Choices...

ledbythereaper · 29 Oct 2006 at 16:23

Not sure whether to get an Akasa Eclipse or a Thermaltake Armour.. Any advice? I was going for the armour with the 250mm fan and replacing the resistor so it runs at 15,000 RPM.

Massive Attack · 29 Oct 2006 at 16:31

ledbythereaper said:
Not sure whether to get an Akasa Eclipse or a Thermaltake Armour.. Any advice? I was going for the armour with the 250mm fan and replacing the resistor so it runs at 15,000 RPM.

a 250mm fan @ 15k rpm !!!

GinG · 29 Oct 2006 at 16:36

LOL! it will take off!!

ledbythereaper · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:30

lol it's doable, and I'm sure if i fan controlled it i could keep the noises down to respectable levels

((pi * ((125 mm) * 125 mm)) * 30 mm) * 1 500 = 78.0077092 cubic feet per minute from one fan

WJA96 · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:30

ledbythereaper said:
Not sure whether to get an Akasa Eclipse or a Thermaltake Armour.. Any advice? I was going for the armour with the 250mm fan and replacing the resistor so it runs at 15,000 RPM.

Are you sure about the 15kRPM? Is that a theoretical calculation you've done, or is it a mod you've performed before?

I have my doubts that it's possible, but it would certainly be interesting. I reckon it would shake itself to bits even if it was possible.

Anyway - I always recommend the Eclipse 62 if you have the budget for it. It makes the Thermaltake look pretty poor on a realistic comparison in terms of build quality and useful features ie. you get a well made aluminium case with a plastic front. No fans, no flashing lights, no padding, no silicone feet, no fan controllers and definitely no 'bling'. Think of it as a BMW. It does the job with panache and it looks very good, but everything you want to be comfortable costs extra.

Day03 · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:48

I suspect that's faster than a lawnmower :eek:

and it would produce hell of a noise and you will need to superglue all you components as they will get blown off.

ledbythereaper · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:54

That's a theoretical calculation. I doubt I would do it anyway, I enjoy the privilege of socks staying on my feet.

squiffy · 29 Oct 2006 at 18:56

The fan would fry it's coil in about 2 seconds putting that much power into it.

Good luck :rolleyes:

Messiah Khan · 29 Oct 2006 at 19:00

A 250mm fan @ 15k would burn the motor out in seconds, so I doubt its possible at all. If you really want a hoover in your pc, then mod one of these bad boys into a case;
http://www.delta.com.tw/product/cp/dcfans/download/pdf/PHB/PHB200x70mm.pdf

Day03 · 29 Oct 2006 at 23:15

messiah khan said:
If you really want a hoover in your pc, then mod one of these bad boys into a case;
http://www.delta.com.tw/product/cp/dcfans/download/pdf/PHB/PHB200x70mm.pdf

That fan is good if your cpu catches fire and you quickly need to extinguish it

ishamy · 30 Oct 2006 at 11:14

Day03 said:
I suspect that's faster than a lawnmower and it would produce hell of a noise and you will need to superglue all you components as they will get blown off.

Man that post has totally made me happier at work today

*dreams of PC doing grass cutting at home* .... if only

ishamy · 30 Oct 2006 at 11:26

(edit: Oops double post :mad:

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ledbythereaper · 1 Nov 2006 at 17:09

ishamy said:
Man that post has totally made me happier at work today *dreams of PC doing grass cutting at home* .... if only

hahahaha i wish delta would make some high-speed led fans

allllec · 1 Nov 2006 at 17:47

ledbythereaper said:
Not sure whether to get an Akasa Eclipse or a Thermaltake Armour.. Any advice? I was going for the armour with the 250mm fan and replacing the resistor so it runs at 15,000 RPM.

akasa eclipse imo, youll bloody love it - you really will. Google "Akasa Eclipse 62 review" say it all to be honest.. please please get one, *shuddders at the thought of an armour*

anyway, just my view

ledbythereaper · 1 Nov 2006 at 19:12

I'll probably get one, if it'll fit under my desk.