which cpu blockw/c conroe/ds3

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as title which cpu block is recommended for ds3/e6400,any comments appreciated:
silverprop anygood,alphacool?
 
Alphacool NexXos XP
Swiftech Storm
Aquaxtreme MP-05 LE

those are the best readily available blocks :)

Ive probs missed one or 2 off :/

Beware of cap positions on conroe boards, i had to ditch my rectangular block (ie Storm of MP-05 wont fit) as it interfered with caps
 
Well, the nexxos is a little smaller, the question is whether the mounting bracket interferes as well.

This is GB's fault, btw, as all these blocks are within the designated heatsink areas, its GB that didnt keep their caps out of the heatsink "keep out" zone.
 
Creidiki said:
Well, the nexxos is a little smaller, the question is whether the mounting bracket interferes as well.

This is GB's fault, btw, as all these blocks are within the designated heatsink areas, its GB that didnt keep their caps out of the heatsink "keep out" zone.
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Yeah, that's what I thought. Those caps are in the 'no fly zone' because the Storm bracket looks just wide enough to cover the 4 mounting holes and in fairness a lot of heatsinks are bigger/wider than that.
 
Jellybeard, does your cpu block look either of these, if so which:

this
http://www.alphacool.de/xt/images/product_images/popup_images/332_0.jpg

or

this
http://www.alphacool.de/xt/images/product_images/popup_images/322_0.jpg
?

I'm looking to get the ds3 with a e6400 and need a waterblock. I just want to make sure that the block I get will fit, and I notice that you are using a Alphacool block with the DS3 successfully, so I will probably get that which you are using. I just need to know which block you have.
 
i went for the 2nd one :)

i should say my DS3 hasnt arrived yet, im using a P5B atm ... should fit both though, as it has a small block, and the mount clears the caps
 
ok ,looked at alphacool:does it come with hold down kit,barbs required etc????(nexxos 775)


hard to get hold of stuff these days aint it! :rolleyes:
 
It comes with the hold down (mounting) kit, but it does not come with the barbs. You must order these separately, most of the time from the same seller.
 
jellybeard999 said:
i went for the 2nd one :)

i should say my DS3 hasnt arrived yet, im using a P5B atm ... should fit both though, as it has a small block, and the mount clears the caps
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Ive had too many bad experiences with plexiglass topped waterblocks. Almost all of them have cracked to some degree. Hence, I will not longer buy plexiglass topped waterblocks. I will most probably be getting the one in the first link (all metal).

Let us know how it goes after you have fitted your block onto the ds3 please.
 
Hi Graham,

Comes with all mounting hardware and barbs so there are no issues there and i doubt will effect your L30 in any significant way and providing your board has the 4 holes for mounting then i can see no problems with fitting.

Hope that helps

this is my reply,ordered!
 
my loop is bay res,l30 modded-bord out etc,120.2 rad,tygon .5 inch tubing and then the nexxos 775 when it comes....this setup is running now with an rbx on 3400 mobile clawhammer temps 28-34 max.

so see how it goes,ordered a ninja air cooler but would rather use my water setup.
 
jellybeard999 said:
the L30 will be a VERY weak link in that loop, id be tempted to change that too, or as soon as possible :)
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why?i have a 1250 but there too big...ive had a few l30 without probs unless you are running a very restrictive loop,and then they overheat etc....but once i removed the end cap,changed fittings ,sorted impellor,etc its been spot on..


ill try and post results to show how good it is :eek:
 
heres an interesting article,note i have even more flow/pressure than a stock one,

The Hydor (Seltz) L30 II pump lived up to the advertised claims and in fact exceeded my expectations in several areas. I found the pump to be well made and quite easy to install, thanks to its compact size.

The Hydor L30 II produced excellent head pressure and flow for a pond pump of its size. Its performance closely matched that of the popular Eheim 1250 but it is closer in size to the Eheim 1048. The L30 was quiet during normal operation and the motor only became slightly warm to the touch while operating 24/7.

The extra head pressure generated by the Hydor L30 II will offer a slight advantage in cooling systems using one of the more restricted flow waterblocks incorporating micro-channels and/or jet impingement. (Remember, it takes pressure to overcome flow resistance and generate flow.)

Overall, I found the Hydor (Seltz) L30 II to be an excellent pump and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a medium to high-performance pump for his or her PC water-cooling system. With a street price of under $50 US, this pump deserves a serious look. A big thanks to our friends at Crazy PC for sending us the pump to review! Check out their website for everything cool.


For DC powered pumps, I monitor the electrical noise (mV p-p) present on the +3.3V. +5V and +12V DC rails of the computer with an Oscilloscope while operating with, and without, the pump powered on. In some cases a 12 VDC powered pump can induce a lot of noise, especially onto the 12V rail. In general, AC powered pumps don’t create any problems.

Hydor (Seltz) L30 II pump: NA (AC line powered
 
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Dont forget about reliability though. Eheims are extraordinarly reliable.

I first went the watercooling route over 4 yrs ago and since then my 1048 has been running 24/7 with no problems at all.
 
All the DC pumps are far surperior though. Head might be better or equal to an Eheim 1250 but that doesn't make it good.

Hydor L30 (II): Head height: 1.95M
Flow: 1200L/h

High flow, but low head.

My AquaXtreme 50Z Head height: 3.7M
Flow: 700L/h

AS you can see, the AqX 50Z is far superior in a restrictive loop. Pretty much all DC pumps have similar figures except the DD Mag II or the Laing DCC 10W model.

Noise - ha, not really an issue. Some noise is produced but a good PSU can handle it fine.
 
sunama said:
Dont forget about reliability though. Eheims are extraordinarly reliable.

I first went the watercooling route over 4 yrs ago and since then my 1048 has been running 24/7 with no problems at all.
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true ,but my l30 is running 24/7 and so is my 1250....obviously eheim are better quality but can only go off my experience....my stuff should be here next couple of days then ill post my findings.....watch this space
 
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