Aspire power supply, cooling probs, temp sensor

SD_Ryoko · 11-29-2005, 02:34 PM

Heat definetly a problem. PSU has a lot to do with it; the fan on it sucks.

With the cover on it, the PSU getting really hott, and heating the inside of the case.

I can't even feel air comming out of the back of the PSU; the fan is on the bottom blowing into it, but its hardly anything at all

With no cover, CPU running about 35°C idle, 45°C under load.

I am still jealous of those who claim 30° & 40° who have smaller less complicated fans.

Fit in the case? FIT is not the issue. Getting it INSIDE is the issue.

Can't put it on while the mobo is inside; can't slide it in when its mounted first.

Had to flex the fins back a little on one side as I slowly slid the mobo tray in.

I looked at the reccomended PSU's in 101, but some of those are very long because of where the fan is placed, and that won't fit in this lil Aspire

Chris Chan · 11-29-2005, 05:00 PM

then your best bet is to get the Coolermaster in your first post.

SD_Ryoko · 11-29-2005, 05:24 PM

Ya, but that $75....

What about these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159052
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159053

It doesn't list hold up time or anything tho...

Any other recommends?

COMP in signature....

Chris Chan · 11-29-2005, 06:02 PM

In PSUs, one gets what one pays for. Try the coolmax as they are not rock bottom budget units.

SD_Ryoko · 11-29-2005, 07:32 PM

Um, okay... I have no clue what kind of connector I need for my board.

20?
24?
20+4 ?

Chris Chan · 11-29-2005, 08:22 PM

24 pin I think b/c it's an LGA775 board. You also need the 4 pin ATX12V connector.

SD_Ryoko · 11-29-2005, 08:37 PM

PDF Manual says:

24-pin EATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

Okay, I guess I pick out wrong PSU links.

Learning here... k?

[edit]

I bought a Cooler Master Real Power RS-450-ACLX. $58.

I analyzed the pictures thoroughly, and compared the pin-up colors on the harness.....just to be sure.

And some 80mm fans to get more air INTO the little box

Poor lil' box in a big big world... sniff.

11-29-2005, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
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11-29-2005, 05:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
SD_Ryoko Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 51	Ya, but that $75.... What about these? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159052 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817159053 It doesn't list hold up time or anything tho... Any other recommends? COMP in signature.... __________________ Aspire X-Q Pack Asus P5LD2-VM Intel Pentium 'D' 2.8ghz 2.8ghz Maxtor 160gb SATA Zalman CNPS7700-CU 1024mb PC4200 DDR2 GeForce 6600GT / 256 DDR2 PCIE Sony 18" LCD

11-29-2005, 06:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	In PSUs, one gets what one pays for. Try the coolmax as they are not rock bottom budget units. __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

11-29-2005, 07:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
SD_Ryoko Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 51	Um, okay... I have no clue what kind of connector I need for my board. 20? 24? 20+4 ? __________________ Aspire X-Q Pack Asus P5LD2-VM Intel Pentium 'D' 2.8ghz 2.8ghz Maxtor 160gb SATA Zalman CNPS7700-CU 1024mb PC4200 DDR2 GeForce 6600GT / 256 DDR2 PCIE Sony 18" LCD

11-29-2005, 08:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Chris Chan Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 16 Posts: 509	24 pin I think b/c it's an LGA775 board. You also need the 4 pin ATX12V connector. __________________ desktop: Celeron 1.7/512MB/80GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 server: P4 2.8/768MB/40GB/integrated/Debian Etch laptop: G3 500MHz/256MB/10GB/RageMobility/Debian Etch laptop soon: Sempron 2800+/512MB/40GB/integrated/Ubuntu 7.10 laptop soon: PII 300MHz/192MB/40GB/?/Debian Etch

11-29-2005, 02:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
SD_Ryoko Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 51	Heat definetly a problem. PSU has a lot to do with it; the fan on it sucks. With the cover on it, the PSU getting really hott, and heating the inside of the case. I can't even feel air comming out of the back of the PSU; the fan is on the bottom blowing into it, but its hardly anything at all With no cover, CPU running about 35°C idle, 45°C under load. I am still jealous of those who claim 30° & 40° who have smaller less complicated fans. Fit in the case? FIT is not the issue. Getting it INSIDE is the issue. Can't put it on while the mobo is inside; can't slide it in when its mounted first. Had to flex the fins back a little on one side as I slowly slid the mobo tray in. I looked at the reccomended PSU's in 101, but some of those are very long because of where the fan is placed, and that won't fit in this lil Aspire

11-29-2005, 08:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
SD_Ryoko Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 29 Posts: 51	PDF Manual says: 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Okay, I guess I pick out wrong PSU links. Learning here... k? [edit] I bought a Cooler Master Real Power RS-450-ACLX. $58. I analyzed the pictures thoroughly, and compared the pin-up colors on the harness.....just to be sure. And some 80mm fans to get more air INTO the little box Poor lil' box in a big big world... sniff. __________________ Aspire X-Q Pack Asus P5LD2-VM Intel Pentium 'D' 2.8ghz 2.8ghz Maxtor 160gb SATA Zalman CNPS7700-CU 1024mb PC4200 DDR2 GeForce 6600GT / 256 DDR2 PCIE Sony 18" LCD Last edited by SD_Ryoko; 11-30-2005 at 01:41 AM.

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