Any custom computer builders out there?

**Kenyth** · 05-08-2009, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by badwhale

Peltier!

Will

Peltiers have to be monitored VERY closely in critical cooling apps. Should they malfunction, they become excellent insulating material. If a cooling fan malfunctions, at least they heat sink still provides a lot of heat dissipation.

**Silencei2** · 05-09-2009, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kenyth

Peltiers have to be monitored VERY closely in critical cooling apps. Should they malfunction, they become excellent insulating material. If a cooling fan malfunctions, at least they heat sink still provides a lot of heat dissipation.

We used a Peltier in our high school science project. Had some first gen single core AMDs running around -20c. Fun project but we should tried to include some overclocking tests. We also had to seal the entire inner portion of the socket with some non-conductive gel. Very fun stuff to play around with.

**daredog4** · 05-20-2009, 10:31 PM

http://www.vigorgaming.com/component...nii_intel.html

I have been looking at one of these for my next rig, whenever i get around to building one. Most people say they don't do much until your temps really start to build and then the peltier kicks in and immediately drops the temps down. They aren't good for keeping the temps consistent but they work really well when you want to push your hardware.

**CoventryCat86** · 05-20-2009, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by daredog4

http://www.vigorgaming.com/component...nii_intel.html

I have been looking at one of these for my next rig, whenever i get around to building one. Most people say they don't do much until your temps really start to build and then the peltier kicks in and immediately drops the temps down. They aren't good for keeping the temps consistent but they work really well when you want to push your hardware.

I thought you left?

Please go back to your "love/hate" thread. I asked you a question about your comment about "Connecticut women" and I'd be very interested in hearing your response!

**MarineOne** · 05-21-2009, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by daredog4

http://www.vigorgaming.com/component...nii_intel.html

I have been looking at one of these for my next rig, whenever i get around to building one. Most people say they don't do much until your temps really start to build and then the peltier kicks in and immediately drops the temps down. They aren't good for keeping the temps consistent but they work really well when you want to push your hardware.

Then you know nothing about peltiers or CPU cooling.

Most of today's processors will hit thermal shutdown temps in as little as 25 to 30 seconds with stock settings, and overclocked settings thermal shutdown temps can be hit in as little as 8 seconds. I've seen an Intel Centrino 1.8GHz thermally shutdown in under a minute, and by todays standards this is a very slow processor.

Peltier cooling is 100% cooling 100% of the time, to tempuratures in the negative range. I've never seen a peltier cooled system warmer than -5 degrees F, even when overclocked to insane speeds.

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Kris

**bigwhiteash** · 05-21-2009, 08:40 AM

Yep... A peltier plate that's not energized makes an in incredibly efficient thermal insulator. They run all the time 'dog.

I thought you had enough of this place?

**badwhale** · 05-21-2009, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by daredog4

Now don't go and get all enraged because i decided to post again. I simply want to say that i have decided to let this all go with no hard feelings. Infact i might just stay away from the forum for awhile. I have been spending way too much time on here and not enough time envolved in the things i love. I have a great wife, an awesome job, and i get to do many of the hobbies i love (besides cigar smoking) now that it is spring time. Maybe i will go out and try a bunch of new cigars and then come back and see whats new on the forum.

See you guys later

Guess he's gone out and tried a bunch of new cigars. Or maybe he can't stay away from this totally charismatic group of people. I know I can't get enough!

Will

**daredog4** · 05-22-2009, 12:50 AM

You are absolutely right about how the peltier works however after doing a little research on that particular model and reading som reviews, i found out that they built that into the cooler. Supposedly the cooler will draw moisture or sweat if the amount of heat being "pumped" is not sufficient. So what vigor gaming did was program the cooler to kick in when the temps get high enough. That is why you don't see the temps drop much until you reach 40C or so.

And for those who don't like me, i really don't care. Im just here to enjoy cigars and in this case, enjoy talking about one of my other favorite past times. Computers and electronics.