Forgot to update this.
flew past that old 3850, I hit 4.1 GHz on this setup
Anywho update since it was updated
Been running the 920 (amd) with CnQ enabled for so long thought I redesign could work especially after seeing this when I cleaned the fans the other day
So, since temps were below 30C even when running civ4 and a video and IMing and web browsing. I decided to elevate the case which mean t a reduction in height. The placement before took advantage of the AC vent right near the desk, now however it blows heat when it is on (it is shut though, I still have my window open despite lows in the 40's cold air just does not come into this room with dual monitors, an amp and one or more PCs running.
). So that ain't helping. Now it fits on top (better wireless signal now too) replaced the tuniq with a clip on scythe something or other. (15 dollar impulse grab on OCF) Had to rotate PSU down to flat hood, which works with the silverstone would not have functioned with the FSP since its a bottom cooled PSU. (notice how all the cheap PSUs have a big bottom fan?)
Got annoyed with the door I had made that housed the 5 fans, going to make another, but for now, this will work.
Note after first design forgot how loud a raptor is, pipestrap when fastened securely works like a guitar string, the tatatatatat a tat of the raptor seeking was too much. Took the pipe strap, folded all 4 pieces down at a 90 degree angle, placed a book on it, and put the raptor on the book. Complete silence again
Temps suck again. 28C idle 48C load. (much different than my previous 38C load) I am overvolting still I think, I was running CnQ while OCed before, but its AMD, so vcore really does not effect temps. So I have not changed it. Might make it a juice hungry pig though, so perhaps I should.
I toyed around with the idea of flipping the mobo so the IO panel faced forward but was recessed enough that the wires did not stick out too far) but the main idea for flipping it (aside from USB action oh which I removed my front panel wires gotta hook that back up when I tidy this up) was wireless signal integrity. Decided against it, and since it is up top now, accessing the IO panel from the back of the desk is actually pretty easy. I left USB devices in the bottom slot, so finding a freshy is no big deal, follow a cable in by hand and pop. No looking necessary
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Only thing I pop in and out is camera, external HDD and USB flash. Will eventually readd the front panel USB/FW, and audio but not right now.
Gotta come up with the scratch to get some moddin' supplies first (new front panels mainly
) Still got my little button on a wire for power control LOL
