Project Nightbox :p

Nightfall · 10-08-2004, 09:38 PM

For those who don't know what case this is (I don't think that'd be anybody here

) Here it is

So I have had my Antec Aria for quite a while now. First thing I want to do with it.. I need a better PSU!

While it does come with a 300 watt PSU, which is the highest quality PSU in it's class, I wanted more. It probably could have handled my A64, 10K HD, X800 Pro, and a pump in the future, but it would probably be being stressed pretty good at that point. Who wants that :shrug: Anyways, as some may or may not know, the PSU in this box is proprietary. So how do you get something else in there? How about do some modding and fit a 1U server PSU in here

So I bought an Etasis 480 watt 1U PSU. 30A on +5v, 30A on +3.3v, 18A on +12v1, and 18A on +12v2. I will soon show everybody how this was done using nothing more than the tools Arcturius and I had on hand. (Nothing purchased aside from the PSU) Not only did I fit in a much better PSU, it also fixed the cooling problem this case is renouned for, via a near completely unrestricted 120mm Sunon fan. I will show everybody how this was done sometime during the next week. Any input/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nightfall · 10-15-2004, 07:35 AM

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Pic 2

Just wanted to give everybody a quick glance at the project at hand. That is the side of the chassis that the PCI slots are located. I will show everybody how it was done soon.

PaulDriver · 11-01-2004, 02:53 AM

If I may be so bold, what did you pay for the PSU? and how noisy is it?
My last 1U PSU was a noisy little fart (I swear that tiny fan must run at 10,000 RPM).

Nightfall · 11-01-2004, 07:41 AM

The PSU was $130 I believe.

Very... The thing is quite noisy. I am not one bothered by noise easily though.

10-08-2004, 09:38 PM	#1
Nightfall Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: 39.78N - 104.88W Posts: 149	Project Nightbox :p For those who don't know what case this is (I don't think that'd be anybody here ) Here it is So I have had my Antec Aria for quite a while now. First thing I want to do with it.. I need a better PSU! While it does come with a 300 watt PSU, which is the highest quality PSU in it's class, I wanted more. It probably could have handled my A64, 10K HD, X800 Pro, and a pump in the future, but it would probably be being stressed pretty good at that point. Who wants that :shrug: Anyways, as some may or may not know, the PSU in this box is proprietary. So how do you get something else in there? How about do some modding and fit a 1U server PSU in here So I bought an Etasis 480 watt 1U PSU. 30A on +5v, 30A on +3.3v, 18A on +12v1, and 18A on +12v2. I will soon show everybody how this was done using nothing more than the tools Arcturius and I had on hand. (Nothing purchased aside from the PSU) Not only did I fit in a much better PSU, it also fixed the cooling problem this case is renouned for, via a near completely unrestricted 120mm Sunon fan. I will show everybody how this was done sometime during the next week. Any input/comments would be greatly appreciated

10-15-2004, 07:35 AM	#2
Nightfall Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: 39.78N - 104.88W Posts: 149	Pic 1 Pic 2 Just wanted to give everybody a quick glance at the project at hand. That is the side of the chassis that the PCI slots are located. I will show everybody how it was done soon.

11-01-2004, 02:53 AM	#3
PaulDriver Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sin City Posts: 37	If I may be so bold, what did you pay for the PSU? and how noisy is it? My last 1U PSU was a noisy little fart (I swear that tiny fan must run at 10,000 RPM).

11-01-2004, 07:41 AM	#4
Nightfall Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2004 Location: 39.78N - 104.88W Posts: 149	The PSU was $130 I believe. Very... The thing is quite noisy. I am not one bothered by noise easily though.

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