Project ZdB (Zero deciBel)
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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.
Pic presentation here
http://pctechnology.gr/vbull/vb/showthread.php?t=50307
Cheers!!!
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.
Pic presentation here
http://pctechnology.gr/vbull/vb/showthread.php?t=50307
Cheers!!!
Last edited by Throttler on Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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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 tried to kill it. I overclocked it and burned it with Everest system stability test. It chokes the cpu at 100 degrees Celsius.
It is the wrong cpu for this job, and the question temperatures versus speed versus adding a fan remains.
My heart goes to underclocking it at -35%
This means 1733 per core, which is adequate for almost all of what I do.
any opinions welcome!
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 tried to kill it. I overclocked it and burned it with Everest system stability test. It chokes the cpu at 100 degrees Celsius.
It is the wrong cpu for this job, and the question temperatures versus speed versus adding a fan remains.
My heart goes to underclocking it at -35%
This means 1733 per core, which is adequate for almost all of what I do.
any opinions welcome!
A beautiful sight indeed, I totally agree to the statement about Thermalright - soo tempting to go all out with it, like you did. But also there's the cabling and all that really makes it a stunning build.
I wonder, though - wouldn't you get better convection if you could rotate the motherboard 90 degrees, with the cabling coming out on top?
Too bad it's also an impractical solution regards cabling then, and so far i've only seen it on some quite ugly Silverstone Raven cases.
I wonder, though - wouldn't you get better convection if you could rotate the motherboard 90 degrees, with the cabling coming out on top?
Too bad it's also an impractical solution regards cabling then, and so far i've only seen it on some quite ugly Silverstone Raven cases.
Indeed the heat sources are piling up this way, and as a result, the higher the warmer.khaakon wrote: I wonder, though - wouldn't you get better convection if you could rotate the motherboard 90 degrees, with the cabling coming out on top?
This has two results. One, the cpu is hotter than it should. Two the warm air speeds up to the top exhaust.
If it was rotated 90 degrees, were as you mentioned only raven supports, the heat sources would be less piled up, but the rear or the case doesn't allow as big as exhaust as the top. So, most likely, the result would be similar.
p.s.
since I can post links now...
Project ZdB
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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 didn't need the power to begin with, you shoulda gone for a C2D or even a low powered quadThrottler wrote:
It is the wrong cpu for this job, and the question temperatures versus speed versus adding a fan remains.
woulda had the same end result and for a lot cheaper
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Indeed, I had the E8200 which was perfect for this purpose, but I sold it all together, and thought it would be a chance to move to i7. I usually consume less than half the horsepower. I liked the Porsche exampleRoGuE wrote: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 didn't need the power to begin with, you shoulda gone for a C2D or even a low powered quadThrottler wrote:
It is the wrong cpu for this job, and the question temperatures versus speed versus adding a fan remains.
woulda had the same end result and for a lot cheaper
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i really dig the individual cable sleeving. The 20+4 pin connector wires reminded me of the "sentinals" from the Matrix movies! hahaThrottler wrote:Mostly looks. It's also easier to arrange them in the back of the motherboard tray, thus gaining some airflow upwards.Rebellious wrote:What is the purpose of wrapping the PSU wires individually?
Thnx Indeed, the e8*00 series would be better. I don't have an issue though in real work situations The cpu underclocks and overclocks automatically, so all is wellmark19891989 wrote: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
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The PSU he uses doesnt start the fan until the temp of the PSU reaches a certain threshold. So under normal usage it will have no fans running.NeilBlanchard wrote: As was mentioned, with the fan in the PSU this cannot be silent / 0dBA. Is it quiet?
I must say, the system looks absolutely fantastic. Im not normally one for pimping the insides of my case, but if i had the money and time to do something like this i certainly would.
Hi Neil,NeilBlanchard wrote: As was mentioned, with the fan in the PSU this cannot be silent / 0dBA. Is it quiet?
This is the link to the psu, you will find your answers
http://www.nesteq.net/gb/products/power ... index.html
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Hi there,colm wrote: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.
In theory, stack effect applies to larger closed spaces like multiple floor buildings etc. What I tried to do is see how it works on a small scale.
Your observation on the opening is very correct. However, since at that point the pressure is neutral and the top opening is so big, the half way up hole doesn't cause so much trouble. I intend to close it too though.
Thanx for the comment!