The sticky thread Tibors linked also talks about the AC fans, Elixer. There's a 38mm version of the YateLoon, but I don't know of any vendors. Perhaps silencio could fix you up with one. They don't make a slow version though, medium being the slowest, and based on a quick comparison of the manf. spe...

Bluefront wrote: I think this setup could make many new case designs possible....working on one right now.

Exactly. SFF particularly could benefit, as well as novel airflow patterns in any ff.

DrCR

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Nice job.

Yeah, some sort of filtration is needed. A "pantyhose" filter should do the trick, or you could look into Bluefront's more advanced filter techniques.

Really nice to have so much space for a watercooling setup. A concrete&foam enclosed MD-20Z should fit in there...

Or, if you don't want to register anywhere, http://imageshack.us

Wow, the UC-12EB undervolts really well! Reminds me of the Titan/Evercools. Hopefully indictive of its sibling UC-12AEBS as well. The coolerguys.com page for the UC-12AEBS mentions something about fan restarting (though they also mention BBing, which apparently it doesn't have lol). Has your experim...

What is the min voltage and starting voltage and the resulting rpm for this fan?

Edit: Also, where are you getting your 11.4v value from? Software monitoring can be untrustworthy.

Thanks

What kind of case do you have? Depending on the case and the hard drives' location you may be able to go a truly quiet route, rather than compromising for greater CFMs.

I have one of those magnet thingys that I use to balance my RC aircraft props. Does the trick, but fan balancing a 7blade case fan would get really hairy. Maybe something you would still want to play with if you like tinkering with fans though. You can try the razor-blade type ( Prather example ) or...

Ah, upgrading your 939 to the 4600+ now that the price cuts have come out, I see? :) I want to get a 4412FGL, since it seems to be the best combination of high air flow and low noise. Are there any other fans with similar specs I should be looking into? Yeah, I would recommend the highest rpm Scythe...

GlassMan wrote:This one will start and run at 5V
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ryId=10117

How loudly?

Sure I would be interested. :) Really only interested in a comparison of the extremes: maximum quietness regardless of temps (5v Nexus 92mm or perhaps Scythe LS) and maximum cooling capabiltiy (~2500-2800rpm) of an overvolted, overclocked setup. Asking for a lot I know, so if you back out I won't mi...

Yeah, I absolutely love the HR-05. To some extent I wish I had gotten a Scythe Ninja Plus instead of a Scythe Mine, but I haven't tried OCing yet so may appreciate the Mine's higher fin density later on.

DrCR

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Haven't forgotten about your question. I'm just still putting this rig together and overclocking and undervolting is always the last priority on my list. Right now I'm messing with a totally independent, dual XP installations on one harddrive via Grub. Makes me love my VectorLinux more and more lol....

Sorry to hear that. :( Would Silenco_777 be an option for you? USPSGlobal to Canda isn't bad at all really, but I'm sure international shipping jumps way up when shipping across the pond. Can you get the Scythe DF fans in your area? Funny how I used to be so envious of you guys for have cheaper acce...

HammerSandwich wrote:As hinted above, the ATX spec is +/- 5%, so 11.4-12.6V.

Yup, right with you on this. Glad you posted it for the thread lurkers though.

Heh...well, as long as I was learning stuff, I figured I might as well document it so others could too. That's exactly why I started the 120mm sticky thread, though naturally such a subject is far more volatile as products come and go. Simple electronics are wonderfully consistant (remarkable if we...

This thread is over a year old, and I'm only just now go around to checking it out lol.

Excellent link compilation you've put together here. First rate job.

I also suggest you test the voltage with real voltmeter and not rely on motherboard readings as those are often off by ~0.1V or more. Yeah, that's what I did. Probably should have specified that was a _hardware_ probe. My error. Yeah, 11.9 is OK. Thought about deleting the thread instead of making ...

Oh, one more thing.

Welcome to SPCR.


You know, it's remarkable how a once impossible to find fan is now available for <$4USD. [/pondering]

DrCR

Well, after probe testing the psu while running two sessions of CPUBurn, the 12v rail test to 11.92v. Not nearly as bad. Should have done this to begin with as we all know how inaccurate software tools can be.

Think .08v is worth sweating over?

My S12-430 12v rail is at 11.84v and has been since I purchased it a month ago. Should I get a replacement while I can? I only have a few more days before my returnability expires. FYI A solid 12v rail is really importantly to me since I'll be OCing my rig while headphone gaming. Thanks, DrCR ______...

Asus is a solid brand as well. Not sure the premium you're going to have to pay to get the passive version. May be cheaper just go for the normal Asus version and get a VF900.

That's a good point. I failed to consider whether nor not you going to be Lan-partying. Yeah, stromgald's right. The Si120 or XP120 are solid choices even now. Actually basically any Thermalright made in recent times (expect the Si128) are solid spcr choices. While I consider the Si97 one of the bes...

Yeah, go for the AM2. CPU wiseI would just get a 3500+. You can always get a currently expensive dualcore later. Or you could get an opty if you're an OCer. As for Memory, if you are going to overclock, I can't recommend SuperTalent T800UX2GC4 more. If not, than Crucial DDR2 667 will do. CPU Heatsin...

That looks like a really cool magazine. I just may subscribe. Now all I need to find is an outdoor survial magazine and my "interested, but haven't gotten around to it" perodical needs will be taken care of lol.

Job well done on the article MikeC!

When I ordered the VF900 from newegg, I noticed they had a cheap 2krpm Scythe DF, so I went ahead an ordered it too. Clickable Thumbnails: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/drcr1/Cooling/th_ScytheDF.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/drcr1/Cooling/th_ScytheDF2.jpg http://img.photobucket...

Unfortunately there's not really any improving you can do to the NVSilencer.

Welcome to SPCR though.

I doubt anyone at spcr would be happy with an Accelero...

$34 shipped from newegg for a VF900 is worth every cent in my opinion anyway.

Well, I went ahead and did my own hack job. Pics to follow.