Planned W/C Setup: Comments?

[technogeeky]

Hey guys.

I am just gonna write down my planned O/C setup. I will scan in some pictures and post some digital pics when I get a chance, which should be soon. But for now, just consider the following:

Components:

Danger Den Radeon 9700 W/C Block
CPU Block: Maze3 or TC-4 (most likely TC-4)
Heater Core from a 89'ish Camaro (from Natedogg)
Blue water dye
Some kind of water thinner (Velocity T3?)
Water Pump - Via-Aqua 370GPH Pump
Bay-Res Resivoir
9 ft 1/2' tubing

Custom Made, Custom Soddered (Aluminum or Copper Sheet Metal) shroud with 120mm 100CFM+ fan
Shroud for the other side, without a fan.





This is the intended setup:

Pump->Heater Core->CPU Block->GPU Block->Resivoir->Pump



My case is a mid-tower I am working with limited space. I have "blueprints" for the heater core + fan + shrouds drawn. I'll take pictures of the case and whatnot for future reference.

 

[Ottoman]

i'd go pump->heatsources->rad.->res.->back to pump...


i have a via-aqua/maze3/heatercore/res and use this style.. works great for me...

 

[ARGON]

I rmember seeing data plots comparing the postion of the radiator in the watercooling circuit. From what I recall there was a dcrease of approximately 1-3 deg C if the heater if placed directly before the the CPU.

I think the author of this article also stated that it did not seem to be a big enough difference for him to rearrange his pratical setup with the radiator after the CPU.

 

[technogeeky]

Ah.

I chose that setup based off of this page:

http://www.extrememhz.com/emflag2-6.shtml

What do you think about that?

-Drew

 

[Ottoman]

difference is marginal (i quick glanced it)

i think that depends on your rad..

it appears some of the heat was lost in the res while "waiting" to be cooled... but if your rad can shrug off the heat then it shouldn't be an issue..

I found wiring my case up in the method I suggested alot easier..

in fact I have NO active cooling on my Rad and can still keep cpu temps in the 30's *C

here's mine:

http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=805875

 

[technogeeky]

I've seen that pic 1000 times. Got any other pics?

-Drew

 

[Ottoman]

what do u mean a 1000 times?

yeah i do, i got two threads from before about it...

here's planning it: http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=97707

*EDIT* it apears alot of the pics have magically disapeared since the forum migration... if u need more detailed pics i can snap some and post them... lemme know

here's execution: http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98489

 

[cack01]

Personally I would choose a pump other than the via-aqua.

They are cheap good pumps. I should know, I have one. But they are not going to help your temps much. They also vibrate a lot as you can tell from what ottoman did to his. There are better alternatives out there within the same price range.

my $.02

 

[technogeeky]

Name some names

-Drew

 

[cack01]

A lot of people seem to like the maxi-jet 1200mp. The Via-aqua is still a decent choice, if you already have one, there is no need to buy something else. Its just that some of its cons tend to get annoying.

Here is a thread that lists people's experiences with different pumps. http://forum.oc-forums.com/vb/showt...age=30&highlight=pump experience&pagenumber=2

 

[technogeeky]

I am now thinking about getting an Eihiem pump because I will be running my computer 24/7, sometimes unattended. (I will have comp shutoff at a low temp, like 50 degrees, to prevent damage).

But I hear some people have problems with the Maxi's and the AquaJets.

 

[Cheesy Peas]

Ide got heatercore--> heatsources -->res -->pump-->heatercore

 

[technogeeky]

Here are some pics of the case into which this system will be thrown:

This is where the core will go. It's not actually that thick, but that's the area it will consume (with shroud and all).

This is the core fitting in there.. sort of. There are some clearance issues with cables and such.

The water pump will go down and front, right beside the resivoir.

Pictures of the case when it's put together properly

 

[technogeeky]

I overlayed a picture of the heater core onto the case. That's actual size.

 

[Ottoman]

how are u gonna cool the rad/ u gonna cut the sideo outta your case panel?

 

[technogeeky]

Yeah, I'm going to make a shroud and make a 90mm fan exhaust without a fan.