Starting a WC project 1st time

[lemmyslender]

OK-

Here I go into the wonderful world of watercooling. Starting to get the parts together now. It's almost my B-Day, my wife was confused when I gave her a list of water pumps to pick from;)

Got my heatercore (73 Cougar) Cooling area about 7x6x2 w/ 5/8" inlet and outlets.

I'll get a pump this weekend, then just need to work on the block.

Could take a while, I've got a 6-month old baby that takes alot of work too:D

I'll post more as the project goes on as I'm sure I'll have some questions.

Thanks in advance for any help.

[RnPgrosz]

Good luck with the watercooling. The Via Aqua 1300 is very a good pump, rated at over 300 gph and its inexpenisve(about $20). For the waterblock I would get the Maze 3 or Dtek Spir@l, TC-4. I would get a lucite top for the Maze 3, some people have experienced leaks from these but I wouldn't worry too much, it was blown way out of proportion(only happened to a few people who had early blocks). Mine doesn't leak.:)

[Iron Hawk]

A agree with everything RnPgrosz says, I use a Via Aqua 1300, and love it.

[kaltag]

i've got an aqua via too. couldn't be happier. you might also want to look into getting a gemini block as well.

[packratbob]

u building ur own block cos i love diy's other then that the via 1300 is great like everyone said alreadi. oh yah and last of all good luck on the 6 months old kid. cheer!!:beer: :beer:

[lemmyslender]

Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna try building my own block. It just sounds like more fun and satisfaction to me.

I've read Frodo Baggins recent threads - I have an old Pentium heat sink that I think will work well, if not I'll try something different. Eventually, I'll probably design and get one milled.

I should be getting a pump tomorrow. Hopefully I can get a little work done over the weekend.

[lemmyslender]

Alright, I've got all the parts I need. The whole set-up is in the sink running right now testing for leaks.

None so far!:D

It's not pretty, but it'll work, and it's only my first try. I'll try to post some pics on Sunday. Need to get a shroud put together.

Can't wait to get it setup.

[lemmyslender]

Alright the system ran overnight without a single leak. I got the heatercore shrouded and set up with 2 92m fans @ 47.5cfm pulling, hooked to a 12v/7v switch.

The bottom of the heatsink stays nice and cool even on 7v, and I can still feel air movement throught the core. Still need to leave it running for a while just to be safe.

Used an old pentium heatsink for the block. Encased it in acrylic and plumbers gooped it up. Put a little dishsoap in the H2O for now, got it to foam a little, and flow in the core looks pretty good, no obvious large dead spots.

Can't wait to get this hooked up!

[bubba gump]

Have fun! Watercooling seems like a good idea, only downside, is that its expeensive, but hey, i think its worth it!

[lemmyslender]

WOOOOHOOOO

Watercooling up and running as I type! :D

I'll have to wait for the ASIII to set in and see how my temps are. Right now it looks like between a 5-10 degree drop (low-mid 40's @ load).

It's getting late, gotta go to work in the morning. Hopefully I can post some pics tomorrow.