Computer Cooling

[Ace195]

Okay here's the skinny I'm thinking of getting a new Cpu cooler.
Here is the details
Heatsink Dimension: 80 x 80 x 51 mm

Fan Size: 80 x 80 x 70 mm

Rated RPM: 1900~3500 rpm

Rated Voltage: 7~13.8V

Bearing Type: Dual Ball

Air Flow: 10.9~26.9 CFM

Thermal Interface: Dow Corning 340

And a Clever Little Picture

http://store6.yimg.com/I/str8buy_1764_6150399

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

whoa, spacey

[Null]

looks loud. but anywho. if i were you i'd take take that switch it has and rewire it to a panel on the front of your pc.

back switches are a pain

[Ace195]

Yeah I know I want really good cooling and a great case with a window so I can show off all the hard work that I've done to this computer

[edit]

This is one case I was thinking of buying it's only $25 with a 500w power supply with a window.. Here is a picture
http://store6.yimg.com/I/amamax_1765_37475682

[Jonbo298]

Good ol' blowers. I've been wanting to get one similar to that for awhile now, but alas, no money for a few weeks......

[Happydude]

i want to get an Alienware Aurora Extreme :(


but it's like $3,380 USD :baby:...that's a lot of money, but i figured that if i get a credit card, i can get it financed for about $175 CND/month

[PureEvil]

Yes, if the switch is on the back it kind of sucks. Switches on the front are cool though. Switches, and buttons, and gauges. You can never have too many of those.

[Yoda9864]

http://store6.yimg.com/I/amamax_1765_37475682
I think that if you want to show off what you have inside, you should get a better window. By better, I mean more actual window so that you can actually see inside.

And if you want to see in side, you should of course get some cold cathodes for your case. I recommend blue or UV or red.

I've always wanted to get this case:
http://store6.yimg.com/I/svcompucycle_1761_39721838

[Null]

quite often tho the design on the window looks a lot better then a big open window.

expecially when theres a light on inside and the design in the window really stands out.

[PureEvil]

I think that if you want to show off what you have inside, you should get a better window. By better, I mean more actual window so that you can actually see inside.

And if you want to see in side, you should of course get some cold cathodes for your case. I recommend blue or UV or red.

I've always wanted to get this case:

That's a nice case, but wouldn't it sort of suck? The case is all clear red plastic, and so wouldn't that look like sh*t with your cd drives and all that stuff?

Personally, I've yet to ever see a cd-rom or whatever with a clear face on it.

So, like, wouldn't it be ugly to have a nice clear tower and then those solid white (or beige or whatever they are) colored drives in the front of it?

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

maybe the company makes the cd drives as well

[Ace195]

yeah yoda I agree I do want something like that but I'm in more for cost sake then anything else that case probably runs hmm.. I'm gona guess in upwards of 50 the case that I posted was $25.. :offtopic: I like the face morph very cool :)

[Yoda9864]

yeah yoda I agree I do want something like that but I'm in more for cost sake then anything else that case probably runs hmm.. I'm gona guess in upwards of 50 the case that I posted was $25.. :offtopic: I like the face morph very cool :)
Thanks about hte morph, lol. Yeah I hear ya about hte case. If I were to spluge on my case, I night not even get the case i posted. I think it would be a bit overpowering, and yes, I doubt the cd drives would look very good in a case like that, and then there's fingerprints, etc.

But yeah, I geuss it's all personal preference. I like the bigger window so that I can have a window applique on it.

[Ace195]

I would too.. I was thinking about another case too when I get home and I can get the picture I will post the picture it has a bigger window.

[Canyarion]

I have a problem:

I have an AMD Athlon, which needs a good cooler.
So I have a good cooler, the problem is just: It's making so much noise! :mad:
Even when I'm only playing music, the cooler is at full speed, while I don't think it has to because I'm not asking much of the processor.

Is there a way to change the speed (/noise) of the cooler by software?? Thanks :)

[Jonbo298]

I have a problem:

I have an AMD Athlon, which needs a good cooler.
So I have a good cooler, the problem is just: It's making so much noise! :mad:
Even when I'm only playing music, the cooler is at full speed, while I don't think it has to because I'm not asking much of the processor.

Is there a way to change the speed (/noise) of the cooler by software?? Thanks :)

I think there is software that can do it, but changing fan speeds in an OS isn't safe if the fan/heatsink/mobo doesn't support it I think. Me personally, I would invest in a throttle thing that you can either put on the front or the back of the case that allows you to control the speed of the fan.

Or if you have money to spare, find a heatsink that comes with a throttle (like Ace's except on the front of the case)

But if anyone else wishes to clarify on what I said, by all means, go ahead. I'm not 100% sure, but its the best I can do right now....

[Ace195]

Jon is right there is software to adjust the fan speed. But the deal is when you lower the fan speed you run the risk of overheating the processor. If you want to have your computer run quieter look into whisper quiet fans ect. :p or water cooling :)

[Seven7]

I just ordered a new computer and one of the things I ordered was a Cooler Master Aero 4 Lite Aero 4 Lite (http://www.coolermasterusa.com/Product.aspx?ID=77) for only $19.99 canadian from a computer store where I live.

I know the Aero 4 comes with both a External fan speed adjustment on a PCI or 3 1/2" bracket, but I'm not sure if the Aero 7+ (First post pic for AMD) comes with the 3 1/2 bracket. Aero 7+ (http://www.coolermasterusa.com/Product.aspx?ID=50)

I also believe you can get just the blower fan for the heatsink if you wanted to replace the fan on it depending on the size the heat sink requires.