Is there a reason why you have the fan down? In that case there is no bottom vent so you are basically cutting off any possible airflow through PS with or without the fan running.
On mine it feels just slightly warm to the touch but with my setup I always have air flowing through it because of...
I would say the M12D would be well worth it. The problem you might have is the number of the cables that are permanently attached to it and it is aprox .75" longer.
I have one in my A05B and it was hard to try and hide the two pci-e and 4 pin cpu cables.
Silverstone has them in a few models. I have 7 in my Fortress (I had to buy six of the CP05 adapters since it only comes with one ) and with all 7 installed it was a pain to get all the cables placed so the back panel would fit, but other than that they work great. You do have to remove the side...
A couple days ago I was bored and decided to see what I could be stable at with HT enabled since I run with it disabled normally (I have no programs I use that use more than 2 threads).
With ambient of 73~75°f here is what I came up with.
Vcore auto plus special add of 109% (which gave me...
Well heres my setup. Not quite a real home entertainment system but my setup for my bedroom for which it is quite capable (really needs HDTV).
My HTPC
P4 2.4C @ 3.5
IC7Max3
1GIG OCZ PC4400GOLD
Ati 9800 AIW
PVR350 TV tuner
2-PVR250 TV tuners (a total of 4 tuners)
2x200meg sata...
Depeding on your CPU block the MAG would probably give the better temps considering your small amount of radiator power. I doubt the extra flow the D5 would give could make up for the much larger heat dump.
Unless you changed it from the pics you are going into the outlet of the Storm and if you switch those tubes around you will get a large lowering of your temps. With the jet arangement of the Storm it needs the center as the inlet.
I believe it was mentioned earlier in the thread but it really looks like you have the inlet and outlet switched on your Storm. It really needs to be connected correctly to function properly.
Here is a shot of what 12tpi looks like compared to 18 (sorry about the poor pic but only had the ability to transfer from my 6 year old cam to this puter).
I just checked the 1/4 npt and that is also aprox 18tpi so I would guess you have the right adaptor.(dont know why I always thought...
They dont list threads per inch so cant know if its national fine or coarse.. I am fairly sure it would be national coarse (most all pipe threads I have see are on the course side) but without the tpi its just a guess.
From what I have seen fine threads are mainly used when additional clamping...
I believe it is techline that makes dyes for leak testing of fluids. Thier radiator coolant dye is yellow with a littlr green tint to it and shows quite well.
If you want to pull through the fan like you described, just reverse the fan in the front and it will acyually help the fan on the rad to pull air through it. Even tho the air going over the HDs will be a lil warmer it will still cool them fine with the amount of flow it will be.
Without knowing rest of your setup the Swiftech MCW6k series block may be the best choice. It performs very good at most any flow rate, which blocks like the TDX and Maze need a fair amount of flow to work decently.
I have 2 1/8" from the top of the case to the 2nd drive. The inside dimentions of the case are 7 1/2" as close as I can measure with a full case. The problem even with the drive moved then becomes the power leads from the PS. Unless you can leave the top 2 open and move the core into the empty...
I think he means having a CD bay used and the distance between it and the PS. Om my Antec I dont have room for even even a BIX, my 120mm fan I have there clears with just 1/8" clearance on each side and about the same to the IDE and power cables of the drive on the bottom.
My guess is it...
I agree the G5 and G4 are the best. From then on it really depends on the pump used. With a really srtong pump the WW, RBX and TDX would be close with the Swifty MCW6k series close. With a moderate pump and below the Swifty will perform better then those blocks.
With a pump like the AQX...
Personally I would only consider two pumps if I were buying right now, the Laing DDC/MCP360 or the MCP600/AQX 50Z. I believe the MCP600/AQX 50Z would perform the best but the DDC should be withing 1°c and it is smaller, quieter and has a 50K hr MTBF which the MCP600/AQX 50Z does not have.
Personally I like the Zerex racing super coolant. It is designed to be mixed 90/10 with water to make the actual coolant with full corrosion protection where anti-freeze needs 50/50 for the same. Most other things are meant as additives to a 50/50 anti freeze. Swiftechs HydrX would be another...
It is the red dye from D-Tek and is UV but just barely. I cant find any decent pics I took with just the UV lights but will post the best one I can find.