Would this be a decent setup?

[MoMeanMugs]

I've basically decided to go watercooling because I can't get my case closed with a decent air setup due to space constraints. Here is the casecase.
Here is the setup I was considering:
2 120mm radiators (Probably the Black Ice GT's) - one passive on the left side vent to conserve usage of the bottom PCI slot and one on the right hand vent with a fan on it.
1 2x80mm radiator (Black Ice Micro II) on the back exhaust fans (Would this even help?)
MCP350/355 pump
T-line instead of a reservoir to save on space
D-Tek Fuzion CPU block
MCW60 GPU block
MCW30 Northbridge block

Here is my setup:
Asus P5B DEluxe WiFi
C2D E6400
Radeon 1950XT 512MB
MyHD TV Tuner
200 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8
Asus DVD-RW

Currently, everything is at stock speed. I have been able to set all my games on max settings without any hiccups, so I haven't tried to overclock yet. Everything is new except for the board and CPU. The previous owner was able to hit 3.2 no problem. I will end up overclocking eventually when I see the need. Will this setup cool decently well, especially overclocked? I can't get the case closed with the video card fan sticking up. I've watercooled in the past, so I'm not totally new to it. Any suggestions? I know I could always switch cases, but I don't want to leave that as an option. Right now, the CPU sits at 42* idle with the top off and a Thermaright SI-128 SE with a Zalmann fan on top. I'm not sure what it gets up to under load, but I can put my hand on the pipes, and they barely feel warm. Also, the GPU is at 49* idle. Again, I'm not sure under load, but it gets toasty in the room playing a game.

 

[smopoim86]

All those rads are going to add resistance to the loop. You would be better served with a single 120.2 or 120.3. Also, there is really no use in watercooling the NB. if you put the rad on the back with a rad box, the inside of the case will be cool enough for the stock NB heatsink.

From what you've said, it seems a little case modding may fix your heat issues.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Originally posted by: smopoim86
All those rads are going to add resistance to the loop. You would be better served with a single 120.2 or 120.3. Also, there is really no use in watercooling the NB. if you put the rad on the back with a rad box, the inside of the case will be cool enough for the stock NB heatsink.

From what you've said, it seems a little case modding may fix your heat issues.

Did you even read his whole thread?

I will end up overclocking eventually when I see the need.

He plans on Oc'ing. With the new C2D's the memory controller is in the NB, so that means it gets hot. Also he would be better off with a 120.2/3? No because where in the hell would he put it? His case is small.

Ok I'm done with my rant.

Your loop looks just fine. The 2x80mm rad would do not justice, so just forget about it. The rads you need are the mcr120.1's, they will work a bit better than the Gt's. Other than that it looks like it will perform ok. The temps will probably be in or a little bit lower than where you are at now.

Tyler

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
Ok I'm done with my rant.

Your loop looks just fine. The 2x80mm rad would do not justice, so just forget about it. The rads you need are the mcr120.1's, they will work a bit better than the Gt's. Other than that it looks like it will perform ok. The temps will probably be in or a little bit lower than where you are at now.
Tyler

+1
Use fans on both sides. to save space inside mount the fans outside or the rads outside, probably more quiet. Rear fans in, side out? Do you have clean air in back or is this in a cabinet?
I like the case btw...

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008
Ok I'm done with my rant.

Your loop looks just fine. The 2x80mm rad would do not justice, so just forget about it. The rads you need are the mcr120.1's, they will work a bit better than the Gt's. Other than that it looks like it will perform ok. The temps will probably be in or a little bit lower than where you are at now.

Tyler

LMAO..... + (infinity)

Nice one tyler. You beat me to it.


You need to watercool the NB because you wont have any active fan on the NB which will get hot. Once it gets too hot, you'll degrade the board, and you'll lose your overclock like many others on this forum.

You also need to watch out for your Mosfet, because those also degrade and can lead to hardware failure down the line. Trust me on this, i lost two boards because of such reasons. BOTH EVGA 680i <--- someone please shoot foxconn.

For your type of setup, ive been tinking on a version on my HTPC to try to make it watercooled. The passive system i have on it is pissing me off on a closed cabnet case. Ive seen a mod where they made the entire left of right side a vent with a rad mounted on it. The fans were internal, the Radiator had 2 holes on the side so it fit flush on the side. Looked kinda neat. But you definitely need to go larger radiator if overclocking is your forte.

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Originally posted by: WoodButcher
probably more quiet.

I have to do it. It should say the following....

"probably quieter" Were not 4th graders are we? We are a group of sophisticated computer geniuses. Well not really but I can say that we are!

Originally posted by: aigomorla

LMAO..... + (infinity)

Nice one tyler. You beat me to it.

That I did. Someone had to.

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: tylerdustin2008

Originally posted by: WoodButcher
probably more quiet.

I have to do it. It should say the following....

"probably quieter" Were not 4th graders are we? We are a group of sophisticated computer geniuses. Well not really but I can say that we are!

When I was in fourth grade "quieter" would not have been considered good grammar. Yes, things have changed. Damn kids!

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Yes damn kids, such as I.

 

[MoMeanMugs]

What range of temps would I get with the 2 120's and the CPU @ 3200? Would it handle it as well as an air setup?

Thanks for the advice so far! I hate to beat a dead horse, but would the 2x80 radiator handle the NB by itself?

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: MoMeanMugs
What range of temps would I get with the 2 120's and the CPU @ 3200? Would it handle it as well as an air setup?

Thanks for the advice so far! I hate to beat a dead horse, but would the 2x80 radiator handle the NB by itself?

Well according to anandtech's test, which i like to say went with my predictions, 1 120 = to high end air.

Adding a second 120 would almost double, not effectively double since cooling is not linear.

By having 2 120's you would easily destory air. the 2x80 would be a nice way to cool your mosfets and nb, however you would need an extra loop for that. Adding the 80x2 would cuase more restrictions and majorly cramp up your case internally.