Cooling Fans

[trinitron6]

Sup guys and gals, need some info



i have an Antec Case, with 5 Antec Fans, they seem to keep things cool and everything, but!!! i am wanting some a little quieter, my case is an AWG1000, the full server tower(grey) look on antecs site and you will see my case..

i seen that panaflow is nice, but i dont like that it comes with 2 bare wires, i want the molex connectors.

is there any other company that has better fans then panaflow and are quieter?

or is my antec/antec setup pretty good?

 

[Mucker]

You could go with a fan controller like this one or similiar to slow your stock fans down: http://www.aerocooler.com/shop...&prod_id=FANTH2140

You have to get all of the fan wires to the controller though and I don't know if it accepts 3 or 4 pin. You may have to research it a bit. It should quiet your rig down quite a bit. Something to consider anyway......

I had stock 80mm in my Antec case and made a switch to PC Power and Cooling silent fans. They were quiet alright but didn't push enough air. From my experience, unless you are supremely picky, there is not alot a difference between fans that are running the same rpm. For me, hard drive noise and other real world noise wash out the cooling fan noise, but, I'm not supremely picky......

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[trinitron6]

true..

what i mean to ask is this tho..

since i have an antec case and antec fans.. is that good enough?

or is there better fans.. i dont care for a controller.. i dont want one, i just want it to run good, the noise isnt so much a factor..

so what would you suggest?

 

[Mucker]

Sure, what temps are you maintaing on your CPU and MB?

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[trinitron6]

i really dont know.. ..is there anyway to find out while running windows?

 

[Mucker]

Download Everest Home Edition (it's a great free program) here: http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en

There is a sensor section for the CPU and MB temps. It is a great program and will tell you alot about your computer. I use it and love it. There is no spyware to worry about either....

m

 

[trinitron6]

i will download that in a few(installing a few games right now on my main comp, going to lan party tomorrow!!!!!)
..what fans do you recommend.. ?

and about cpu fans.. do you trust the stock fans?

 

[Mucker]

Everest is a small program, I think you will find it very cool!

The stock fans on CPU's are fine if you are not overclocking. If you plan to go for the gusto, get a good copper sink. The Zalmans are popular. I am using a Swiftech MCX478 on my intel. Using a good sink and some good thermal paste will drop your temps significantly. I wouldn't have beleived it unless I tried it myself. I shaved nearly 6 deg C compared to stock cooling....

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[trinitron6]

yeah everest is nice.. there is a program that was JUST LIKE IT.. do you remember the name>

 

[Mucker]

Yes it is the old Aida32. Lavasys bought the rights I guess.....

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[trinitron6]

YES excellent job!!! lol couldnt think of it myself!.. ok going to install it on main board.. hold on

 

[trinitron6]

ok.. mobo is 86, proc is 109(amd XP2600+)

 

[Mucker]

They both look pretty good. System temp (mb) looks great, the CPU is good too at 42C. You could probably drop that with a good sink. Personally, I wouldn't touch anything if you don't plan to overclock. Just clean your system regularly, and tidy up the cabling inside your case to optimize airflow. Looks great overall....

m

 

[trinitron6]

thanks man!! yeah i had took my wires and cabled them together.. made them really slick inside.. its clean.. the airflow is wonderful.. so then its cool thanks!!! i dont plan to overclock.. i hate it!

so other then that thanks man

 

[Mucker]

You bet.....have a great time at your get together

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