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Mike AC Ryan · 07-July-05, 01:55 PM

I think the tribal looks great. Altho i do agree you can do a bit more.... Like the one above said: maybe in the other corner or maybe add something more to this one to make it bigger?

Keep it up!

Greetings,

Mike
for AC Ryan - modding & gaming for performance PC
www.acryan.com

Spectrum · 10-July-05, 10:35 AM

Update 14 (7/10/05)
Yesterday, I realized my computer was still loud, though not as loud as it was previously. I stopped each fan individually and narrowed the noise down to the AC Ryan 120mm intake. It's only 28.95dBa, but its loud, relative to the 20dBa PC P&C Silencer 80mm fans. I took the front fascia off and looked at how I installed my 160GB hard drive. Right smack dab in front of the fan. Turbulence anyone? So I moved that hard drive up a slot, so the fan isn't blowing right on it as before. Also, the front "gills" had to be changed, though I really liked them. I tried to extend them, making them longer, but it looked as straight as if I used a compass for it. So I just cut it all out, did some touch up painting, and put some mesh behind it. Less turbulence, and about 6V going to the fan now means less noise. It's not silent, but its much, much easier on the ears.

Like my ghetto front panel?

Coelacanth · 10-July-05, 03:51 PM

Isn't that the fan you only mounted using the lower two mounting holes? That could be contributing to the noise, rather than the fan itself...

xXxJrodxXx · 10-July-05, 06:25 PM

get a rheobus or some kind of fan controller.

Coelacanth · 12-July-05, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xXxJrodxXx


	get a rheobus or some kind of fan controller.

Slowing down the speed of a vibrating fan isn't really solving the problem, is it? Try using some rubber on all areas making contact between the fan and the chassis, that might help more. I assume since the intake fan is new, you don't have a problem with a shot bearing.

spades_n_aces · 12-July-05, 03:59 AM

maybe get some thin sheetmetal and cut it around the fan so you can screw it to the sheetmetal and then just use pop-rivets to hold the metal in place.... and use some rubber grommets .... like someone said, its probably because the fan is being held together by two screws... but other than that suggestion, great work

Spectrum · 12-July-05, 09:56 AM

Quote:


	get a rheobus or some kind of fan controller.

I have a Zalman fan mate that is running the fan at 5V. A visable 5.25" bay fan controller is useless for me. I'm not going to make my rig louder to game. I like hearing footsteps, etc when gaming.

The fan is sandwiched between the hard drive rack and case front, and without the hard drive right behind it, and the open front, it's much quieter than it was previously. I do have rubber between the case and fan, on both sides. Is there anyway to definitively decide if it is fan vibrations? At full speed, it's no louder than another identical fan I plugged into my test PSU.

Spectrum · 29-July-05, 09:18 PM

Update 15 (7/29/05)
So yeah, I went on vacation for a week and then I just really didn't have the motivation to get back to work. I'm 95% there, and it's taken shape, so I find this the hardest part of the project. Just need to wrap up those final details. I etched the tribal flames in one corner, but not the other. I thought putting them everywhere would make it too busy and detract from the AC Ryan logo and the hardware. I've given up on the plexi fan grill, and am now focusing on thin plastic or something like that.

I also need a better camera for my flash-less shots of the UV goodness.

RAA_Kr1cH · 30-July-05, 12:47 AM

Wow that has really turned out nice! I like the fact you didnt go overboard on the mods, I'm a big fan of clean and simple.

Coelacanth · 15-August-05, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectrum


	I also need a better camera for my flash-less shots of the UV goodness.

I don't think a better cam is needed. Just be absolutely sure you are standing perfectly still, bracing a shoulder against a wall or sitting down with the cam and your elbows propped on your knees, or even get a stack of books and use it as a temporary tripod. With your flash turned off and taking pics at night, digicams are very sensitive to motion.

Spectrum · 18-September-05, 11:40 AM

New hardware for this rig!

CoolerMaster RealPower 450
AMD Athlon 3000+ Winchester
MSI K8N Neo4-F
1GB Corsair ValueSelect
Gigabyte 6600GT PCI-Express
80GB WesternDigital 7200RPM 8MB
160GB WesternDigital 7200RPM 8MB
8X Toshiba DVD+/-RW
ThermalTake SilentTower
Windows XP Pro X64

Still need to get back on the project and finish it, but I'm lacking in ideas and time.

TORN · 18-September-05, 02:26 PM

Since you posted a "new hardware" message, the thread got bumped to the top and I took a few minutes to read it. I must say that you have done some great work on this pimprig themed case.

I was gonna ask about the "ThermalTake SilentTower" (thinking it was a new case) but then I googled and found out that it was a CPU cooler

Spectrum · 23-October-05, 12:41 PM

Update 16 (10/23/05)
First update in nearly three months, ouch. This one of those projects... Well, I didn't forget about it and finally got into the postition to go watercooled. Asetek Antarctica, Asetek GPU block, Hydor L30, BlackIce Pro, DangerDen Fillport, 3/8" Home Depot tubing and I'm happy. (The chipset block didn't fit.) I am waiting for clearance on a copyright issue for a 92mm fan grill I am going have custom made for the mod, and once that's in and everything is buttoned up, I should be 100% done.

neotheducky · 24-October-05, 08:20 PM

OOoh, I'm liking the looks of this one. Hope that watercooling works out for you. Good color choices as well.

Cpl Rampage · 24-October-05, 09:18 PM

OoOOOoOoo updates, looking good man, just try to be a bit more regular LOL

ranger1033 · 24-October-05, 10:32 PM

Looks good Spectrum keep up the good work.

whore · 24-October-05, 10:46 PM

looking sweet dude, i love the waterchill set ups aye, mind u thoguh i just sold mine :-|
keep those updates a flowing ~_~

HigHTecHReDNecK · 24-October-05, 11:26 PM

I LOVE THE FRONT PANEL MOD !!!! " GOIN' POSTAL"

J/K lookin good Budda , and nice BLING ya got there too

Spectrum · 25-October-05, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

I currently have a very very small leak on my GPU block that I'm trying to track down. I get maybe a droplet every 4 hours from it. I'm trying to find out exactly where it's coming from and fixing it.

My chipset fan is the loudest thing in my system right no

10-July-05, 10:35 AM	#62 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	Update 14 (7/10/05) Yesterday, I realized my computer was still loud, though not as loud as it was previously. I stopped each fan individually and narrowed the noise down to the AC Ryan 120mm intake. It's only 28.95dBa, but its loud, relative to the 20dBa PC P&C Silencer 80mm fans. I took the front fascia off and looked at how I installed my 160GB hard drive. Right smack dab in front of the fan. Turbulence anyone? So I moved that hard drive up a slot, so the fan isn't blowing right on it as before. Also, the front "gills" had to be changed, though I really liked them. I tried to extend them, making them longer, but it looked as straight as if I used a compass for it. So I just cut it all out, did some touch up painting, and put some mesh behind it. Less turbulence, and about 6V going to the fan now means less noise. It's not silent, but its much, much easier on the ears. Like my ghetto front panel? Attached Thumbnails __________________

10-July-05, 03:51 PM	#63 (permalink)
Coelacanth Apex Tech God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,993	Isn't that the fan you only mounted using the lower two mounting holes? That could be contributing to the noise, rather than the fan itself... __________________ Flipping the bird at 400 million years of evolution "If assholes could fly, the skies would be black!" "The human brain can be amazingly resistant to accepting an inconvenient truth" ~Moi Completed Projects & Worklogs: Charger Gothic Gargoyle Pisces Micro-Blaze Modding On The Cheap View My Gallery

10-July-05, 06:25 PM	#64 (permalink)
xXxJrodxXx Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 139	get a rheobus or some kind of fan controller. __________________

29-July-05, 09:18 PM	#68 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	Update 15 (7/29/05) So yeah, I went on vacation for a week and then I just really didn't have the motivation to get back to work. I'm 95% there, and it's taken shape, so I find this the hardest part of the project. Just need to wrap up those final details. I etched the tribal flames in one corner, but not the other. I thought putting them everywhere would make it too busy and detract from the AC Ryan logo and the hardware. I've given up on the plexi fan grill, and am now focusing on thin plastic or something like that. I also need a better camera for my flash-less shots of the UV goodness. Attached Thumbnails __________________

18-September-05, 11:40 AM	#71 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	New hardware for this rig! CoolerMaster RealPower 450 AMD Athlon 3000+ Winchester MSI K8N Neo4-F 1GB Corsair ValueSelect Gigabyte 6600GT PCI-Express 80GB WesternDigital 7200RPM 8MB 160GB WesternDigital 7200RPM 8MB 8X Toshiba DVD+/-RW ThermalTake SilentTower Windows XP Pro X64 Still need to get back on the project and finish it, but I'm lacking in ideas and time. __________________

07-July-05, 01:55 PM	#61 (permalink)
Mike AC Ryan Apex Techie Lite Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 34	I think the tribal looks great. Altho i do agree you can do a bit more.... Like the one above said: maybe in the other corner or maybe add something more to this one to make it bigger? Keep it up! Greetings, Mike for AC Ryan - modding & gaming for performance PC www.acryan.com

12-July-05, 03:59 AM	#66 (permalink)
spades_n_aces Apex Techie I Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: IL Posts: 66	maybe get some thin sheetmetal and cut it around the fan so you can screw it to the sheetmetal and then just use pop-rivets to hold the metal in place.... and use some rubber grommets .... like someone said, its probably because the fan is being held together by two screws... but other than that suggestion, great work

30-July-05, 12:47 AM	#69 (permalink)
RAA_Kr1cH Apex Master Tech Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modders blood marches through my veins like giant radioactive rubber pants! The pants command me! Please don't ignore my veins! Posts: 379	Wow that has really turned out nice! I like the fact you didnt go overboard on the mods, I'm a big fan of clean and simple.

18-September-05, 02:26 PM	#72 (permalink)
TORN Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Hoe-se, CA Posts: 189	Since you posted a "new hardware" message, the thread got bumped to the top and I took a few minutes to read it. I must say that you have done some great work on this pimprig themed case. I was gonna ask about the "ThermalTake SilentTower" (thinking it was a new case) but then I googled and found out that it was a CPU cooler __________________

23-October-05, 12:41 PM	#73 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	Update 16 (10/23/05) First update in nearly three months, ouch. This one of those projects... Well, I didn't forget about it and finally got into the postition to go watercooled. Asetek Antarctica, Asetek GPU block, Hydor L30, BlackIce Pro, DangerDen Fillport, 3/8" Home Depot tubing and I'm happy. (The chipset block didn't fit.) I am waiting for clearance on a copyright issue for a 92mm fan grill I am going have custom made for the mod, and once that's in and everything is buttoned up, I should be 100% done. Attached Thumbnails __________________

24-October-05, 08:20 PM	#74 (permalink)
neotheducky Rubber Duck-Hoe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,557	OOoh, I'm liking the looks of this one. Hope that watercooling works out for you. Good color choices as well.

24-October-05, 09:18 PM	#75 (permalink)
Cpl Rampage Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: attlebor-hoe, MA Posts: 730	OoOOOoOoo updates, looking good man, just try to be a bit more regular LOL __________________ There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitve idiots

24-October-05, 10:32 PM	#76 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Galaxy Far Far Away Rouses Point, NY Posts: 8,013	Looks good Spectrum keep up the good work. __________________

24-October-05, 10:46 PM	#77 (permalink)
whore Apex Master Tech Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Auckland , New Zealand and Proud to do it KIWI styles Posts: 263	looking sweet dude, i love the waterchill set ups aye, mind u thoguh i just sold mine :-\| keep those updates a flowing ~_~ __________________

24-October-05, 11:26 PM	#78 (permalink)
HigHTecHReDNecK Sophist'Hoe"cated ReDNecK Reviewer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: HALF A BUBBLE OFF PLUMB Posts: 3,500	I LOVE THE FRONT PANEL MOD !!!! " GOIN' POSTAL" J/K lookin good Budda , and nice BLING ya got there too __________________ HIDE NOTHING AND WATCH FOOLS SEARCH FOREVER

25-October-05, 04:14 PM	#79 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,669	Thanks for the compliments. I currently have a very very small leak on my GPU block that I'm trying to track down. I get maybe a droplet every 4 hours from it. I'm trying to find out exactly where it's coming from and fixing it. My chipset fan is the loudest thing in my system right no