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RnegadeVyp3r · 15th February 2008, 10:42 AM

Not a bad setup. The 900cases dont really seem to like water cooling that much, not heaps of room

What temps are you getting? In a room thats say 23degrees i would expect:

Idle:
- CPU Cores: 35/37
- GPU1: 43
- GPU2: 44

Load:
- CPU Cores: 48/53
- GPU1: 55
- GPU2: 56

Perhaps something like that? Does the loop go:

Pump > 240mm Rad > CPU Block > 120mm Rad > GPU 1 > GPU2 Res (As far as i can make out from the pics?)

I would think you would need another 240mm rad in there in stead of the 120mm.

I have a 240mm Rad cooling a 8800GTX OC + Q6600 OC and it does a good job, when i added in a extra 120mm Rad temps only went down by 1-3 degrees. I seriously think a 240mm would suite your loop better.

BUT, Anything cooler then 70+ on GTX's is good

snoozeys · 15th February 2008, 11:37 AM

Here a few pics i have taken of my build... wiring still need to be fixed therefore its a work in progress

spikes · 15th February 2008, 4:27 PM

at snoozeys

your setup is set up wrong, you have the pump outlet which the top barb of the pump, its pumping water in to your reservoir, its more effiecient having the pump pushing water than sucking water through the loop.

the inlet of the pump is the one on the side of the pump, the top is the outlet.

but otherwise, nice setup

ps: make sure you have the reservoir before the inlet, makes bleeding air out and filling up the loop alot easier

JPHarvey · 15th February 2008, 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RnegadeVyp3r

Not a bad setup.

What temps are you getting? In a room thats say 23degrees i would expect:

Pump > 240mm Rad > CPU Block > 120mm Rad > GPU 1 > GPU2 Res (As far as i can make out from the pics?)

I would think you would need another 240mm rad in there in stead of the 120mm.

Anything cooler then 70+ on GTX's is good

Thanx Rnegade!

At idle (with the 120 fan on low, and the 220 fans on medium, pump on max (5), I am getting:

CPU: 43/44
GPU1: 43
GPU2: 45

At load (from a quick test last night (5-8mins of CoD4 SP @ Max):

CPU: 47/49
GPU1: 47
GPU2: 50

So, although the idle is relatively highish, the Delta isn't too bad I guess...

As for the Setup, you are indeed correct.

RnegadeVyp3r · 19th February 2008, 1:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JPHarvey

Thanx Rnegade!

At idle (with the 120 fan on low, and the 220 fans on medium, pump on max (5), I am getting:

CPU: 43/44
GPU1: 43
GPU2: 45

At load (from a quick test last night (5-8mins of CoD4 SP @ Max):

CPU: 47/49
GPU1: 47
GPU2: 50

So, although the idle is relatively highish, the Delta isn't too bad I guess...

As for the Setup, you are indeed correct.

No worries mate.

Your idle temps are high thanks to the Twin GPUs in the loo, even at idle that produce a fair amount of heat. But, as you notice the rads seems to handle the heat well enough to keep the "loaded" temps pretty close to idle.

My 8800GTX idled at about 36 degrees and loaded up to 39-41 depending on ambient temps which i thought was awesome so with two of em, i would be happy with that.

nice work

JPHarvey · 19th February 2008, 7:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RnegadeVyp3r

nice work

Thanks man!

Gus the Mus · 19th February 2008, 8:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPHarvey

At load (from a quick test last night (5-8mins of CoD4 SP @ Max):

CPU: 47/49
GPU1: 47
GPU2: 50

That's probably not a great load test really to be honest. What you need to do to check load is have something pushing all 4 cores to 100% & then something pushing the graphics cards to the limit too. Something like running either 4 instances of folding or just the SMP client while running 3DMark06 in a loop over & over again for at least half an hour or so should give you a good indication of what your true load temps are.

JPHarvey · 20th February 2008, 8:04 PM

Yeah, I know. But for me, really the most load I will get is playing games! If it sticks to those temps (which is has been for longer gaming as well), then I will be pretty happy. Not as happy as some, but happy enough...

Goldfire · 23rd February 2008, 11:30 PM

First, I have to say, you guys have some great looking cases and setups. I like down at mine, and, I feel so... Small.

@ n3wbi379, I love the blue LED fans, reminds me of a rave party >_>
@ spikes, I like the neatness of your current pc
@ GOD, there's a reason you choose that name, isn't there? =P
@ Flabbergast, I love that deep blue, wish I could get something like that going
@ alyxander, DUDE!

With mine, I feel like I have diluted the coolant too much, it looks clearer than it should be. But, I did follow the instructions. Anyway, here is mine:

Thumbscrews from PCCG:

Overall:

Bottom half:

Top half:

Overall front:

Overall, overall:

I know, it's a bit messy

Apokalipse · 24th February 2008, 1:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RnegadeVyp3r

Apokalipse - Thats a moster case and a weird spot to mount the pump, i have never seen em mounted there before. Very neat n tidy but i swear those GPUs are hanging to be throwing into the loop also

I was half thinking about getting a second loop for the video cards. The problem is, it costs money. And I've probably already spent more than I should have.

dmandn · 24th February 2008, 2:56 AM

Ok, here my rig, except now theres no gfx card, about to be replaced so loop is likely to change.

Pics were taken while leak testing, so yes the loop was running.
It hard to get the cables looking neat up the top with the 5 hdds, anyone got advice?

PS. All shots taken by a camera i bought new from ebay for 30 dollars including freight, lol.

[EDIT] I had a hose clamp slip/break the other day and coolant leaked onto the 7950gx2(the replacement one) so now this rig is out of order and will be till a new card finds its wqay into my hands.

Apokalipse · 25th February 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmandn

It hard to get the cables looking neat up the top with the 5 hdds, anyone got advice?

can you route some behind the motherboard tray?

dmandn · 25th February 2008, 8:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apokalipse

can you route some behind the motherboard tray?

motherboard tray? it doesn't go up there where the hdds are, apart from that its got no holes for cable management, i have made one though.

The biggest problem i find is that the cables from the ocz power supply are very thick and dont bend much compared to normal cables.
There are some long thin holes along the side of the 5.25" bays but my cables won't fit through them since they are not normal thickness.

snoozeys · 27th February 2008, 8:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spikes

at snoozeys

your setup is set up wrong, you have the pump outlet which the top barb of the pump, its pumping water in to your reservoir, its more effiecient having the pump pushing water than sucking water through the loop.

the inlet of the pump is the one on the side of the pump, the top is the outlet.

but otherwise, nice setup

ps: make sure you have the reservoir before the inlet, makes bleeding air out and filling up the loop alot easier

I turned the pump on its side as suggested by some others here

Minus the zipties tho LOL held down by velcro now

dmandn · 29th February 2008, 9:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snoozeys

I turned the pump on its side as suggested by some others here

snip

Minus the zipties tho LOL held down by velcro now

What coolant are you using?

15th February 2008, 11:37 AM	#137
snoozeys Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barraba 2347 Posts: 211	my build Here a few pics i have taken of my build... wiring still need to be fixed therefore its a work in progress

23rd February 2008, 11:30 PM	#144
Goldfire Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Manly, Brisbane Posts: 170	First, I have to say, you guys have some great looking cases and setups. I like down at mine, and, I feel so... Small. @ n3wbi379, I love the blue LED fans, reminds me of a rave party >_> @ spikes, I like the neatness of your current pc @ GOD, there's a reason you choose that name, isn't there? =P @ Flabbergast, I love that deep blue, wish I could get something like that going @ alyxander, DUDE! With mine, I feel like I have diluted the coolant too much, it looks clearer than it should be. But, I did follow the instructions. Anyway, here is mine: Thumbscrews from PCCG: Overall: Bottom half: Top half: Overall front: Overall, overall: I know, it's a bit messy __________________ \| Antec SuperLANBoy \| Asus Rampage III GENE \| Core i7 920 @ 3.6GHz(190x19)/HT/1.32v \| 12GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz \| Inno3D GTX480 1536MB @ 800/1600/2000/1.050v \| \| Corsair TX-850w \| G.Skill Falcon SSD 128GB MLC \| Corsair Hydro H80 \| Asus 26" VK266H \| Logitech X540 + G500 + G25 \| Corsair Vengeance K90 \| 3DMarkV P25.9k/X11.7k \| 3DMark11 P6.2k \| \| OCAU Extreme Cooling Club H2O Member \|

24th February 2008, 2:56 AM	#146
dmandn Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 1,878	Ok, here my rig, except now theres no gfx card, about to be replaced so loop is likely to change. Pics were taken while leak testing, so yes the loop was running. It hard to get the cables looking neat up the top with the 5 hdds, anyone got advice? PS. All shots taken by a camera i bought new from ebay for 30 dollars including freight, lol. [EDIT] I had a hose clamp slip/break the other day and coolant leaked onto the 7950gx2(the replacement one) so now this rig is out of order and will be till a new card finds its wqay into my hands. __________________ Main System: AMD FX-8120, Asus Crosshair IV Formula, 2x 4Gb Crucial Ballixtix ddr3 1866 ram, Asus 6970 DCuII. ASUS Owners Club Last edited by dmandn; 27th September 2008 at 3:12 PM.

15th February 2008, 10:42 AM	#136
RnegadeVyp3r (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelaide Hills Posts: 671	Not a bad setup. The 900cases dont really seem to like water cooling that much, not heaps of room What temps are you getting? In a room thats say 23degrees i would expect: Idle: - CPU Cores: 35/37 - GPU1: 43 - GPU2: 44 Load: - CPU Cores: 48/53 - GPU1: 55 - GPU2: 56 Perhaps something like that? Does the loop go: Pump > 240mm Rad > CPU Block > 120mm Rad > GPU 1 > GPU2 Res (As far as i can make out from the pics?) I would think you would need another 240mm rad in there in stead of the 120mm. I have a 240mm Rad cooling a 8800GTX OC + Q6600 OC and it does a good job, when i added in a extra 120mm Rad temps only went down by 1-3 degrees. I seriously think a 240mm would suite your loop better. BUT, Anything cooler then 70+ on GTX's is good

15th February 2008, 4:27 PM	#138
spikes Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,651	at snoozeys your setup is set up wrong, you have the pump outlet which the top barb of the pump, its pumping water in to your reservoir, its more effiecient having the pump pushing water than sucking water through the loop. the inlet of the pump is the one on the side of the pump, the top is the outlet. but otherwise, nice setup ps: make sure you have the reservoir before the inlet, makes bleeding air out and filling up the loop alot easier

20th February 2008, 8:04 PM	#143
JPHarvey Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Geelong, Victoria Posts: 65	Yeah, I know. But for me, really the most load I will get is playing games! If it sticks to those temps (which is has been for longer gaming as well), then I will be pretty happy. Not as happy as some, but happy enough...