Rig for Silent Running

Jan Kyster · 08-07-10, 09:07 AM

Or... Welcome to my pc hell - blaming it all on Subsim and Silent Hunter!

It all started a year or so ago... had this setup for testing.
Went through 4 or 5 different motherboards over a very short period - so this open rig was easy to use for quick swapping.
The extra horrible fans were due to extreme summerheat - last summer!

Trying to cool the 4870x2...

Can't believe it's been like that for that long.

Had big plans building a new case, but then a month or so ago, I stumbled over a Silverstone case I've been wanting for a looong time. Now it finally had come to Denmark.

Quick change of plans... a quick install while waiting for some 90mm fans and the 4870x2 is in for a RMA.
The RAM died... so here's with a temporary 4770 - with a dead fan.
Awfull sight:

Nice clean look on the outside though, but don't like the big logo very much:

Sorry for the dust!

The setup should be watercooled with an external cooling "tower", but then I came across a new (?) Fractal Design case. Change of plan again!

Building a base for pump and resorvoir:

Making an "adapter" for my 2x12 cm radiator against 2x14 cm vents in case:

Fractal Design's fans are black and white, so couldn't resist pimping my radiator fans for rads:

"Front" side nearly finished - looks alright?

But the back - oh! the horror!

Tightening things up a bit:

The 4870x2 is beyond repair and my dealer couldn't get a replacement.
Instead he shipped me a Gigabyte HD5870. Which I do not have a water cooled block for. Sigh.

Finished all cabling. Like the clean look a lot:

Front side - crisp, clean and straight:

Front and doors to front fans open:

Now that concludes the old rig. Runs very, very silent and keeps everything very cool - way below 40 degree...

Yesterday all parts for my Silverstone desktop arrived...

Stay tuned for the drama!

ETR3(SS) · 08-07-10, 12:17 PM

I've considered using liquid cooling instead of air for my new build. But then again I've considered building it inside a refrigerator so I could have a cool comp and cold beer.

What are you using for the liquid coolant? Green dyed water?

Jan Kyster · 08-07-10, 01:43 PM

You're in for a nasty surprise, if you follow that idea through... you're not the first one to come up with such a bright idea!

Have a look here at Overclockers.com for reasons why: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...d.php?t=373263

They have some very fine threads for guiding you through your build, highly recommended!

I'm using Feser One Cooling Fluid. That's destilled water with ethylene glycol and other good stuff.
Protects copper against corrosion and prevents algea growth... but worthless for spicing up the coffee...

ETR3(SS) · 08-07-10, 04:44 PM

I honestly didn't think about the workload on the fridge as far as cooling goes. Good thing I didn't try to go through with it.

Quote:

destilled water with ethylene glycol

Ah, good ol' antifreeze. That was my second guess, but I didn't think you could put that in a computer for coolant. Learn something new everyday.

Konovalov · 08-12-10, 06:53 AM

Jan, Congrats on your rig. Looks slick, clean, and great cable management.

Zachstar · 08-12-10, 07:28 AM

Nice and clean look! Nice job man!

08-07-10, 09:07 AM	#1
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Rig for Silent Running Or... Welcome to my pc hell - blaming it all on Subsim and Silent Hunter! It all started a year or so ago... had this setup for testing. Went through 4 or 5 different motherboards over a very short period - so this open rig was easy to use for quick swapping. The extra horrible fans were due to extreme summerheat - last summer! Trying to cool the 4870x2... Can't believe it's been like that for that long. Had big plans building a new case, but then a month or so ago, I stumbled over a Silverstone case I've been wanting for a looong time. Now it finally had come to Denmark. Quick change of plans... a quick install while waiting for some 90mm fans and the 4870x2 is in for a RMA. The RAM died... so here's with a temporary 4770 - with a dead fan. Awfull sight: Nice clean look on the outside though, but don't like the big logo very much: Sorry for the dust! The setup should be watercooled with an external cooling "tower", but then I came across a new (?) Fractal Design case. Change of plan again! Building a base for pump and resorvoir: Making an "adapter" for my 2x12 cm radiator against 2x14 cm vents in case: Fractal Design's fans are black and white, so couldn't resist pimping my radiator fans for rads: "Front" side nearly finished - looks alright? But the back - oh! the horror! Tightening things up a bit: The 4870x2 is beyond repair and my dealer couldn't get a replacement. Instead he shipped me a Gigabyte HD5870. Which I do not have a water cooled block for. Sigh. Finished all cabling. Like the clean look a lot: Front side - crisp, clean and straight: Front and doors to front fans open: Now that concludes the *old* rig. Runs very, very silent and keeps everything very cool - way below 40 degree... Yesterday all parts for my Silverstone desktop arrived... Stay tuned for the drama!

08-07-10, 12:17 PM	#2
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	I've considered using liquid cooling instead of air for my new build. But then again I've considered building it inside a refrigerator so I could have a cool comp and cold beer. What are you using for the liquid coolant? Green dyed water? __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

08-12-10, 06:53 AM	#5
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Jan, Congrats on your rig. Looks slick, clean, and great cable management. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

08-12-10, 07:28 AM	#6
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Nice and clean look! Nice job man! __________________

08-07-10, 01:43 PM	#3
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	You're in for a nasty surprise, if you follow that idea through... you're not the first one to come up with such a bright idea! Have a look here at Overclockers.com for reasons why: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/s...d.php?t=373263 They have some very fine threads for guiding you through your build, highly recommended! I'm using Feser One Cooling Fluid. That's destilled water with ethylene glycol and other good stuff. Protects copper against corrosion and prevents algea growth... but worthless for spicing up the coffee...