Didn’t expect this

[DK2]

Maybe I should have!
I got a 24” monitor yesterday (Samsung 245BW) got it all setup, did a few tests, no dead pixels, a few games, etc.
I was all Oooo and ahhh, wow this is cool, you know the feeling.
So I start a movie playing, and about 20% folding in the background, and off I go to get something to eat.
When I get back, boom, the whole thing is shut down. WTH!
After a bit of testing it turns out my case temp is 37C with 1280x1024, and 43C with 1920x1200.
Just enough to send the CPU into thermal shutdown. This case is a HTPC and I know it was running very hot,
but I am closer to edge than I thought I guess. I just didn’t expect such a big jump in temps just because of resolution though.

I’m thinking of getting a Antec 900, and a EA-500 PSU today.
What do you think?

[Squeetard]

I think you should just raise your thermal shutdown temps and be done with it. 43c is not that hot. In fact that is cooler than most stock rigs.

[DK2]

Sorry, I should have been more specific, those temps are ambient inside the case.
The CPU is up in the 50’s idle and 65+ loaded @1280x1024.
When I set to 1920x1200, well, we’re cooking…..
I’m pretty sure the shutdown temp is 80C on the PentiumD.

The more I think about it, the more it makes sense, more pixels means the
CPU has to work harder, more traffic over the FSB/NB, and GPU works harder.

[andynerd]

if that was going to happen to me i would invest in water cooling

[Shadowed]

It seems to be mixed opinions on that case
Antec 900?

Can you increase airflow through your case with better/more fans ? It might be a less expensive option to consider.

Does your pentD have a stock cooler? and your gpu I believe vents to the inside of the case.

[DK2]

I have an after market cooler for the CPU, don’t remember the name now.
This MB was going to go into another case anyways for a ‘hand me down’, I just didn’t think I’d have to do it today.
It’ll get the 1280x1024 back once my new computer is finished in a month or two, so long term it should be ok.
Nothing more can be done to get this little HTPC case any cooler, it already has 8 fans, 9 including the PSU. Watercooling
I tried to put in a Vantec tornado fan once. Noise wise, it lives up to its name.

I think I'll risk the 900. CC has them for a 100, and I don't like any of the ones on sale.

[Jack Rabbit]

Check and make sure they gave you a dual link DVI cable. My 24" came with a single link cable.

[Shadowed]

Originally Posted by DK2

I tried to put in a Vantec tornado fan once. Noise wise, it lives up to its name.

I think I'll risk the 900. CC has them for a 100, and I don't like any of the ones on sale.

LOL, thanks for the heads-up on the fan

Best of luck!

[SugarJ]

If you're going to use the system for HTPC use, you may have to have the volume up a tad. I have a 900, and while it is excellent for airflow and cooling, the Tri-cool fans are not the quietest.

I keep mine under my desk, and usually playing music or gaming so it doesn't bother me, but may be different in a home theater.

[DK2]

Originally Posted by Jack Rabbit

Check and make sure they gave you a dual link DVI cable. My 24" came with a single link cable.

I didn’t check, and just unplugged the old monitor and plugged the new one in, analog.
Now I know what you’re thinking, that’s stupid. But I have a devious plan.
I’ll use it like this on the ‘old’ computer, and switch to digital when I get the new monster built.
It’ll seem like new again!