Meassuring temperature and fan speed in new build?
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:30 am
Hi all
So, I finally got my new system ordered last night:
Antec Solo with Scythe S-Flex E instead of Tri-cool
Corsair HX520W
ASUS P5B Deluxe
Intel Core 2 Duo 6320
Thermalright Ultra120 with Scythe S-Flex E
Corsair XMS2 PC-5400 2x1GB
WD SE16 320GB 16MB SATA
ASUS 1814BLT DVD-RW
ASUS EN8500GT, 512MB
As I am completely new to all this meassuring fan speeds and temperatures, and silencing PCs, could someone give me some pointers on how to make the most of my new system;
1) How do I best meassure temperatures?
2) Can I control the fans with software (Speedfan, ASUS Q-Fan2, etc.) -if yes, any tips are welcome.
3) Any special considerations on where to mount DVD and HDD (e.g. mount DVD in top, middle or lower 5.25 drivebay etc.?)
4) Is there anything I need to be aware of when connecting the cables - the last time I assembled a PC = 6 years ago, the cables would only fit in one way (=the right way)
5) Anything else that a newbie might benefit from
Thanks in advance
Morten
So, I finally got my new system ordered last night:
Antec Solo with Scythe S-Flex E instead of Tri-cool
Corsair HX520W
ASUS P5B Deluxe
Intel Core 2 Duo 6320
Thermalright Ultra120 with Scythe S-Flex E
Corsair XMS2 PC-5400 2x1GB
WD SE16 320GB 16MB SATA
ASUS 1814BLT DVD-RW
ASUS EN8500GT, 512MB
As I am completely new to all this meassuring fan speeds and temperatures, and silencing PCs, could someone give me some pointers on how to make the most of my new system;
1) How do I best meassure temperatures?
2) Can I control the fans with software (Speedfan, ASUS Q-Fan2, etc.) -if yes, any tips are welcome.
3) Any special considerations on where to mount DVD and HDD (e.g. mount DVD in top, middle or lower 5.25 drivebay etc.?)
4) Is there anything I need to be aware of when connecting the cables - the last time I assembled a PC = 6 years ago, the cables would only fit in one way (=the right way)
5) Anything else that a newbie might benefit from
Thanks in advance
Morten