Alrighty then...a few preliminary reports from the front.
I've now got all the major hardware cobbled into place...no pics cause frankly, it looks like hell.
Cables draped all over and slapdash power wiring to the roof fans.
But at least she's up and running.
Among other things ( like the fresh Windows install ) I've been toying with different cooling fans.
Surprisingly, a regular 92mm axial fan is outperforming the Torin blower by 1 degree.
I think the Torin would be superior, but it's bulk makes it tough to get aligned with the heatsink to the best advantage.
If I could get it under the heatsink blowing up, I think I'd be very happy, but I'm not sure how to go about this elegantly. I'd have to make a riser for the stock base and cut a hole in the floor.
It's an intriguing idea...I'll have to ponder it.
The HDDs are my second issue.
They are running about 15 C or so above the case temp.
Honestly, I was hoping for better.
I've given this some thought and come up with a variation of the current cradle that might be just the ticket.
It won't be difficult to make, just time consuming, so that's my primary goal for this weekend.
Obviously, all the hardware has to be in place before I can even think of wiring/cable management ( another nightmare job).
Have a good weekend all...enjoy the Olympics!
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