High Ambient Temps

[MrWizard2U]

I need help making sure I have it set up right. The problem is I would like to get my E6700 on a P5W DH Dlx to about 3.5 MHz but my room temps can hit sometimes above 30 C. This obviously makes it quite difficult to keep the system cool. My case side and top panel are thin foam which does wonders for not letting dust through but it also restricts airflow somewhat.

Will any kind of an air cooling solution enable me to get to the above OC?
Can it be done better then as per attached?
Should I abandon air solution and go for water?

Any other suggestions are most welcome.

 

[freakdiablo]

Im going to assume you mean 3.5ghz, unless I made a huge mistake and you gave your calculator a 7950. My first suggestion would be ditch the side panel all together and just have a normal room fan blowing inside your case. But yes, if you can afford it and dont mind the risks, go with water cooling.

 

[MrWizard2U]

You are right that's what I mean.

I should have thought of the desktop fan myself. I got one right next to the box blowing into my face. I'll do that right now and see what kind of difference it makes.

Thanks!


Well it almost didnt make any difference for the CPU which possibly is running maybe 1 degree cooler but it definitely made a difference to the mobo which is now running 7 degrees cooler and to the VGA which is running 9 degrees cooler.

See the temps in the attachment and please suggest if I can still make it to 3.5 GHz without going to water cooling.

 

[Drinkyoghurt]

hey im wondering, what program is that for monitoring your temps?

 

[freeagent]

asus pc probe 2

 

[freakdiablo]

40c should be fine for a cpu. just make sure it doesnt go above 60c.

 

[enz660]

40c should be fine for a cpu. just make sure it doesnt go above 60c.

QTF...although some members of this forum say that if you see 65c, dont get too worried. If you can, get water cooling.

 

[MrWizard2U]

This desktop fan is realy a temporary solution. I cant leave the thing open with the kids running around. Sooner or later somebody would light up. Besides I miss the fan. Its blody hot here.

Of course I can get water cooling but I dont realy want to unless I have to. Couldnt I just get one of those bathroom extraction fans and mount it on the side panel? It would probably be cheaper then water and would avoid the risks that come with water. Or does anybody make a fan for such vierd applications? That is if a solution like this will let me OC to the above mentioned limit.

Anyone know what is the safe operating temperature range for this mobo?

 

[freakdiablo]

there are some cases that come with large fans already installed, but if you dont want to buy a new case and don't mind a little moding to your current case, theres this or this. use caution with the second 150mm fan, I saw it rip the ram out of the socket when used as an intake.

 

[archilochus]

If you could mod the 80mm fan holes to 120mm holes that would increase your air flow in the case. Removing the desk fan hazard!
A wire finger guard fan grill can be installed on the exhaust fan or fans. If you have room you might waht to increae the top blow hole fans size later after testing the ft. intake and rear exhaust fan mods.
In the summer here in Texas it gets 30°C/ 86°F in my house some times and my cpu temp stays under 46°C, Folding one client. 50% cpu load..
Aviation tin snips are prob. the best method of modding your fan holes! IMHO

 

[deadlysyn]

Wow freakdiablo that second fan is a little insane if you ask me. I think your best bet would be to work on your case cooling. I have a Panaflo 120mm fan that cranks out at around 115 CFM, but if noise is an issue, try going with a medium or low speed model. The one I have is about 46-50 db, but I have it undervolted. Just keep in mind that cooling the case temp to lower than ambient is extremely hard, unless you have an AC vent nearby that you could duct to your intake.

 

[swmpthng]

here is what i have

here is what i have, where you need wholes get a whole saw and make em add 1-2 120mm on your left sidepanel will help , , ialso have a thermal take big typhoon cpu cooler, fans are alot cheaper if you get them online instead of at the local computer ripoff stores, 75mm should be 3-$8.00 120 should be 8-12.00

80mm fans should push 75cfm air flow
120mm fans should push 100 cfm airflow

 

[MrWizard2U]

Lots of good ideas there. I will do something with this. Will let you know what and how well it works.

 

[archilochus]

MrWizard2U, Where abouts in the world are you located? If I may ask!

 

[MrWizard2U]

MrWizard2U, Where abouts in the world are you located? If I may ask!

Currently in Jakarta. Temporary though. Been here due to work for almost 3 years now.

 

[archilochus]

Currently in Jakarta. Temporary though. Been here due to work for almost 3 years now.

Nice.. So your weather is close to my summers.. Hot & Humid
What HS are you using currently?

See page 4 in the Modding Xaser III thread for use of tin snips and other kewl ideas.

 

[MrWizard2U]

What HS are you using currently?
QUOTE]

Silverstone Nitrogon NT06

 

[archilochus]

What TIM (thermal interface material) did you use when mounting the Silverstone Nitrogon NT06?

Diff. reviews show any where from 55°C load with fan on full, down to 35°C..
Ambient was around 28°C in the tests..

http://www.modthebox.com/review471_3.shtml

http://www.planetx64.com/index.php?...sk=view&id=391&Itemid=14&limit=1&limitstart=4

 

[MrWizard2U]

What TIM (thermal interface material) did you use when mounting the Silverstone Nitrogon NT06?

Diff. reviews show any where from 55°C load with fan on full, down to 35°C..
Ambient was around 28°C in the tests..

http://www.modthebox.com/review471_3.shtml

http://www.planetx64.com/index.php?...sk=view&id=391&Itemid=14&limit=1&limitstart=4

Silverstone compound that came with it. I cant get the fan on my to spin below 1800 but that is ok as the loud noise almost disapears around 2000 rpm.

 

[sirsloop]

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=486832&highlight=duct+story

Take a look at this thread. I think after reading it you will reconsider pushing hundreds and hundreds of CFM through your case. I successfully lowered load temps over 18°C a 3.4Ghz Prescott running at 3.74Ghz with a stock heatsink, using a 9db 33cfm 120mm fan + case duct. I actually REMOVED 5 high cfm fans total from my case, added two ultra quiet low cfm models, and its 1/3 as loud as it was before.

Be smart, put the air where you need it the most - directly on the CPU. Even if you push 300cfm worth of air through your case, I think you would be lucky to see 33cfm of that directly on the cpu.