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Discussion in 'bit-tech Folding Team' started by johnim40, 15 Jul 2013.

  1. johnim40

    johnim40 Minimodder

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    hi guys

    what do people use to cool there rigs mainly gpu other than watercooling or standard case fans

    cheers for any help
     
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  2. TaRkA DaHl

    TaRkA DaHl Modder

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    Open cases. In a separate room with the windows slightly open. If a multi GPU rig consider using PCI risers and a modified case setup to keep cards further apart. Folding doesn't need lots of PCI-E lanes, x1 will work fine.
     
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  3. johnim40

    johnim40 Minimodder

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    thanks

    heres mine so far all folding 24/7 unless gaming rarely

    spare/gaming room
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    i5 750 8gb 2 x msi 460gtx cyclone hx520 before
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    i5 750 8gb 2 x msi 460gtx cyclone hx520 tidied up
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    e5200 1gb msi 560gtx ti twin frozr ii hx430
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    pc corner/frontroom
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    i5 750 8gb 2 x evga sc 660gtx sli hx520
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    i5 2500k 16gb 2 x zotac 760gtx sli tx750
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  4. DocJonz

    DocJonz Another CPC refugee .....

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    DocJonz, 15 Jul 2013
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  5. johnim40

    johnim40 Minimodder

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    thanks i just copied the post there
     
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  6. Scorpuk

    Scorpuk Minimodder

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    Nice setup John.

    You should run HFM.NET. :D
     
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  7. SteveyG

    SteveyG Electromodder

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    Open case with a desk fan does the trick.
     
    SteveyG, 16 Jul 2013
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  8. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    I got 2 computers in an outside brick shed...just put a big hole in the wall so I can mount a 200mm fan as an extraction for it....don't want it too noisy for the neighbours
     
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  9. DocJonz

    DocJonz Another CPC refugee .....

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    Nice! (I considered doing something similar). Presumably these are wirelessly connected to the net?
     
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  10. TaRkA DaHl

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    Powerline adapters I suppose.
     
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  11. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    at the moment wireless but im having trouble with speeds and too many others connected wireless to the router....so im gonna get a switch and run a wire out to it....maybe I could get somemore computers then lol
     
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  12. GeorgeStorm

    GeorgeStorm Aggressive PC Builder

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    Definitely get a cheap switch and some long cables :)

    Cooling wise I'm only folding on a single gpu at the moment (just kind of starting again), and so I just whack up the fan :p
    Noisy (reference GTX570 cooler) but ah well, it's for a good cause :p
     
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  13. steveneedle

    steveneedle Minimodder

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    yea I found a switch for less than £10 in scan so that sounds good to me
     
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  14. johnim40

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    has anyone got a portable air conditioner if so what would you recommend for a sub £100 one
     
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  15. johnim40

    johnim40 Minimodder

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    i got this yesterday room dropped 10c

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    johnim40, 14 Aug 2013
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  16. TaRkA DaHl

    TaRkA DaHl Modder

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    I'd watch the power draw of that! Will make bills go up very quickly :)
     
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  17. kirk46

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    +1
     
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    850w full load using watt meter
     
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  19. kirk46

    kirk46 Cheesecake Nom Nom

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    thats not bad but still ouch lol

    i expected it to be around 2kw
     
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