Thanks to all for the helpfull hints. I'll research this weekend.

Cheerio!

TerryW

Hi all, I have a few simple questions that I cannot get a confirmed answers: On the Athlon 1800+ CPU what is the settings and/or details for the CPU thermal diode? How do users know how to setup a monitor utility (like MBM5) to monitor the internal diode & compare to the thermistor in the CPU socket...

Hi all, And now my 2-bits. :lol: I have an Athlon 1800+ with a modded Thermaltake Volcano 6cu with an 80 mm case fan, all on an Elite ECS K7S5A MoBo. Motherboard Monitor 5 tells me my Case is @ 25C, the CPU is @ 40C and Chipset @ 18C. For the modded Thermaltake Volcano 6cu, I removed the very noisy ...

To Rusty075, Yes, we celebrate Christmas up here in the frozen wasteland :wink: The Christmas tree doesn't fit into the igloo, but we decorate the snow-laden trees with ornaments & Christmas lights & put the presents under the tree. The stockings on the chimney is also a problem. No chimney! Snicker...

Hi all, Who started this thread? MikeC, was that you?? Anyway, I'm with Rusty075: Mike & Kurt!! Rah Rah. Besides, isn't the Japanese Guy & MikeC one & the same!? As for the Chrismas presents to Mike & Kurt, what do you buy a computer (geek) that has everything? What about a hamster? Jokesters unite!!

Well done Crisspy!

I think we now have the longest post ever!

TerryW

Thanks Crisspy for the fine message. I stand corrected on my misuse of terminology. You are quite right.

I am in the midst of techo-junkie Gods! Praise to you o mighty one.

Another "Fan of Technology". He He

TerryW

Hi all, May I say that we are having lots of reviews & comments on noisy, whining or clicking fans. I guess that as fans can't tell ya what's wrong, they gotta whine. Ha Ha. :D Anyway, down to the matter at hand. I am no expert in fan technology, but can only relate my experiences. I'll try to keep ...

BladeRunner,

Very cool (pun intended). Very nice job.

TerryW

Hi. I just finished installing my modded Thermaltake Volcano 6cu in my machine. WOW, the silence is deafening! What a huge difference from the noisy Thermaltake fan to the new 80 mm Panaflow! The temperature stats with MBM5 = Case @ 25C, CPU @ 40C & Chipset @ 18C. Slower 80 mm fan = same results as ...

Hi all, My 2-bits worth: For many years, I have worked in the electonics industry and have installed many transistors and CPUs onto heatsinks using a standard silicone-based thermal heatsink compound. This material is available @ most electronic parts stores. I cannot compare the material I use, ver...

Hi there,

Thanks for the response.

I thought of gluing, but wanted to leave room for future fan replacement. The 90 degree angle brackets are attached to the vertical sides, so the fan is parallel to the top fins. If I can take some digital pictures, I'll post them.

TerryW

Hi there, I just modded a Thermaltake Volcano 6Cu heatsink. I removed the very noisy 60 mm Thermaltake / Everflow fan and the fan mounting plate. I then found four small right-angle brackets and drilled the aluminum heatshink and used pop rivets to attach the brackets to the heatshink. I then attach...

slick_rick2k,

Too late to take them back?

TerryW

Hello, Sorry for not responding to this thread B4 now. This problem could be the switch type. When ordering switches you need to be carefull in the type of switch you request. Some are "make B4 break" and others are "break B4 make". An easy understanding: "make B4 break" means the internal switch co...

Dear shunx, The voltages are within the tolerances as defined in the ATX/ATX12 Power Supply Design Guide. However, the +5 line is one of the crucial voltages and is a little low. The +5 supplies the power to all the electronic components on the MoBo, the HDD, the CD/DVD & floppy drives, etc. The +12...

MikeC, Gee, I thought I was helping and not hindering the issues. However, I do tend to go on & on. There is no question whether PSU manufacturers meet or exceed the Design Guide. All I really wanted to point out to prospective modders is the design criteria the PSU manufacturers need to abide by wh...

Hi all, I found on the 'net a document "ATX Power Supply Design Guide (Ver 1.1)". Copywrited by Intel Corporation @ 2000. This Power Supply Design Guide makes for some interesting (techno-jargon) reading. Each PSU manufacturer has to go through rigorous testing to meet the requirements of this Desig...

Hi all, TerryW here - I find it hard to pass up reviewing such articles without providing my own comments. Ya Ya, I know what you are going to say: Another long winded tecno junkie reply from TerryW. Sorry, I just can't help myself..... As I have indicated in other forum articles, the PSU is a switc...

Dear Gbass01,

Welcome and thanks for the heads up.

TerryW

Dear GamingGod, I wish to offer you some words of wisdom: be wary of the type of paint you buy! Some acrylic spray-on paints will melt the plastic parts of your drives, and enamel may work better. Covering white plastic with black can be difficult. You might find the black paint may wear off with us...

Hello Queue, Yes there are special tools to crimp the pins onto the wire and to extrct the pins from the connector body. All parts & tools are made by MOLEX. The extraction tool is basically a round tube on the outside with a plunger down the middle. The tube slides over the outside of the pin and r...

To knumskull, My thoughts on this topic: If you are unable to find what you need, quokked has offered a good suggestion: build it. Companies like Lambda Electonics Inc., http://www.lambdapower.com/ makes all sorts of DC to DC converters, most with multple outputs & currents. Good hunting & good luck...

To crisspy: I don't want to bore you (or other readers) with techno-jargon on PSU designs. However, a PSU design in a nutshell: As I have noted in other forums, the PSU is a switching design. The PSU derives the hi-voltage directly from the 115VAC powerlines (no isolation). The AC voltage is rectifi...

Hi MikeC & others, When push comes to shove, a $10 to $15 fan controller sounds nice. I am not familiar with the Zalman Fanmate, but I did review the Computuning fan controller @ http://www.modthebox.com/review34_1.html and find it would do a reasonable job. So the Computuning control knob is ugly. ...

Crisspy, Nerotek< Codex & others alike: As a techy myself, I have used many methods to bleed-off residual voltage from caps after the power has been shut off. I can tell you that if you try to use the screwdriver trick, you could wind up with a facefull of capacitor! Been there, done that! The best ...

Crisspy & others:

I too have done this trick with pins & other small tips from DVM & 'scope leads. When measuring multple leads, I always stagger them, so they do not short out to one-another. Though I rarely leave the pin holes without some form of electrical tape.

TerryW

josephclemente,

I agree with Justin_R. One downside of cutting off excess wires / connectors: future use of the P4 connectors. When I have unused wiring or cabling, I always use a zap-strap (ty-wrap) and bundle away. Especially around case fans, CPU HS Fans, etc.

TerryW

JSW: To be right honest with you, I am unfamiliar with the Seasonic connector. Do you specifically need the same part from the Seasonic PSU? If not, 2 ideas come to mind: 1) Why not locate some old PSU with the same connector & rob the connector & wires and then solder them onto the fans? 2) Why not...

ChiefWeasel: Now don't get me wrong, but there could be times when loading is required. I.E. Testing a suspect PSU, to check current capacities, etc. I suggested to MikeC that a loading resistor @ rated current for each of the supplies would be low-resistance & hi-wattage, would be very large & very...