Got another toy... :D

WJA96 said:
Nice clock. I've just had word from another place that my Supreme shipped this afternoon, so hopefully there will be some test data available by next weekend.
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Looking forward to it m8. I take it you will be comparing it against the D-tek?
 
Well I added a cheapo 120.2 thermaltake rad from my old bigwater kit into the loop...so now i have a HE120.2 and a thermaltake 120.2 in the same loop..and my temps have not changed at all.

This means that my waterblock is the weakest part of the setup right? It's just not able to transfer the heat away from the CPU fast enough?
 
gurusan said:
Well I added a cheapo 120.2 thermaltake rad from my old bigwater kit into the loop...so now i have a HE120.2 and a thermaltake 120.2 in the same loop..and my temps have not changed at all.

This means that my waterblock is the weakest part of the setup right? It's just not able to transfer the heat away from the CPU fast enough?
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what were your temps with just the PA120.2 in the loop


Ok just re-read the thread i see your temps


Is the thermal take a restrictive flowing rad?
 
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I don't believe its the D-Tek block. Id look more to the rads as being restrictive, not providing ample cooling to the system

You are using a D-Tek? not re-read the thread. Which block are you using m8?
 
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heh no I'm using a dated Ek Wave. Was a darned good block back in the day but not up to cooling B3 quads I don't think.

I think I'm going to pick up an Ek Supreme if I can find someone who has them in stock.
 
gurusan said:
heh no I'm using a dated Ek Wave. Was a darned good block back in the day but not up to cooling B3 quads I don't think.

I think I'm going to pick up an Ek Supreme if I can find someone who has them in stock.
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Ah ok now i get, understand the full picture.

May be worth considering upgrading to a 360 radiator? I still think those two rads combined with a supreme or D-Tek will be of no benefit. They will be the weak link in your W/C set up.

Kind of buying a Ferrari and taking it to Kwack Fit for its service
 
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What's wrong with the rads? I'm sure they are good for 500 watts or so and the flow rate still looks decent coming back into the reservoir
 
actually on second thought that sounds like a good idea. I'd much rather have a smaller loop and 1 big good rad than a very large loop with 2 not so good rads.
 
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What's wrong with the rads? I'm sure they are good for 500 watts or so and the flow rate still looks decent coming back into the reservoir
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I did not say there was anything specifically wrong with the rads. I did say they may be the weak link in your system as they are dense core radiators. Dense cores tend to be flow restrictive.

Technically the only way to properly measure and confirm your flow is by using a flow meter.

Running two rads on one loop does restrict the flow, as i suggested have you considered one 360 rad with a less dense core that will not be as restrictive as the two you are using at the moment.

I suggested have you considered using a 360 with a less dense core combined with the supreme may be more favorable regarding temps.
 
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Will probably make the purchase at the same time.

Are there any cheaper rads than the PA120.3 that still perform very well?
 
Sorry, but I disagree. I would upgrade the CPU block first and then upgrade the radiators if that didn't cure the problem. You have a very strong Laing pump that will easily cope with 2 radiators in the loop, and even an HE120.2 is still better than most other 120.2's out there, and that should be loads to cool your system, so try the CPU block first I reckon.
 
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Sorry, but I disagree. I would upgrade the CPU block first and then upgrade the radiators if that didn't cure the problem. You have a very strong Laing pump that will easily cope with 2 radiators in the loop, and even an HE120.2 is still better than most other 120.2's out there, and that should be loads to cool your system, so try the CPU block first I reckon.
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Yes, after sleeping on it and reading this I think I'll just start with the CPU block.

I've downclocked to 3204mhz @ 1.35vcore until then to keep temps under control.

They are now 33-36c idle and 58-60c prime95....which are more than acceptable.
 
sample of temps at 1.35v

SMP FOLDING
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PRIME95
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