Which Reservoir?

[Techjesse]

Hey Water Cooling experts, I would like your opinion. I recently installed a water cooling setup on my CPU for best performance while overclocking to run benches (I'll run sub-zero later). I mounted a Photon 170 Tube Reservoir D5 Vario Pump combo on the back side of my CM HAF 932 in front of a fan to cool the water a bit, however I'd like to put every thing inside the case. Do you think this is a good Res? Monsoon Series Two Premium D5/MCP655 Dual Bay Reservoir.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...ack_w_Black_Trim_M2-D5P-MB.html?tl=g30c97s152

Here is how I have my rig setup now.



I also have some red Primochill Advanced LRT tubing so I can use less tubing and maybe get better performance with the res closer to the cpu.
Thanks, TJ

 

[sobe]

Biggest thing is just finding a place for it to fit, its a fine res.

 

[EarthDog]

Its a res. They hold water. This is your choice TJ... they all 'work'.

The res being 'closer to the CPU' will not yield better temps. The res needs to be before the pump in the first place... Water 101 there.

 

[Techjesse]

It's a res/pump combo
I was hoping for a bit more performance (lower temps) although I've lowered my temps 12-18c

 

[EarthDog]

The D5/MCP655 is a great pump... that will be fine.

 

[Techjesse]

I like this Water Cooling! It's a step down from sub-zero but a step up from those AIO's.
I might even WC my spare rig LOL

 

[EarthDog]

Depending on the rad size, it can be better, sure.

 

[Techjesse]

One thing about the XSPC D5 Vario Pump, I wanted to increase the flow speed on the pump as it was set at no. 2 and I turned it to no.4 carefully. The little Speed Control Knob broke I opened the cap on the bottom of the pump to see how bad it was broken and if I could fix it and it fell out, maybe glue it or order a new one. That's the only problem I've had with this setup.

 

[Techjesse]

The Monsoon Series Two Premium D5/MCP655 Dual Bay Reservoir is on its way. After I install everything inside the CM HAF 932 I'll post temps and a pic, Thanks

 

[Techjesse]

The Monsoon Series Two Premium D5/MCP655 Dual Bay Reservoir is here

 

[GTXJackBauer]

That's a sweet res. One of my favorites in the market. If they only made a dual DDC version I'd be all over it and possibly somehow install a built in temp probe + water proof display.

 

[Techjesse]

Thanks Jack I washed and rinsed the Monsoon res and pump combo.

Testing and watching the bubbles

Now I have everything inside the case Temps are 1-2 less c

 

[sobe]

Great res you grabbed, I actually moved from the Monsoon Series 2 to the Photon

Quality on that monsoon is damned good, far better than the other 2 bay resses Ive had from XSPC and Koolance. Glad you are liking it.

 

[Techjesse]

I have a Photon 170 Tube Reservoir D5 Vario Pump combo, but I wanted everything inside my case, if I want to cool my GPU's I'll need a new case. I've been looking at the Caselabs Merlin ST10, plenty of room. The Monsoon lowered my temps by 1-2 c

 

[sobe]

Yep, I have the 170 d5 combo res as well I think your issue was exhausting air directly at the res as for your 1 degree temp change

My monsoon I moved to another pc... But sadly due to a housefire it is one of many things that are no more :/

I definitely understand not wanting crap sticking out of your case, take a look at MountainMods. Their cases are fantastic.

 

[Techjesse]

MountainMods, I'll check'em out Thanks

 

[GTXJackBauer]

Wow, nice Tech.

I would reconsider going with the ST10 because for $100+ less, you can go with a Corsair 900D. It seems they both hold the same amount of radiators. Just case design is different and case materials used. If you went with a more beefier Caselabs case which would cost more would I find reason to go with it. Nonetheless the ST10 is a great case but I just don't find the price range that justifiable personally.

 

[Techjesse]

Thanks Jack, After a long drive ST10 It's BIG!
I'll be able to water cool GPU's too YEAH!

 

[BruceUSA]

Holy craps, you have your PC right next to your bed? You definately need to have larger room.

 

[Techjesse]

That's not my bed, lol. I'm RVing, that's my couch in one of the slides. Living in a RV and loving it!