P180, air cooling, need advice

LennyC · Post by **LennyC** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:28 pm

I want my system to be very quiet! Here are the upgrades I have planned. All of this will be in a P180.

Main Hardware

Processor: AMD Athlon64 3200+ (Winchester Core)
Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum
Memory: 2 x Corsair 2700C2PT 512mb
Hard Drive: Samsung 80gig SP0812C
Video Card: ATI Radeon x800 Pro
PSU: Silverstone ST30NF 300W

Cooling

CPU Heatsink: Thermalright XP-120
GPU Heatsink: Thermalright V-1
Northbridge Cooler: Zalman ZM-NB47J

Other

Vantec NXP-205-BK 3.5” Fan Controller

I plan on running the VGA cooler through my fan controller so that it's barely running. Then, when I start to play a game, I will use my fan controller to turn it up for better cooling when my video card needs it.

I plan on leaving the XP-120 fanless for the quietest setup possible. Which blowhole should I use on the P180 for this?

LennyC · Post by **LennyC** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:46 pm

I just found out that the Thermalright XP-120 isn't compatible with my motherboard. Is the XP-90 an ok choice for fanless?

I also just realized that the Thermalright V-1 hasn't been released yet. What else could I get for similar performance?

kadiir · Post by **kadiir** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:30 pm

LennyC wrote:I also just realized that the Thermalright V-1 hasn't been released yet. What else could I get for similar performance?

FYI, the V-1 has either been released or is about to be released:

"In this weekend.

You could order from one of Thermalright product
resellers like www.jab-tech.com.

George
Thermalright"

Not quite sure what "in this weekend" means

kad

thetoad30 · Post by **thetoad30** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:06 pm

I would seriously consider changing your heatsink. In the P180, I don't know if you will be able to run an XP-120 fanless, much less the XP-90. I would consider getting the Ninja for the P180, as it is really well paired with the P180.

As for the VGA cooler, I currently have the VF700Cu and I love it.

LennyC · Post by **LennyC** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 11:44 am

kadiir wrote:
LennyC wrote:I also just realized that the Thermalright V-1 hasn't been released yet. What else could I get for similar performance?
FYI, the V-1 has either been released or is about to be released:

"In this weekend. You could order from one of Thermalright product
resellers like www.jab-tech.com.

George
Thermalright"

Not quite sure what "in this weekend" means

kad

Wow where and when did he say that?

kadiir · Post by **kadiir** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:37 pm

LennyC wrote:Wow where and when did he say that?

Via email rec'd @ Aug 1, 2005 9:17 AM PDT.

kad

lenny · Post by **lenny** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:14 pm

kadiir wrote:
LennyC wrote:I also just realized that the Thermalright V-1 hasn't been released yet. What else could I get for similar performance?
FYI, the V-1 has either been released or is about to be released:

Also available from SVC right now if you're in the US.

http://www.svc.com/tr-v1.html

LennyC · Post by **LennyC** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:47 am

Ya I saw that, but I need to know if it'll fit my card before I buy it

kadiir · Post by **kadiir** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:00 pm

Sorry, I don't know, either. I've emailed them regarding compatibility/useability w/ a 7800GTX. I just sent a "reminder" w/ an x800 Pro follow-up question, though.

kad

LennyC · Post by **LennyC** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:34 pm

Hehe, I already ordered one. I just figured it would be compatible because their thing says X800 XL. I figured the pro would be the same. We'll see :/