"Case Physics" Resources & Links
Herein is a list of great resources and links for case cooling, modification and power issues.
Cooling:
* Heatsink Materials Discussion - "Basic Thermodynamics Quiz." This thread contains a great scientific discussion of the thermal properties of various metals and materials that heatsinks are made of.
* Notebook Cleaning - A great thread detailing methods of cleaning your notebook PC to keep it at optimal cooling efficiency. Related article: here.
* Cooling the MSI Master2 FAR - This thread details drasnor's cooling methods on his MSI dual-CPU motherboard.
* Dust Bunnies... From Hell - A guide to cleaning the inside of your case. A good walkthrough for beginners, and a good reminder for the pros.
Case Modification:
* Post Your Mods! - A place to post photos and descriptions of your case modification project, and to view the mods made by other Short-Medians.
* Fanbus 12V-off-7V Modification - A wiring diagram and detailed steps to build your own fanbus. This modification is a great help to quiet your massive fans, but run them at full speed when you need the extra cooling.
* Cable & Wire Organization - An article detailing one method of adding some organization to the cable layout inside your case.
PC Power:
* Best PSU Brands Discussion - This thread contains a discussion of the PC power supplies with the best quality and reliability.
* Power Supplies: The Shocking Truth - An in-depth analysis of several major-branded power supplies, as well as a good deal of power supply theory.
Cooling:
* Heatsink Materials Discussion - "Basic Thermodynamics Quiz." This thread contains a great scientific discussion of the thermal properties of various metals and materials that heatsinks are made of.
* Notebook Cleaning - A great thread detailing methods of cleaning your notebook PC to keep it at optimal cooling efficiency. Related article: here.
* Cooling the MSI Master2 FAR - This thread details drasnor's cooling methods on his MSI dual-CPU motherboard.
* Dust Bunnies... From Hell - A guide to cleaning the inside of your case. A good walkthrough for beginners, and a good reminder for the pros.
Case Modification:
* Post Your Mods! - A place to post photos and descriptions of your case modification project, and to view the mods made by other Short-Medians.
* Fanbus 12V-off-7V Modification - A wiring diagram and detailed steps to build your own fanbus. This modification is a great help to quiet your massive fans, but run them at full speed when you need the extra cooling.
* Cable & Wire Organization - An article detailing one method of adding some organization to the cable layout inside your case.
PC Power:
* Best PSU Brands Discussion - This thread contains a discussion of the PC power supplies with the best quality and reliability.
* Power Supplies: The Shocking Truth - An in-depth analysis of several major-branded power supplies, as well as a good deal of power supply theory.
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