Ok, here goes. I just built a machine using the Antec File server case 350 watt power supply.
Abit KG7, 512mb DDR cruicial, Gainward Geforce 3 TI200 Golden Sample, XP 1800+
I have a Global win WBK38 with a 60mm delta fan...VERY NOISY.
When I first hooked it up, it wouldn't boot and after 3 attempts got the Artic Silver right and everything seems a-ok.
Current according to the abit-via hardware monitor I run about 44 -46 C normally, and I ran the distributed.net client to max ou the CPU (recommended by a friend) for 10 minutes and ended up 51-53 max. The degree difference seemed to be related to the start temp.
I haven't tried overclocking anything yet (and from what I've read, it doesn't appear to be easy so who knows if I will....I don't claim to be overly smooth with that sort of thing). But I might like too, and more than anything I want to make sure I have the right stuff to do it if I want too.
The heatsink was from the same friend who has gone with a water cooled case, but with the EXTREME whine and thirst for low temps after the build lock ups, I'm considering going with either the:
ALPHA PAL8045U - delta fan, or
Swiftech MCX462 Heatsink - delta fan
Does anyone have ANY combination of experience with these fans? Can you vouch/compare the noise level or cooling quality of one or the other of these? I have read up and realize that both the Alpha and Swiftech are great heatsinks, but with my current readings, would I be looking at much of a temp drop? The noise is very important because the first thing the wife said was "why is it so noisy!?!?!
I'd appreciate the input anyone has...
One last thing, I'm adding two fans to the front of the case to get full airflow, I was checking out the medium speed ADDA fans (because they seem to push a good amount of air and are rated pretty quiet). Has anyone used these and will vouch for them? I figure this should help with temp too.
Thanks again for taking the time!
Later,
Nick
Abit KG7, 512mb DDR cruicial, Gainward Geforce 3 TI200 Golden Sample, XP 1800+
I have a Global win WBK38 with a 60mm delta fan...VERY NOISY.
When I first hooked it up, it wouldn't boot and after 3 attempts got the Artic Silver right and everything seems a-ok.
Current according to the abit-via hardware monitor I run about 44 -46 C normally, and I ran the distributed.net client to max ou the CPU (recommended by a friend) for 10 minutes and ended up 51-53 max. The degree difference seemed to be related to the start temp.
I haven't tried overclocking anything yet (and from what I've read, it doesn't appear to be easy so who knows if I will....I don't claim to be overly smooth with that sort of thing). But I might like too, and more than anything I want to make sure I have the right stuff to do it if I want too.
The heatsink was from the same friend who has gone with a water cooled case, but with the EXTREME whine and thirst for low temps after the build lock ups, I'm considering going with either the:
ALPHA PAL8045U - delta fan, or
Swiftech MCX462 Heatsink - delta fan
Does anyone have ANY combination of experience with these fans? Can you vouch/compare the noise level or cooling quality of one or the other of these? I have read up and realize that both the Alpha and Swiftech are great heatsinks, but with my current readings, would I be looking at much of a temp drop? The noise is very important because the first thing the wife said was "why is it so noisy!?!?!
I'd appreciate the input anyone has...
One last thing, I'm adding two fans to the front of the case to get full airflow, I was checking out the medium speed ADDA fans (because they seem to push a good amount of air and are rated pretty quiet). Has anyone used these and will vouch for them? I figure this should help with temp too.
Thanks again for taking the time!
Later,
Nick