- Joined
- Jun 20, 2007
- Location
- campbell, CA
Somewhat of a noob in this WC thing, recently caught the 'WC Bug', and decided to go for it a few weeks ago...
Aside from my system specs noted below, I have the following setup as far as WC is concerned:
1. Loop design goes - Swiftech mcp-655 (non adjustable) - single rad (xflow stealth 120) to Cpu swiftech apogee GT, to res by danger den (5 inch bay) to single Black Ice GTX 120, back to pump....
2. Used to have a HDD block, but have since removed.
3. With all that, my temps seem high to me...using core temp, my idle is around 45-47...with ambient definitely not that high in the room...
I am guessing that there is something I did wrong, or could do better. I attached a picture for those who are more visual....
My guess is there is no need for the second rad and that is possibly slowing down the cooling....just wanted a confirm on that. Also, in my previous posts, I said that I do have options as far as changing parts....I have a hydor which appears to be more powerful....also have a dual rad, but didnt really want a big thing sticking out of the case....Also, I have a TDX block but was convinced to try the GT...I think thats about it....
The only thing I added to my system since last week was the res by DD, which sits right above the second rad, as you can see below. Not sure if I really like it, just cus I found it more difficult to use than the T line, but again, I was probably doing something wrong since most posts say that a Tline is easier to bleed....
Anyway, any advice would greatly be appreciated.....I own my own photography business and need to get this rig up and running to avoid any further delays....Much appreciated !!!
PS....pls pay no attention to the few wires loose in the pics....just experimenting with different fans and fan placement. when this is all squared away, the wires will disappear....
tx.
Aside from my system specs noted below, I have the following setup as far as WC is concerned:
1. Loop design goes - Swiftech mcp-655 (non adjustable) - single rad (xflow stealth 120) to Cpu swiftech apogee GT, to res by danger den (5 inch bay) to single Black Ice GTX 120, back to pump....
2. Used to have a HDD block, but have since removed.
3. With all that, my temps seem high to me...using core temp, my idle is around 45-47...with ambient definitely not that high in the room...
I am guessing that there is something I did wrong, or could do better. I attached a picture for those who are more visual....
My guess is there is no need for the second rad and that is possibly slowing down the cooling....just wanted a confirm on that. Also, in my previous posts, I said that I do have options as far as changing parts....I have a hydor which appears to be more powerful....also have a dual rad, but didnt really want a big thing sticking out of the case....Also, I have a TDX block but was convinced to try the GT...I think thats about it....
The only thing I added to my system since last week was the res by DD, which sits right above the second rad, as you can see below. Not sure if I really like it, just cus I found it more difficult to use than the T line, but again, I was probably doing something wrong since most posts say that a Tline is easier to bleed....
Anyway, any advice would greatly be appreciated.....I own my own photography business and need to get this rig up and running to avoid any further delays....Much appreciated !!!
PS....pls pay no attention to the few wires loose in the pics....just experimenting with different fans and fan placement. when this is all squared away, the wires will disappear....
tx.
And when you say you put the rad on, which? Dual or single.
