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!

Jan Kyster · 08-13-10, 02:49 PM

Have been running the rig for a while now.

Temps after a long night with Silent Hunter IV...

cpu, Core 2 Q9450 - never went above 31 degree. Normally runs 26-28 degree
motherboard, Asus P5Q - max. 39 degree, norm 34 degree
gpu, Gigabyte HD5870 - max 48 degree, norm 42-44 degree

Amazing what water - combined with 8 (eight) fans - can do for your system

Thanks for the kind words!

But credits should go to Fractal Design for their brilliant design.

Would like to redo the wiring, maybe paint the chromed radiator sides black and of course also watercool the graphics card.
Alas I'm too busy building the final rig, so this one is on the way to it's new owner.

Was very tempted to keep it, but still wants a smaller design... preferable something like this:

or this...

- but unfortunately a 5970 is gigantic! Enormeous!

The Silverstone desktop is less than an inch away from not being able to house it...

09-07-10, 05:10 AM

Hi Jan,

Followed your system over from overclockers.com.

Would love to get some more details about your Fractal build, mainly a parts list. Materials and measurements for your custom mounts would be fantastic too.

Thanks again!

-Ryan

Sailor Steve · 09-07-10, 11:36 AM

WELCOME ABOARD, tokyovigilante!

I'm from the opposite direction - I play submarine games and study naval history, and I'm just barely learning about computers. I need all the people willing to speak to an old novice I can get. It's good to see you here.

kiwi_2005 · 09-07-10, 05:43 PM

That first picture is what my dream rig looks like that i kinda gave up on and is sitting in pieces looking worse that what your shown.

One rainy day i intend to finish building it - yeah right!

Anyway well done on building your rig

Jan Kyster · 09-08-10, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokyovigilante

Hi Jan,

Followed your system over from overclockers.com.

Would love to get some more details about your Fractal build, mainly a parts list. Materials and measurements for your custom mounts would be fantastic too.

Thanks again!

-Ryan

Finally! My first (?) personnal stalker!

Thanks for the interest

but it was quite simply a matter of using the parts as templates for the mounts.
I've had a look around, but haven't kept the drawings, sorry for that.

But in doubt, feel free to contact me here or by PM anytime.

Best of luck with your build!

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: 9 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! __________________

08-13-10, 02:49 PM	#7
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Have been running the rig for a while now. Temps after a long night with Silent Hunter IV... cpu, Core 2 Q9450 - never went above 31 degree. Normally runs 26-28 degree motherboard, Asus P5Q - max. 39 degree, norm 34 degree gpu, Gigabyte HD5870 - max 48 degree, norm 42-44 degree Amazing what water - combined with 8 (eight) fans - can do for your system Thanks for the kind words! But credits should go to Fractal Design for their brilliant design. Would like to redo the wiring, maybe paint the chromed radiator sides black and of course also watercool the graphics card. Alas I'm too busy building the final rig, so this one is on the way to it's new owner. Was very tempted to keep it, but still wants a smaller design... preferable something like this: or this... - but unfortunately a 5970 is gigantic! Enormeous! The Silverstone desktop is less than an inch away from not being able to house it...

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...

09-07-10, 05:10 AM	#8
tokyovigilante Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hi Jan, Followed your system over from overclockers.com. Would love to get some more details about your Fractal build, mainly a parts list. Materials and measurements for your custom mounts would be fantastic too. Thanks again! -Ryan

09-07-10, 11:36 AM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD, tokyovigilante! I'm from the opposite direction - I play submarine games and study naval history, and I'm just barely learning about computers. I need all the people willing to speak to an old novice I can get. It's good to see you here. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-07-10, 05:43 PM	#10
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	That first picture is what my dream rig looks like that i kinda gave up on and is sitting in pieces looking worse that what your shown. One rainy day i intend to finish building it - yeah right! Anyway well done on building your rig __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.