My Lab Workstation

[gxsaurav]

Thanx for telling me about Core Temp, very nice, small & simple utility. I wish they could make a yahoo widget out of it.

GX, when thinking of adding 8600 GT and doing long and demanding processecing, do try at-least Zebronics Platinum 500 watts which is Rs. 1500/- + TAX in Kolkata

problem is these local brands at Rs. 400 really cant give you a 450 watts PSU, at max out put comes 350 watts or so

So, should I inquire about the zebronics Platinum 500W or not? If I transfer the money to u will u be able to send me one? What will be the total cost including shipping & the process as a device that big from kolkata might ask for Form 32 while entering U.P.

How is colorsit 500W? It is available right now in Market.

Plus you get the option of adding virtually any graphics card in the future without upgrading the PSU.

Nah, I m no like that. I hardly upgrade my system as the power I have with this system is good enough. I optimize the software to give more performance. I will not be buying any other graphics card other then 8600GT. I might buy a Quadro later but if I do that, then I will be updating to a Core 2 Quad too.

Iball psu-which is poor quality

Nope, I m using 500W PSU which came with my Zebronics Lava Cabinet.

I checked at eXtreme Power Supply & right now my system requires 207W . With all the hardware as I have planned it will require 259W. So the zebronics Platinum 500W looks good enough for me.

Choto, how long should I run orthos for?

 

[Choto Cheeta]

over clocking gurus do it 4 24 hours but 4 u i guess 60 min is enough, do keep ur eye always on the temps, never ever in any case cross 70c mark, if needed do a cold reset if u find u r crossing 70c mark..

But make one more thing right, In BIOS there should a fan cotroller for coltrolling the CPU FAN... Change the default option of Power saving to High Performance or just disable the FAN control.... not sure about the exact option as I am yet to try your exact board model

So, should I inquire about the zebronics Platinum 500W or not? If I transfer the money to u will u be able to send me one? What will be the total cost including shipping & the process as a device that big from kolkata might ask for Form 32 while entering U.P.

1st try at Local stores Zebronics has a good channel network, u should get it, if not we are always there to help u out

 

[gxsaurav]

I disabled the CPU Fan control in BIOS so all the fans are running at maximum temperature & making lots of noise.

I ran Orthos for 30 mins, the Stress CPU test, while watching a movie for time pass. The CPU reached a maximum of 59C but never crosses that, here is a screen shot. How are these results? Is the temperature proper or should I do something?

*img187.imageshack.us/img187/594/orthosvr9.th.jpg

 

[Choto Cheeta]

hey u changed the avatar they Prof was better man than Dex

Yup, temps though are little higher side as the CPU is at Stock, but still its FINE 59c is normal !!! any thing bellow 60 is consider to be safe and healthy with Orthos

No othern Apps would push the CPU higher than Orthos so u can relax in peace

anyway,

I disabled the CPU Fan control in BIOS so all the fans are running at maximum temperature & making lots of noise.

its india so need to run the FAN at full speed because of the Summer hit.. but yes when at night system would just donwload or such, then you may turn on the fancontrol to cut the power use and noise but as when you work on heavy processing better to keep the fan control turned off and let it run at Full speed

 

[gxsaurav]

hey u changed the avatar they Prof was better man than Dex

Hmm...now where is that avtar

Yup, temps though are little higher side as the CPU is at Stock, but still its FINE 59c is normal !!! any thing bellow 60 is consider to be safe and healthy with Orthos

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

its india so need to run the FAN at full speed because of the Summer hit.. but yes when at night system would just donwload or such, then you may turn on the fancontrol to cut the power use and noise but as when you work on heavy processing better to keep the fan control turned off and let it run at Full speed

Not a problem as when I run anything CPU intensive, the clock speed increses to 2.33 GHz & Fans start running at full speed. I got one CPU Fan, 2 side fans & 1 120mm rear fan. How should I set them? I mean which fan should exhaust & which should intake? The Side fans are the ones default with the cabinet

 

[john_the_ultimate]

Add a front intake it will you to cool the HDD. Also if there is an option for a blowhole (fan at the top of the cabby) then make it exhaust.
This is what I have:
1 front intake
1 side intake (above cpu...........yes there is dust getting in but during rendering the CPU is working like hell and I intend to cool it as much possible)
1 back exhaust
1 top exhaust (hot air rises) also the PSU fan helps to remove hot air.

With this setup mine E4300 @ 3.2GHz loads at 55c during summers and in winter it was 41c.

Also the side fan as intake help to cool the ram modules as it blow cool air directly between cpu and ram slots.

 

[Choto Cheeta]

With this setup mine E4300 @ 3.2GHz loads at 55c during summers and in winter it was 41c.

u forgot to mention u have a 3rd party CPU cooler

 

[john_the_ultimate]

u forgot to mention u have a 3rd party CPU cooler

Haan saurav bhai, just got so much used to 3rd party cooler, forgot to mention it. But still would like to add that the side intake fan help to lower the temps even further.

 

[gxsaurav]

Add a front intake it will you to cool the HDD. Also if there is an option for a blowhole (fan at the top of the cabby) then make it exhaust.

No such options....I can always drill some holes though

See, are the temprature normal right now? I can invest in a 3rd party cooler if requied.

 

[john_the_ultimate]

As saurav said, anything below 60c is fine and since you are not o'clocking (also most intel mobo won't let you) 3rd party cooler is not required. But if you do oc then its always recommended to get a 3rd party cooler.
And yeah you can always drill some holes

 

[Choto Cheeta]

See, are the temprature normal right now? I can invest in a 3rd party cooler if requied.

Hey GX man you are getting too much cocky about the Temps... Its totally FINE / ALRIGHT beside John already has given us a layout there for the air flow..

The basic Idea is make sure you through more air than u take in

also John bro, do u think one should cut out such a nice cabinet, I mean vai jaan, GX system temps just fine, and why would one in need to fix some thing which already is fine enough

yes after 1 year as the dust increase then the tmeps may too, but by that time its all fine isnt it

 

[gxsaurav]

ok. It seems that going with a better SMPS will do.

Choto, that zebronics SMPS you mentioned, does it have a 120 MM fan at the bottom?

 

[Choto Cheeta]

Choto, that zebronics SMPS you mentioned, does it have a 120 MM fan at the bottom?

yes will push Air (HOT) in side the CPU

 

[john_the_ultimate]

also John bro, do u think one should cut out such a nice cabinet, I mean vai jaan, GX system temps just fine, and why would one in need to fix some thing which already is fine enough

yes after 1 year as the dust increase then the tmeps may too, but by that time its all fine isnt it

I just suggested that if he wants to add a fan in the future then drilling is an option. As of now he is system is just fine .

@gx
most of the zebronics cabby has front intake, just that its hidden behind the front cover. Just look behind the HDD cage.

 

[gxsaurav]

yes will push Air (HOT) in side the CPU

Wait???? What???

Look at this PSU, it is upside down.

*www.coolermaster.com/uploads/product/products_highlight/file1198120863255.jpg

See that 120 MM fan at the top, when installed it is at the bottom. It takes hot air from the inside of CPU & pushes it outside. Does Zebronics has this kind of Fan?

If possible can u post some pics of that Zebronics PSU?

most of the zebronics cabby has front intake, just that its hidden behind the front cover. Just look behind the HDD cage

Nope, No front intake

 

[Choto Cheeta]

See that 120 MM fan at the top, when installed it is at the bottom. It takes hot air from the inside of CPU & pushes it outside. Does Zebronics has this kind of Fan?

the pic is up side down and yes Zebronics looks the same

 

[gxsaurav]

This is Zebronics Platinum 500W power supply, right?

*www.zebronics.net/images/power/500W_platinum_b.jpg

At least now I know what to look for. Zebronics also distributes Cooler Master products, can u find the cost of CM Extreme Power 500 PSU?

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[nish_higher]

^ CM Extreme Power costs 3400 incl VAT in chandigarh.

 

[gxsaurav]

^^^^ Rs 3,400. *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/13.gif

What's the cost of Local brand *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/65.gif

 

[nish_higher]

yea its 3400.i enquired just days ago when i bought my 460W for 2900

zebby is good for you .or a powesafe 500W silver for 1700 rupees