epoxy waterblock to cpu???? and pics of my comp

[PYROMANIAC]

I was talking to this guy about water cooling at some computer store and he was sayin the way you seal the block on the cpu so u ensure there is no leaking is to epoxy it around the edges...is this right? im tryin to learn as much as i can about this hobby before i order anything...i plan to get the maze2 from danger den and have my setup planned for my lian li pc-70 case...when i goto water cooling ill have my new mobo and ill be gettin rounded IDE cables to clean up that mess i have...if there is something i should know about preparing my mobo or ensuring a good seal from the block and the CPU plz spill!! i hate to sound like an idiot but watercooling is new to me and im still newb at it:) ...anyways here are some 2-4 month old pics of my comp if you'd like to see....ill probly make some more on friday when i LAN at my friends house....

www.corpse-squadron.com/pyromaniac/pics.zip

tell me what you think plz

[Diggrr]

If you are talking about a Danger den style waterblock, (big hunk of copper) there's no sealing or epoxying required.
If you are talking about a block that can be opened by removing a couple of bolts, don't use epoxy, use a good quality rtv/silicone sealant applied thinly around the joint. Only use it to seal the block, and not on the cpu.

[PYROMANIAC]

ok so if i went with the maze2 then no matter how paranoid i was...i wouldnt have to worry about leaking from a lose seal as long as i get it flush with the cpu?

also...is the maze2 system any good? i've read good things on it..

[UserName]

Diggrr is bang on.

I think the guy at the computer store was talking about direct die cooling.

What he said is one way to seal a direct die water cooling setup, but not the only one.

[Diggrr]

A maze 2 is very good. This type of waterblock is soldered together, and it's almost impossible to make it leak.

Of course, you should always test your water system at least overnight before running the computer. Nobody's perfect.
This will give you a chance to check hose fittings and such before you turn on the motherboard. You should have the pc power supply unplugged during testing, if you're pump is wired to the power supply, you can unplug just the motherboard power connector.

You do still have to use thermal paste.

[PYROMANIAC]

thnx for the info...i'd planned on rigging it up on my old mobo and using the flourecent die that reacts to UV lights to check for leaking that way..then rig it up on my new mobo and double check...

should i bother with a resevoir or just have a filler hose running into the line?

[Diggrr]

Which ever suits your tastes. I've used both, but I prefer a reservior when there's room to fit one.

[The Overclocker]

i eposyed aroung the join of my becooling block as i heard of lots of reports of them leaking