Finally my TEC is up and running.

janesssssy

janesssssy

janesssssy

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A bit over due, Ive finished or more or less my TEC setup. :cool: :D
Spec:

226Watt Peltier
Maze4 TEc block
PA120.3 with 3 panaflow fans @ 7v
danger den 12v DDC pump
6800gt = 50C due to hot water being pumped over it. :eek:


I will post pics first and then ask a few more questions.



This was testing my tec setup on my old Hiper PSU - I know its frowned on doing it this way but was waiting my my industrial PSU from hong kong (ebay) cost me £30 inc delivery

This was after i came back from holiday, got my PSU all hooked up (the new PSU, 350watt 29amps single output)
 
This is the whole system setup:


All frosty and in the BIOS @ Stock




Last pic, in windows @ stock



Just a couple of questions,

1. My idle temp in windows is around 3 to 4 c, I was expecting someting more like -10. I believe it may be somthing to do with my rad cant cope with the heat output, and the cold plate isnt being cooled down enough. see question 2.

2. My PA 120.3 with 1 fan on max and the other two on 7v is getting blindinly HOT. my 6800GT which is on the same loop (not for long) is at remote = 40 and local is 60c. All readings from speedfan.

3. I know someone will mention milky water , dont worry about it, as its not cauing any problems. I just didnt wash out the rad. its not going to bung up a maze 4 block.
 
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nice of you to reply so quickly ;)

just testing temps atm, running @ stock at 1.6v its 4c idle and 14c load (32mb super PI)

will try and clock it later.

edit - thanks for helping with the PSU wiring, i could imagine blowing my self up :eek:
 
yeah, smeared some "Silicone Dielectric Compound" over the socket and surrounding areas. and got some foam (neoprene) and surrounded the socket.

when i turn the system off the frozen block will melt in about 1second causing a lot of water to drip over the system - havnt figured out how to stop that. :eek:

^ sounds a bit disconcerting

think i need some more condensation proofing.
 
Yeah, the PA120.3 is hot, and the pump is fine too, if the rad is hot then its doing its job well. However the guys over at extreme systems say that my fans should be on 12v not 7v. Although i cant stand the noise.
 
Just got back from work, Strangest thing is happening, I cant overclock over 2.7Ghz

it was on 2.9Ghz on water. This opteron having a laugh!?!?
Ive checked all the bios settings etc..

edit - temp @ 2.6Ghz 1.6volts at load is 13c
 
im asking the guy i bought the psu from, as there is a knob to turn. I can only use common sense to make that assumption.

Still, tis a bit pointless to turn the power down... sort of defeats the point.

might try a 3800 x2 later. these anygood under a TEC?
 
Exactly what i have, Although from work. But i didnt really cut it proberly, until now so its all fine, thanks. :)

I made some changes to my system,

1. Installed 3800X2 LDBHE 0601UPMW

2. Taken my water block off the 6800 and install stock hs/f - lol cable ties) (lost all the fittings)

3. Tidied the system up and installed a 350 hyper PSU to power 12vddc pump and 3x panaflow fans using a PSU trick adapter, this is not powering the system, i have a 600watt PSP for that.
Ive done this because now the pump can pump all day long keeping the tec cool, just keeping system independant of TEC.

All working good at 10c at 2.4Ghz, not tried to OC tonight as getting windows sorted. I will update in the weekend and upload some pics of the tidy system and hopfully a hugh OC :rolleyes: .

Janesy
edit - just tried dual core prime 95 on small FFT. the temp gradualy went up and over 46c from a 10c idle. I believe the contact is good due the the temp went up in a degree at a time. but lol saw the ice melt of the tec :eek:
This 226watt tec not powerful enough?
 
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Well this is my max overclock at the moment. Regardless of the temperture issues i still have. Max temp overloading the TEC.




I still havnt found a fix, and taking my tec setup apart manytimes, i now think its to do with either the lack of proper ceramic compound used on the hot side of the cold plate and or my water cooling is getting mashed.

But anyhow. reached the max OC of the board. my opteron got this far but at least i now have dual core @ 2.91Ghz
So to all that have helped, thank you.
 
I am lmao today :(, the TEC power supply has stopped working, cpu temp was going through the roof at 60+ idle.
the TECs sure do insulate.

So im back on my Water using a storm tonight when i set it all back up again. Im thinking it all hasnt been worth it. but hey ho.
 
The GFX was never being TEC'd, and i had to take it off the water loop due to producing to much heat.

Anyway, with my water cooling back on, using the Storm G4 its idling at ambient temps. around 32- 34c and load its just touching 38 -39c
The best thing is, ITS THE SAME OVERCLOCK AS WITH THE TEC!!! imho the TEC was a waste of money and has gained no further speed or stability.
So to answer you question, It started out being fun. You know trying somthing youve never done before. then it became pointless and frustrating.

Maybe in the future probably early next year due to getting new house i will set up phase change that will "do the job properly"

Morale of story: depending on the chip you will get no better result in chilling it down. i guess each chip is different. Im glad i had this 3800x2 in my shop just sitting there for 6months. got a goodun.

Dave
 
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