Any news on the PA120.x?

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10-20-2005, 03:26 PM
Gimmpy224

So, anyone know if the PA would be worth buying if I plan to use 130 cfm fans? the max it says on thermo's site, or should I go HE?
10-20-2005, 03:35 PM
Cathar

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Originally Posted by Gimmpy224

So, anyone know if the PA would be worth buying if I plan to use 130 cfm fans? the max it says on thermo's site, or should I go HE?

It will be fine. Trust me. When you hear those fans blast away, you'll be wanting to slow them down somewhat, and then the PA will be serving you better. As it stands, there won't be a lot of difference between the PA and the HE given 130cfm fans on one side, and if you run the fans any slower than that, the PA will be better, so IMO the PA will be the better option in the long run.
10-20-2005, 03:44 PM
Bloody_Sorcerer

just get the bloody PA.
10-20-2005, 04:26 PM
Gimmpy224

lol alright alright im ordering it tomorrow :). the fans didnt annoy me to much but they are loud lol.
And I totaly forgot about the if I wanted less noise later on thing :).

Should have all my w/c stuff ordered tomorrow :-D
10-20-2005, 06:42 PM
mjassbong

Don't forget to order a pair of barbs as well :D
10-21-2005, 01:16 AM
Gimmpy224

RacinJimy is sending me a pair

unless he forgot about me 0.o
10-22-2005, 01:08 PM
canislupy

Quick update, as I've got to run... Here is a pic for your viewing pleasure of the mounting of one of my PA120.2's.

http://www.canislupy.com/p/albums/us...al_h2o_022.jpg

I resized images on my server (downsized), and as a result some image names changed. Ah well.
10-22-2005, 07:02 PM
freak22

Quote:

Originally Posted by canislupy

Quick update, as I've got to run... Here is a pic for your viewing pleasure of the mounting of one of my PA120.2's.

http://www.canislupy.com/p/albums/us...al_h2o_019.jpg

canislupy is that a CM stacker there? if so how many drive bays are open since you installed the PA120.2

thanks
10-22-2005, 08:44 PM
racinjimy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimmpy224

RacinJimy is sending me a pair

unless he forgot about me 0.o

just got my hung-over ass back from Vegas...................................

so I didn't forget about you ;)
10-22-2005, 09:15 PM
Gimmpy224

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Originally Posted by racinjimy

just got my hung-over ass back from Vegas...................................

so I didn't forget about you ;)

:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:
10-23-2005, 07:55 AM
amrgb

I'm building a WC setup for a X2 3800 only (overclocked as it can get) with
- MCP655
- Storm G4
- PA120.2 or 120.3

Question is: in this scenario what cpu temperature drop should I expect with a 120.3 instead of a 120.2? (based on your experience with these or other radiators)

I'm asking this because I can fit a 120.2 easily in my stacker but not the 120.3.
10-23-2005, 07:59 AM
canislupy

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Originally Posted by freak22

canislupy is that a CM stacker there? if so how many drive bays are open since you installed the PA120.2

thanks

I've got the CM Stacker 810, and the PA120.2 mounted to two CM drive cages (comes w/ one, had to order the second). The two drive cages take up 6 of the 12 total (including the bay for the USB/PWR module) 5.25" bays, but the PA120.2 effectively blocks out one above and below for a total of 8 used. Since I have relocated my USB/PWR module to the bottom slot where it fits under the rad & fan (though I may still trim it a little), I have 4 bays free on top, with another about 1/2 used. I may be able to fit a fan controller or LCD in the half used spot, not sure yet.

My plans are to take up 2 bays for a res, one for optical drive and then the last and the 1/2 bay if I can with an LCD and/or FAN controller.
10-23-2005, 09:18 AM
chunkylover77

Anyone know if the 120.3 will fit in the bottom of the Lian Li v2000?
10-23-2005, 09:38 AM
racinjimy

not if you want to keep any of the drive cages

http://images.snapfish.com/34532%3B8...C5929%3Bot1lsi

here is a concept from frozen cpu

http://www.frozencpu.com/images/prod.../cas-307_2.jpg
10-23-2005, 04:26 PM
freak22

Quote:

Originally Posted by canislupy

I've got the CM Stacker 810, and the PA120.2 mounted to two CM drive cages (comes w/ one, had to order the second). The two drive cages take up 6 of the 12 total (including the bay for the USB/PWR module) 5.25" bays, but the PA120.2 effectively blocks out one above and below for a total of 8 used. Since I have relocated my USB/PWR module to the bottom slot where it fits under the rad & fan (though I may still trim it a little), I have 4 bays free on top, with another about 1/2 used. I may be able to fit a fan controller or LCD in the half used spot, not sure yet.

My plans are to take up 2 bays for a res, one for optical drive and then the last and the 1/2 bay if I can with an LCD and/or FAN controller.

Why did you not opt for the PA120.3?
10-23-2005, 04:35 PM
mjassbong

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Finally took some pics. Yes, PA120.3. Sorry but am lousy with camera plus shakey hands :D

Here's a preliminary temps reading (idle/load) with stock X2 4800+ at 1.3v and 2.4Ghz - no OC:

CPU: 32/46
GPU1: 46/70+
GPU2: 35/?
Chip: 29/47

Something is definitely going on with GPU1. Either I may need to reseat NV-78 block or reconfigure/rethink the whole loop. I am open to suggestions/recommendation. Thanks in advance.

P.S. - This is my first watercooling.
10-23-2005, 04:46 PM
mjassbong

To give a bit more detail on my PA120.3 setup, holding the rad to the case is 2 rad box from Swiftech. After the rad box are Antec fans in push mode. The fan is rated at 79cfm at 29.8db. The fans are quiet at the amount of air produce. Plus they're hook up to a fan controller. FYI, fan model is 75003 from Antec.

After the fan is the HE shroud. Both sides of the shroud needed to be bent slightly in order to make it fit on the PA120.3. Didn't require alot of work because I only pressed the shroud down slightly. The side mounting screw holes lined up perfectly. So if you have a PA rad and in need of a shroud and can't wait for a PA shroud, then the HE will work just fine.

My first impression of the PA120.3: big and heavy. I held a BIP3 and the weight of it is nothing compare to the PA. Looks like I will need a 2 man crew to transport my system to LAN Parties now :D
10-23-2005, 04:50 PM
canislupy

Quote:

Originally Posted by freak22

Why did you not opt for the PA120.3?

:am:

Actually, I already had (and still have) a BIP3 that I decided would take up too much space across the top of the case. So, I wasn't about to throw a PA120.3 in there, which is even bigger. No, don't wan't external mount either, 'cus why buy a huge ass case like the CM Stacker only to mount more stuff outside? Anyway, the sig says it all, there's no other way of explaining it really. :p:
10-23-2005, 04:55 PM
Master_G

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Originally Posted by canislupy

Anyway, the sig says it all, there's no other way of explaining it really. :p:

I love your sig :D
The extra performance of the PA should mean that you shouldnt lose too much compared to a BIP3 anyway. I think sometimes with rads you do have to say enough is enough, a dual serves most people's purposes pretty well tbh, and you can have the nice clean install you want.

G
10-23-2005, 05:56 PM
k0nsl

mjassbong,

Sweet setup you've got there, looking really nice with that new radiator. I'll purchase one myself, but I have to wait one month...

-k0nsl
10-23-2005, 06:09 PM
canislupy

mjassbong,

Sweet setup man. I almost bought that case too. I decided not to 'cus I wanted to go internal but I am a dremel n00b. Not to mention, those lian-li's are big bucks... and my last case was like $500 from Soldam, so I figured I'd be frugal for once. :eek: what am I saying! ;)
10-23-2005, 07:04 PM
mjassbong

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Originally Posted by k0nsl

mjassbong,

Sweet setup you've got there, looking really nice with that new radiator. I'll purchase one myself, but I have to wait one month...

-k0nsl

Thanks :)

Hopefully by then the PA120 is available in the U.S.
10-23-2005, 07:08 PM
mjassbong

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Originally Posted by canislupy

mjassbong,

Sweet setup man. I almost bought that case too. I decided not to 'cus I wanted to go internal but I am a dremel n00b. Not to mention, those lian-li's are big bucks... and my last case was like $500 from Soldam, so I figured I'd be frugal for once. :eek: what am I saying! ;)

Thanks! This case does provide a lot of room. But with the amount of hardware I have, there's no way I can get the PA120.3 to fit inside. It attaches to the back very nicely, however.

Well considering you spent $500 on your last case, you'd still be frugal by buying this Lian Li case because it's less than $500 :D
10-23-2005, 07:58 PM
nikhsub1

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Originally Posted by mjassbong

After the fan is the HE shroud. Both sides of the shroud needed to be bent slightly in order to make it fit on the PA120.3. Didn't require alot of work because I only pressed the shroud down slightly. The side mounting screw holes lined up perfectly. So if you have a PA rad and in need of a shroud and can't wait for a PA shroud, then the HE will work just fine.

So the HE shroud goes on with little effort then? If so, great can reuse my 2 HE shrouds...
10-23-2005, 11:46 PM
mjassbong

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Originally Posted by nikhsub1

So the HE shroud goes on with little effort then? If so, great can reuse my 2 HE shrouds...

Yep! Fits just fine, with little effort.

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