Hi guys and gals
My first post here on the forum though I have been stalking it for a few weeks trying to pick up as much info as I can for you lot.
So far I have managed to build myself a gaming rig with the following spec:
Antec P182
Intel Q6600 Energy Efficient @ 3.0GHz (9x 333FSB)
Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Abit IX38 Quad GT Mainboard
2gb Corsair Dominator DDR2 - 8500
Gainward GeForce 9800GT 1GB
Corsair 650W Modular PSU
2 x 250gb Samsung Spinpoint HDD's
Currently temps are not to good (I think) with my processor between 40-45c idle with a 1.38 Vcore.
I want to try and get the Q6600 around the 3.6GHz mark and thats got me looking into water cooling.
Components wise, for the loop I think i've got it all sussed. a rough spec for this will be -
XSPC Delta V3 775 CPU block
Thermochill PA120.3 radiator
Laing DDC Ultra with XSPC Top
XSPC Bay mounted reservoir
and then all the other bits and pieces.
Finally here is where I am seeking your advice!!
1)If I were to add a VGA and NB blocks to the loop will the thermochill rad be up to the job??
2)I can see no 9800GT VGA blocks on the web. Will any 9800 GTX full cover block be compatible with my card??
3)Suggestions on a NB block for my mobo and what passive cooler could I use on the SB seeing as I will be removing the current one??
4)Everyone seems to have differing opinions on loop order. Will we finally, once and for all, be able to establish what is the best??
5)How do you go about bleeding the water cooling loop to remove any air bubbles etc?? Any experience from other people using the XSPC Bay reservoir??
Thanks in advance for all your help guys and I hope I haven't ranted on to much in what seems a helluva big post for my introduction lol.
Joey B
My first post here on the forum though I have been stalking it for a few weeks trying to pick up as much info as I can for you lot.
So far I have managed to build myself a gaming rig with the following spec:
Antec P182
Intel Q6600 Energy Efficient @ 3.0GHz (9x 333FSB)
Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
Abit IX38 Quad GT Mainboard
2gb Corsair Dominator DDR2 - 8500
Gainward GeForce 9800GT 1GB
Corsair 650W Modular PSU
2 x 250gb Samsung Spinpoint HDD's
Currently temps are not to good (I think) with my processor between 40-45c idle with a 1.38 Vcore.
I want to try and get the Q6600 around the 3.6GHz mark and thats got me looking into water cooling.
Components wise, for the loop I think i've got it all sussed. a rough spec for this will be -
XSPC Delta V3 775 CPU block
Thermochill PA120.3 radiator
Laing DDC Ultra with XSPC Top
XSPC Bay mounted reservoir
and then all the other bits and pieces.
Finally here is where I am seeking your advice!!
1)If I were to add a VGA and NB blocks to the loop will the thermochill rad be up to the job??
2)I can see no 9800GT VGA blocks on the web. Will any 9800 GTX full cover block be compatible with my card??
3)Suggestions on a NB block for my mobo and what passive cooler could I use on the SB seeing as I will be removing the current one??
4)Everyone seems to have differing opinions on loop order. Will we finally, once and for all, be able to establish what is the best??
5)How do you go about bleeding the water cooling loop to remove any air bubbles etc?? Any experience from other people using the XSPC Bay reservoir??
Thanks in advance for all your help guys and I hope I haven't ranted on to much in what seems a helluva big post for my introduction lol.
Joey B
