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You need data like this, on both rads, to be able to predict which will work the better in your loop, with your flow rates.lokitexas said:Awesome explanation!
I should have asked here instead of my google searches. Thanks very much!!
billb said:You need data like this, on both rads, to be able to predict which will work the better in your loop, with your flow rates.
http://thermal-management-testing.com/ThermoChill.htm
I still don't understand why people do that - a little hot water and even 7/16" ID will fit over the cut off outlet. In addition, the 1/2" nipples aren't restrictive like 1/2" barbs are - it just doesn't make any sense to me from any perspective except bling. IMO - form over function is just dumb.voigts said:However, most people spend at least $5 more on fittings for it,
ƒÓÒl said:That's just it Voigts.
You can buy a heatercore and modify the barbs to suit your case/taste/situation.
Buy some fiberglass and resin and make a custom shroud to fit.
Modify a pond pump to suit your system.
Spend weeks designing and building your own waterblock.
Heck, use the fiberglass to make a custom case.
When it's done, you've got a system noone on the planet has, and it works fine too. Something to be proud of.
I've never understood the pride that some feel for their ability to shop at DangerDen, nor the compelling need to buy an $80 waterblock for 4 degrees.
To me, watercooling has become not much more than shoe shopping, and that's a shame too. It used to be creative and constructive and even adventurous, and now that's been boiled down to waiting for UPS. *sad*
I miss Phiber's intricate systems
I miss Jon's beautifull waterblocks
I miss Hoot's articles
I don't think SSSam has made a sink in years.
All this shopping has chased away most of the pioneers who were doing this before DangerDen was invented.
ƒÓÒl said:Mmmm...phase change is sweet. But I'm doomed to being a poor boy, so the parts cost on the front end and the electric bill on the back end are kindof prohibative. I did once have plans when I made more money than I do now.
I would like to bury a copper line and get rid of the rad and fans altogether though. That's probably what my next big change would be. My rad's remote now, so it's not that big of a deal plumbing wise.
Anyway, enough of yearning for the good ol' days. I'll turn this thread back over to it's proper owner.