computer seems actually finished

[darxus]

I got my Nexus 120mm Real Silent case fan, in black and white, of course. I am so thankful that they started making something other than that horrible orange, I would've had to go with a different fan.

In addition to it being superior in airflow to noise ratio, it can be plugged into my motherboard, which includes Asus' Q-fan2, which dynamically controls the fan speed based on CPU temperature.

This makes it more useful to enable my Athlon 64 x2's Quiet 'n Cool feature (supported by my motherboard), which is dynamic underclocking so the cpu runs cooler when it's not being used.

I re-did the cpu ducting slightly. The duct tape just wasn't holding in place. I folded ears on the fan end of the (Lucky Charms box) duct, and stuck them between the fan and the case. Much more secure.

And then I actually peeled the protective plastic off the sides of the case and put it away, tucked in at the end of my sofa.

The noise from my computer is now completely drowned out by my fish tank two rooms away which needs to be topped off.

Comments

[n-tropy.livejournal.com]

Hehe... it didn't seem like you to use a lucky charms box :D

Hope the article have you some ideas for an acrylic duct.
Shouldn't be that hard to find someplace local to get the acrylic.
That guy had some skill... Very pretty.

http://www.google.com/local?f=q&hl=en&q=boston+acrylic&btnG=Search

[darxus.livejournal.com]

Eh, the lucky charms box was an excellent design testing material. Most of those hits don't look relevant. I feel like I'd found an acrylic supplier when I was going to make huge fish tanks. But yeah it shouldn't be too hard to find. Although polycarbonate may still be a lot easier. Did that guy say anything about glue?

[darxus.livejournal.com]

Nevermind the glue question, recalling more of my fish tank research it's obvious he used the thick style acrylic solvent.

[darxus.livejournal.com]

"I got mine from Lowe's. If you give them your cut list they will cut it at no charge." - http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/fanduct.php - 1st google hit on: cpu duct

[n-tropy.livejournal.com]

cool :D
Now make a kick ass cooling duct to show us :D