Keeping the DIY LED rigs cool

[Mike]

This is what I am doing with my downsizing.

I ordered the following things to put together an air moving monster

Three of these
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9644/fan-608/Silverstone_FN181-BL_180_x_180_x_32mm_Silent_Blue_LED_High_Performan ce_Fan_100CFM_SST-FN181-BL.html?tl=g36c435s1104

This will power 6 fans from one chord. Uses a 4 pin moles adapter.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1024/bus-81/SunBeam_Multi_Fan_Power_Port_MFPP.html?tl=g47c17s4 24

ANd this to power the fan port.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6084/bus-107/AC_to_DC_Adapter_-_110V_AC_to_12V_5V_DC_Converter_w_Standard_4_Pin_2 000mA_Max.html?tl=g47c271s670#blank

[XSiVE]

here's what I did to cool mine.

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4597-2/Step-21-fan-and-box-rig.jpg

they stay cool to the touch, and make no noise... the power is run through the serial cable from a wall wart running into the control box which is located remotely.

at the same time, the density of the lights is a lot lower than yours so those might not work so well for you ;-)

[evilc66]

This is what I am doing with my downsizing.

I ordered the following things to put together an air moving monster

Three of these
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9644/fan-608/Silverstone_FN181-BL_180_x_180_x_32mm_Silent_Blue_LED_High_Performan ce_Fan_100CFM_SST-FN181-BL.html?tl=g36c435s1104

This will power 6 fans from one chord. Uses a 4 pin moles adapter.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1024/bus-81/SunBeam_Multi_Fan_Power_Port_MFPP.html?tl=g47c17s4 24

ANd this to power the fan port.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6084/bus-107/AC_to_DC_Adapter_-_110V_AC_to_12V_5V_DC_Converter_w_Standard_4_Pin_2 000mA_Max.html?tl=g47c271s670#blank

That's a lot of air for an 18db fan.

[RedfordReefer]

I am considering water-cooling mine for some free heat in the winter. During the summer, I will switch from tank water to an external reservoir. It's a standard CPU/GPU/chipset cooling system. It was something I was thinking about as i lie in bed, unable to sleep.

[evilc66]

Hope that PC cooling kit doesn't have copper in it (most do). Even aluminum isn't a great idea, as it will corrode fast. I've even thought about some of the Milspec anodizing processes, but even then it's not a guarantee that it will stay corrosion free.

[XSiVE]

I am considering water-cooling mine for some free heat in the winter. During the summer, I will switch from tank water to an external reservoir. It's a standard CPU/GPU/chipset cooling system. It was something I was thinking about as i lie in bed, unable to sleep.

I was thinking about that too.. since I switched to LED, my heaters have run a lot more so I was considering dumping some heat, somehow, into the tank.

[Mike]

I got two of the fans today. These things are massive. If I am not careful I might be dealing with a harrier jet ;). I did not realize how large 180mm was I was more interested in air movement v db level to keep my wife and the leds happy.