65g rapid led build

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  1. rossco838

    rossco838 Astrea Snail

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    What do you recommend for cooling? I was thinking of using a 120mm computer case fan on each heatsink

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    rossco838, Dec 6, 2011
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  2. coylee_17

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    I used two 92mm fans in my canopy, heat sinks never get more than warm to the touch.
     
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  3. exactlyobp

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    I use two 140mm fans from eBay. You're on the right track.
     
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  4. rossco838

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    Great thanks..ill be sure to post pics of my progress. Even though it feels like there's never enough hours in the day to get it all done

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  5. exactlyobp

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    Thats why I pulled an all nighter!
     
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  6. rossco838

    rossco838 Astrea Snail

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    Haha well right now its all a waiting game until I get the rapid order, the led group buy order, and the heatsink. Living in canada the shipping all takes awhile longer

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  7. exactlyobp

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    I see. I am one of the few people who didnt have to wait after the BlackFriday sale. 8)
     
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    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    I hear you about the Canada and shipping deal. It took 3 weeks for my LEDs to clear customs. Everything else was quick though, as were the 12 LEDs I ordered the second time around.

    Where abouts are you?
     
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  9. rossco838

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    Ontario..how about yourself?

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  10. coylee_17

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    I'm about an hour and twenty minutes east of Toronto. Was wondering if you were close, I'm always looking for new LFS lol.
     
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