Diy Waterblock Info.

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Have some ideas on some blocks i would like to make.
are there some good tut,s out there that could help me get started.I have access to most of the stuff i need at my work.

thanks for the info

 

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sounds like you need to take a look at this:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=135548

if you need some more information like dimentions, specify and let me(or whoever else) know.


Jon

 

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Ahh, you beat me to it. I was gonna post that link.

 

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Thank you very much for the info. This will be great.


One more question. what should be a max wheight of the block when done?

 

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JFettig

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well I typically shoot for about 1/2" thickness then tack on the barbs. I typically use 1/4" copper for the base plate and mill my stuff out of that. It all depends on design.


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Weight? it does not relly matter aslong as its not relly heavy ie. enough to cause damage to your mobo but dont worry as it has to be very heavy to do that

 

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lol I missed the W.

Mine are typicaly light, but I think anything over a pound is too much?

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Yeh the good thing about waterblocks is they tend to be very low profile so there is less leverage on the mobo

 

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I cant get the cooper right now so I used some alum.

I used 1/4" lexan for the top and 1/4 " alum for the plate,2 brass barbs and 8 stanless steel hex bolts to secure the plates.

I have not milled the water jacket yet(looking for the best design)
and I was at about 260grams(about 1/2 pound)

Lookin pretty good.

Thanks for all the help.

 

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Let's see some pics of that beast Odd_one!

 

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Will have some pics up 2moro.

Just found a pump to play with today ( wife was not to happy)
310 gal/hr @ 1' lift and adjustable flow rate to 237gal/hr@3' lift or 156@5'lift.
Just something to play with right now.I found it at walmart for $34.00 its got adapters for diff. size hoses (standard inlet and outlet is 3/4") its made by Garden Escapes and is for large outdoor fountains.

have pics soon.