Done installing my first w/c..

NGL_BrSH · Dec 16, 2005

Edit: full timeline here: http://stk.fps-city.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27949

I did it..
toughest part was pushing the darn tubing onto the barbs.... cut myself doing it. man that stuff goes on hard!
anyway.. i figured the less connections that were actually in my computer the less the odds that fluid leaks inside..
so just the pump and water block(obviously) are in the comp..
I decided to install the Res on the outside of the case so.. i can refill it easier and one less thing to leak inside..
I found some PVC grommets for a GM that did the trick.. angled the tubing.. you can see in pics..
once i'm confident this will never leak i'll zip-tie all my wires and make it prettier.. but here is my first

so laugh at the newb but i like it.. and my processor dropped 30c!

trendx · Dec 16, 2005

get some more inside pics up man!

Soong · Dec 16, 2005

are thoes screws going all the way through your radiator?

NGL_BrSH · Dec 16, 2005

no.. i don't even see where it looks like there are screws lol..
anyway.. i'll post more pics once i ziptie everything pretty like.. once i'm confident that i won't have to move anything for a while

ls7corvete · Dec 16, 2005

your res is extremly sexy, not a fan of the rad placement though.

Soong · Dec 16, 2005

NGL_BrSH said:
no.. i don't even see where it looks like there are screws lol..
anyway.. i'll post more pics once i ziptie everything pretty like.. once i'm confident that i won't have to move anything for a while

The screws holding your fan guards on look as if they go through the rad, through the radbox and into the case. I think I figured out how it's set up now.

How did you drill the holes for the tubing on top of the case and where did you get the grommets if I may ask. I like your setup and the radbox looks like a great way to space the radiator from the top of the case.

trendx · Dec 16, 2005

So you will ziptie it once you know it wont leak? You should make sure it wont leak before you put everything back in your computer!

Aphex_Tom_9 · Dec 16, 2005

nicely done

NGL_BrSH · Dec 16, 2005

Soong said:
The screws holding your fan guards on look as if they go through the rad, through the radbox and into the case. I think I figured out how it's set up now.

How did you drill the holes for the tubing on top of the case and where did you get the grommets if I may ask. I like your setup and the radbox looks like a great way to space the radiator from the top of the case.

-I went to home depot and bought 7/8 bi-metal hole saw and chucked it up in my cordless drill.. pretty much went through it first time but the battery ran out right before i made it through so i finished it with a tungsten carbide cutter in my dremel.

-my radiator came with two straight grommets which i used for the top holes.. but i went to autozone and bought two pcv grommets for late model GM cars.. which are angled. Worked out perfect for the resevoir.

trendx said:
So you will ziptie it once you know it wont leak? You should make sure it wont leak before you put everything back in your computer!

I ran it for 4 hours before i put everything back in.. but being my first watercooling setup i was leary to tie everything up till i run it for over a week.
Ziptie is for the cables.. i certainly fastened the hoses onto the pieces properly.

So far 18 hours no leaks

Jeff Moser · Dec 16, 2005

You are golden. Looks great. I think you should pick up that blue ribbon on the floor there and proudly stick it right on the front.

WarriorII · Dec 16, 2005

Woooow. I'm impressed. That really turned out nice.

and my processor dropped 30c!

30C! cooool.

What kinda temps to you have now?

NGL_BrSH · Dec 16, 2005

WarriorII said:
Woooow. I'm impressed. That really turned out nice.

30C! cooool.

What kinda temps to you have now?

Thanks guys .. good to see senior members saying i did a good job for my first install

I would say that 30 delta is due to the fact that after inspecting the oem heatsink that was on it.. seemed the some of the thermal pad disinegrated making it not really having great conductive properties

i went from 65 under full load now to 35-37 c thats F.E.A.R Totally maxed.. like TOTALLY with xfire, mirc, aol, msn, azureus, virus scanner all running.

3.4 p4 overclocked to 3.8 and i'm gonna shoot for 4.2 gradually

Alchemy1 · Dec 16, 2005

I like the setup and I really like where you put the resivour.

GQBalla · Dec 16, 2005

whoa looks pimp!!

what are the temps like?

WarriorII · Dec 16, 2005

went from 65 under full load now to 35-37 c thats F.E.A.R Totally maxed.. like TOTALLY with xfire, mirc, aol, msn, azureus, virus scanner all running.

y2jed_2000 · Dec 16, 2005

looks very nice, good job

pwnt by pat · Dec 16, 2005

Yuck, Type R. I hope that's not a TCAB box.... nice color and unique idea on the res placement.

dylskee · Dec 16, 2005

Nice work NGL_BrSH! Not a big fan of external radiator but your right, if it leaks at least your not 100% screwed!!! I'm looking to setup my first water rig after the holidays.

pwnt by pat · Dec 16, 2005

You shouldn't be screwed anyway. You are supposed to bleed and leak test your system when it's NOT hooked up to the componants.

NGL_BrSH · Dec 16, 2005

pwnt by pat said:
You shouldn't be screwed anyway. You are supposed to bleed and leak test your system when it's NOT hooked up to the componants.

I did but i'm still scared...

Done installing my first w/c..

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