Tec Questions.

[Zzzz]

Hi all.
I'm thinking about upgrading my WC setup to a Tec one.
I found a MCW50-T cheap, so ill take it for my video card.
Now for my questions:
1) Will a BIP3 be enough for a dual-tec loop?
2) How should I set the loop? (parallel, maybe?)
3) Can you reccomend me a cheap tec cpu block? Is it possible to find any for 50-60$?
4) Is mounting tecs on a apogee gt possible?

Cheers,
Zzzz, aka un|que

[n00b 0f l337]

1) Most likely not, you need something a bit more robust and the BIP3 is rated for quieter smaller fans. Something like a BIX3 and larger fans is in order.
2) Always series imo
3) Not really, depending on your cpu your going to need a 320watt/226movement tec. This can be found commercially without modification in the new swiftech 6500.
4) Not really. The inside surface area is not large enough and too restrictive for cooling a peltier, plus mounting a coldplate would be very difficult.

[Zzzz]

1) What if I only used the BIP3 to cool the 80W Tec that comes with the MCW50-T?
2) Wont the second tec\block in line get very warm then?

Thank you for your time :toast:

[n00b 0f l337]

1) Yeah thats no problem, if the 80 watt is good enough for your gpu though...
2) A bit warmer yes, unless your radiator is properly sized. Might find that at idle your getting warm air off the radiator, that means its time to get more cooling.

[Zzzz]

I'm currently using an x1300pro, Will upgrade to a 8600 when it's released. Guess 80W will be enough?

[n00b 0f l337]

Haha right now I think it will be.

[Zzzz]

I'm not a gamer.
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I would like to be tho.
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Does the MCW50-T support G80\G80 adapter plate?