Thanks, Andy! That's actually a really interesting read, especially with so many configs being tested. It seems like the higher the rpm on the fans, the smaller gap in temps between setups. I'd call 2 degrees quite a difference still. If I do decide to go for the stacked method, it's worth noting that the flow will split before the two rads and join back after them and part of this is simply to see how it would perform. If not, I'll have push/pull on both of the rads and place one of them at the bottom of the case. Thank you for that link!
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Thanks, Andy! That's actually a really interesting read, especially with so many configs being tested. It seems like the higher the rpm on the fans, the smaller gap in temps between setups. I'd call 2 degrees quite a difference still. If I do decide to go for the stacked method, it's worth noting that the flow will split before the two rads and join back after them and part of this is simply to see how it would perform. If not, I'll have push/pull on both of the rads and place one of them at the bottom of the case. Thank you for that link!
? all of the "sandwhich" configurations with 6 fans are worse than the single rad with 6 fans, so if there is 2 degree difference, the sandwhich is 2 degrees worse?
the only time 2 rads are better than one is when the rads are separated entirely, so your rad at bottom and top sounds like the best config with 2 rads being used
That's right, I was expecting to see sandwiched rads perform much worse. Granted, for the kit involved, it doesn't look to throw that much difference and in most cases it performed worse than a single with the same amount of fans. As stated a few time in the comments from that article though (from 2013 too) the fans were definitely too slow for the sandwiches.
This was the first thing I looked for in his charts but nope. Whichever setups I decide to go for, I think I'm going to test the sandwiched rads in parallel to see what I get.
I'll be trying the sandwiched setup out because it was something I wanted to try from the get go with this case, purely because the room to do it is there. At the same time, for the actual build, I'm leaning toward a 360 in top push/pull, 360 bottom push/pull and I have a really cool idea for the bottom one that I cant wait to show you.
OMG that is so awesome!!! Who are these guys that made your GPU waterblock!!!
Look amazing man. I love what you did with the single slot modification. It is something Galax should have considered as they did do it with the GTX680 HOF.
It's by a company called Diamond Cooling. They're awesome man! Click on their logo in the first post and it will take you to their website. They're a new company so forgive the small choice but the quality of their work is brilliant and they do custom work too so shoot them a message if you're after something really special
Evening!
Fairly brief update tonight as I'm pretty darn tired but a few pics for you of progress, albeit not too much as I've been pretty busy with other things too so I apologise for leaving it a while. I actually got a camera the other week for me and my girlfriend's holiday in September so I've tried it out for these
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On the AX360 rads!
The beasts together
And the pump/res combo, the EK-D5 X-RES 100 with the nickel cover of course
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Let me know how you like/don't like these component choices! I can't express how much I love these fans. I had the wing boost 2 140s on my previous build and they were fantastic and could barely hear them even when they revved up. I do think I need to get some better sleeving for the pump cables though. The one in the picture that I used is almost completely transparent haha
Fairly brief update tonight as I'm pretty darn tired but a few pics for you of progress, albeit not too much as I've been pretty busy with other things too so I apologise for leaving it a while. I actually got a camera the other week for me and my girlfriend's holiday in September so I've tried it out for these
Obligatory-swirly-fan-tower-picture
On the AX360 rads!
The beasts together
And the pump/res combo, the EK-D5 X-RES 100 with the nickel cover of course
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After:
Let me know how you like/don't like these component choices! I can't express how much I love these fans. I had the wing boost 2 140s on my previous build and they were fantastic and could barely hear them even when they revved up. I do think I need to get some better sleeving for the pump cables though. The one in the picture that I used is almost completely transparent haha
Thanks for the positive feedback guys End of this month should see acrylic tubing (my first go at it, actually), the arrival of my motherboard cover, which Justin and Joe have been tackling, and once built, seeing what we can get the chip and gpu to clock to
End of this month should see acrylic tubing (my first go at it, actually), the arrival of my motherboard cover, which Justin and Joe have been tackling, and once built, seeing what we can get the chip and gpu to clock to
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If I remember rightly, when I did give a push on air, Core boost was just over 1500 and memory was a tad under 8GHz. Can't remember the exact numbers but I didn't get artifacts so it can more than likely go higher, especially on water. Can't wait to give it a whirl
Hey guys!
No problem, I've been meaning to update this anyway so interested parties aren't left in complete darkness
The Monsoons are the 19mm OD versions
When I started this build, I was trying to get as much hardware together as possible off of bgrade, just to get a nice updated build. This case was there at the time and I wanted a white build so I just sanded, keyed, and sprayed. I still have this case but it isn't being used in this project unfortunately as the hardware tier went up, so did the case. Still a lovely made case though!
I am, sorry it as been a pretty long time without any real updates, but things are moving along again now and am talking over case ideas with JR23!
The man himself!
Indeed! Worth the wait!
A lot in this build has changed. In way of physical progress, not much is different but many components have changed, and awesome things are in motion, especially case-wise.
I'd like to thank Ballistix by Crucial too who have been kind enough to supply a 32GB Ballistix Sport LT White kit for the project and someone else who I can't mention just yet... Think extremely light and as strong as steel
I cant thank the current supporters enough as without them, the level of quality I have in mind for this build just wouldn't have been possible for me. Cheers!
Sorry to bring up an old thread but I was wondering what size Monsoon angle fittings you used as the Primochill fittings fit great on them with no over hang. Also how did you paint the case to get such a good finish and is the project still continuing?
No problem, I've been meaning to update this anyway so interested parties aren't left in complete darkness
The Monsoons are the 19mm OD versions When I started this build, I was trying to get as much hardware together as possible off of bgrade, just to get a nice updated build. This case was there at the time and I wanted a white build so I just sanded, keyed, and sprayed. I still have this case but it isn't being used in this project unfortunately as the hardware tier went up, so did the case. Still a lovely made case though!
I am, sorry it as been a pretty long time without any real updates, but things are moving along again now and am talking over case ideas with JR23!
Yeah what's going on here
I should be able to give it a burst of attention at some point in the next few weeks.
JR
The man himself!
Indeed! Worth the wait!
A lot in this build has changed. In way of physical progress, not much is different but many components have changed, and awesome things are in motion, especially case-wise.
I'd like to thank Ballistix by Crucial too who have been kind enough to supply a 32GB Ballistix Sport LT White kit for the project and someone else who I can't mention just yet... Think extremely light and as strong as steel
I cant thank the current supporters enough as without them, the level of quality I have in mind for this build just wouldn't have been possible for me. Cheers!
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