Case cooling

[imported_rod]

This is for the system in my sig. It's all housed in normal sized budget tower case. I have a side window with an 80mm intake fan, and a 80mm exhaust fan at the back, below my PSU.

I have room to mount another 80mm fan at the rear, and 2x80mms at the front. I'm fairly confident I can modifying the front mounts to accept a single 120mm fan instead.

So, here's what Im planning to add.

Chipset: Zalman NM-NB47J passive chipset cooler.
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod262.htm

CPU: Nothing for now, but maybe an XP-90 with a Panaflo in the future.

Rear: Panaflo 80mm fan, Medium Speed with RPM - FBA08A12M1BX(32.1CFM/28.0 dBA)
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod938.htm

Front: SilenX 120mm Blue LED Fan (14dBA/58CFM)
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod2587.htm

I know that some of you will say not to get the SilenX, but a friend of mine has some 80mms, and he reckons they really are silent. A 120mm should be even better. Also, it's illuminated, which means it'll match the front of my case.

Also, I figure I should probably get grills for my intake fans, as my PC sits on the carpet floor, and seems to suck in a fair bit of dust. Only thing is, I will have to put the grills behind my fans (because they're illuminated). Any suggestions here?

Also, I was thinking of adding a fan controller, but I figure I can leave the SilenX running at full speed, and run the panaflo off the MoBo header.

Thanks in advance guyz (and girlz).

RoD

 

[Elcs]

I really love my Panaflo L1A's... the slow speed models. Silent.

They seem to move enough air for my system.

I noticed you are from Australia (spotted high $ prices on the fans so I checked).

Sidewinder Computers are a nice outfit in the US. They ship internationally (have shipped to me in the UK) and are reasonably priced with a nice range of cooling products including 80/92/120mm versions of the Panaflo fans from L/M/H/U. Im ordering from them shortly, more Panaflo's and a fan controller.

Browse a little, ask for a quote and perhaps you'll save a $ or 2.

Putting filters behind the fans isnt the best idea but if you want LED's, I cant suggest a better way. 1 120mm intake would probably be better than 2 80mm's in terms of noise to CFM so if you are confident of modding, that would probably be a good way to go.

 

[imported_rod]

Alright, cool.

I'll check out sidewinder. My only worry is that shipping to here would cost more than I would save...

Thanks 4 the advice.
RoD

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: rod
Alright, cool.

I'll check out sidewinder. My only worry is that shipping to here would cost more than I would save...

Thanks 4 the advice.
RoD

2 Panaflos + delivery from Sidewinder = ~£25
2 Panaflos + delivery from UK firm = £26

Yeah, you might end up losing any "savings" on the delivery charges and it will take longer to arrive but its worth taking a look imo. I might be picked up a fan controller and some misc wiring from there as well. Since I cant find the fan controller i like the look of in the UK, it turns out that Sidewinder give me a better deal.

It was just a suggestion to give you another option so to speak.

 

[imported_rod]

Yeah. I just had a look at their gear.

Their CCFL lights are US$10 for a pair. The cheapest I could find here was AU$30 for two.
Also, the XP-90 was less than half as expensive there.

BtW, did you have to contact them via email to get it sent to the UK? The only options I could find for shipping were US and Canada.

Thanks
RoD

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: rod
Yeah. I just had a look at their gear.

Their CCFL lights are US$10 for a pair. The cheapest I could find here was AU$30 for two.
Also, the XP-90 was less than half as expensive there.

BtW, did you have to contact them via email to get it sent to the UK? The only options I could find for shipping were US and Canada.

Thanks
RoD

Yes, you have to email them. They will give you a quote, which includes the items on your list + the delivery charge.

International Orders Welcome!

We prefer payment via PayPal (www.paypal.com) or a cashier's check or money order. For Canadian orders, we accept all forms of payment including Credit Card.

To place your order from outside the United States is fast and easy. Here's how: Email to worldwidesales@sidewindercomputers.com a list of items (and how many). We email you the shipping cost and the total cost in U.S. dollars ($). Send total payment via PayPal to worldwidesales@sidewindercomputers.com

Important notes for PayPal money transfers: Your PayPal status must be of verified International status, and be a member in good standing with several successful transfers.

My first ever PayPal transaction was with these guys. I guess if you sound geniune, then you'll have no problem there.

The people are quite helpful and reply within a few hours to emails.

High reseller ratings are justified from the transaction and email exchange Ive had with them.

 

[imported_rod]

OK, cool. My only problem there is that I cant put any money on a PayPal account because my bank account is Australian, and I don't have a credit card.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

RoD

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: rod
OK, cool. My only problem there is that I cant put any money on a PayPal account because my bank account is Australian, and I don't have a credit card.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

RoD

Ahhh well, I ordered yesterday morning. Paid via. Paypal, emailled them and got a reply back within an hour saying they got payment and will ship out asap.

Looking forward to 120mm Panaflo L1A lovin silence.