Different way to air cool?

[Joeisalsocool]

Here's an interesting idea that I've been thinking of:

I would like to sacrifice some performace for noise. Right now I have the Zalman 7000AlCu and a Ti4200 connected to a Biostar U8668-D. Here's what I'd like to do: Pull the Zalman fan right off, replace the Nvidia HS and fan with an oversized copper HS no fan, and add Ramsinks. Put a variable 120mm fan on the side panel in such a fashion that it hits both the CPU and GPU, and a nice 80mm exhaust on the top of the case. I would obviously need Arctic Silver 5 on the processors.

I'm not too impressed with the Heat Pipe cooler from Zalman, its a bit bulky for my taste.

Comments and criticisms are welcome. Thanks.
-Joe

 

[lazerman]

That sounds interesting, I think this would give a better cost/performance ratio- http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-116-008&depa=0 .

I will be getting the same thing for my card sometime soon.

 

[Joeisalsocool]

That is better than the stock HS, but I'm looking to remove smaller more turbulent fans that make tons of noise. Thanks for the idea thou.

 

[Soloman02]

here is a better one
Arctic Cooling VGA Cooler, Model "NV silencer 1" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Compatibility: nVIDIA GeForce 4 TI, nVIDIA FX5700
Fan Casing: Hair Dryer (23 fins)
Heatsink Plate: t(Cu)=2.5mm
Rated Fan Speeds: 2000 RPM
Memory Cooler: No
Bearing: Ceramic Bearing

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-186-117&depa=0

Instead of an 80mm fan at the top, I would put a 90mm or a 120mm fan on top.(i have an antec thermal controlled 120mm fan as a blowhole, it is very quiet)

 

[Joeisalsocool]

Ooo I like that one better, there is no dead space over the core. Interesting design. Now, if I were to put a case fan on the side panel would that cause too much turbulence for the GPU fan?

 

[lazerman]

I doubt it....

 

[Joeisalsocool]

Sorry lazerman, what's your opinion??

 

[lazerman]

I meant that I doubt it will change the way it cools, it's still getting air no matter what. What would be the purpose of this new fan?

 

[Joeisalsocool]

Well, honestly it's not so much the fan as it is the HS. Most stock ones dont have sufficient cooling right at the core because ppl dont want to lose a PCI slot. Having more surface area is key weather there is a fan on it or not.

 

[OIDanTheManIO]

here is a better one
Arctic Cooling VGA Cooler, Model "NV silencer 1" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Compatibility: nVIDIA GeForce 4 TI, nVIDIA FX5700
Fan Casing: Hair Dryer (23 fins)
Heatsink Plate: t(Cu)=2.5mm
Rated Fan Speeds: 2000 RPM
Memory Cooler: No
Bearing: Ceramic Bearing

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-186-117&depa=0

Instead of an 80mm fan at the top, I would put a 90mm or a 120mm fan on top.(i have an antec thermal controlled 120mm fan as a blowhole, it is very quiet)

I like the way it gets its air striaght from the outside of the case rather than gathering up warm air from inside the case.