Carbide Air540 - Transplant & Upgrade

systemerror · 3 Jan 2014 at 04:42

From what I can see pump,res,rad,GPU,pump

Really nice clean build also nice to see a res up front for a change something different. Good job

Dirk Diggler · 3 Jan 2014 at 09:34

masscrazy said:
Looking good!

Whats your loop order?

Thanks.

Res>pump>GPU>rad>Res

When it runs from Res to pump, it tees off to a drain point.

masscrazy · 3 Jan 2014 at 10:35

You think you could get EK-D5 Vario X-RES 140 (incl. pump) where you have your current res?

Am considering this kind of build too.

Not decided on 540 or 750d.

Dirk Diggler · 3 Jan 2014 at 11:00

masscrazy said:
You think you could get EK-D5 Vario X-RES 140 (incl. pump) where you have your current res?

Am considering this kind of build too.

Not decided on 540 or 750d.

It'd be tight! and you would have issues trying to adjust pump speed because the base would be almost touching the bottom. Also, you'd need molex extension to power the pump.

If you want a res there, you would be better mounting the pump in the back IMO.

masscrazy · 4 Jan 2014 at 16:05

Whats the thickness of the 360 rad? Are the fans internal or external?

Dirk Diggler · 4 Jan 2014 at 16:18

masscrazy said:
Whats the thickness of the 360 rad? Are the fans internal or external?

360 rad is 38mm thick.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-488-EK&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1526

Fans are external, but the magnetic dust filter has to go to accommodate them. I couldn't fit the fans internal because of the H100i overhang at the top. You could do push/pull or internal fans if you fit a standard 240 rad on top.

masscrazy · 4 Jan 2014 at 16:54

@String - I'm set on this config.

45mm 240 roof rad - pull only.
30mm 360 front rad - push only (fans internal). Or 45mm 360 front rad with external push fans. Not 60mm which is fine but will be bit tight.

Performance between a 30mm rad and 45mm rad is what I'm not sure about.

The Alphacool ST30 (30mm) rad is excellent at low to med rpms, actually better than most popular thicker rads.

nniitt · 4 Jan 2014 at 19:29

nice temperature

Dirk Diggler · 10 Jan 2014 at 10:13

I've had a few conversations regarding HDD and pump placement, so here's some pics.

Max temp on HDD's is around 48c.

Yaayuh! · 10 Jan 2014 at 10:22

Holy major kink batman!

Dirk Diggler · 10 Jan 2014 at 10:27

Rossi~ said:
Holy major kink batman!

It's on the drain side of the Tee

Yaayuh! · 10 Jan 2014 at 10:41

Ah right

Just make sure it doesn't split over time.

Nickolp1974 · 10 Jan 2014 at 11:28

Rossi~ said:
Holy major kink batman!

Presuming that's a drain, so it will be ok.
Can't tell on my phone

Yaayuh! · 10 Jan 2014 at 11:44

Nickolp1974 said:
Presuming that's a drain, so it will be ok.
Can't tell on my phone

Already answered above nick

Dirk Diggler · 11 Jan 2014 at 13:06

I've installed a cheap little 80mm fan onto the back grill next to the SSD/HDD's. Temps have fell by 10-15c. Hottest drive now sitting at 34c and coolest at 28c.

£2 well spent!

foster grant · 14 Jan 2014 at 21:15

Love the way you've put your HDD in the back...nice little touch that String

That's given me an idea or two

Dirk Diggler · 14 Jan 2014 at 21:21

foster grant said:
Love the way you've put your HDD in the back...nice little touch that String

That's given me an idea or two

Don't forget to get a fan involved, else HDD temps will be high.

Cheers. :cool:

foster grant · 14 Jan 2014 at 21:24

Pulling air in ?

Dirk Diggler · 14 Jan 2014 at 21:30

foster grant said:
Pulling air in ?

Yes. I know it's going to cause dust but that can be remedied. The way I see it, there's little airflow in there as it is, so pulling air out might just be pulling warm air across the drives on the way out. Pulling air in guarantees cool air across the drives. Temps have dropped by 15c so it's definitely working.

foster grant · 15 Jan 2014 at 10:10

yeah I see what you mean , my HDD sit in the front of the case ad is at about 27c and my two SDDs are at about 24c

So I was thinking of swapping them around and have the one HDD in the back with the two SDDs in the front

thanx for your advice though String