Ok it's on...

[EvilSponge]

OMG Aig thank you so much for the help putting my cpu/nb loop together the temperatures I'm getting now are untouchable by my previous air solution for my quad clocked up as high as it is. I think I can push it higher but I'm skirting the max voltage allowable for a Q6600. I'm a water convert now no going back very happy though I have to say it was challenging getting everything into my mid tower case. I guess the next step will be lets get that GTX underwater LOL I think I can fit a dual rad in the bottom and one more res/pump next to the existing one what do you think . So quiet! The fan on my GTX stands out now like a sore thumb LOL.
Temps so far per realtemp with fans on full cores 1-4 30, 31, 28, 26 my temps with my air solution were in the mid to high 40's on all cores.


All the best,
-sponge

I'll post pics and temp results soon

 

[EvilSponge]

Quick question Aig either reply here or PM what is the max vcore you have applied to a Q6600 GO?

-sponge

 

[aigomorla]

on your setup push 1.5

wheres the updated pics?

 

[EvilSponge]

I know I know soon I love it so far

-sponge

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: EvilSponge
Quick question Aig either reply here or PM what is the max vcore you have applied to a Q6600 GO?

-sponge

I had mine at 1.65v a few times when I got mad at it. Sucker still wouldn't break 3.6 prime stable though.

 

[EvilSponge]

Ok pics are up. What do you guys think can I fit a 2 fan style rad in the bottom of the case? Ok I'll try raising vcore and see If I can push my quad higher

-sponge

 

[EvilSponge]

I'm with you Gil it won't push past 3.6ghz it will either give me a rounding error or it just shuts itself down oh well the temps are great and very quiet I think I have reached the limit of vcore my cpu will accept

-sponge

 

[EvilSponge]

Just realized I forgot to add the bionuke is it a must have or just watch and see is algae forms? Also I noticed allot of condensation in my reservoir is this normal and how full do people keep their reservoir? Mine is half full right now. I'm thinking of upgrading my radiator fans I'm using the Yates the 47cfm kind now. Is there a better fan to use? I have a vantec fan controller mounted so I can chnage fan speed if need be I'm wondering with better fans will my temps drop further.

-sponge

 

[Gillbot]

I use plain distilled.

You'll get condensation in your res since you are heating water. Just keep it capped and it won't escape. As for level, I dunno, I use a T line.

Fans, I use some beefy Sunons but they are LOUD. I need to change them to a quieter model.

As your your chip, keep trying. I thought mine was stuck at 3.2GHz but with some fine tuning I magically pulled out 3.7GHz. Don't ask me how though, I am still at a loss as i kept changing so many things until it started to go my way.

 

[EvilSponge]

My IP-35-E has less over clock settings than allot of other mother boards I think 3.6ghz prime stable is it. I shouldn't complain I mean it was a $76.00 motherboard after rebate LOL. Which is fine when the 9650 quad comes down to the 200 dollar range I'll upgrade for 4ghz. I'll be a late adopter of Neheim as it will be new mother board maybe new cpu water block providing ek does not make an adapter plate for my current one not to mention new memory DDR3 I believe. Thanks for the info Gil over all I am very pleased with the outcome here in hot South Florida a 10-15c drop in temps is allot. It's funny now to be hardware limited opposed to temperature limited.

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

Glad to see your build went well ES, I fill my reservoir to bursting, this way not only do you have more coolant you can see when it has dropped or time for a refill. The high speed yates are a good fan for a controller.
As for the OC I believe it has more to do with the board voltage than the temp. My quad wouldn't break 3.4 stable on a P5K-VM w/o a lot of voltage, I did a pencil mod to the board and got 3.6 stable w/ very low volts. Unfortunately the board smoked

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks woodbutcher. Ok I will fill it up good idea as things evaporate quickly here in south Florida. Too darn hot. Also what yates do you speak up the 47cfms or the 80cfms Also do you think I can get away with adding a vga block to my single loop?

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

http://www.petrastechshop.com/12yalod1cafa2.html

I think you'd be ok with a vid block on that but your temps will go up. I'd add a rad to it.
According to martins estimator the flowrate would be if you added a MCR 320 and an MCW 60 onto your loop 1.26 GPM so that isn't bad. An MCR 220 or even a 120 would be enough to keep your temps happy. If you have the space and cash you could split the loop in the future.

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks woodbutcher, I have space left for a single 120mm radiator another res/pump combo or I could do a radbox and a dual 120 rad on the outside with a little modification I would prefer to go the single 120mm rad as the install would be much cleaner do you think there is a 120mm single radiator out there that will do the trick?

Thanks!,
-sponge

Ah man I just noticed I missed a step on my build forgot to add the "T" line. I guess when I drain and refill it's going to be messy will add one on next fill up drat!

 

[WoodButcher]

For the single loop the 120, if you split the loop the 220 would be the way to go. Stick with the swiftech rads, low noise and good performance. If you use a block rather than full cover adain swiftech is a good bet, d tek has a neh block that may have improved on the restriction problem they had, you'll need to check martin's site to see if he has tested it yet. On a single loop your flowrate will be a close thing. The swiftech 120 used to come w/ soldered in barbs that were small, be sure to get the new revision that has threaded hubs or you'll be soldering new ones in like I did.

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks woodbutcher I think it's worth while trying the 120 and see if it buys me what I need in cooling then I'm not laying out cash for a second loop. If it turns out I do need the second loop I think I can mount a MCR320 on the bottom of my case if I raise it up a little more and a second res/pump combo would just fit inside then we would be packed to the max lol. Is the swtech gpu block compatible with an Nvidia 8800GTX?
Thanks for all your help!

-sponge

I checked the swiftech is compatable

 

[WoodButcher]

That's why I prefer blocks over full cover, don't forget the ramsinks. 320 on the bottom? like this guy maybe?

 

[EvilSponge]

LOL yeah that was one idea my fan would be on the outside imagine a mirror image of my top rad. Any for $60.00 it's worth trying the single rad and block

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

What I did on the bottom was to glue and screw an oak frame w/ adjustable feet to the case. It's about 2 3/4" as is w/ the rad under the case.
Let us know how it goes w/ the additions to your loop.

 

[EvilSponge]

Agreed woodbutcher you mentioned ram sinks do you have a source for those guys? Here in south Florida my options are limited. BTW nice work I really like the creativity of your projects.
Thanks for the advise.

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

http://www.performance-pcs.com...n_page=index&cPath=196
Your neighbor, Performance PC. Scroll down the page, I like the enzotech, I've used them and find I've become a fanboy. The taller version is what I would choose but you'll need to nip a couple shorter to go under the barbs on the block.
thanks for the kind words, I'm really just a hack but the best place to hide from the wife is in my shop!

 

[EvilSponge]

Thanks woodbutcher yeah right in the hood LOL

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

http://www.performance-pcs.com...info&products_id=21213
Better yet, look here! Just what the doctor ordered

 

[EvilSponge]

Perfect WoodButcher thank you been thinking about changing my configuration around. I think I can fit my MCR320 on the bottom of my case and relocate my res/pump to the space where my dvd/cdrom is and make it all fit. My only concern is will temps be worse with the radiator on the inside of the case? It would leave the top of my case open to add another MCR320 for serious GPU cooling I figured since I will have to redo the system to add the T line might as well rethink my layout. It seem there is no perfect water cooling case out there and most will have to be modified anyway. What do you think?

-sponge

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: EvilSponge
It seem there is no perfect water cooling case out there and most will have to be modified anyway. What do you think?

-sponge

Agreed, but then what do I know? I can't think of anything I own that I haven't modified or tinkered with in some way.

:light:!!!! underwear! I haven't modded my shorts!

Right now I'm playing w/ a tec waterchiller idea, if it pans out I've got a brandyspankingnew Rocketfish waiting for the saw.