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pHaestus · Nov 20, 2003

For shame! Glad to see family life hasn't kept the shade tree machinist out of the garage; maybe there's hope for me too.

I like the inlet design; seems like to me a much better approach than a sharp contraction like the Whitewater uses. Should be much less pressure drop for the same final water velocity.

Any thoughts on whether a dimpled base (a la Swiftech MCW462) might improve performance some?

vonkaar · Nov 20, 2003

I think it's pretty badass looking... the whole abuse of wood-tools was especially amusing =p.

Skulemate · Nov 20, 2003

I also quite like the inlet... though I would prefer to see a short rounded trench under the inlet jet (a la Cascade style) rather than dimples. Though, I suppose with his setup, dimples would be easier to produce. Also, this looks like a prime candidate for a single outlet block, since there are no channels as in the White Water.

pHaestus · Nov 20, 2003

Yea probably a fair amount of baseplate thickness optimization could be done too.

Skulemate · Nov 20, 2003

Agreed.

BillA · Nov 20, 2003

the Owenator's record is quite good, 'nother addition
like anything could/can/will be improved (upon)
progress, eh ?

consistent also the abuse of tools, lol
somehow I don't think Owen knows of the word finesse

pHaestus · Nov 20, 2003

Oh yea didn't mean to have a critical tone Bill. Just saying that this block has me thinking. A good thing.

nikhsub1 · Nov 20, 2003

I always admire a guy who can 'brute force' his way through a project, limited tools and all. The gasket was funny, got a good chuckle out of that.

bigben2k · Nov 21, 2003

I liked it.

Strangely, the intrusion of the inlet tube into the block, actually gives the coolant a better exit. That's the part that's missing in the first design.

I would have liked to see a bit more finesse applied to the inlet tube, because different openings may yield different results. Not that it's interchangeable or anything...

Adding *anything* to the baseplate will improve performance.

Excellent work: every blockmaker should do this at least once.

ILikeMy240sx · Nov 21, 2003

I say very good work!! especially with the tools he had.

Owenator · Nov 21, 2003

Thanks!

Thanks for all the kind words about my water block!

I guess I do come from the 'BFH' maintenance dept. (BillA introduced me to this technical term).

pHaestus, I've got three now so I have to get out in the 'shop' and make/beat on things or else I'd go crazy! I think you'll know what I mean some day!

Anyway, I started another thread asking for suggestions on improvments. Take a look and don't worry I won't be shy about changes. I've been know to de-solder waterblocks or drill more holes to make improvements.

All, Don't worry about the 'tone' of comments I have a thick skin. I've been taken to task by some of the best.

O

PS Finesse - isn't that a hair care product? LOL

GWN · Nov 21, 2003

where would one find pics of this block?

Owenator · Nov 21, 2003

GWN,

They are in the article titled Owen-made Jet Impingement Cooling: Part One - The Slot on the main overclcokers.com web page.

http://www.overclockers.com/tips1118/

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BillA · Nov 23, 2003

Owen
you going to send it to JoeC to be tested with his new setup ?

be cool

Owenator · Nov 23, 2003

BillA said:
Owen
you going to send it to JoeC to be tested with his new setup ?

be cool

Good question! I'll have to settle on a final design, but then I could. I do have a few spare waterblocks to use in the meantime.

O

unreal · Nov 23, 2003

havent seen it cant comment

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