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Below is a link to a video showing the noise levels and comparing it to the noise of a liquid cooled setup (they are within decibels of each other):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjRB-QXbNb4
I used to have issues with the graphic card not being able to vent all the HOT air, but once I cut out the 3 extra 40mm holes (accounting for a new total of 5x40mm exhaust fans) the problem was SOLVED! Now everything runs quiet and COOL.
Thanks for the wonderful comments =)
Just listed this MOD for sale on EBAY, starting bid $99 or BUY-IT-NOW for $499 (seriously that's a steal). Just looking to sell it FAST and start my next MOD!!
here is the link (with updated info and photos)...
Installed the wireless card (USB dongle attached via internal motherboard headers) and mounted the external antenna on the front of the case.
Installed a 120MM Grill (matching the Radiator/Fan exhaust Grill) to allow a view of the CPU and PSU waterblocks, as well as to provide ventilation to...
I have been battling how to properly cool the power supply circuitry, and finally implemented a solution!
My original hope was to ONLY liquid cool it using a mosfet waterblock, except that no commercial solution would fit in the tiny space available. Therefore, I constructed a makeshift...
about 80% complete!
The 300W PSU is working like a champ with the E6600 CPU and 9600GT!
Still need to mount the HD and laptop slot-load optical drives. Fabricate the I/O covers (backplates) and install the Exhaust grill for the 120MM fan.
Water cooling COMPLETE (CPU and GPU), 90 degree...
The 80mm CPU cooler was pretty loud at 12V, I ended up using a rheostat to lower the RPMs and still maintain decent temps even at full load. The end result is an overall quiet system, on par with the shuttle SFFs I have used in the past.
the 40mm fans run at 3500rpm and 14dba, so yeah it's pretty quiet (the 80mm CPU fan is the loudest part at about 30dba):
Model Name: Mini Kaze 4cm Silent Fan
Model Number: SY124010L
Dimensions: 40x40x10mm
Fan Speed: 3500rpm(±10%)
Fan Noise: 14.00dBA
Airflow: 4.11CFM
Rated Voltage: 12V...
actually I am thinking about selling this one since I am now working on a new X68000 Mod. Email me if you in fact interested in buying it for a reasonable price (spent about $700 on parts, wouldn't ask too much more then that).
My email: nick dot allen @ comcast dot net
The system has been running now for about 6 months, since I selected a 65W CPU and am using a laptop hard drive, and my optical drive runs off the power from my embedded USB hub in my LCD, the power draw is minimal, and the 250W has been doing just fine!