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3000 Desktop.. Best way to cool??
« on: September 17, 2003, 02:31:32 AM »
Before I start having any potentially heat related problems, I want to add some extra cooling to my 3000 desktop. Thought about towerizing it, but I kinda like the desktop look!

So, I've checked the ps fan and it's blowing good. I added a slot fan that's in the uppermost slot, set to exhaust. Directly below that is my X-Surf 2 and below that is my Picasso II. The X-Surf doesn't cover the memory or main chip on the Picasso, so I'm happy about that.

Should I even worry about trying to get more fans in there? Is there something in particular I should look for or some easy mod I can do to ensure that nothing overheats?

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Re: 3000 Desktop.. Best way to cool??
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2003, 04:24:32 AM »
@melott,

No accelerator yet. I've got an Apollo 4060, but it seems to be dead. At least I can't get any signs of life out of it.  :-(

So for now, it's pretty much a stock 3000. Just a full set of the latest chips, a full 18 mb, etc..

How did you mount your fan to blow across the accelerator? Does it have an opening to the outside to bring air in or just use the air in the case?

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Re: 3000 Desktop.. Best way to cool??
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2003, 05:45:28 PM »
@melott

I see what what you are saying. That makes sense! I was thinking I'd have to hack up the case to do it, but I never thought about just suspending one like that. Great idea!

I think I've got all the jumpers set right for the Apollo. At least they are set to what amiga-hardware.com says I need. The system just sits there when I plug it in. I've tried every possible combination of ram/no ram, jumpers on the Apollo, and even plugging a drive into the onboard scsi in case that's the issue. Tried the jumper cable from the scsi chip to the kickstart as well. No matter what I do, the system will hit the drives when I first power it on, but never boots. Not even from floppy. Very frustrating! Any advice would be very much appreciated!

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Re: 3000 Desktop.. Best way to cool??
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2003, 06:02:02 PM »
@Framiga,

Ahh, that sounds different that what I've been trying... Soon as I get home tonight I'll give that a shot!

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Re: 3000 Desktop.. Best way to cool??
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2003, 06:01:43 AM »
@Framiga,

I tried you advice on the jumpers, but no luck. The system never seems to get anywhere when I put the Apollo on. I've tried every combination of jumpers on the Apollo itself as well as the mobo settings that amiga-hardware.com recommends.

Any ideas? Is there anything I can check that might indicate what is going on?

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