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- Dec 25, 2007
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- Drunken Stupor, UK
Hey guys,
So, after some investigating I've found that my computer is having trouble keeping the northbridge and VRM's at a reasonable temperature. Some time and reading later I've come to the conclusion that a good course of action will be to watercool my system, after doing some research I really don't know as much as I thought I would, also that I might as well jump in at the deep end. The only things I've decided on are that I'm not going to be using any dye in the loop and that I'd probably be best served by compression fittings the latter of which may change depending on what gets said here.
After some contemplating I'm going to be cooling the northbridge, VRM, CPU, both graphics, and possibly the southbridge if it's feasable (block included in kit, won't be any major cost), thats a total of 5 or 6 parts that will be getting cooled. My main question is would I be best served by a single large loop or by multiple smaller ones, and does the order of parts in each loop matter, if it does what would be best/more efficient?
My second question is how much radiator space am I going to need? I'm hoping to do quite a bit of cooling so I anitcipate that I'll need multiple radiators.
Final request is can you guys suggest some parts for anything I'm missing, I've included a list of what I think I'll need but as I said I'm not really sure about all of it. Parts lists are below and I'll update as I decide on things. Also I'll do a build log once I start ordering parts.
Thanks in advance,
// Skutov
Parts, Currently owned to be cooled:
Parts to be added (all may be changed):
Parts to be selected:
So, after some investigating I've found that my computer is having trouble keeping the northbridge and VRM's at a reasonable temperature. Some time and reading later I've come to the conclusion that a good course of action will be to watercool my system, after doing some research I really don't know as much as I thought I would, also that I might as well jump in at the deep end. The only things I've decided on are that I'm not going to be using any dye in the loop and that I'd probably be best served by compression fittings the latter of which may change depending on what gets said here.
After some contemplating I'm going to be cooling the northbridge, VRM, CPU, both graphics, and possibly the southbridge if it's feasable (block included in kit, won't be any major cost), thats a total of 5 or 6 parts that will be getting cooled. My main question is would I be best served by a single large loop or by multiple smaller ones, and does the order of parts in each loop matter, if it does what would be best/more efficient?
My second question is how much radiator space am I going to need? I'm hoping to do quite a bit of cooling so I anitcipate that I'll need multiple radiators.
Final request is can you guys suggest some parts for anything I'm missing, I've included a list of what I think I'll need but as I said I'm not really sure about all of it. Parts lists are below and I'll update as I decide on things. Also I'll do a build log once I start ordering parts.
Thanks in advance,
// Skutov
Parts, Currently owned to be cooled:
- CPU - AMD FX 8120
- MoBo - Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3
- GPU - 2x Sapphire 6870's
- CPU Cooler - Corsair H60
- HDD - 5 assorted 3.5" drives, possibly to change, depends on case/res combo
Parts to be added (all may be changed):
- MoBo Waterblock - EK-FB Gigabyte motherboard kit
- GPU Waterblock - EK-FC6870 waterblock
- CPU Waterblock - Phobya 10424 AMD CPU Cooler
- Case - Fractal Design Define R4 (Willing to change on suggestion of something better)
Parts to be selected:
- Pump
- Reservoir
- Tubing
- Radiators
- Fans
- Connectors (Compression type preberably)
- Coolant (clear, no dye)
- Possibly a new PSU depending on funds and requirements