I'm using a XSPC RayStorm block.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
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I'm using a XSPC RayStorm block.Quote:
Originally Posted by James
I messed around with some fitment possibilities. Here's a progress shot:
http://cdn.overclock.net/e/ec/600x53...esandpump.jpeg
Nice, can mount the pump the way you wanted?
I talked to some guys over at overclock.net and they said it would be fine. Many people have mounted them on their sides with no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by simsim44
That's hot. I want that case. Nice.
CPU block is here. Time to get down to business.
Good for you ,take pix
IT's alive!
No pics yet, I'm just testing it right now. However, initial runs on temp are sweet.
5C drop on the CPU compared to H60 at idle and a massive 28C drop at idle on the GPU :eek: CPU is within 4C of ambiant temp at idle. Very impressive so far. Can't wait to run kombuster.
EDIT: Holy hell, 55C drop on load with the GPU.
sweet !
I buttoned it up and finally have some pictures. After putting it all together, there are definitely some things I want to change around and add.
I need to back-light the reservoir because the UV coolant doesn't pick up light nearly as much as I wanted it to. I may experiment with UV LEDs or simply get blue ones like I did with the pump. I may also switch out the tubing with UV blue tubing and just run distilled water with antibacterial drops.
I also want to add another fan controller, rewire some things because I ran out of sleeving material, and finish running my temperature sensors. I may also add some new fittings that are 45 degrees when I change out the tubing.
Anyway, on the with pics:
http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/6215/darkwhole.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/841...idewindow1.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8...ksideopen3.jpg
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1787/darkcpugpu.jpg
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2...htopenside.jpg
I need a blue motherboard! I also want to resleeve my 24Pin ATX motherboard cable. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
Asus or Gigabyte for a blue motherboard. ;)
Damn, that's sweet man. Looks awesome, and sounds like it is working awesome!
Reminds me why I watercooled for so long. The GPU temps were always the ones that made it worth it.
well done Looks great
I'll swap out the motherboard and ram when Ivy is released.
I think I'm going to get some sticker paper and make a new label for the PSU :)
Here's a mock up of the label:
http://cdn.overclock.net/2/29/600x48...upsticker.jpeg
Here's the label up close:
http://cdn.overclock.net/5/5a/600x10...00ppismall.png
I got the 470 up to 880mhz on the core without a crash yet. Temps are stable at 40C. The 470 is a pretty damn powerful card when properly cooled. I'm easily hitting 570 performance in Furmark. Stock clock is 600mhz, so a 280mhz overclock is ridiculous! I want to hit around 900 stable. That would start edging me into 580gx range!
My 3DMark11 score went from P4800 to P6300. Average range for 580GTX with my processor is P6500-P7300!
Adding this waterblock gave me the performance of a 400+ dollar card, but my temps are 40C lower than it :) :)
Volt modded the bios and was able to hit 900mhz, Furmark stable. I'm going to try for a bit higher tomorrow. I'll play games at 880mhz.
Hows the drive face plate coming?
Haven't had time, although I did purchase some mini wood clamps to hold the drive face. I could probably mess around with it soon and have something to show.Quote:
Originally Posted by simsim44
Timman,
Looks great dude! Water on a GPU is such a massive decrease in temps aint it?
Suggestion, the drain line looks out of place, if you swapped it to the bottom position of the res the tubing would look less abrupt. Not sure if that config is possible with that res tho.
It is definitely possible. The problem I ran into is needing a 45 or 90 degree fitting so the GPU line could go into the side of the res. I only have 2 holes on the bottom of the res. The pump can't connect there because there is an acrylic tube that runs to the upper part of the reservoir attached to the spot, which is a poor choice for a drain line as well lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by flutie98
I'm in the process of reworking the layout and ordering some 45/90 degree fittings for key areas as well as some new tubing. I don't care for the color of the coolant.
It looks like that blue toilet water :D
Is it a bitspower res?Quote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
You going to go with colored tubing? or just a different dye?
Make sure you check out jab-tech.com for fittings, their prices are usually unbeatable and they have a 5% off coupon "facebook" right now.
You inspired me to redo my loop in a new case, I went with an Antec P280, swiftech micro-res, XSPC Rasa, Swiffy MCW60, D5, 360mm SSwiffy Rad, and 4 Gentle Typhoons. Going to try for a total internal build unlike my P182 external beast Ive been running for 4 years.
Nice man! Do a build up thread. I actually got the bitspower fittings from Sidewindercomputer for 5 dollars each. I ordered them on clearance, but they ran out of those so Gary substituted these for me at the same price. They are normally ~9 dollars each. I did order the pump acrylic top from jab-tech.Quote:
Originally Posted by flutie98
The res is an EK 250mm. I got it in a package deal bundled with the EK GPU waterblock.
I want to get some Gentle Typhoons, but it is hard to find them in stock. I was thinking about going with some 38mm deep fans instead. My rad has a large FPI, so strong fans are needed for optimal results.
Are you doing a GPU block too?
As for your other question. I am going to do colored tubing. Maybe primochill or Freser.
Ill deff do a build thread, been a long time since Ive done one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
I got my gentle typhoons at ncix for $16 a pop with free shipping.
Here is a massive fan comparison on a rad (low fpi) but it might be of some use. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...diator-Round-6
Did your EK res come with the anti cyclone insert? That should allow you to switch up the I/O and avoid any nonsese even with the inner tube locations
Im using an old MCW60 universal GPU block, I dont like paying for a new custom liquid plate for each new gpu.
It hurts at first, but they tend to keep their value really well. You can usually recoup 75% of the cost by selling it.Quote:
Originally Posted by flutie98
It does have the insert. I wanted to use the tube, but I will probably switch it around next time.
I have some updates.
I started working on the stealth install of the CD drive. Using the string method, I was able to cut the tabs off of the cover so that it would slide in and out of the bay.
Here is what the string method looks like half way done:
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3050/img0209mu.jpg
And the cut:
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/7230/img0210qo.jpg
Some light sanding and it is ready to go. I used super glue to attach it to the CD tray. It is drying right now, but it looks really good. I'll have some more images of the finished product later.
Also, I decided I'm going to try sleeving my PSU and cables to make them look better. I'll catalog that process in future updates.
BTW, aren't those little clamps cute? :D