut a piece of wood or plastic that is large enough to cover both vents. Drill small holes in where the fan screw holes would be. Use stick on type draft excluder around the wo...

I have just ordered some more goodies: Intel X25-M 80GB SSD for OS 3 Scythe SFF21E fans to fit in the top and bottom bays as I used to run with the coolermasters, but they will run at minimum speed and only kick in when needed. I have a 1 into four fan cable that I am hoping will allow me to run all...

I bought it for £186 inc VAT - which is similar to the corsair drive I was looking at

Bit the bullet and ordered the intel - please don't tell me I made a bad decision!

Argh I am now considering the Intel X25-m 80GB as I can get one for a similar price to the Corsair 64GB Extreme...

This SSD buying really is a minefield!

Is the Intel a best buy?

I have a pair of 1650s running at about 990rpm. They are the loudest part of my system now :( I run 2 SFF21Es and a Kaze Slim 1200 - all running at between 660 rpm and 1000 rpm and the GTs are noiser. It sounds like a motor noise rather than a wind noise, and you can definately hear the motor kick i...

I am currently on a quiet air system - Zalman CNPS10x Flex with Scythe Slim 120 and S-Flex E in a push/pull configuration. I have been contemplating buying an H50 to try in my system, but have been put off by the posts about it being noisy. Does anyone actually have an H50 or has had one running wit...

Anyone know how loud / quiet this cooler is?

CM rates it as 17dba - but am guessing that is an exageration

I understand it uses TEC to help cool the cpu when it gets very hot.

Any ideas?

My CM690-II case has two 140mm side vents. I have no fans mounted there, and they are obvious escape routes for sound. I currently have them blocked off with some bitumen style sound deadening material (mounted on the outside of the case) as a temporary measure and have noticed pretty much no change...

Corsair SSDs Performance 64GB: 128MB cache Samsung controller Reactor 60GB: 128MB cache JMicron JMF612 controller Nova 64GB: 64MB cache Indilinx barefoot controller Extreme 64GB: 64MB cache Indilinx barefoot controller You absolutely DON'T want the Jmicron or Samsung controller unless the price of ...

Thanks for the feedback. I am a bit of a brand fan :oops: - I use Scythe for my fans, Zalman for coolers etc, and I am currently running Corsair for my PSU and RAM, so I may stick to Corsair for the SSD - unless thats a bad choice? If I go Corsair, there are even more choices - (prices based on scan...

OK so I am sold on the SSD idea - and will get a SATA-II style rather than the newer SATA3 - but which one to get?

I will need a 64GB model.

Will keep my mechanical drives in Scythe QuietDrives for data storage.

CNPS10x Flex:


CNPS10x Quiet:


CNPS9900 NT:

That is a good point. I did run the case without that fan for a while. I have it there and set on minimum (390rpm) but it increases when needed (gaming etc). So it's basically a bit of extra oomph if needed - at 390rpm you can't hear it anyway.

Full Spec: AMD Phenom II 965 @ stock 3.4 GHz Zalman CNPS10x Flex with Scythe SY1212SL12L (push) and Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E (pull) Gigabyte 790XTA-UD4 Motherboard 8GB Corsair DDR3 1600MHz 8/8/8/24/32 @ 1.65v 1 x Seagate 7200.12 500GB in Scythe QuietDrive 1 x Seagate 7200.11 1TB in Scythe Quiet Drive Gi...

Updated pics: Gigabyte 4870 1GB with Modded Zalman GV1000 Cooler - replaced fan with 2 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 92mm 2650rpm fans - controlled via Kaze Server with temp probe in fins of cooler: http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9/gcwebbyuk/PC/690/IMG_0055.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll9...

I have been using Acronis TrueImage for a few years now on servers - especially the universal restore option that allows you to restore an OS to a completely different box with different chipset etc without having to run a repair install. It is a great product. I have since bought 2010 Home version ...

Scythe QuietDrive turned up today - installed - seems to make quite a difference - I can still hear a little chatter, but it is much better than before :) May even get a 2nd and put my 1TB 7200.11 drive in it rather than use it in the top drive bay on my 690-II advanced case. I currently use it as a...