T3h_Ch33z_Muncha

Well i am the owner of quite a substantial collection of image macros

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Please don't call me Muncha, as cheese is not the only insinuatable munchable object; Ch33z will suffice. Oh, and i almost forgot to express my love for Heru
Planned upgrades (kind of in order): 22" Monitor, Goliathus Omega (mousepad), new chair, Windows 7, CM 690, new desk, Ideazon ZBoard MERC, Sennheiser HD201, bong, DX 11 card(s)+necessary PSU
Epic things happening in 2010: Toy Story 3, new H.I.M album, Supreme Commander 2, MechWarrior, The Elder Scrolls V, Mafia II, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Bioshock 2, Crysis 2, Iron Man 2

miloshs

Omg no posts in two days in CM690 thread?!?!

Just tested some stuff in "our" case, and this is what i got... Tested my rig without the fans on my CPU and GPU, just to see where i stand when it comes to silent computing.

So far i've left 2x140mm at the top and 1x120mm at the back, and 1x120mm at the front. The next step will be removing as much case fans as i can and see what it looks like... Ultimately the goal is to leave just the front intake and one exaust (top or back)...

Heres the temp testing...

I tested Orthos and FurMark at the same time to simulate full 100% usage on the CPU and GPU at the same time so i can get maximum temp output of my PC.

My toughts on this is that if i leave only 1x intake and 1x exaust, that the GPU will have no problems running fanless while the CPU will probably have to be underclocked (currently OC'd from 2.5ghz -> 3.6Ghz)...

What do you guys think?

P.S. the case was completely closed for the testing!

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e6800xe

update furmark, and use linx or ibt to cpu stability test
OCCT is also good for cpu/gpu testing

a intake side fan would work wonders for your gpu. ive got a shourded 2k kaze on my side panel and it pumps insane air right to my 8800gt. you could also intake the bottom fan near the psu for more air to the gpu

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Sparky6string

This case has a pretty fair amount of space for cable storage/hiding. I just added my Corsair TX750w which has an overabundance of wires and was able to hide most of it all. Now the back slide panel is bulging though and might burst off at any moment.



I did a similar job with my other 690.

Fletcher Carnaby

Welcome to the club x2, Sparky!

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miloshs

My CPU was tested ages ago with IBT and it passes with flying colors, i just ran Orthos to see how my temps will go while running fanless...

But seriously.... Fanless 4850, 100%usage getting 45oC, do i really need more air to the GPU?!?! I dont see the point in that, jezzz my stock (not the Radeon stock, but Palit Golden sample stock) had it at 55oC at full blast, and you could hear it a mile away...

After all the point of running fanless was to make my PC as silent as i can, i dont see how adding one more fan could improve its silentness

@Sparky6string

Nice 690, but is it my eyes or do i see dust web right under your GPU?
And for gods sake please get rid of that IDE DVD drive

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Fitzbane

My new CM 690 is sitting in my living room right now..waiting on other parts to arrive.

I am wondering, how hard is it to hide the cables of a non-modular PSU in this case?

Also, taking off the top panel and the front panels..I felt like I was going to break the plastic locks on them. I didn't even take the top one off because I was afraid to break something...any tips? Or just go balls to the wall and rip them off lol.

Would moving the side panel fan to the top for exhaust be better?

thx.

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RAZER MAMBA. 5600 DPI. NUFF SAID.

Sparky6string

Look 4 posts up at my pic after hiding the ridiculous amount of wires my Corsair has. It took some doing but it can be done.

Yeah the plastic panels you kinda have to be firm with. The top one removes easiest when you push the protruding parts from underneath the top inside the case.

I don't mind the side fan, but if you're going to move it IMO it would be best to move it to the bottom as an intake fan. The front fan is good for cooling the HDD area but insufficient as a main intake fan.

Fitzbane

could you post a picture of the other side of the motherboard tray possibly?

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Sparky6string

If only I had taken a shot of it before I got it all together. It wasn't easy to get that back panel on, but that particular PSU has more cables than most. I'll get some shots of my other 690 that has an OCZ StealthXStream 700W PSU, and that one wasn't too difficult at all. I used zip ties with both.