Peltier cooling cost?

Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer

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I dont think im going to bother with this yet but im ording a watercooling setup soon, something like this

DangerDen TDX (1/2") - A64 s754/939/940
ThermoChill PA120.2
DangerDen Dual FLOPPY Bay Reservoir - 3.5"
Danger Den DD12V-D5 (1/2") ( aint desided on the pump yet, just an example )

Am I right in think all I need to do is add this to peltier cool my GPU?

DangerDen Maze4-1 Acetal Top GPU Block KIT (1/2" - Includes Foam & Pelt)

Like I said I dont think I will get this Im just considering the option now. Are there any other costs im not seeing ( to do with the peltier ), Is it worth the haslle of setting it up. I looked at a guide and it seemed a bit of a mess around. Should I just except Im a noob at water cooling and not mess around with things I dont no about :p

cheers for the help.
 
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If you get a proper TEC then you will need a psu and a coldplate for it. If you get a decent one you should also seal everythign nearby (well ok the cpu/pins/socket at least) against condensation.

So, on top of the Watercooling gear your costs would be about £140 (TECs are about £30 for a 226w model, a job specific psu about £90 then some sealants and a tenner for a copper coldplate)
You can get smaller TECs that will run from a GOOD ATX psu (and even come with a molex pre-fitted) which would make things much. much cheaper. It depends on how much performance you want/what you are looking to gain by using one.
 
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Its more from something to mess around with than anything else. I couldnt afford a extra £140 at the moment. If I where to get a cheaper one that ran off my power supply would I gain much over just water cooling my GPU. Also would my power supply ( in sig ) be able to take the extra load, its got quite a load on it already for the size.
 
you can get one rated 80w (at14.4v ) which draws about 8A at 14.4v. Never used one that small so cant comment.
Other size thats easy to get is 172w drawing 11A.
The ratings would require your 12v rail to be able to deliver said ampage for the TECs in addition to your existing 12v requirements.
On the lower power units I wouldnt expct huge differences over a good WC system, but my experience of them is minimal so someone else may beg to differ.
 
i tried it before using a 172w pelt on an x800 pro graphics card. It didnt really make a great deal of difference and it was quite a lot of hassle for little returns in my opinion. Having to use a load of grease and neoprene etc on the card. I ran the pelt of my enermax 600w which was also running the rest of the system. If you are after extra performance you are better off vmodding your card has that really brings the returns! :D
 
It already is as its got the PE bios on. Temps are a bit high tho ( 75-80 ).
Thats why I want the water cooling. As for the pelt I think I will leave it for now, I cant afford a desent setup ontop of the WC.

Thanks for the info everyone
 
whats the voltage on the pe bios? With water load temp should be down to 45C or so. Ive done a hardmod on some ati cards and have used upto 1.67v which has a dramatic affect on max overclocks.
 
Danger Den tdx cpu block
Danger Den maze4 chrome gpu block
Laing D4 pump
Danger Den 5.25 drivebay res
Thermochill PA 120.2 radiator
7/16 tubing for no cluttered look

well i settled on this from the MM @ £150

Its pritty much what I wanted with the exception of the pump which I have heard is a bit loud. If its that bad I will get another over the summer. Saved me a bit of money getting it from there. Plus I liked the shiny GPU block :D
 
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