So my new system is up...

[Zucarita9000]

I've just finished building my new system and installing all the apps. Everything worked ok and zero errors. Pushed the On switch, booted up, recognized every single device and installed XP in a breeze.

Specs (I know it's not top notch, but it works pretty well for me):

Antec SLK3700AMB w/350watt SmartPower Dual-Fan PSU
2x Panaflo 120L1A (intake and exhaust)
Intel Prescott 3GHz w/Zalman 7000B Al-Cu+Artic Silver 5
1GB DDR400 PC3200
Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
80GB SATA for OS/Apps
160GB SATA for Docs/Media
Pioneer DVR-108
Old Matrox Millennium G450 video card (I love it...)

Temps (CPU/Mobo):
Idle: 39º/29º
Medium load: 44º/32º
Full load: 55º/39º

I guess the temps will be final after the 200 hour "burn-in" of the AS5 TIM.

Something I noticed is that the exhaust PSU fan is not pushing any air out... is spinning really slow, at about 730rpm, although I'm not sure if the RPM reading comes from the 80mm fan on the outside or the 92mm fan on the inside. Anyway, the thing runs pretty cool.

 

[T2urtle]

i like the specs. how much was the total build?

 

[Mik3y]

:thumbsup:

 

[BOLt]

Nice. I've heard good things about Panaflo, I think I'm going to do a bit more research on them. From what I've heard, they are super-effective and loud. I don't mind the loudness, 1) because I don't care if the computer is loud, 2) because I'll have a fan controller if I even do start to care. Cool rig, happy gaming/CADding/whatevering.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: T2urtle
i like the specs. how much was the total build?

Around $ 1,100. I live in Argentina, the prices are a bit higher here.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: BOLt
Nice. I've heard good things about Panaflo, I think I'm going to do a bit more research on them. From what I've heard, they are super-effective and loud. I don't mind the loudness, 1) because I don't care if the computer is loud, 2) because I'll have a fan controller if I even do start to care. Cool rig, happy gaming/CADding/whatevering.

The Panaflos are great, they're huge and heavy, but they can move a lot of air. They're not as loud as people say they are, the only thing you'll here is air turbulence (mine are rated at 69 CFMs, but the M1As go as high as 90). Vibration noise does not seem to be a problem. Lots of people will tell you "Go with Nexus fans". They are quieter, but don't have the same performace.

I wanted a quiet, stable system. It's not completely silent, more like a low pitched "hum" (in any case, it's better that the irritating high-pitched vibration noise from the Intel stock HSF).

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Something I noticed is that the exhaust PSU fan is not pushing any air out... is spinning really slow, at about 730rpm, although I'm not sure if the RPM reading comes from the 80mm fan on the outside or the 92mm fan on the inside. Anyway, the thing runs pretty cool.

I have that case too & I also notice that too,I think it's because the rear case fan is so close to the psu that it robs it of air,120mm v 80mm the bigger fan just suck the air before the psu has a chance to suck fresh air. I also found that my psu ran a lot hotter this way too.

I like that case but I think it needs a separation or something to prevent the big fan from starving the psu of fresh air...

 

[jterrell]

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Something I noticed is that the exhaust PSU fan is not pushing any air out... is spinning really slow, at about 730rpm, although I'm not sure if the RPM reading comes from the 80mm fan on the outside or the 92mm fan on the inside. Anyway, the thing runs pretty cool.

I have that case too & I also notice that too,I think it's because the rear case fan is so close to the psu that it robs it of air,120mm v 80mm the bigger fan just suck the air before the psu has a chance to suck fresh air. I also found that my psu ran a lot hotter this way too.

I like that case but I think it needs a separation or something to prevent the big fan from starving the psu of fresh air...

U might turn that fan around if u have a good balance of fans, or swap it out with another that is low rpm.

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: jterrell

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Something I noticed is that the exhaust PSU fan is not pushing any air out... is spinning really slow, at about 730rpm, although I'm not sure if the RPM reading comes from the 80mm fan on the outside or the 92mm fan on the inside. Anyway, the thing runs pretty cool.

I have that case too & I also notice that too,I think it's because the rear case fan is so close to the psu that it robs it of air,120mm v 80mm the bigger fan just suck the air before the psu has a chance to suck fresh air. I also found that my psu ran a lot hotter this way too.

I like that case but I think it needs a separation or something to prevent the big fan from starving the psu of fresh air...

U might turn that fan around if u have a good balance of fans, or swap it out with another that is low rpm.

That would mess up the whole airflow of the case,it's an exaust fan,the front case fan is used for intake ad the rear for exaust.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: Budman

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Something I noticed is that the exhaust PSU fan is not pushing any air out... is spinning really slow, at about 730rpm, although I'm not sure if the RPM reading comes from the 80mm fan on the outside or the 92mm fan on the inside. Anyway, the thing runs pretty cool.

I have that case too & I also notice that too,I think it's because the rear case fan is so close to the psu that it robs it of air,120mm v 80mm the bigger fan just suck the air before the psu has a chance to suck fresh air. I also found that my psu ran a lot hotter this way too.

I like that case but I think it needs a separation or something to prevent the big fan from starving the psu of fresh air...

Yes, that's exactly what I was wondering a few days ago. I posted a thread in the Cases & Cooling section.
Also, remember that the Zalman blows air into the heatsink, so in the same area the air will have three different directions to go to:

1. Into the heatsink, pulled by the 92mm Zalman
2. Into the PSU, pulled by the 92mm fan
3. Out of the case, pulled by the Panaflo.

 

[Tbirdkid]

I have that motherboard and a 2.8Prescott processor. I also have 1 gig of ram and dude, it flies. Just put your boot drive as your os drive and it will speed up the boot too. Great stuff man. Great build. Have fun with it. Oh and do yourself a favor, get firefox.....

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: Tbirdkid
I have that motherboard and a 2.8Prescott processor. I also have 1 gig of ram and dude, it flies. Just put your boot drive as your os drive and it will speed up the boot too. Great stuff man. Great build. Have fun with it. Oh and do yourself a favor, get firefox.....

Thanks a lot