flirting with idea of watercooling

[PCTC2]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
just overclocked my q6600 g0 VID: 1.2125v

9 x 400 (3.6ghz) 1.45vCore 1:1ram
load temps: 57 highest core in 76F room

This screenshot was taken with 50 minutes remaining in a 2 hour OCCT test with all temps/CPU-Z information. temps Acquired with CPUID HWMonitor & Speedfan.
http://s47.photobucket.com/alb...urrent=36ghztemps1.jpg

Well, I don't know my temps because my EP45-UD3P is in a Hackintosh. But it's stable, even under standard load (a few guest OSes in VMware Fusion and Safari, iTunes, etc) @ 3.33GHz @ 1.3875v for my Q6600 B3. I would try for 3.6 but I don't have a temp monitor. Nice OC LOUIS!

EDIT: This system is also cooling an 8800GTS G92 @ 780/1950/953

 

[LOUISSSSS]

if i were to add my 8800gt to the loop, how much do you guys predict my CPU Core temps would go up?

my 8800gt normally sits at 65C idle and 75c gaming (light gaming with CS:S)

 

[PCTC2]

probably not too much, depending on how low your fans are. it doesn't produce too much heat and it would force both CPU and GPU temps to around 60C under load.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

Originally posted by: PCTC2
probably not too much, depending on how low your fans are. it doesn't produce too much heat and it would force both CPU and GPU temps to around 60C under load.

so you're saying adding my 8800gt core to my loop would bump up my CPU temps 8-10c, while lowering my 8800gt core temps about 10-15c?

 

[PCTC2]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS

Originally posted by: PCTC2
probably not too much, depending on how low your fans are. it doesn't produce too much heat and it would force both CPU and GPU temps to around 60C under load.

so you're saying adding my 8800gt core to my loop would bump up my CPU temps 8-10c, while lowering my 8800gt core temps about 10-15c?

I was just looking at your MAX temp. Your average will probably go up between 4-10C and your 8800GT core temps will lower a bit.

As a reference, my i7 @ 3.74GHz and GTX 260 Core216 @ 700/1500 Core/Shader run at 70C i7/50C GTX260 @ full load on a ThermoChill PA 120.3. They idle around 38C i7/35C GTX 260. The MCR320 won't really keep up like the TC PA120.3 but it will do decently, and the Q6600 G0 and 8800GT won't put out as much heat.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

if i were to WC my 8800gt, do i only need 8x ramsinks? or do i need more than that for stuff like the voltage regulators and stuff?

 

[PCTC2]

Yeah, you would probably need some sinks for the VRM. Or you can try to find a uni-sink for the RAM/VRM or even try to find a full-cover block.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

updated again, with lots of pics of EK full cover block installed, just waiting for o-ring from EK direct now, they're taking forever