new watercooling setup

pphx459 · Nov 15, 2003

Wzup everyone, I am new to water cooling and have a few questions to ask you experts.

Firstly, I was looking forward to getting a Danger Den setup. However, I do not know which components to get.
I want to be able to watercool the processor and the video card but I am not sure which pump/radiator combo would produce optimal results. I was thinking of the eheim 1260 and the Black Ice Extreme II. Is this overkill for cooling the cpu and chipset or is this just about right?

2nd, would the wc setup be able to turn on when the pc is turned on

3rd, what is a reservoir for? Especially on of those huge innovatek ones?

These are the questions I have so far and would appreicate some help.. Sorry for being such a noob

Wicked Klown · Nov 15, 2003

Welcome to the Forums

1)Ok if you really want to go with Dangerden I would say get the new RBX block with the insert options. For pumps I've get the Eheim 1250 and for rads I'd get a 1986 Chevette heatercore with two shrounds and 2 120mm fans. For video cards well we need to know what card you'll be cooling. 2) Yes you can get a relay to turn the pump on when the computer comes on. 3) A res is used to hold the water for the pump and to fill the system but you can use a T-line instead. However I find using a res takes less time to bleed the air out of your lines.

pphx459 · Nov 16, 2003

Klownin79 said:
Welcome to the Forums

1)Ok if you really want to go with Dangerden I would say get the new RBX block with the insert options. For pumps I've get the Eheim 1250 and for rads I'd get a 1986 Chevette heatercore with two shrounds and 2 120mm fans. For video cards well we need to know what card you'll be cooling. 2) Yes you can get a relay to turn the pump on when the computer comes on. 3) A res is used to hold the water for the pump and to fill the system but you can use a T-line instead. However I find using a res takes less time to bleed the air out of your lines.

Thanks for getting back to me. What are the insert options on this block? I noticed there are 3 holes? Do you think one 120mm radiator would be sufficient as opposed to 2 to cool the video card and the processor? 2 of them does take a lot of space.. The card will be an aiw 9800 pro.

Wicked Klown · Nov 16, 2003

When you opt for the inserts you get I think 4 or 5 of them. Yes one single 120mm will keep it cool, but two would be better.

pphx459 · Nov 16, 2003

so what would be a good h2o block for the 9800 pro?

Wicked Klown · Nov 17, 2003

Bump can someone help him with the video card block.

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 17, 2003

Ok imma summarize everything in a nutshell...

CPU -> RBX
GPU -> Maze 4 or Swifty MCW50 with 1/2ID adapter
Pump -> L30
Heatercore -> Chevette
Plumbing needs -> mcmaster.com Chemical PVC Tubing (clearFlex 60) with 1/8" wall, stainless steel metal clamps, teflon tape etc etc
Fill/Bleed-> T-line if you are tight on space Res if you want to fill/bleed easier

feyd83 · Nov 17, 2003

Yes one single 120mm will keep it cool, but two would be better.

You'd be perfectly fine with one 120mm rad. I've got a dual 80mm rad and the worst temps I ever got with both my CPU and GPU on the same loop was 15C above ambient. And that was only because I had a whole bunch of gunk in my WW's channels.

As for turning the pump on and off with the computer, I would suggest the CritiCool Powerplant 2. It fits in a PCI port, plus it has a switch so you can turn the pump on by itself.

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 17, 2003

Yea PCI relay kit is better interms of easy to use/install but I dont think its worth the money tho... I got Relay kit which cost me 15 bucks and if you make it your self maybe 5-8 dollars

Wicked Klown · Nov 17, 2003

He could always do like I did and use the rocker switch and plug from a PSU. I did that to my old case for my MeanWell and the Eheim.

pphx459 · Nov 20, 2003

Thanks for all the help guys, one more thing I would like to ask, where do I get all these components at a good buy? Especially the Chevette?

Btw.. sorry about the late response, comp was dissambled..

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 20, 2003

www.napaonline.com 1986 Chevy Chevette or try your local auto store or junk yard

pphx459 · Nov 22, 2003

Thanks, I couldn't find it at NAPA, will have to look somewhere else. Where you guys usually mount it though? I was thinking on the top of the case or is it better at the bottom of the case?

How's the heatercore on DD's website? The chevette heatercore doesn't have 1/2 fittings, how would I accomodate that? If I use fittings adapters will that have negative impact?

Wicked Klown · Nov 22, 2003

Here is where I mounted mine You could put it in the top tho a few have done this.

pphx459 · Nov 22, 2003

I couldn't view your page? Here is my case: Where should I mount it, I have cut the back to fit 2 80mm fans.. http://phamcomputer.safeshopper.com/36/590.htm?181

Biznatch · Nov 22, 2003

Just double check that the GPU block you get will fit on the AIW version of the board, I thought I heard that they were different so regular WB's won't fit. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, just trying to give you a heads up.

SOShootME · Nov 22, 2003

Here is a look at my setup. I went for a t-line rather than a res, but you can get an idea of the basic setup.

http://webpages.charter.net/jim-decker/WaterCooled.htm

jhl3 · Nov 23, 2003

So what is the best reasonably priced WB? Are the ratings at OCer's.com indicative of what to expect.

pphx459 · Nov 24, 2003

Dang, that setup looks awesome! However, on the heatercore, isn't there one pipe smaller than the other? Also, how do you mount that shroud on the core, wouldn't that damage it since you have to screw into it?

Wicked Klown · Nov 24, 2003

Yes one barb is 3/4" and the other is 5/8". As for mounting the shroud use threaded rods line up the shroud and push them through. Make sure not to hit the rails going up and down.

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