Air Flo Mini - Complete

[23RO_UK]

So I...

...ran another benchmark test



Running the same 4.6GHz but this time under Windows 8 x64 (the previous benchmark I ran under Windows 7 x64)

It would appear the boys at Microsoft have developed an operating system that now actually utilizes Hyper Threading, this can only be a good thing for i7 processors as is clearly demonstrated


Please note I'm not advocating the use of Windows 8 x64 over Windows 7 x64, the test was to merely highlight the improved support for Hyper Threading.

 

[23RO_UK]

Why...

..do we spend so much time and effort selecting components and then building a PC from scratch to then overclock it?


Why don’t we just get something off the shelf from a mass outlet retailer?


I’ve heard those questions asked so so many times...


The reasons are numerous, the enjoyment of building something unique and tailored to your own needs, the sense of achievement when it powers up the first time etc




But in laymans terms this is why...




Running a 4.6GHz CPU overclock, Memory running at 2133MHz and GPU running at 1185MHz GPU Clock and 1285MHz Memory respectively

CPU, Memory and GPU running @ stock speeds

This translates to -


Custom PC Benchmarks Suite 2007


Image editing an increase of 26.7% (from 1692 to 2143)
Video encoding an increase of 30.8% (from 3004 to 3930)
Multitasking testing an increase of 33.2% (from 1540 to 2051)
Overall Score an increase of 30.3% (from 2079 to 2708)



CINEBENCH 11.529 x64


An increase of 31% (from 81.61FPS to 106.84FPS)




This is part of the reason why we do it

 

[23RO_UK]

A silver lining...

Just a quick update


I recently purchased a BitFenix Recon as part of the Phase 3 upgrade

After receiving the Recon I was less than impressed with 3 issues

• The quality of the 4 pin pass through molex connector is p*ss poor at best
• The USB connecter is glued in place so you have the additional spaghetti to tidy away if you elect not to connect it
• The temperature probe connection complete with all the temperature probes is glued in place also

Despite this I went ahead with the install and despite it only having 10W per channel (on the packaging it was rated at 30W, it was also advertised as such on the website I purchased it from) it has proven to be a great bit of kit.


However one further issue...


The Software!!!


I was going to have another attempt to get it to function correctly earlier (attempt number 3), I tried to download it from the BitFenix website and low and behold it was a broken link...


However this story has a silver lining

I stumbled apon some third party software written for the Recon, let’s just say I now won’t be downloading the official software as the program in question works flawlessly even in Beta form

 

[23RO_UK]

The Home Stretch

Well the phase 3 instal is now complete


This included the installation of the following -

• 1 x BitFenix Recon Fan Controller
• 1 x Antec Kühler H2O 920
• 2 x Noiseblocker NB-eLoop B12-3

So effectively with the exception of a few cosmetic touches I plan to add at a later date the upgrade is now complete and I can now enjoy the end of my labours


Here are a couple of teaser pics for your scrutiny (I'll upload more soon), any comments or feedback are more than welcomed.

 

[beavis]

Just out of interest, did you need to cut the backplate of the Antec Kühler to fit it around the ASRock E-ITX eSATA socket?

 

[23RO_UK]

Just out of interest, did you need to cut the backplate of the Antec Kühler to fit it around the ASRock E-ITX eSATA socket?

Fit it around is a bit of an overstatement for a diagonal cut which takes 2 minutes with a hacksaw lol

It's not a major inconvenience and doesn't render the back plate useless if you change motherboards, I certainly wouldn't let it put anyone off buying an ASRock Z77 E-ITX

 

[SFFNoob]

Looks awesome mate!

Out of curiosity, was thinking of getting the 920, whats the dimensions of the RAD? Case is low profile hence the ask.

Think I may be able to get the cooler in but would like the dimensions to confirm rather than order one to find it doesn't fit.

Thanks.

 

[23RO_UK]

Looks awesome mate!

Out of curiosity, was thinking of getting the 920, whats the dimensions of the RAD? Case is low profile hence the ask.

Think I may be able to get the cooler in but would like the dimensions to confirm rather than order one to find it doesn't fit.

Thanks.

Thank you

Here you go mate, dimensions as requested

151 mm (H) x 120 mm (W) x 49 mm (D)

 

[beavis]

Fit it around is a bit of an overstatement for a diagonal cut which takes 2 minutes with a hacksaw lol

It's not a major inconvenience and doesn't render the back plate useless if you change motherboards, I certainly wouldn't let it put anyone off buying an ASRock Z77 E-ITX

I was just wondering if it was the same backplate as my Kühler H2O 620, sounds like it is. As you say it's pretty easy to cut, I used a pair of cable cutters.

 

[23RO_UK]

I was just wondering if it was the same backplate as my Kühler H2O 620, sounds like it is. As you say it's pretty easy to cut, I used a pair of cable cutters.

Yes mate it's identical to the backplate packaged with the 620


Sorry I wasn't being rude in my reply and if it read that way I apologise

 

[beavis]

Yes mate it's identical to the backplate packaged with the 620

Sorry I wasn't being rude in my reply and if it read that way I apologise

Not a problem