Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 750)
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Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 750)
Hi all,
First, sorry for my bad english, I'm french.
I post here to show you my new HTPC + Gaming build, if it can be usefull to someone.
Material:
- Mobo: Asus H97M-Plus
- Proc: i5 4590T (35W TDP)
- PSU: Pico PSU 300W
- Brick: 230W AC Power Adapter 19V
- Graphic card: Zotac GTX 750 Low Profile
- SSD: Crucial M500 250Go
- HDD: Seagate Momentus XT 750 Go (from my old configuration)
- DVD writer: LiteOn DL-8ATSH
- Flat HeatPipe for VGA card: 2 x AMEC THERMASOL 250mm -> 300mm should be better
- OS: Kubuntu x64 & wine for the games (Portal 2, Skyrim...)
Modd:
- Modify the PSU to add space: (remove the ATX connections)
- Add a reset button
- Add a HDD Led (across the remote window)
The PSU is not the same size as the 150W Steacom, so I must adapt the FC9 to put it.
Here is the PSU:
You can see at the right of the pic some capacitors are a little damaged with the transport, I had to change it to be sure. But it works well like this.
The PSU in the case:
I had to remove the 4x pin ATX connector and weld directly the wires.
After this, the graphic card:
I did'nt want to modify/cut the rad because of the waranty, so I've chosen flat heatpipes. (thickness: 1.9mm). 250mm length is a little short, 300mm should be better.. But nearly 50% of the TDP of the GPU is dispeled by the heatpipe. The other 50% is the fan. (slow speed)
The final case:
The case is a little case, it's full !
You can see I must to cut the drawer at the corner to the 24pins ATX can pass.
The little yellow button is the reset button.
IDLE temperature result, with the fan:
Now, I'm thinking to find a solution to replace the fan. The zotac fan is a little noisly in games, so I put this one (AMD @stock) in my carton, 70x70:
The result is better, and more effective. 80x80 is too large.
Now I'm trying to use Nvidia-Dynamic-Fan-Control with Kubuntu. It's not finished
First, sorry for my bad english, I'm french.
I post here to show you my new HTPC + Gaming build, if it can be usefull to someone.
Material:
- Mobo: Asus H97M-Plus
- Proc: i5 4590T (35W TDP)
- PSU: Pico PSU 300W
- Brick: 230W AC Power Adapter 19V
- Graphic card: Zotac GTX 750 Low Profile
- SSD: Crucial M500 250Go
- HDD: Seagate Momentus XT 750 Go (from my old configuration)
- DVD writer: LiteOn DL-8ATSH
- Flat HeatPipe for VGA card: 2 x AMEC THERMASOL 250mm -> 300mm should be better
- OS: Kubuntu x64 & wine for the games (Portal 2, Skyrim...)
Modd:
- Modify the PSU to add space: (remove the ATX connections)
- Add a reset button
- Add a HDD Led (across the remote window)
The PSU is not the same size as the 150W Steacom, so I must adapt the FC9 to put it.
Here is the PSU:
You can see at the right of the pic some capacitors are a little damaged with the transport, I had to change it to be sure. But it works well like this.
The PSU in the case:
I had to remove the 4x pin ATX connector and weld directly the wires.
After this, the graphic card:
I did'nt want to modify/cut the rad because of the waranty, so I've chosen flat heatpipes. (thickness: 1.9mm). 250mm length is a little short, 300mm should be better.. But nearly 50% of the TDP of the GPU is dispeled by the heatpipe. The other 50% is the fan. (slow speed)
The final case:
The case is a little case, it's full !
You can see I must to cut the drawer at the corner to the 24pins ATX can pass.
The little yellow button is the reset button.
IDLE temperature result, with the fan:
Now, I'm thinking to find a solution to replace the fan. The zotac fan is a little noisly in games, so I put this one (AMD @stock) in my carton, 70x70:
The result is better, and more effective. 80x80 is too large.
Now I'm trying to use Nvidia-Dynamic-Fan-Control with Kubuntu. It's not finished
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Very impressive! Can you stress the system, without it throttling (reducing the clocks)?
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Well, actually the GPU temp is not good, because the fan is plugged on the CHA_FAN. So the fan's is proportional of the CPU temp.
Anyway, the CPU test is perfect (just tested 10 min). The temp max is 63°C, with an ambiant temperature about 20°C
For the GPU, I must plug the fan on the card instead of the mobo (just have to modify the PWM plug to 2 pins, not done yet)
So the temp is a little high... the heatpipe is not good enough for a stress.
I have stopped the test before 100°C.
I will repost a test when the fan will be correctly plugged and configured. I hope it will be better.
Anyway, the CPU test is perfect (just tested 10 min). The temp max is 63°C, with an ambiant temperature about 20°C
For the GPU, I must plug the fan on the card instead of the mobo (just have to modify the PWM plug to 2 pins, not done yet)
So the temp is a little high... the heatpipe is not good enough for a stress.
I have stopped the test before 100°C.
I will repost a test when the fan will be correctly plugged and configured. I hope it will be better.
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Pretty nice setup, thanks for sharing, and welcome to SPCR.
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Thanks !Abula wrote:Pretty nice setup, thanks for sharing, and welcome to SPCR.
Today I had the time to plug the fan to the GTX 750. Here is the stress: not more than 80°C, such as the stock fan. A little noiseless.
I would like to have the advantage of the PWM, but this card has 2 pins for the fan. But it's not so bad with the software "Nvidia Speed Controler".
To save the settings, it's in the script nvidia-gui.py lines 119 & 120.
Now I must find a way to start it on the startup, without the window... (I've already wrote to the author !)
In game (portal2@1280*1200), the GPU's temp is ~72 73°C. So I think it's good
So, it's pretty finish !
Maybe one day I will change the heatpipe for 300mm length, but I don't know if it will be better or not, and Farnell is a little expensive shop to deliver in France... Maybe next year !!
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
I've been working on a very similar setup recently and I wonder why you think 300mm would be better? The length you have seems to be ideal. A longer pipe would only reduce its transport capacity.
Drilling through the pipes so you can mount your fan on top is really clever.
Drilling through the pipes so you can mount your fan on top is really clever.
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Yes, I think 300mm should be better because there a larger surface applied in the case. So a better exchange of energy.
I also change the fan with a little Noctua, it's very noiseless.
But with time, this system works, this case is amazing
Edit: sorry for the long time for responding, I had forgotten
I also change the fan with a little Noctua, it's very noiseless.
But with time, this system works, this case is amazing
Edit: sorry for the long time for responding, I had forgotten
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Nice job on the build!
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Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
super nice build
best cable management ive seen in awhile./
best cable management ive seen in awhile./
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
I've just used this:
There are many sizes and colors, and it's very cheap !!
There are many sizes and colors, and it's very cheap !!
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what a great, cheap (maybe free) solution!
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Hi, nsaha.
Here, the user jormartr compained about the electrical noise of such passive psu (X3-ATX-300). Did you notice the same problem?
BR
Here, the user jormartr compained about the electrical noise of such passive psu (X3-ATX-300). Did you notice the same problem?
BR
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Hi,
Since one year, no problem with this PSU. The sound (via HDMI & graphic card) is excellent, no noise. And no particular problem with 2 screens.
I have bought the AC/DC converter with the PSU, maybe. It's a big one.
Since one year, no problem with this PSU. The sound (via HDMI & graphic card) is excellent, no noise. And no particular problem with 2 screens.
I have bought the AC/DC converter with the PSU, maybe. It's a big one.
Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
Thanks for taking your time and answering. With the electrical noise I don't mean interference with onboard audio; what I mean (as I understood from jormartr) is that, when running, there is a "hissing" noise coming from the PSU itself. Like electrical leaking (I've noticed similar noise on my own from PSUs and GPUs).nsaha wrote:Hi,
Since one year, no problem with this PSU. The sound (via HDMI & graphic card) is excellent, no noise. And no particular problem with 2 screens.
I have bought the AC/DC converter with the PSU, maybe. It's a big one.
BR
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Re: Semi-Fanless Build (Streacom FC9 + Pico PSU 300W + GTX 7
its often difficult to track the source of electrical noise. along PSU's, ive often found GPU's to also be the squeal/hiss producer.
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Really thought out build you got there , good job
Thats one compact system.
Thats one compact system.