I only found out the name a couple weeks ago, and now I want to do it. My one and only concern is burning out the Peltier itself. I'm using a Zalman all copper 120mm heat sync/fan for the cpu right now, and i dont plan on much overclocking if any, i just want cooler temperatures since the 500 series seemed to be evil for heat.
I have the peltier chip sitting in front of me (one out of a portable cooler, got the core at a local bulk store today ) but i havent bothered to install it on my comp yet.
My plans for installation...
1. Lay computer on side, were it will remain during the testing stages.
2. Take bolts out for heat sync, I really think this is possible since my heat sync bolts are very long and will easily give me that extra play i think, if not i have longer bolts from a MAFS off a truck.
3. place peltier chip on processor, add heat sync compound if necessary/
4. put heat sync back on, screw down very lightly until the heat sync is nicely snug.
5. boot up and immediately watch the temperature.
I am using it off the 5 volt (22amp) line of an old AT power supply, since i dont want it to kill itself, though im probably better off with 12 volts(7amps).
I have everything i need to do this already, just need some advice or extra confidence before i go ahead with it. Im sure it wont do any damage to my cpu, and will transfer heat alright when its off, but i do not want to burn out this peltier chip.
Thanks a ton guys
And now for pictures..
The Zalman cooler inside the case, the case is a thermaltake xaser 3
This is the assembly the peltier came in
And finally after about 15 mins i dug the peltier out
Testing it for heat on a celeron slot one, with no fan the heat sync got Voodoo 3 hot but the cpu still felt cool
Ill post more pics as i get further along, as well as a last question... has anyone done this with a socket 775 yet?
I have the peltier chip sitting in front of me (one out of a portable cooler, got the core at a local bulk store today ) but i havent bothered to install it on my comp yet.
My plans for installation...
1. Lay computer on side, were it will remain during the testing stages.
2. Take bolts out for heat sync, I really think this is possible since my heat sync bolts are very long and will easily give me that extra play i think, if not i have longer bolts from a MAFS off a truck.
3. place peltier chip on processor, add heat sync compound if necessary/
4. put heat sync back on, screw down very lightly until the heat sync is nicely snug.
5. boot up and immediately watch the temperature.
I am using it off the 5 volt (22amp) line of an old AT power supply, since i dont want it to kill itself, though im probably better off with 12 volts(7amps).
I have everything i need to do this already, just need some advice or extra confidence before i go ahead with it. Im sure it wont do any damage to my cpu, and will transfer heat alright when its off, but i do not want to burn out this peltier chip.
Thanks a ton guys
And now for pictures..
The Zalman cooler inside the case, the case is a thermaltake xaser 3
This is the assembly the peltier came in
And finally after about 15 mins i dug the peltier out
Testing it for heat on a celeron slot one, with no fan the heat sync got Voodoo 3 hot but the cpu still felt cool
Ill post more pics as i get further along, as well as a last question... has anyone done this with a socket 775 yet?