Spec Check Eigh-End Watercooled Rig

BillytheImpaler

BillytheImpaler

BillytheImpaler

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'Evening, gents. I've been asked to spec a high-end rig for a good friend. I think I have the main bits under control but I'm fairly new to the world of watercooling. If you would please peruse this spec and tell me if I've made the right choices on both the greasy bits and the watercooling setup. All prices are in US Dollars. ;)

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Please suggest any changes that might be prudent. Is my motherboard choice prudent? He requires at least two 16x slots as one will eventually be for a SCSI card transplanted from another machine. He certainly will not buy until Intel's PCU prices have stabilized at which point we'll get the cheapest 'clockable quad core available. Consider the X3210 a placeholder for now. If I had a little more money to spend where should I apply it?
 
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The waterblock seems a bit overly priced, try looking elsewhere.

edit: nvm i didnt see the $ sign

but i would go for the

Laing DDC w/ Petra's DDCT-01s Top Combo

or

Laing DDC-1 Ultra 18watt Pump with Plexi Top (if you can get hold of it)
 
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Sinny said:
The waterblock seems a bit overly priced, try looking elsewhere.

edit: nvm i didnt see the $ sign
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Hehe i thought the same, i was like "what the ****" :p

Then i noticed the $ sign :rolleyes:
 
Get the EK full cover block.

With a little more money I would get a V2000+, would go nicely with your v1000+ ;)

And you can get a 20 inch monitor for £80? I hate Americans, no offence.
 
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Thanks for the insight so far. Specifically which model pump should I get? Remember I'm a n00b here. :) :p

I thought about the V2000 but I don't see the real benefit as it's the same size in the upper compartment. The space gained is in the HDD bays where I think I have enough room for the WC equipment and hard disks as it is. Convince me otherwise. ;)
 
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Pump wise, Laing DDC 18w with petras top as suggested, about the best going!

And the v2000+ well... you know. 12 HDs, dual PSUs, monolithic proportions :p
 
So this is the one to get:
Specifications (w/18W DDC-2):

Model: DDCT-01s
Top Dimensions: 67mm x 62mm x 23mm
Materiel: Black Delrin/Acetal
Surface Finish: Smooth & Matte
Inlet/Outlet Thread Type: G1/4 (1/4" BSPP)
Max. Head Pressure (at 12V): 8.2 psig (18.91 feet - 5.76m)
Max. Discharge (at 12V): 4.11 GPM (246.6 GPH - 15.56 LPM/933.5 LPH)
Included Accessories: (2x) 1/2" D-Tek High-Flow fittings or 1/2" EK High-Flow fittings & (4x) 25mm Stainless Steel M4 Phillips Head screws
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Looks good to me. I'll add it to the spec.

The EK full cover waterblock is listed as "EK-Wave LGA775 Acetal" on EK's site, no? Is it the one to get?
 
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I meant the 8800GTX block, not the CPU block :) FuZion is the best for CPUs.

The DangerDen doesn't seem to have very high quality control in comparison with cooling often 3-6c worse. And it costs nearly twice as much... and the EK looks nicer :p
 
I would get the acetal one personally as it looks better, don't think there's much, if any difference between the two.
 
Yeah, I think I'd get the acetal as well as with the clear cover I suspect that it would get ugly with use. At least the opaque cover would conceal sconge.

What sort of additive should I use? I suppose I was planning on using distilled water with a maybe a cup of auto parts-store water wetter for better thermal conductivity.
 
I'd tell him to keep the extra money, but if it has to be spent... 22" monitor? 620W+ PSU for future-proofing?

It can't go unasked: will this be folding? :D
 
CPU Block
D-Tek FuZion or ApogeeGT (both on par with each other)

GPU Block
EK Full cover, Acetal because it looks better and doesn't splinter like acrylic.

Reservoir
Steer very clear of the DangerDen bay reservoirs, and in fact any bay reservoir. They are shallow and prone to sucking air back into the loop because you can't 100% bleed them. The water inlet cap is screwed into a threaded piece of acrylic which air can't get past after a certain level. They are also prone to leaking, but it isn't made clear why - although certain evidence is that the glue holding the acrylic together can be undone by additives.

Swiftech Microres is the one to get here, the only resevoir which actually isn't just a box with a hole in it. It actually has a design.

Fans:
Yate loon on 7v = quiet and the PA series was actually designed around Yate loon DS12SL specifications.

Pump and radiator is fine. Tubing, get 7/16 tygon or masterklear 7/16th. 1/2" ID tubing really has to be squished down to a 1/2" barb with a clamp. 7/16th is more secure, and easier to route.
 
Excellent point on the RAM. What was I thinking! :p

I've swapped the bay reservoir for the recommended MCRES-MICRO. I see that reservoir frequently but hadn't considered it for whatever reason. I've also changed the tubing to Tygon 5/16" ID 7/16 OD tubing as I realize that it will make for a better fit (though the 1/2" does look cooler when installed ;)). I initially considered the Yate-Loons but passed them by as I couldn't find anywhere that sold the DS12SL. Would the D12SL-12 be an appropriate substitute? I can't even find the DS12SL-12 on Yate Loon's US website. As I understand it the one you recommended is the lower speed edition of the one I can find.
 
But they don't sell the S model which is what I was looking for based on Mekrel's recommendation.

Here's how it looks now:
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The version I'm looking at has URLs for sources for all these parts but I'm editing it out for posting here in case it violates the no competitors clause. :)
 
Sorry meant D12SL, thats the problem with model numbers - always go doo lally on the keyboard and ending putting bits in / moved around / missing. :)

Edit: Also get a backplate, blocks tend to bow the motherboard which is fine for the motherboard but it tends to mean the mosfets no longer touch the heatsinks they are under.

Thermalright LG775 back plate should be fine, I heard Dtek use thinner screw posts now as to when I bought on when they first came out and had to drill mine.
 
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