Silver Arrow pictures

pc_monkey · 2 Dec 2011 at 20:16

Rec said:
So would you recommend getting the SA over the D14? Is there a noticeable difference in noise? How important are PWM fans?

For smaller size, better build, ease of mounting both cooler and fans, I would get
Noctua D14. Only downside is the fans are not pwm. You can buy the fan that comes with Silver Arrow, TY-140 for 8-ish quid/fan if you look around.

What I like about pwm is that the fans run slower and quieter when you're just surfing the net or listening to music. Fan noise is what put me off the D14.

Only you can decide if pwm is important, to me it is.

Rec · 2 Dec 2011 at 20:33

Ok thanks K_Poh, just to confirm is the first fan raised up slightly or is that the normal position? In the third pic it looks slightly higher compared to the second fan.

pc_monkey · 2 Dec 2011 at 21:02

Rec said:
Ok thanks K_Poh, just to confirm is the first fan raised up slightly or is that the normal position? In the third pic it looks slightly higher compared to the second fan.

Np, yes it was moved up slightly. You can move the fans up/down.

Helios1234 · 2 Dec 2011 at 22:03

Rec said:
So would you recommend getting the SA over the D14? Is there a noticeable difference in noise? How important are PWM fans?

Having used both myself, I'd go for the SA instead

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But really, both are great. The SA is just cheaper and quieter.

fowler002 · 4 Dec 2011 at 21:19

don't flame me as I've not had personal experience but from what I've read, the d14 with the sa's fans + tim(i.e. the chill factor 3) gives the best result.

Helios1234 · 5 Dec 2011 at 00:58

It's an expensive solution but really the SA is just as efficient as the noctua cooler with any given fan configuration.

DampCat · 5 Dec 2011 at 01:08

At least you were smart enough to install it outside the case. I spent hours trying to fiddle the fan cable connectors onto the motherboard.

kitch9 · 5 Dec 2011 at 07:31

Does everybody just lay their esd sensitive components on their fabric chairs / carpets that may have 20,000 volts of static electricity hanging around on them?

~Mike~ · 5 Dec 2011 at 07:53

Nice pictures.

Think I need to get myself the Silver Arrow.

kitch9 said:
Does everybody just lay their esd sensitive components on their fabric chairs / carpets that may have 20,000 volts of static electricity hanging around on them?

Not me.

Amidar · 5 Dec 2011 at 10:42

kitch9 said:
Does everybody just lay their esd sensitive components on their fabric chairs / carpets that may have 20,000 volts of static electricity hanging around on them?

Just as bad as people who lay there esd sensitive items on top of anti-static bags.

bulldog147 · 6 Dec 2011 at 10:42

Helios1234 said:
Oh btw, use the bundled Chillfactor III paste. It's much better than AS5.

+1 Agree!

LtMatt · 6 Dec 2011 at 12:00

Amidar said:
Just as bad as people who lay there esd sensitive items on top of anti-static bags.

Lol. That would be me. I take it this is a bad idea then.

I've not damaged anything so far, touch wood.

(not that sort of wood :rolleyes:

)

mejobloggs · 7 Dec 2011 at 00:24

So how are you meant to do it then... If antistatic bags are bad?

IvanDobskey · 7 Dec 2011 at 00:30

Nice pics mate. That silver arrow looks a beast!

~Mike~ · 7 Dec 2011 at 08:08

mejobloggs said:
So how are you meant to do it then... If antistatic bags are bad?

Its bad when you place components on top of the bag because its only the inside that gives proctection. You can of course simply open out a spare bag so that you can then place the compenent on what would be the inside. Or just place your components on a surface that is antistatic eg wooden board

LtMatt · 9 Dec 2011 at 07:41

Mike306 said:
Its bad when you place components on top of the bag because its only the inside that gives proctection. You can of course simply open out a spare bag so that you can then place the compenent on what would be the inside. Or just place your components on a surface that is antistatic eg wooden board

Thanks Mike, ive learned something new today.

pc_monkey · 9 Dec 2011 at 09:08

LtMatt said:
Thanks Mike, ive learned something new today.

+1