Sounds a lot but then they do add up very quickly! I have 4 running: PSU CPU/Extract combined Gfx Barracuda And should really be 5: My second HDD (IBM Deskstar) isn't fan cooled but it is mainly idle so stays at 34c... If I was really tight I guess I could remove the Barracuda one and let it go from...

Well finally following snowmoon's request I am able to post pictures of my duct! Incidentally I ended up buying a Canon Ixus 400 camera which is pretty awesome albeit rather costly! Mike - could you send me an expenses form so I can reclaim the cost from SPCR? :wink: OK, so this is my first attempt ...

Hey maybe it's that tropical weather we have in the UK :wink: , I have almost the same readings as ez2remember! 55c idle, 62c using United Devices, 65c if I use AMD Burn program. Running an Asus A7V333 with XP2000 Palomino, no overclocking, Zalman flower heatsink and Panaflo L with duct (will soon p...

When I meant rating, I meant how much airflow do you need... I'm assuming you're not too technical and simply want silence. Well, ideally you would probably want to change the heatsink for a new one as per Mark's adivce but if that's too technical, then keep things easy and go for ez2remember's advi...

You can get Panaflo Ls from ebay for £8. Or you can try the overclocking store (google search), their postage is free so its quite handy for smaller orders (they are a bit more expensive so for a bigger order you may wish to consider another retailer)... I always use Google to find & compare retaile...

You can get Panaflo Ls from ebay for £8. Or you can try the overclocking store (google search), their postage is free so its quite handy for smaller orders (they are a bit more expensive so for a bigger order you may wish to consider another retailer)... I always use Google to find & compare retaile...

Excellent - Thanks Mike! I've been thinking about modding my Seasonic for a while but was a bit nervous about using the right fan.

Has anyone managed to find a retailer for te Panaflo 'M' in the UK? theoverclockingstore.co.uk doesn't seem to have them....

Thanks

jp

SpyderCat - I have the A7V333 Mobo too! CPU Connector: Controlled by Mobo, as you say Speedfan can read but not control. I haven't tried turning Q-Fan off - maybe that might allow Speedfan to control it. Case Connectors 1+2: Allows good control of the fans. Works well for me. I also have that never ...

Mark - the seal looks like a pair of ladies tights, what happens if your wife/girlfriend needs them back!? :wink: Snowmoon - I know what you mean, I wish I could put a picture up. Sadly I don't have a digital camera or scanner :( .... I'll see if I can borrow one. I've done some further testing usin...

I know there's been a few posts about this but I thought I'd run my own with my own findings. I've been unhappy for several months about how unefficient my CPU fan and case extract fan setup were. I have an Asus A7V333 Mobo, XP2000 with Zalman flower heatsink, bracket & 92mm fan; I use a Ultrasilent...

Accordingly to mine, I'm weird - "why don't you just put the stereo on a bit louder?"

They just don't get it

Do a search on previous threads, I've done lots of quietening mods to mine...

I also reckon you probably could, although for the little noise it does, a 80mm fan running at 5/7 Volts may be safer... Guess it depends how much 3D you do - attnet how do you use yours?

jhh - It's not anything to do you with your machine, it just happens on some DivX files. Never had the problem myself yet but I think there are either programs out there that can change the sync (not sure) or some of the players I mentioned earlier can also adjust the sound timing - don't know how t...

I have two Noiseblocker fans ordered directly from them: www.noiseblocker.de . They ship to the UK (c£10) but the problem is they don't take credit cards. You have to arrange a 'economy bank transfer' from your bank (much cheaper if you go in person - £6-7 instead of £13). Not easy but not complicat...

Brilliant idea! Thanks!

Any further takers? :( Unless I have missed something obvious in the fan description it seems there is no way of knowing without physical testing? If that is correct, a thought for MikeC: I was wondering whether this is somehow something that could form part of a future test on SPCR? Having fans who...

Thanks for the replies, what really confuses me is that my Zalman fanmate + other potentiometer based speed control methods have the same problem. The Papst fan can be only adjusted between say 75-100% speed whilst the Noiseblocker is more like 25-100%. I'm sure it must be something to do with fan d...

No idea regarding system power but I think others have replied! In terms of players, I use Zoomplayer (search for in Google). It is a small Freeware, loads much faster then WMP and does everything including subtitles and even FFW and RW with picture (just like a VCR) which many don't. BSPlayer is su...

I use a USB2 case by a company called Megadata and have put my HD in it. It looks like it's not sold anymore but there are loads fo similar products on the market. http://megadataonline.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=112 Works great for my needs (backup so only on occasionally on). Unlike Ralf says, ...

Can't help re the GF4 as I have a Radeon 8500 but I did see a very uselful tip on SPCR some time back for mounting a fan next to a graphics card which might help you. Someone (sorry can't find the link for credits!) suggested using a blank (no copper plating!!) PCB, cutting it to shape and inserting...

Some fo you may remember that last month thanks to lots of help from people on the board I replaced my ATI Radeon 8500DV fan and heatsink setup. I have used the system for aout a month now and am reporting as promised! I use an Akasa Icicle 311 heatsink and a Papst 8412 fan @7V volts. All I can say ...

I was wondering if someone might be able to explain something which is bothering me!? I have a fairly quiet (but no enough!) system and use Speedfan to control my case and PSU fan. I will concentrate on the case fan as an example: I used to use a Papst 8412 N/2GM fan but found that Speedfan could on...

Well, I have done a lot of work on silencing my system before Xmas and thought I was happy! However it appears my ears have become more sensitive to fan noise :roll: ! The loudest part of my setup is now my Seasonic SS-300 PSU fan. I would like to replace it, (current branded: "Adda" and rated at 0....

I should probably add that to get it to fit, the 311 is stuck on a few degrees diagonally rather than parallel/perpendicular to the gfx chip/card. May not look 'professional' but my PC internals are not on display and it works! I got the idea from a guy on an overclocking site who loved the 311 and ...

Well I have to admit it is a tight fit! From my measurements, I thought I would have to file a few mms off one of the corners of the 311. However after I took the factory heatsink off and played around trying to fit the 311, it was JUST ok. By this I mean I have probably a 2/3 mms clearance, not muc...

Changing the fan in my seasonic is my next plan!

Jeff - how are you getting along with this new setup? Any recommendations or tips now that your system is running (I assume!)?

Thanks!

jp

I've just removed the fan off my Radeon 8500 - much less difficult than it seems! I've put a couple posts about it in the main forum about my scary experience (but succesful) which you may wish to check out. Although as a "first time heatsink remover" they will prob only be comforting rather than pr...

Hi Tridion Don't know about the Zalman HS but succesfully removed the HS of my Radeon 8500 last night. Scary but no problems and didn't go for the freezing the card option, I did however let it cool down for an hour beforehand. Never done it before but I reckon the trick (of course I see myself as a...

Just to let you know, have "taken the plunge" and fitted and akasa icicle 311 to my Radeon 8500. Seems to work great but haven't fully tested 3d temps yet. Have posted details on main page...

Thanks for your help and advice!

Well I am reporting back as promised re removing my heatsink off my Radeon 8500! Many thanks go to quokked and Tulip and also Darklord & Justin_R from another post (and everyone's else's advice - apologies if I have forgotten someone!). After being v v scared I went ahead and bought an akasa icicle ...