Time to get wet ...

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2011 at 18:14

Just for you f00f1ght0r:

RedvGreen · 12 Apr 2011 at 18:32

Thanks Surveyor - it is nice to see what can be done in the same case

Would you say the additional 120 exhaust rad is needed out of interest?

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2011 at 18:34

f00f1ght0r said:
Thanks Surveyor - it is nice to see what can be done in the same case

Would you say the additional 120 exhaust rad is needed out of interest?

No way of knowing really without taking it out.

I put it in because I had the radiator already.

Working on the "too much is better than not enough" principle

RedvGreen · 12 Apr 2011 at 18:38

Surveyor said:
No way of knowing really without taking it out.

I put it in because I had the radiator already.

Working on the "too much is better than not enough" principle

Preventative fixing

Must ask, why did you flip your PSU when there's adequate filtered venting underneath (but you generally need the caster wheels on to raise it above the rest surface).

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2011 at 18:51

f00f1ght0r said:
Preventative fixing

Must ask, why did you flip your PSU when there's adequate filtered venting underneath (but you generally need the caster wheels on to raise it above the rest surface).

More to do with having a cat.

Didn't fancy having to keep turning the case over to get out all the hair which would be sucked in.

There's method in the madness.

RedvGreen · 12 Apr 2011 at 19:02

So be it

Was thinking of using the two hot swap bays for my HDDs and having the space in the HDD rack for the pump/res.

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2011 at 19:07

f00f1ght0r said:
So be it

Was thinking of using the two hot swap bays for my HDDs and having the space in the HDD rack for the pump/res.

Looks like that would work.

I have 4 HDD's in there so not an option for me.

OLDPHART · 12 Apr 2011 at 21:38

f00f1ght0r said:
Holy...Do you have enough fans on that 360?! Impressive nevertheless!

Cheers Foo, lol the left hand side have shrouds m8 made fron 120mm fans, so there is only 6fans x3 either side > Vipers- left / Xilence-right.

ace962 · 12 Apr 2011 at 23:54

Surveyor said:
Just for you f00f1ght0r:

I'm still REALLY new to water cooling, any reason for the loop at the bottom instead of going straight from the bottom of the GPU into the res?

Surveyor · 12 Apr 2011 at 23:57

ace962 said:
I'm still REALLY new to water cooling, any reason for the loop at the bottom instead of going straight from the bottom of the GPU into the res?

It enables me to easily take the pump and reservoir out to drain the loop if need be.

ace962 · 13 Apr 2011 at 00:04

Surveyor said:
It enables me to easily take the pump and reservoir out to drain the loop if need be.

Well, that makes perfect sense! Thanks for the quick answer.

This forum really needs a dedicated water cooling section. I would love to see a "little things to do to pro your water cooling" aka the Noob Buster! Little tips like this would really benefit those who are thinking of setting up their first water cooling rig. It certainly would have helped me!

RedvGreen · 13 Apr 2011 at 00:52

It's shopping list time now...

First step is the best HD 6990 Cooler... is it EK (Nickel Acetal) or Koolance? (both weigh 900g)

Next step, what is the best WC Kit available - is it an XSPC or EK (360 Supreme HF or Supreme LT)?

ace962 · 13 Apr 2011 at 08:47

f00f1ght0r said:
It's shopping list time now...

First step is the best HD 6990 Cooler... is it EK (Nickel Acetal) or Koolance? (both weigh 900g)

Next step, what is the best WC Kit available - is it an XSPC or EK (360 Supreme HF or Supreme LT)?

There was a recent review on here of this kit: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18255454

RedvGreen · 13 Apr 2011 at 13:50

Stage 1 has arrived - the final component to the core system.

With this now complete, I have a full air cooled system. Will stress test it later for stability, before considering if the noise is anywhere near bearable. If it isn't, then will proceed down the path of the water.

(I am expecting it to be VERY noisy lol)