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- Dec 25, 2004
Well, since the rumor is that the EK full coverage GTS waterblocks will be out this week I figured I'd ask for a little help on tweaking my loop.
I currently have two different sized radiators (one is 1x120, the other is 2x120 fan sized), and a maze 4 CPU block, and it is powered by a Eheim 1250.
The other components I have on hand or I am getting that I'm planning to add are a chipset block and (obviously) the 2 EK full coverage GTS blocks, plus a DD Mag II pump.
The loop I have is pretty much all plumbed with 3/8" ID tubing with 1/2" fittings. Well, since I use the worm-screw hose clamps I finally got tired of dealing with the very tight fittings. So I started to get 3/8" fittings for my new stuff, but on second thought, I'll go ahead and get some 1/2" ID Tygon and upgrade my whole loop to 1/2" ID.
So, here is where I'm looking for the help in tweaking. I'm wanting to split up my components into two loops. One for the video cards and one for the CPU/Chipset blocks. Which radiator, and which pump should go on which loops? I'm willing to switch my DD Maze 4 CPU block for another block if it will be signifigantly better. I will be overclocking the cards, and the CPU is currently overclocked by about 1 Ghz.
I know the chipset block won't really help my overclock, but I'm adding it mainly for reliablity. I've lost one chipset fan already and didn't notice it for a while.
Thanks for the tips!
I currently have two different sized radiators (one is 1x120, the other is 2x120 fan sized), and a maze 4 CPU block, and it is powered by a Eheim 1250.
The other components I have on hand or I am getting that I'm planning to add are a chipset block and (obviously) the 2 EK full coverage GTS blocks, plus a DD Mag II pump.
The loop I have is pretty much all plumbed with 3/8" ID tubing with 1/2" fittings. Well, since I use the worm-screw hose clamps I finally got tired of dealing with the very tight fittings. So I started to get 3/8" fittings for my new stuff, but on second thought, I'll go ahead and get some 1/2" ID Tygon and upgrade my whole loop to 1/2" ID.
So, here is where I'm looking for the help in tweaking. I'm wanting to split up my components into two loops. One for the video cards and one for the CPU/Chipset blocks. Which radiator, and which pump should go on which loops? I'm willing to switch my DD Maze 4 CPU block for another block if it will be signifigantly better. I will be overclocking the cards, and the CPU is currently overclocked by about 1 Ghz.
I know the chipset block won't really help my overclock, but I'm adding it mainly for reliablity. I've lost one chipset fan already and didn't notice it for a while.
Thanks for the tips!