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outoftune
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any advice for my first build

Post by outoftune » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:41 pm

i have recently "completed" :lol: my first quiet build (see sig). I am just wondering if there is anything else that I should consider doing to my system.

I have removed the grilles/intake screen, sealed off any extra holes with electrical tape and have enlarged the bottom air intake. Everything is mounted with rubber grommets.

I plan to swap the Zalman fan for a Nexus 92mm and will be building 2 alleycat hd enclosures for my drives. I am also considering running the PSU fan at 5v.

Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Post by Trip » Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:50 am

Is your northbridge passive?

Everything looks good to me. How's it sound?
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outoftune
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Post by outoftune » Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:39 pm

it's quiet enough for now... hd's are still a little loud but the enclosure will take care of that. i think i might do some ducting too.

the northbridge is passive, just has the asus HS. it doesnt feel hot to the touch.
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