so you are going fanless with a Intel 2.8C Northwood?

Why can't I do that (same proc), o wait I have a Ati 9800 pro

but that's pretty cool

wow, I really like the way the gigabyte cooling fits perfectly in front

nice job!

mb2- I meant that on the emachine, there is the OEM CoA for the that system. I was wondering If I could use my own Windows XP disc (the one I purchased for my computer) to install it on the emachine using the emachine's CoA (since I can't/shouldn't use my personal CoA). The CoA is not tied to the di...

The Pico PSU is only a consideration at this point, but I hope you are wrong :) but, the specs of the Morex 60w have me worried now that you mention it Specifications: Dimensions (mm) 160 x 45 Input Voltage Required (V) 11.4V~12.6V Maximum Output (W) 62.4 Output Voltage V 5VSB +3.3V +5V +12V -12V Cu...

true, the HD will need a bit of air

Cerb - you had me confused as to what a S462 heatsink was, I googled it, got a watercooling kit as on of the hits and was like ??? until I figured out you meant socket A

dj.pihat - Welcome to SPCR! Great Timing on your part, I'm planning to the same thing with the similar components (intel 370 1.3 celeron with intergrated everything [intel 810], Laptop HD, hoping for a DVD slim drive, but those are expensive) and build a wood case Perhaps we can share some ideas ;) ...

what do estimate your power draw to be? beisdes the CPU and GPU?
I highly doubt it, but do you think you be able to pass by with a picopsu?

mostly depends on the GPU

I've done it to my seasonic 330 accidently a few times..for short periods Of course most everyone is going to recommend you NOT to this, but hey why should you listen to them? :D (but they are looking out for you and your components :) ) if you really want to do this, you definately beef up the heat...

Well, here we go Would have showed you earlier, but my HD decided to corrupt itself (luckily it was only one bad cluster, so windows fixed it) In the mean time I install Xp on a samsung MP0402H and wow, that thing is quieter than the barracuda! anyway they say pictures speak a thousand words http://...

So I acquired an emachine T1360 recently my thought was to use this as a secondary quiet pc, hopefully with one fan in a custom built wood case with a couple of nifty features (thinking of stealthing the CD rom in a very cool way) Basically I have a number of questions First off here are the specs o...

I noticed that too, however their store still works

http://www.mcubed-store.com/catalog/

interesting, I had just bought a mCubed T-balancer for $40 ( off someone) and now they're coming out with another version...hmmmm, it better not have PWM as the only fan output....

Come'on Bluefront, do another DIY writeup!

I love the screwing the HD to the copper plate

ahhhhh, my project is chugging along

can your MB control the fans? you might want two fans, perhaps one for a backup? and what are you going to do with the Antec HE? sell it? I'd be interested I finally got my T-balancer to work after somehow managing to burn out a socket...(don't know how) It's a pretty powerful thing, only thing is t...

Is it high pitched?

I've got a seasonic 330, i don't hear anything

either you have super senstive hearing or it defect

so, I've run this system for a week now The valve is working perfectly fine, only mishap was an awry cable that held a flap open As a test I left the the fancy stuff out and ran it as it was, noting that the Ati 9800 pro got very hot, opened the case, put the fancy stuff back in, turned the front fa...

you mean the one PCI slot above the the video card (not every case has this?)

as long as you have sufficient space (inch?) behind the fan, it shouldn't effect noise too much

In some cases, fans become quieter if there is some backpressure

you'd be using the stock fan, yes?

oh and you have PM(s)

Nice part two!

I forgot I even said that!

I love the white styrene ducts and stuff, I thought I was bad


Great Job!

It works! with one valve...perhaps that's all I'll need Picture of the overall setup http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/4082/picture013large5wt.jpg not quite the final version, need to seal up those little cracks here the flaps are closed (the fan is spinning) curiously the flaps still close even wi...

would you also have any cutting techinques?

I cut up some old foam board, the end result was not pretty

nice

honestly, any paper material is fine

unless you have a really crappy PSU, nothing can really catch on fire

soo, I have the chance to jump for a T-Balancer

should I do it?
considering it's only for two fans?


-theyangster

EDIT BOUGHT for $40 USD
expecting arrival

hmmmm, I see

well, i'll try and get things working today

perhaps I do both auto and manual via DDPT switch?

keep in mind that the auto sensor is merely just to turn on the fan, not to control the fan

PSU location will have to stay, it's been thru much worse ;) ______________________ | | | intake -->| PSU | | |_______| | : | exhaust <--: CPU | : | |----------- [] exhaust <--: VM101 [] <--- intake |----------- [] |______________________| Air would not be able to reach the VM 101 because the actual...

Ithe flaps are made out of folder card stock, using standard string taped on the very edge Since the sting has a twist to it, I've tried to add more twist in an attempt to have the flaps close automatically due to the twist If string doesn't work out, how about using cut elastic bands? Like the sli...

You're already using this computer, right? Have you done some sort of modification on the PSU fan? If not, then you can tell pretty easily what sort of temperatures it can stand by just closing off the rear case exhaust. With the PSU as the only exhaust, it will receive all of the heat generated by...

I made the exact same argument when I first came across this concept here on the SPCR forums. However, the experience of people actually using it is that they do indeed transfer heat well enough to be useful. No one is saying that gel packs are particularly good at transfering heat, just that they'...

Tibors wrote:

theyangster wrote:yes, but one would think that cold pack gel would be different from the hot/cold pack gel, no?

No, it won't behave any different.

so it is a marketing gimmick?

Isn't there a risk that the flaps will be a noise issue? Paper moving in the winds sounds a lot Maby I don't get the idea tho, me very tired sorry did notice your post :oops: the flaps will be made of heavier cardstock (manila folders) and I don't think air flow will be fast enough to cause any noi...

I can't tell if the flaps on this are opened by air pressure, but this would be nice if it worked: http://doityourself.com/store/7890676.htm that's what bluefront is talking about, but the plastic flaps are too heavy and it is an blow only That's some pretty radical thinking you've got going on the...

I think I've got in worked out the flaps are made out of folder card stock, using standard string taped on the very edge Since the sting has a twist to it, I've tried to add more twist in an attempt to have the flaps close automatically due to the twist I have two prototypes that seem to work well i...