Wanna do a watercooling project.

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

Ok, so for my senior project, I need something that will take me 15+ hours to do. So I thought, hey why not build a water cooling system and set it up, with bleeding and everything and then plug n play everything will take atleast 15 hours.

I know nothing about watercooling really, It would be nice if their was some kind of a guide, but I have looked around a bit and get a general Idea. So you need a radiator, tubing, the things that go on the cpu/gpu. How much would it cost me for parts? I would be putting this in an antec 900 case, where would I be able to put the radiator ?

I would love to have water cooling instead of a stupid heatsink, I think its a much better idea. I would say that I am willing to spend up to $150 on parts for water cooling. Can someone pls help and point me into the right direction.

also, would any other case work better? like I can get the antec900 for $100, any other cases would be easier, just as good, better for similar price?

Thank you guys so much, I love this forum. Everyone is soo helpful

ALSO 1 more thing, how much more would it be if I wanted to cool my gpu also?? would $150 dollars cover the cpu and gpu for supplies??

JamesXP · Sep 22, 2007

Armor 120$ after rebate@egg

150, I'm guessing CPU+GFX.

http://www.petrastechshop.com/dfucpugpuco.html 102$

http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcqposerab1.html 54$

And get your tubing and other 'things' from there too.

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

is that all I need? A cpu and gpu block, a radiator, and tubing? thats all that you need for water cooling. I think were missing something. Those do look nice.

Metallica · Sep 22, 2007

I dont have a clue about water cooling, but i dont see a pump in all that .. i think you need one lol

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

^yeah your right lol...

Things Needed: (correct me if i'm wrong)
CPU/GPU block
Water Pump
Radiator
Tubing

JamesXP · Sep 22, 2007

That's what I was implying when I said 'other things'

EG. coolant,pump(I'd reccomend D5)

You'r gonna push 150 if it's a GPU+CPU loop.

Neuromancer · Sep 22, 2007

Elluzion said:
^yeah your right lol...

Things Needed: (correct me if i'm wrong)
CPU/GPU block
Water Pump
Radiator
Tubing

Are you doing a resevoir or a tLine for filling. For a first timer I suggest a resevoir, they are not expensive, and make bleeding easier.

Oh and dont forget fans for the radiator, and materials if you want to make a fan shroud... not necessary but it helps by pulling hte fan away from the rad so you dont get a dead spot.

Ben333 · Sep 22, 2007

this is your senior project... shouldn't YOU be building it and not some company? c'mon man... drill the block... make the radiator out of copper pipes and copper fins... BTW $100 isn't going to top a $30 air cooler I don't think...
Have a look at this:

someone at procooling forums made that... yes they had a CNC mill but you can make a block on a drill also...

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

I think that would be way too much for me lol ^ I have no experience at all and that would be very tough.

And i probably wouldn't cool the gpu just yet... just the cpu for now, would be cheaper.

whats a good water pump?

ancalime · Sep 22, 2007

Elluzion said:
whats a good water pump?

James already mentioned it, the D5. It is the most reliable pump you can purchase for under $100 and it is very powerful. It is available in Petras.

JamesXP · Sep 22, 2007

It's otherwise known as:

MCP655

WonderingSoul · Sep 22, 2007

I have heard misxed things about the Fuzion GPU block, I woukd just go CPU for sure.

Ben333 · Sep 22, 2007

are you going to build anything for this... the project seems more to be assembling a computer... Maybe make a fan controler.. or an emergency shutdown temp sensor... a hard drive window mod...

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

yeah^ I should probably build something that would take up time. I was thinking of modding my antec900 case, like cutting out metal on the right side and putting in a window or adding a fan hole or something. but what would be something easy tot build for water cooling?? suggestoins?

WonderingSoul · Sep 22, 2007

Elluzion said:
yeah^ I should probably build something that would take up time. I was thinking of modding my antec900 case, like cutting out metal on the right side and putting in a window or adding a fan hole or something. but what would be something easy tot build for water cooling?? suggestoins?

A self made reservoir is a nice project. Or even a shroud for your rad.

Ben333 · Sep 22, 2007

I vote for the reservoir window. It looks quite nice when done

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

^can u give me an example picture of a reservoir window? Thanks

Ben333 · Sep 22, 2007

Here is a good thread to give you block ideas, just in case.
http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9263

can't seem to find the window... was in an old thread...

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

that seems really hard to do. make your own CPU water cooling block. Eeeek. I am not a metal worker and I dont have any tools at all for that sort of thing. Sorry. im still wondering what that reservoir window is lol...

Elluzion · Sep 22, 2007

also, where would I put the radiator in an antec900 case??? would it fit?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowI...ed+Black+Computer+Case+With+Side+Panel+Window

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