Recent content by JamesWatt1

Thank you all for taking the time to share a round of feedback--I really appreciate it! Response to your comments and revised build below. Valid questions. The candid answer is probably not. While some loading screens might go marginally faster, I'm interested in the PCIe M.2 disks...

Here's what I'm thinking. Would love to get your input. Thanks! CPU $249.99 Intel Core i5-6600K 6M Skylake Quad-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I56600K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 CPU Cooler $29.99 Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan GPU...

Thanks, I didn't know about speed fan. While that would work, one of the purposes of the project is to learn about control systems, so I am more inclined to build the controller from scratch.

Which temperature transducer should I use? I’ve seen a variety of temperature sensors out there: There are various sensing technologies (http://www.maxim-ic.com/app-notes/index.mvp/id/3229) · RTD (e.g., http://www.mamacsys.com/TE-701-702ordering_information.htm)...

When I’m running computer intensive tasks, I want the fans to cool my processor. When I’m not, I want the fans to be quiet. While I could use a manual rheostat to control the fans, I want to learn more about HVAC and control systems. So, I want to make a fan controller that senses...

10. Improving the duct There were a couple of issues with the last version of the duct. The rear exhaust fan was blocked. This was because the duct hose wasn’t flexible enough to get from the back of the heat-sink all the way to the exhaust hole. I replaced the duct with more...

7. Controlling for ambient temperature One problem I ran into was controlling for the ambient temperature. A suggestion I was given was to report CPU core temperature – ambient temperature instead of just CPU core temperature. For example, if CPU was 70 degrees C and ambient was 20 degrees...

I would love to drop 10 degrees. I'm curious about what you mean by "cardboard ducting (total fail test)" Do you have pictures/can you give more description?

That sounds awesome. What cooling did you all have before you got that monster fan? How hot was it before and after?

6) I experimented with different heat-sink fans and heat-sink fan locations. Experiment All of these tests were done with a high back exhaust case fan and no duct. In all cases, I set clock to 4.7 Ghz (47 * 100), voltage to 1.35 Vcore, short & long duration power limits to 500...

Those are some awesome temperatures that you're putting up. I have a ways to go before I hit single digits and I need do do my own temperature measurement. Could you elaborate here (or point me to a thread where you do) on your rig: How are you making the air super cold? How are you routing...

Could you elaborate on how this is different from what I have? I think the duct intake is where the optical drives are. Here is a picture with the grill on the front of my case taken off (the optical drive covers are plastic mesh when the front cover is on)...

Thanks. I didn't consider this. When I'm fiddling with the duct, I'll put a fan in the space on top of the case.

Thanks. What is your argument for doubling up on fans? Why would the CFM reduce as it goes through the ductwork? Would double fans increase turbulence? Thanks for the idea. I picked up: 1x Rosewill RFA-120-BL 120mm 4 Blue LEDs LED Case Fan (it has CFM in the high 70s like the one that...

Summary I’m trying to see how cool I can get my PC using air cooling. The ideal configuration so far has been replacing the stock heat sink with a Hyper 212 and using the rear case fan only. I am in the process of testing a duct idea. I am considering ways to cool the air before it enters...