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by Herakles
Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Advice on a new P180 build :)
Replies: 7
Views: 5325

Firstly, I have some very simple questions about configuring the fans: - Should the Nexus case fan be blowing into the case, or out of the case? - Should the Scythe fan blow upwards, or downwards? - Should I consider blocking the top fan vent? - Do I actually need the Scythe fan at all given that t...
by Herakles
Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:53 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Advice on a new P180 build :)
Replies: 7
Views: 5325

Hi poopyhead, Thanks for the welcome, and the reply! The CPU_FAN connector has 4 pins, whereas all the other fan connectors (CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2, and PWR_FAN) have 3 pins. You can just about see the difference on this little picture... http://www.asus.com/999/images/products/1138/1138_l.jpg The CPU_F...
by Herakles
Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: Newcomers Briefing Room
Topic: Advice on a new P180 build :)
Replies: 7
Views: 5325

Advice on a new P180 build :)

I'm in the process of building up my first ever PC. I want it to be silent as it needs to be located in a bedroom. At the moment, it's a little noisier than I would like, so I want to do some "tweaking". Any advice you can give would be much appreciated. The components are as follows: Antec P180B ca...