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Mathelo · 08-01-2005, 07:47 PM

Thanks all,

I suppose I should start over. I've been lurking here for several weeks. I've done a LOT of reading and research. I've posted a few questions. The discussions here with Cathar and all are the most informed I've seen on the net. They have been very helpful.

I'm at that point where I've got just about everything I need to make a go of it. I've bought the block, rad, etc. and have a few unanswered questions. Here is what I have:

My current setup includes the following:

- CPU is an AMD Athlon64 3200
- Plain vanilla graphics card – no fan
- OCZ 600W PowerStream PSU
- 3 hard drives – Raptor 74 GB/ WD250GB / Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 300GB
- Case: Antec SLK3800-B

I've purchased for WC:
- Storm G4
- PA160
- DD d5 PUMP
- Swissflow flow sensor
- TBalancer
- Nexus fan
- 7/16 Tygon tuping
- homebuilt res

My focus will be on OC but as quiet as possible. My main use is for digital photography and I'll be upgrading to a dual core in the next 6 to 12 months.

My remaining questions:
- I've waffled between internal / external wc. It only seems logical that a separate rad box is best. Dumping all the CPU heat back into the case is totally illogical to me. Yet many people do it. I realize it is a compromise but just how big a compromise is it?

Internal or external, I'm looking at the Antec P180 as a replacement case. While it is optimised for air, it is also very quiet.. There are 2 or 3 mounting choices with this box. You can see it here - http://www.silentpcreview.com/article249-page4.html.

Install choices are:

1) Lower front chamber with internal venting

2) Lower chamber where the harddrives should go with external venting (maybe venting into top chamber)

3) Top of the case over the MB with internal venting

My first choice would be option 1 but option 2 keeps the hot air out of the main CPU chamber. Of course, this might be a small net improvement since the 3 hdd would have to go in there instead.

Final option is to stick with the case I have (Antec SLK3800-B) and build a separate rad box underneath.

Any help you guys can provide with some of these final decisions will be greatly appreciated.

L

08-01-2005, 07:47 PM	#10
Mathelo Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 63	Thanks all, I suppose I should start over. I've been lurking here for several weeks. I've done a LOT of reading and research. I've posted a few questions. The discussions here with Cathar and all are the most informed I've seen on the net. They have been very helpful. I'm at that point where I've got just about everything I need to make a go of it. I've bought the block, rad, etc. and have a few unanswered questions. Here is what I have: My current setup includes the following: - CPU is an AMD Athlon64 3200 - Plain vanilla graphics card – no fan - OCZ 600W PowerStream PSU - 3 hard drives – Raptor 74 GB/ WD250GB / Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 300GB - Case: Antec SLK3800-B I've purchased for WC: - Storm G4 - PA160 - DD d5 PUMP - Swissflow flow sensor - TBalancer - Nexus fan - 7/16 Tygon tuping - homebuilt res My focus will be on OC but as quiet as possible. My main use is for digital photography and I'll be upgrading to a dual core in the next 6 to 12 months. My remaining questions: - I've waffled between internal / external wc. It only seems logical that a separate rad box is best. Dumping all the CPU heat back into the case is totally illogical to me. Yet many people do it. I realize it is a compromise but just how big a compromise is it? Internal or external, I'm looking at the Antec P180 as a replacement case. While it is optimised for air, it is also very quiet.. There are 2 or 3 mounting choices with this box. You can see it here - http://www.silentpcreview.com/article249-page4.html. Install choices are: 1) Lower front chamber with internal venting 2) Lower chamber where the harddrives should go with external venting (maybe venting into top chamber) 3) Top of the case over the MB with internal venting My first choice would be option 1 but option 2 keeps the hot air out of the main CPU chamber. Of course, this might be a small net improvement since the 3 hdd would have to go in there instead. Final option is to stick with the case I have (Antec SLK3800-B) and build a separate rad box underneath. Any help you guys can provide with some of these final decisions will be greatly appreciated. L