The 900D comes with 2 PSU support. You still need to buy a special cable to link the two PSUs though.
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The 900D comes with 2 PSU support. You still need to buy a special cable to link the two PSUs though.
Soldato
I was looking at the Merlin ST10 the other day. Looks like an awesome case
Kaap, what loop are going with and pump for this beast? Single or dual D5? I'm thinking of going dual D5 dual bay res for mine.
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I use these in my three watercooled setups
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-163-XS&groupid=962&catid=2141
The Little Devil cases are nice with room for 3 x 480mm rads plus some smaller ones.
Soldato
I use the single D5 res currently for my CPU loop. Probably going to go with two dual bays in my new rig. Really fancy that Merlin case, might go for it next month.
What speed are your pumps set to?
My hearing is not very sensitive so I have them on max (5).
Having said that in a system with high flow rates like my GTX 690 system where all it has to do is cool the CPU, this maybe is a mistake. The reason I say this is the pumps really thrash the water around the system and aerate it which in turn I suspect can lead to things growing and discolouring the tubing.
Yeah there ok but you have increased ambient heat because of there design. The caselabs have a pedestal which keeps this to a minimum. I used to have an M10 but i sold it to put a 900D in its place. I still think Caselabs are the best though.
You dont need a Dual loop guys there is no difference in temps. Also with regard to the d5 pumps, get this reservoir because it can fit 2xMCP 655 pumps to this so even the most restrictive loop(s) will not have any problems with regards to head pressure because of the custom waterblocks that can cause slight decrease in head pressure.The beauty of this reservoir is that it dont need a pump top to increase head pressure because once the plastic housing that comes with D5's/MCP655's as stock is removed from the pumps,the output is immediately forced through a 90-degree bend. When you mount the pumps to the koolance bay res the bay also acts as pump top.
http://koolance.com/rp-452x2-dual-5-25in-reservoir-for-1-2-pmp-450-s-pumps
This is how i had my Caselabs m10 setup and plan to do the same in the 900D.
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Soldato
My cpu loop d5 is set to 3
What ambient heat, my LD V8 system runs only two or three degrees above room temp on the GPUs.
What ambient heat, my LD V8 system runs only two or three degrees above room temp on the GPUs.
There is more Ambient heat in the LD more than the Caselabs because of the separation of radiators and psu's. Thats got nothing to do with your personal temps. Also you can put 3 psus in it all completely hidden from view like behind the mobo tray and in the pedestal and more importantly in parts of the case where heat is kept to a minimum. Its a nice case but there are better cases in my opinion. Its very bland looking case for one, but again that is my opinion, just like your opinion favours the LD.
The 900D spanks it in my opinion for looks and also what its capable of especially for the price. The LD your just paying for the name.Atleast with Caselabs you pay a high price but you get the best regarding case design and cooling functionality. Aslong as YOU are happy with your LD, then none of this matters at all.
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Tri SLI Titans are quite happy to run on a single Corsair 1200i PSU, unfortunately 3 x 290Xs had no problem bringing the same PSU to it's knees.
I will probably run two cards off of each PSU.
I will be starting one when I get going.
Superflower 1200w 3 x 290x (1200\1600) and 6.2 CPU fine!!! Corsair need to bring back the AX in its none digital form.
Yeap the original 1200AX is better than the 1200i, i remember reading it somewhere that extreme overclockers prefer the 1200AX cause the 1200i basically aint as good. I cant remember where i read it but i did read it somewhere. A classic case of "Just because something is newer in design, does not necessarily mean its better" although most of the time it is
I think you need to take another look at the LD cases, the rads are separated unless you count the one in the top of the case and that does not count as it is blowing the heat out the top of the case.
I also don't have a problem with the 900D, I own one.
If my two 1200i PSUs are not up to the job, I will have to buy two of someone else's from OCUK. It won't be EVGA though, those red power cables are dreadful.
Go for the superflower 1200w platinum's 8 Pack mentioned, read a few reviews as well as what Gibbo has had to say about them, absolutely flawless and basically may as well be rated as 1500w Golds. Certain to be my next PSU anyhow
