Rebuild old machine into silent download box
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Rebuild old machine into silent download box
Hi, I've heard good things about SPCR so looking forward to some replies. =)
I've got the following parts which I'd like to rebuild into a PC for a download box.
CPU: Celeron 320
HDD: Maxtor 40GB HDD (will be networked so storage is not an issue at the mo')
Motherboard: Asrock P4VM800
Memory: Kingston 1x512MB PC3200
Onboard video.
So I need a case, PSU and HSF, silent would be really nice...but I'm on a low budget. Hehe...
So I was thinking:
Case: Antec NSK4000
PSU: Coolermaster eXtreme 430W (probably overkill for the system but I want something efficient so it doesn't use to much power when the system is on 24/7).
HSF: Zalman CNPS7000B-AlCu
Then have the Zalman on a low fan setting and it should be pretty silent (I think... this is where you guys come in. Hehe. =P).
What do you think?
Cheers!
shamrock.
I've got the following parts which I'd like to rebuild into a PC for a download box.
CPU: Celeron 320
HDD: Maxtor 40GB HDD (will be networked so storage is not an issue at the mo')
Motherboard: Asrock P4VM800
Memory: Kingston 1x512MB PC3200
Onboard video.
So I need a case, PSU and HSF, silent would be really nice...but I'm on a low budget. Hehe...
So I was thinking:
Case: Antec NSK4000
PSU: Coolermaster eXtreme 430W (probably overkill for the system but I want something efficient so it doesn't use to much power when the system is on 24/7).
HSF: Zalman CNPS7000B-AlCu
Then have the Zalman on a low fan setting and it should be pretty silent (I think... this is where you guys come in. Hehe. =P).
What do you think?
Cheers!
shamrock.
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Fortron Source 300W PSU
it has 82% efficiency, so it's definitely good.
as for case, i dunno, something small is fine, i'd say an HTPC is overkill for this.
something small and cheap is fine, having at least 1 120mm fan would be great.
a fanless or at least good heatpipe cooler for this would be the Thermalright SI-97, which would utilize the larger fan, however still be able to undervolt.
it has 82% efficiency, so it's definitely good.
as for case, i dunno, something small is fine, i'd say an HTPC is overkill for this.
something small and cheap is fine, having at least 1 120mm fan would be great.
a fanless or at least good heatpipe cooler for this would be the Thermalright SI-97, which would utilize the larger fan, however still be able to undervolt.
The Fortran Green is the best thing between a Pico and a Seasonic,300w and nice efficiency. Stock fan is okay. A Swap can help some.bonestonne wrote:Fortron Source 300W PSU
it has 82% efficiency, so it's definitely good.
as for case, i dunno, something small is fine, i'd say an HTPC is overkill for this.
something small and cheap is fine, having at least 1 120mm fan would be great.
a fanless or at least good heatpipe cooler for this would be the Thermalright SI-97, which would utilize the larger fan, however still be able to undervolt.
I'd also agree on the idea of a cheap case...and would try to get an A Plus or Xclio that's got the big 250 mm fan. That's around 350 rpm at 5 V.
If I was spending more than minimal $...I'd go cheap on case,get the Fortran,do a Sempron Sparta and a low $ matx AM2 board. However if you have older RAM on hand---then maybe that Celeron is a legit option.
Thanks guys for all the advice...
I found the Scythe Katana for $35AUS so that seems like a decent price.
As far as PSUs go I've looked around but I haven't found any Fortron power supplies.
Maybe I should get the Antec NSK 4400 which includes a 380W earthwatts? Are Earthwatts PSUs quite? I've replaced a PSU fan before so it's not a problem if I have to do it again. =)
Just to confirm, I already have the CPU/ram/motherboard so I'll stick with the Celeron. =)
Thanks guys!
I found the Scythe Katana for $35AUS so that seems like a decent price.
As far as PSUs go I've looked around but I haven't found any Fortron power supplies.
Maybe I should get the Antec NSK 4400 which includes a 380W earthwatts? Are Earthwatts PSUs quite? I've replaced a PSU fan before so it's not a problem if I have to do it again. =)
Just to confirm, I already have the CPU/ram/motherboard so I'll stick with the Celeron. =)
Thanks guys!
Cheers mate.
Also, would it be possible to run the Scythe Katana passively on a Celeron?
The Celeron is a Prescott and idles at around 40c with the stock fan on stock speed.
If it's too hot could I underclock the processor? It doesn't need to best fast at all, it's only running uTorrent...
Cheers guys.
Also, would it be possible to run the Scythe Katana passively on a Celeron?
The Celeron is a Prescott and idles at around 40c with the stock fan on stock speed.
If it's too hot could I underclock the processor? It doesn't need to best fast at all, it's only running uTorrent...
Cheers guys.