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Title: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 14, 2011, 01:48:50 pm
Hi friends,

I have a new idea for fanless PC :

Like Heatsink, PSU, Case, etc.

For Heatsink, they are a Thermalright HR-O2 . This is a really pasive.
But now I have a Noctua NH-D14 and a OCZ Vendetta 2. I do not install a fan on HeatSink.
I do not have a problem.

PSU:
Seasonic X-Series Fanless 400W . Is the best passive PSU. But it is not very powerful.

Model: X-460 FANLESS (SS-460FL Active PFC F3)
Tips : add a second X-460 in tower. One for CPU and one Graphic Card. And a second for other Graphic Card.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Seasonic_X-400_Fanless_PSU

But l have in my home (in the box) Corsair TX950W.
I begin with this PSU.

For Case:
Cooler Master ATCS 840
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=5777
PSU could be mounted on top or bottom for flexible installation or dual PSU configuration

I remove each fan and make a test with a OCCT and other soft. For check a temp.
Maybe add a fan after test.

For new motherboard :
A gigabyte product ... why not  :P

GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 (rev. 1.3) or
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3974#sp

GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 or
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3824#sp

GA-X79-UD3 (rev. 1.0)
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4050#sp

For CPU :
i3 2105
i5 2500
i5 2500K
or Cpu socket 2011 for X79

For Ram :
Transcend TX2000 KLN-8GK
aXeRam DDR3 2000+MHz Dual Channel Kit (4GBx2, 9-11-9-24, 1.6V)
http://www.transcend-info.com/Press/index.asp?LangNo=0&PrsNo=1643&axn=Detail
or
G.Skill RipjawsX F3-12800 CL9D 4GBXL
http://www.gskill.com/products.php?index=349

For SSD:
Crucial M4 Serie

For Graphic Card :
Zotac GTX 560 multiview
http://www.zotacusa.com/geforce-gtx-560-multiview-zt-50706-10m.html
Gpu : 820 Ram : 1200
2xDVI, 2xHDMI, 1xDisplay Port


Thanks a lot for comment this topic.

Gloup_Gloup

Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on November 14, 2011, 02:23:20 pm
Interesting project GG

There are a couple of components that might be better than what you have suggested though the Nesteq ASM X heatpipe semi fanless PSU and the NoFan CR95C Icepipe CPU cooler

Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 14, 2011, 02:43:57 pm
Hi Dark Mantis,  :D

Tanks for comments.  :P

As I said above, I'll start with the psu (TX950W Corsair) and heatsink (Noctua NH-D14) I have already in my home.
But that's great that members, like you particularly  ::), but without excluding anyone, leave their opinions and suggestions.

Especially if I need to change parts after the temperatures and sounds tests.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 17, 2011, 02:37:46 am
 ;) Hi friends,  :D

In the CPU support List of:

GA-Q67M-D2H-B3 (rev. 1.0)
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3824
GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3 (rev. 1.3)
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3974

I do not find a Intel XEON CPU like :
E3-1225
E3-1245 and
E3-1275

Link here on Intel site : http://ark.intel.com/compare/52274,52270,52277

See page 21, figure 3.3
http://www.intel.com/content/dam/doc/design-guide/xeon-e3-1200-lga1155-socket-specifications-and-guidelines.pdf

See page 25, figure 3.7
http://www.intel.com/content/dam/doc/guide/2nd-gen-core-lga1155-socket-guide.pdf

This CPU have a process 32nm and use a Sockets 1155 like a processors in the CPU support List

Have you infos about this ?

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 26, 2011, 06:35:36 pm
Hi Friends,

I find a material for reduce sound and vibration on the side panel.

Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pak
http://www.dynamat.com/products_car_audio_wedge_pak.html

   (http://i.ebayimg.com/t/10425-Dynamat-XTREME-Plain-Pak-Wedge-4-Sq-Ft-NEW-/17/!BvePN4QBmk~$%28KGrHqV,!iMEv1+0CvSYBMEt-c5IB!~~_12.JPG)

It's not thick like this: http://www.soundservice.co.uk/acoustic-wedge-tiles.html

It is an one (1) inch thick.

Have you a comments?

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on November 26, 2011, 08:04:33 pm
Interesting read and actually something that was on my mind for a totally different reason recently. I would steer clear of anything that has a metal backing sheet on it though for obvious reasons. The "rubber" foam style of matting seems cool though.
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: absic on November 26, 2011, 08:39:06 pm
If we are building a PC to be as quiet as possible this might help but, without fans in the system to shift the air would this not also act to retain heat in the PC Case?
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 26, 2011, 11:24:51 pm
Interesting read and actually something that was on my mind for a totally different reason recently. I would steer clear of anything that has a metal backing sheet on it though for obvious reasons. The "rubber" foam style of matting seems cool though.

Hi Dark Mantis,

Thank you for this comments ... if I give ideas for other projects you have, it makes me happy.

It is not easy to find inexpensive materials and capable also be used for any other purpose.

The acoutic materials for pc is expensive and little pakage. Or is more difficulty for find it in shop.
http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-eur/products/acousticmaterials

To prevent loss of materials and money, I prefer not specialized materials.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 26, 2011, 11:43:23 pm
If we are building a PC to be as quiet as possible this might help but, without fans in the system to shift the air would this not also act to retain heat in the PC Case?

Hi Absic,  ;)

I'm not saying (thinking)  that there will be no ventilation.
I say as there are tests and that I will see how to ensure that there is the least noise.
The testing will determine which fans will be active and the others I think to remove them.

I will place a thermometer with one external sensor, such as the picture.

(http://images.thesource.ca/images/Online/63/6311017l.jpg)

Of course, my computer with software give to me a infos about temperature....

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on November 27, 2011, 07:51:15 am
I would suggest using the largest slowest fans that you can find. That way they should shift an enormous amount of air whilst turning very slowly and quietly. The 230mm ones that I have got seem to fit the bill well .
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on November 27, 2011, 11:39:59 am
Hi Dark Mantis,  ;)

I support this option.
I already have a 200mm fan on the Antec Nine Hundred for the GA-P35-DQ6.
So to follow.

Cool  ;D

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on December 16, 2011, 02:21:08 pm
Hi Gloup_Gloup

Did you have a question there or are you just making a stament ?
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on December 16, 2011, 03:33:44 pm
Hi Gloup_Gloup

Did you have a question there or are you just making a stament ?

Hi Dark Mantis,  ;)

One question I have is about the use of Xeon processors on the motherboard Z68 ... or Q67M

In practice I question whether it is correct to install a cpu Xeon motherboard on Z68 or Q67M?
I refer to precedent post :  http://forum.giga-byte.co.uk/index.php/topic,7390.msg58692.html#msg58692

Gloup_Gloup


Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on January 09, 2012, 08:58:12 pm
Hi Friends,  ;)

Asus TNT 26-27 inches.

VE278Q or
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VE278Q/

VK278Q or
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VK278Q/

PA246Q
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/PA246Q/

For Graphic Card :
Zotac GTX 560 multiview
http://www.zotacusa.com/geforce-gtx-560-multiview-zt-50706-10m.html
Gpu : 820 Ram : 1200
2xDVI, 2xHDMI, 1xDisplay Port

I use my computer for make a  search on Internet, Adobe CS5 and BF2.
Maybe I try BF3, but is not a obligation. Just for testing.

Add yours comments please. I have a money...  :P

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on January 10, 2012, 01:40:43 am
Hi  again,  ;)

For compare about Asus Monitor:

EDIT01: http://www.asus.com/Compare/

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 26, 2012, 12:29:04 pm
Hi friends,  ;)

Basically I will choose the Asus monitor model VK278Q.
http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VK278Q/

Because it has a webcam.

I have never had
I keep my private photo, on principle).

And I find it affordable.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 26, 2012, 08:36:55 pm
Hi Friends,  ;)

I look for a SSD.

I think take a Corsair.

Performance Series Pro 128GB
http://www.corsair.com/ssd/performance-pro-series-ssd/performance-series-pro-128gb-ssd-hard-drive.html
CSSD-P128GBP-BK         219.99 $ Canada  (166 Eu)

I prefer Marvell's 88SS9174-BKK2 controller like Performance Series.
(http://www.storagereview.com/images/Corsair-Performance-3-controller.jpg)
Gloup_Gloup

Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 30, 2012, 09:42:07 am
Hi friends,  ;)

I updated my proposed purchase.

Cooler Master Haf X nvidia
http://www.coolermaster.fr/product.php?category_id=18&product_id=6640

Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 GA-X79-UD5
http://www.gigabyte.fr/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4049#ov

Intel I7-3820
http://ark.intel.com/fr/products/63698/Intel-Core-i7-3820-Processor-10M-Cache-3_60-GHz

G.SKILL 2133MHZ DDR3 16GO RIPJAWSZ QUAD CL9

Diamond 
AMD Radeon™ HD 6950 PCIE 2GB GDDR5 Video Graphics Card
Bus Type: PCI Express x16 | Part Number: 6950PE52G

Asus VK278Q  http://fr.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VK278Q/

ssd:
Corsair Performance Series Pro 128GB
CSSD-P128GBP-BK   http://www.corsair.com/fr/ssd/performance-pro-series-ssd/performance-series-pro-128gb-ssd-hard-drive.html

Burner DVD:
Pioneer noir (pas blue ray)  219BK
Samsung noir LightScribe SH-S223L

Other details, already in my possession, the following items:

OS Windows Seven Ultimate, Keyboard, mouse.
Despite the project purchase Haf X, I would try this case:
Case (a old HP Vectra VL400) http://content.bikhir.ma/images/07/0765687035.jpg
(Length : 41cm x Height : 45cm x Deep : 17.5cm)
PSU (Corsair 950TX) http://www.corsair.com/fr/power-supply-units/enthusiast-series-power-supply-units/enthusiast-series-tx950-80-plus-bronze-certified-power-supply.html
Heat spreader (Noctua NH-D14) http://www.noctua.at/images/faqs/nh_d14_measurements_1.jpg
Printers (HP Laserjet 5L et Epson Stylus Photo 2200)
Monitor Asus VW266H. http://fr.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VW266H/
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 31, 2012, 09:27:35 am
Hi Friends,  ;)

I have ordered and paying the Asus VK278Q.

And a DVD Burner : LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter, model GH24NS90

Gradually, I monted my new configuration.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on March 31, 2012, 10:47:18 am
I have checked out that model myself and was quite impressed by it. In the end I decided to stick with my Iiyama 27" monitors as I had already got one and wanted them all to be the same. It is a good monitor though and I am sure that you will be very happy with it especially after your older, smaller model.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 31, 2012, 02:52:38 pm
Hi Dark Mantis,  ;)

Iiyama models are not available in my area.

Otherwise, I would have taken one.

Thank for your appreciation.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on March 31, 2012, 03:10:10 pm
Well the Asus is fairly much on a par with the Iiyama anyway. There is not much to choose between them. ;)
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on March 31, 2012, 03:29:39 pm
Hi,

Of course. Thank a lot, again.

Strongly a test on the Asus monitor.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on April 04, 2012, 09:22:35 pm
Hi friends,

The Asus 27'' screen arrived to the store.
I will at some future day.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on April 05, 2012, 10:05:21 am
Nice! Now you can get on with the new monitor......or are you planning to get three for an eyefinity setup ?  8)
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on April 06, 2012, 12:43:30 am
Hi Dark Mantis, and friends,  ;)

I can put two screens on my nVIDIA graphics card, 8800 GTS 320.
But Iwould like buy a card AMD ATI HD eyeinfinity.
To connect 3 screens. But the three screens will be different.

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Gloup_Gloup on April 06, 2012, 11:00:25 am
Hi  Dark Mantis and friends,

My 27'' screen is in to my Home.
Real vision of 27 inches.

Presentation of my desk.
Left the Asus VW266H (1920x1200). And right, the Asus VK278Q(1920x1080).

The two screens have a total forms a diagonal of 49 inches (include center border  :P).

Gloup_Gloup
Title: Re: Fanless PC
Post by: Dark Mantis on April 06, 2012, 09:16:34 pm

The two screens have a total forms a diagonal of 49 inches (include center border  :P).

Gloup_Gloup

Only 49" still never mind......I have over 70" without bragging !!!  ;D

Looks good there though now. Once you are used to using multiple monitors though it is really difficult to go back to working with a single one. I feel totally lost on my single monitor setups after my main one.