Looking to Build Win 7 Machine for VR, Suggestions.

[SIK1]

Thanks, I'll let you know how it performs.

I went with the water cooling for a few reasons. One of course is aesthetics, I like the looks of it. I'm also hoping to lessen the amount of dust inside the computer. Apparently I live in a very dusty area. Even with intake filters that I clean every week I still have to clean the dust out of the inside of my current computer every two to three months, and that is a pia. I also like, in theory at least, that the temps should be more consistent on the processor through it's daily cycles. We'll see how effective it is, and how reliable. I built my old machine for about the same amount back in 2008, and have never had any problems with it. I can only hope that this new machine works as well.

 
Sik

[Skuzzy]

Uhmmm,....water cooling the CPU and/or GPU is not going to allow you to seal the box.  There are still a lot of motherboard components needing to dissipate heat.

[Bizman]

One hint for preventing dust to gather inside your case: Lift it! Even 3" above floor level can make a huge difference. A stool, a plant pot trolley, a beer case... If it has a mesh top, even better especially if your psu air intake is from the bottom.

[SIK1]

Yeah I know I can't seal the box. I'm thinking more along the lines of lower fan speeds means less air being pulled through the box. I'll still have to clean the dust out from inside the computer, hopefully just not as often. It is off the ground right now, and I'm looking at raising it up even more.

 
Sik

[TequilaChaser]

Sik, as soon as you can get your PC up and running, run the SMART software on that Hitachi HD to make sure you didn't get ripped off....there's been reports of some sellers selling them as new when they are actually refurbished....running the software will show you how many hours of use is on it..

Also, the date listed for manufactured will be a good tell tell sign, if it is over 2 years ago

Hope this helps

TC

[Bizman]

---I'm thinking more along the lines of lower fan speeds means less air being pulled through the box. I'll still have to clean the dust out from inside the computer, hopefully just not as often. It is off the ground right now, and I'm looking at raising it up even more.

 
Sik

You're partially right there. But only partially. The lower fan speed is most often connected to larger fans which means that the airflow doesn't reduce which is essential for sufficient cooling. With large fans you get the same amount of air moved with less RPM which means less bearing noise and less noise from the blades cutting through air. Yes, sliced air can whine very annoyingly! Slow fans also cause less vibrations which might cause resonance in the case, thus further making for a more silent computer. So slow motion fans aren't for less air pulled through, they're for less noise.

[SIK1]

Sik, as soon as you can get your PC up and running, run the SMART software on that Hitachi HD to make sure you didn't get ripped off....there's been reports of some sellers selling them as new when they are actually refurbished....running the software will show you how many hours of use is on it..

Also, the date listed for manufactured will be a good tell tell sign, if it is over 2 years ago

Hope this helps

TC

I heard about that TC, and I will be checking it out.
Bought it through Amazon and it was sold as new so if there is an issue I should at least be able to get my money back.

 
Sik 

[FLS]

Get a copy of MSI Afterburner to control fan speed on the video card. To keep noise down fans are set to run too slowly and the video cards get too hot and slow down.  Running at a high fan speed or setting a higher fan speed profile will keep your video card from slowing down when it's stressed.

[Krusty]

Doesn't always work. I tried MSI but my HD 6970 had a typhoon generator of a stock fan. I put a closed loop water cooler on it and it's been awesome night and day ever since. Even with full ear padded headphones on, under load it would be quite audible to the point of interrupting games.


So, yes, play with MSI, but sometimes you just need an aftermarket cooler to get some silence.

[DaddyAce]

Not sure, but I think you might need an MSI GPU, and possibly mobo to regulate fan speed with MSI AB

[FLS]

Not sure, but I think you might need an MSI GPU, and possibly mobo to regulate fan speed with MSI AB

I'm completely certain that the MSI Afterburner works with any brand of AMD and nVidia GPU that runs VR.

[DaddyAce]

I'm completely certain that the MSI Afterburner works with any brand of AMD and nVidia GPU that runs VR.

Yup, FLS, my bad, just checked it out on my AB with my GeForce GTX 1060, and I just set my GPU fans speed to a custom curve, am glad you pointed that out!