question on EMI

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-14-2002, 10:19 PM

Since I've installed water cooling I get a wobble in my monitor picture. It only does it at certain points during bootup(like the windows splash screen). Once it boots into my desktop its fine, no interference at all. Does anyone else have this problem? Also will EMI comming off the pump do anything to the components inside the case?

bigben2k · 05-15-2002, 07:27 AM

You're getting interference from the pump.

Just place your monitor a little further away.

If you can't, then we'll all fill this thread with many, many ideas...

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-15-2002, 11:14 PM

I'm stuck in a little corner

and my case is about 6 inches away from my monitor. I have a very little desk. It only does at bootup in certain points but when I get to the desktop it's fine. Also my internet is running slower i'm using the LAN port on board. Is there a chance that the EMI from the pump is causing problems with the BIOS and on board chips? I haven't had any BIOS problems BTW just a thought

bigben2k · 05-16-2002, 07:54 AM

Strangely enough, your monitor might be interfering with your LAN box... just drop it to the floor, or screw it onto the back of your desk.

For the pump, you'll need to wrap it up in a steel box. You can experiment with this by using a number of steel plates, you'll see the results.

deeznuts · 05-16-2002, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by bigben2k
Strangely enough, your monitor might be interfering with your LAN box... just drop it to the floor, or screw it onto the back of your desk.

For the pump, you'll need to wrap it up in a steel box. You can experiment with this by using a number of steel plates, you'll see the results.

you think a steel plate on the side of the monitor will work? i don't want to cover up my pretty alu reservoir i just bought. i'm thinking like a U shaped steel plate, covering up three sides of my pump.

bigben2k · 05-16-2002, 03:07 PM

No, just start by wrapping your pump, then go from there.

(Now see, I was reading too fast, you don't have a LAN box!)

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-17-2002, 12:47 AM

Well like I said once I get into my desktop it's fine so I can live with it but the concern about EMI harming MY MOBO is still there. Have you guys ever had any problems with this or is this no even an issue with MOBOs

bigben2k · 05-17-2002, 08:49 AM

You really don't have to worry about that. The only thing your pump could possibly have an effect on is the PSU, but that's a very, very remote possibility.

FRAGN'STIEN · 05-17-2002, 07:07 PM

cool thanks big ben. Thats put my mind to rest

05-14-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
FRAGN'STIEN Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 380	question on EMI Since I've installed water cooling I get a wobble in my monitor picture. It only does it at certain points during bootup(like the windows splash screen). Once it boots into my desktop its fine, no interference at all. Does anyone else have this problem? Also will EMI comming off the pump do anything to the components inside the case? __________________ This space for rent

05-15-2002, 07:27 AM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	You're getting interference from the pump. Just place your monitor a little further away. If you can't, then we'll all fill this thread with many, many ideas... __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-15-2002, 11:14 PM	#3
FRAGN'STIEN Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 380	I'm stuck in a little corner and my case is about 6 inches away from my monitor. I have a very little desk. It only does at bootup in certain points but when I get to the desktop it's fine. Also my internet is running slower i'm using the LAN port on board. Is there a chance that the EMI from the pump is causing problems with the BIOS and on board chips? I haven't had any BIOS problems BTW just a thought __________________ This space for rent

05-16-2002, 07:54 AM	#4
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Strangely enough, your monitor might be interfering with your LAN box... just drop it to the floor, or screw it onto the back of your desk. For the pump, you'll need to wrap it up in a steel box. You can experiment with this by using a number of steel plates, you'll see the results. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-16-2002, 03:07 PM	#6
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	No, just start by wrapping your pump, then go from there. (Now see, I was reading too fast, you don't have a LAN box!) __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-17-2002, 12:47 AM	#7
FRAGN'STIEN Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 380	Well like I said once I get into my desktop it's fine so I can live with it but the concern about EMI harming MY MOBO is still there. Have you guys ever had any problems with this or is this no even an issue with MOBOs __________________ This space for rent

05-17-2002, 08:49 AM	#8
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	You really don't have to worry about that. The only thing your pump could possibly have an effect on is the PSU, but that's a very, very remote possibility. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-17-2002, 07:07 PM	#9
FRAGN'STIEN Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2002 Location: Rathdrum, ID Posts: 380	cool thanks big ben. Thats put my mind to rest __________________ This space for rent

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