berninicaco3
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- Jul 23, 2014
Hi!
I was looking for a new case, and on an impulse buy, got this:
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/sys/4565385494.html
I was planning on getting just a case for $100, but this seemed too good to pass up. I can sell the psu to recover some too.
I've never done water cooling (just an h100i-- the lazy man's solution).
The water block included may not, in fact, be compatible; and it was missing the backing plate and 2 screws besides, so I negotiated to $300 and now I have $50 towards a new water block that would be compatible.
I have 4 questions I'd like to ask you:
It looks like they do make parts for 1156-- is this the same as 1155? (I have a 3770k chip). I'd spend probably $30 after shipping to get it all to work.
http://www.swiftech.com/apogeegtz.aspx
Alternatively, I could just buy a brand new block that is compatible with 1155 out of the box. Suggestions?
And in that event, anyone want an apogee gtz missing backing plate for just cost of shipping?
I play games mostly, should I look at cooling my 2 radeon 3750 gpus with this setup? It would mean at a minimum more hosing and 2 more blocks that would fit on them ($100?)
Finally, will this setup --again, just an irrational impulse buy, forgive me, but now i have a nice case at least-- actually net gains over the simpler h100 cooler that I currently have?
As a follow up, should I look at delidding the cpu to get the most out of this fine water cooling setup?
apologies in advance for my naive questions! At a minimum this silly impulse buy of mine will be a nice introduction into the world of *real* water cooling setups
(h100i doesn't count).
In case the craigslist post is removed, here's what I now have:
Up for sale is the best of the best for water cooled computers. Its a customized Corsair 800D case modified for DUAL water cooled systems 1 system is on a 360 radiator the other is on a 240 radiator. I was able to do extreme over clocking with this setup and able to keep the temperature of all water cooled components to 1-5 degrees above ambient temperature which is insane. I have over $1300 invested in just the case alone "what i am selling" It is turn key setup ready to accept 90% of all motherboard CPU with water block that is in it. The other system can be either disabled or combined to make a 600 radiator setup. Or if you have a video card water block just plug it in and go.
The pictures do not do it justice, its a must see.
The front of the case from top down
Bay 1 - Digital fan controller to adjust the fans manually or set automatic with water temp.
Bay 2+3 - XSPC dual water reservoir to add water or empty on maintenance
Bay 4 - LG lightscripe dvd burner Works fine just dont need it so I left in case
Bay 5 - Scrolling matrix display and IR receiver never used the IR part but matrix can be setup to display computer temps cpu speeds things like that.
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Products
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1 x Black Ice Xtreme 2 High Performance Radiator - Black (EXTREME2-BK) = $59.00
Fitting Size 3/8" OD
2 x Swiftech MCP355â„¢ 12 VDC Pump (MCP355) = $139.90
1 x Black Ice Xtreme 3 X-Flow Radiator - Black (BIX3_XFLOW-BK) = $79.00
Fitting Size 1/2" OD
1 x *** HOT *** XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir for Dual Laing DDC (XSPC-DDCBAYTWO) = $68.93
Nozzles Add Pair Bitspower Compression Fitting 3/8" ID 5/8" OD
1 x Swiftech APOGEE GTZ Ultra Extreme Performance Universal Water-block (APOGEE-GTZ) = $59.95
Water Block Backplate Stock Water Block Back Plate
6 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Black Matte High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting (BP-MBCPF-CC3) = $53.70
5 x *** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT Black Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD (PFLEXP-58-BK) = $10.00
5 x *** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT UV Red Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD (PFLEXP-58-R) = $10.00
5 x *** NEW *** Cooler Master High Performance 120MM R4 Series RED LED Case Fan - Sleeved (R4-L2R-20CR-GP) = $44.75
Sleeve Color Black
Heatshrink Color Black
2 x Bitspower G 1/4" Silver Shiny Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting (BP-WTP-CT) = $15.90
2 x *** NEW *** Bitspower Dual G1/4" High Flow Fitting - Male to Male Thread - Black Matte Finish (BP-MBWP-C08) = $7.98
2 x Bitspower Black Sparkle "T" Fitting - 180 Degree Water Cooling Accessory (BP-BSTMB) = $25.00
Nozzles No Nozzles
1 x Scythe Kaze Server 5.25" Fan Controller - Black (KS01-BK) = $39.95
1 x *** HOT *** Corsair Obsidian Series 800D - A Full-Featured Full Tower for Real Builders (CC800DW) = $299.95
1 x Corsair CMPSU-950TX "TX Series" 950 Watt High Performance Power Supply (CMPSU-950TX) = $159.95
I was looking for a new case, and on an impulse buy, got this:
http://quadcities.craigslist.org/sys/4565385494.html
I was planning on getting just a case for $100, but this seemed too good to pass up. I can sell the psu to recover some too.
I've never done water cooling (just an h100i-- the lazy man's solution).
The water block included may not, in fact, be compatible; and it was missing the backing plate and 2 screws besides, so I negotiated to $300 and now I have $50 towards a new water block that would be compatible.
I have 4 questions I'd like to ask you:
It looks like they do make parts for 1156-- is this the same as 1155? (I have a 3770k chip). I'd spend probably $30 after shipping to get it all to work.
http://www.swiftech.com/apogeegtz.aspx
Alternatively, I could just buy a brand new block that is compatible with 1155 out of the box. Suggestions?
And in that event, anyone want an apogee gtz missing backing plate for just cost of shipping?
I play games mostly, should I look at cooling my 2 radeon 3750 gpus with this setup? It would mean at a minimum more hosing and 2 more blocks that would fit on them ($100?)
Finally, will this setup --again, just an irrational impulse buy, forgive me, but now i have a nice case at least-- actually net gains over the simpler h100 cooler that I currently have?
As a follow up, should I look at delidding the cpu to get the most out of this fine water cooling setup?
apologies in advance for my naive questions! At a minimum this silly impulse buy of mine will be a nice introduction into the world of *real* water cooling setups
In case the craigslist post is removed, here's what I now have:

Up for sale is the best of the best for water cooled computers. Its a customized Corsair 800D case modified for DUAL water cooled systems 1 system is on a 360 radiator the other is on a 240 radiator. I was able to do extreme over clocking with this setup and able to keep the temperature of all water cooled components to 1-5 degrees above ambient temperature which is insane. I have over $1300 invested in just the case alone "what i am selling" It is turn key setup ready to accept 90% of all motherboard CPU with water block that is in it. The other system can be either disabled or combined to make a 600 radiator setup. Or if you have a video card water block just plug it in and go.
The pictures do not do it justice, its a must see.
The front of the case from top down
Bay 1 - Digital fan controller to adjust the fans manually or set automatic with water temp.
Bay 2+3 - XSPC dual water reservoir to add water or empty on maintenance
Bay 4 - LG lightscripe dvd burner Works fine just dont need it so I left in case
Bay 5 - Scrolling matrix display and IR receiver never used the IR part but matrix can be setup to display computer temps cpu speeds things like that.
-------
Products
------------------------------------------------------
1 x Black Ice Xtreme 2 High Performance Radiator - Black (EXTREME2-BK) = $59.00
Fitting Size 3/8" OD
2 x Swiftech MCP355â„¢ 12 VDC Pump (MCP355) = $139.90
1 x Black Ice Xtreme 3 X-Flow Radiator - Black (BIX3_XFLOW-BK) = $79.00
Fitting Size 1/2" OD
1 x *** HOT *** XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir for Dual Laing DDC (XSPC-DDCBAYTWO) = $68.93
Nozzles Add Pair Bitspower Compression Fitting 3/8" ID 5/8" OD
1 x Swiftech APOGEE GTZ Ultra Extreme Performance Universal Water-block (APOGEE-GTZ) = $59.95
Water Block Backplate Stock Water Block Back Plate
6 x Bitspower Premium G1/4" Black Matte High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting (BP-MBCPF-CC3) = $53.70
5 x *** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT Black Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD (PFLEXP-58-BK) = $10.00
5 x *** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT UV Red Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD (PFLEXP-58-R) = $10.00
5 x *** NEW *** Cooler Master High Performance 120MM R4 Series RED LED Case Fan - Sleeved (R4-L2R-20CR-GP) = $44.75
Sleeve Color Black
Heatshrink Color Black
2 x Bitspower G 1/4" Silver Shiny Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting (BP-WTP-CT) = $15.90
2 x *** NEW *** Bitspower Dual G1/4" High Flow Fitting - Male to Male Thread - Black Matte Finish (BP-MBWP-C08) = $7.98
2 x Bitspower Black Sparkle "T" Fitting - 180 Degree Water Cooling Accessory (BP-BSTMB) = $25.00
Nozzles No Nozzles
1 x Scythe Kaze Server 5.25" Fan Controller - Black (KS01-BK) = $39.95
1 x *** HOT *** Corsair Obsidian Series 800D - A Full-Featured Full Tower for Real Builders (CC800DW) = $299.95
1 x Corsair CMPSU-950TX "TX Series" 950 Watt High Performance Power Supply (CMPSU-950TX) = $159.95