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by Ash
Fri May 30, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Attack of the Scythes
Replies: 72
Views: 66109

are the specific slipstreams limited to the rpm, i am using a 1200 on my cpu, and it is almost always spinning at around 1250, sometimes seen it reach 1300. i also managed to get some 800's shipped to uk, and they are also running over 800. nothing alarming, just curious. or is it just the program g...
by Ash
Fri May 30, 2008 1:44 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Is this significant? CPU Temp change.
Replies: 15
Views: 5688

yeh the filling of the gaps is only there to stop air getting in there, that alone wont help the temps. the only reason the paste is applied on the aluminum parts is because its in the middle of the whole cpu, in the link the guy worked from the centre outwards, starting with a small drop and then u...
by Ash
Thu May 29, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Is this significant? CPU Temp change.
Replies: 15
Views: 5688

yes the bolt thru kit is easy to mount so long as you dont have the fan on the sink first, i did that and i couldnt screw the bolts under the fan. the fan is a pain to get off without breaking the rubber mounts, but i managed to take on side of the fan off the sink, and then i can move the fan out o...
by Ash
Thu May 29, 2008 2:40 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Is this significant? CPU Temp change.
Replies: 15
Views: 5688

hello mate, i recently installed my xigmatek s1283 aswell, it was a pain for me aswell. but i got the thermalright bolt thru kit to hold it better. as for re applying the thermal paste, use this guide for the xigmatek. http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=...
by Ash
Wed May 28, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Another SPCR recommended list: Cases
Replies: 123
Views: 265297

anyone know if antec are planning to bring out a new case in the p18x series?
by Ash
Mon May 26, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

@fallsroad load temps with the xigmatek, usually up to 40/41 and then down to 32 again, under stress test they will go up to 47-49. i think i will just leave it like this for a week and then make any changes. iv had the comp on all day today and its been idling at 31/32 all day, shoots up to 37-40 o...
by Ash
Mon May 26, 2008 2:16 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Sythe Slipstream Fans : Are they good as intakes?
Replies: 25
Views: 17688

what about if you mount the slipstream on the end of the HDD cage rather than have it right at the front of the case, would that make a difference as the fan does not have dust filters or grill directly in front of it? i dont have a p182, but i am about to get one, and also put 800 slipstreams in it...
by Ash
Mon May 26, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

yeh, maybe i am being over fussy, to be honest even though iv just bought this new sink, i think the xalman was performing better, idle temps were only a little higher like 3-4 degrees, and when performing the same tasks as mentioned before they wouldnt go over 36-37. il play around with it and see ...
by Ash
Sun May 25, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

thanks again for the advice. i can understand about the fluctuation, the thing that gets me is that it never happened before, i cant help thinking i might have done something as i disconnected the MB from the power supply when removing it from the case. i have tried other programs aswell, like core ...
by Ash
Sun May 25, 2008 12:59 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

thanks for the reply, the slipstream 1200, is turning at just over 1200, around 1250 average. i know the original fan will spin faster, therefore more likely to keep it cooler, but i also wanted to quieten down my system noise. i am using everest, same as before i installed the xigmatek, iv tried to...
by Ash
Sat May 24, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

well i just installed my s1283, and it was a nightmare. partly my fault though. i have mounted the fan on the heatsink first as it was quite tricky to get on, i put a slipstream 1200 on it instead of the original fan. well as a result, i could mount the hs on the MB, i managed to get a Thermalright ...
by Ash
Thu May 22, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: P182 with AcoustiPack Deluxe and fan grills removed
Replies: 12
Views: 12177

very nice, this was exactly what i was planning, (seriously) maybe you could post your temps up aswell for us to see? i havent got my case yet, but when i do i will be lining it with acoustipack v2. one thing i wanted to know was how much space do you have on the back panel behind the MB, i was curi...
by Ash
Tue May 20, 2008 1:23 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

guys, im desperately trying to get a bolt-thru-kit for my xigmatek 1283. i cant find any instock in the uk. i have found some metal back plates, but i dont know if they will be strong enough. http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/customer/product.php?productid=5863 i am currently using a zalman cooler...
by Ash
Mon May 19, 2008 4:54 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Front Intake Fan on P182
Replies: 14
Views: 7239

thanks for the response. i myself am running an oc'd cpu and ram on my system, and i wanted to get the p182 as i thought the idea of keeping the psu and HD in a separate chamber is a good idea for temps, and i also like the case as i want a quieter computer. but now im questioning if moving my compo...
by Ash
Mon May 19, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: Front Intake Fan on P182
Replies: 14
Views: 7239

i agree, the temps dont seem too bad. but after reading this thread, am i right that most of you guys are saying, there is no need for an intake fan at the front? what if you block of the vents at the back except for 1 with the s1, and have an intake fan, he only has an 800 sfelx so its not too loud...
by Ash
Sun May 18, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: My P182,Q66,9600GT,HX520 adventure... need tips.
Replies: 26
Views: 13608

i agree with most of the suggestions made by the guys on here. i would remove the fan from the lower chamber, hd temps wont get that hot. place the fan from the lower chamber as an intake fan at the front middle of the case. that should be enough to cool you GPU and MB and providing some intake if y...
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

i see what you mean, it works out the same in the end.

do let us know when you remove the hs again.

il let you guys know how i get on, when i get around to it aswell.

thanks for you help.
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: SilentBen's P182 Build - FULLY DETAILED - Suggestions?
Replies: 40
Views: 42933

ok thanks what about the top fan? its already a shame that the stock fans are noisy and need replacing, but then you cant even use the switch at the back then to control speed. i know fans are probably better to control in other ways but its still a feature of the case. i was going to just put a rea...
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Attack of the Scythes
Replies: 72
Views: 66109

oh right, sorry my bad, didnt know you where referring to the pwm.
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: System Advice / Troubleshooting
Topic: SilentBen's P182 Build - FULLY DETAILED - Suggestions?
Replies: 40
Views: 42933

really nice tidy finish mate, much like i would like when i get my new case. i have read in other articles about the kama bay, i guess its a matter of preference but some say its not as effective. my question was about the grill, how easy was it to modify the front doors. i really want the p182, but...
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 3:49 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Attack of the Scythes
Replies: 72
Views: 66109

wont the slipstreams just mount on the xigmatek with the rubber mounts they provide?
by Ash
Fri May 09, 2008 3:25 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

thanks for the response mate. il bare that in mind when i come to installing it. my cpu is a c2d e6420 overclocked from 2.1 to 3.2, at the moment im using a zalman cooler on it, but temps are around 55 when under full load testing. my new flat is really warm, and the temp around the computer are get...
by Ash
Thu May 08, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Xigmatek HDT-S1283 & SD964 "heatpipe direct-touch&q
Replies: 160
Views: 109067

@ Fallsroad im also looking to get one of these and your temps are impressive. im not a gamer so i will not be putting the cpu under alot of load but i want a quieter cooler. how have you applied your thermal paste on the cpu? i know everyone has their preferred way but with your temps i wanted to k...
by Ash
Thu May 08, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: The Silent Front
Topic: any comments on PS3 noise?
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

you cant really hear it when using for movies, music etc, its only gaming when it gets hot and the fan starts. if its in an open well ventilated place then you should have a problem, mine is in a low unit, with about 5 inches gap on the extractor side, iv moved it all the way over to give myself the...
by Ash
Sat May 03, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: The Slipstream800 really *IS* the sweet spot!
Replies: 52
Views: 22084

silentben

how good is the airflow at 800rpm when you undervolt the 1200rpm slipstream?

i was going to do exactly what you said aswell, 1 1200 on the cpu and 800's for case fans.

was just wandering if the airflow was the same for undervolted 1200's compared to original 800's.
by Ash
Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: Fans and Control
Topic: The Slipstream800 really *IS* the sweet spot!
Replies: 52
Views: 22084

Nutball, if you could let us know that would be great.
by Ash
Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:27 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Quiet from the GetGo
Replies: 12
Views: 7307

thanks for the response, i think i am leaning towards the xigmatek hs ahead of thermalright hs's. why do you say that about the 'square' hs? sorry if its a stupid question but im not to sharp on temps and cooling aspects of pc's, but im learning! im worried about my WD hdd aswell, im hoping they won...
by Ash
Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: enzotech cpu cooler?
Replies: 15
Views: 6140

lol thanks for the input guys, this throws another hat into the ring, after looking up the xp-90, again i was impressed, and then came across the xp-120, even more impressive. im not rushing into anything, so iv got time on my hands, but the more i wait the more options i find. so far, in my 'quiet ...
by Ash
Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:21 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: enzotech cpu cooler?
Replies: 15
Views: 6140

it doesnt seem as though anyone is using the enzotech, never mind. i checked out the review of the xigmatek - very impressed again, i had never come across these before in cpu cooler comparisons. but it came out on top of the TRUE which was disappointing in that particular test. im still not sure, t...
by Ash
Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: General Gallery
Topic: Quiet from the GetGo
Replies: 12
Views: 7307

those are quite impressive temps, well done, how does the cooler perform without the fan? im am looking to build a quiet pc, the most noise is going to come from the case fans and the cpu cooling fan, i want to find a good cpu cooler that can work as well without a fan, im not a gamer so temps wont ...