Q6600@3.51 + Three Rads + 2 Pumps + ArmorLCS (Passive)

[annaconda]

As my old thread get lost in the Database, i have to redo from the scratch.

Hardware Setup:

Q6600 B3 @ 3.51
XFX 680i Sli Motherboard
4GB OCZ PC6400 DDR2 @ 1004mhz
X1900XT 512MB DDR3 @ 700/1800
ATI 650 Pro HDTV Tunner
2 x 320GB SATAII RAID 0
18X DVD Writer
Thermaltake Armor LCS
500 Watts Ultra-X finity PSU


Water Setup:

D-tek Fuzion
MCP 655 Pump
2 X MCR 320 Radiators
Thermaltake's 220 Radiator
Thermaltake's Pump + Reservoir
MCW30 Chipset Block
MCW60 GPU Block.
Swiftech's Micr Reservoir
1/2" ID Tubbing from Home Depot.

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XFX 680i + X1900XT + Chipset with Water Blocks on.


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[annaconda]

Cooling Reactor. :D


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Mounted and Back View.

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Front Vew Meet the Tripple Barrel it beats with 680i Sli's Theme.

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Filling with Coolant.

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[annaconda]

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Little Fan on South Chip.

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Night Shots :)

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[annaconda]

Benches with Nice Temps.


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[Grinch]

why dont you have any fans on the triple rads?

[annaconda]

Wants to run it passive, Quite, and dust free.

[Noob-ftw]

Good temperatures, and it looks like a dead-quiet setup!

[annaconda]

Good temperatures, and it looks like a dead-quiet setup!

Yup it is, the only thing i hear is hard drives spinning.

[Patriote]

You do realize that you have mounted your FuZion up-side down and that it's not recommended to do so ?

Other than that and the Thermaltake stuff, it looks good!

[Monk0101]

Looks impressive as all heck! Fans who needs fans. Quite is good.

I am a NB, but if the block was mounted upside down, wouldn't the barbs prevent good contact with the CPU? :yepp:

[Waterlogged]

:shock:...Your using the crappy Tt pump/res? I also hope that your not using the even crappier Tt rad as it is made from aluminum.

[Linus@ncix]

Why is it not recommended to mount the FuZion upside down?

[Patriote]

Why is it not recommended to mount the FuZion upside down?

I don't know. But thats what they said in the manual that came with the block. Yes, i read it. Not that i really needed it...

[Patriote]

Make sure the waterblock
orientation is that in which the outlet barb is placed at the top when the computer is upright to help bleed any air bubbles in
the block when filling. This also positions the “D-TEK” label upright.

http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=19

It's basically just to help bleeding.

[Riddlinkidstone]

Damnit where do you get that damn radiator mount :D

[annaconda]

Umm interesting to know that Mounting D-tek upside down is not allowed. I tried upside down and the correct way no temperature difference or anything.

But good to know.

What mount are you taking about Riddlin ?

Yes the second loop which is Thermaltake's pump->GPU->Chipset->Thermaltake's Rad->back to pump + reservoir

First Loop:

MCP655->RAD1->RAD2->D-TEK->RES->back to pump.

I know Thermaltake's RAD is aluminum, but it is as good as any other rad, trust me.

[Waterlogged]

I'm not really worried about how well it works, I'm more worried about c-o-r-r-o-s-i-o-n. The MCW60 and MCW30 are both copper, and when copper is mixed with aluminum in the same loop, it will eventually lead to galvanic corrosion.

Mixing metals (in the not too distant past) has also somewhat highly frowned upon here and I'm actually quite surprised that some of the more "vocal" members haven't said anything yet.:shrug:

[annaconda]

Umm then it means. Then what about Thermaltake's CPU block which is also copper, and it came with the Kit ?

[Waterlogged]

Tt is somewhat misguided. They are under the impression that their fluid prevents GC when all it really does is prolongs the inevitable. Either that or, they simply don't care because they've already got your money as you were foolish enough to believe their advertising propaganda.

[Riddlinkidstone]

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That mount.

[Darks0ulz]

Using just both the triple rads should give better or won't change the temperatures. The restriction of all three rads is a tad too much for the TT pump.

Also I would think about using another pump as TT pumps are not that reliable.

Other than that, nice build.

[v0dka]

So the temperatures are actually ok? I'm amzed with the weak thermaltake pump.

And like someone else already said, if there's really aluminium in the rad, that's going to be a problem. You can run 100% pentosin to prevent it, but that will result in worse temperaturs as nothing beats distilled water.

[7499richard]

i dont think those benches are giving a full load temp like say prime95quad small FFT's would. Lets see temps using that, and run it for a few hours, I think the rads would become overwhelmed after a long time with no fans on them

[sick_g4m3r]

run some orthos... i love the setup but im not convinced about your temps

[Xavior]

Using just both the triple rads should give better or won't change the temperatures. The restriction of all three rads is a tad too much for the TT pump.

It's not a tad too much as it's only one rad.. The TT one. He's running 2 loops.

Well, I guess you already know what they say about TT watercooling kits.. It's not what we'd use, so I hope it suits your chipset and GPU fine. It's good looking though, just not too fond of the 2 rads on top.

[k0rn_h0li0]

looks pretty damn sweet. yeah looking at the two rads on top kind of bothers me cause it just sitting there although whatever floats your boat. did you screw those on or are they just sitting their sideways? i give this an 8 you could do some retubing on those cause it just looks funnie with everything going loop to loop like a rollercoaster

[aaronjb]

I know Thermaltake's RAD is aluminum, but it is as good as any other rad, trust me.

Is there any data to support that claim?

Also, nice setup, but those radiators without fans aren't doing anything useful without at least some airflow. This style of radiator is not designed to transfer heat passively. But push even the slightest bit of air through them, and you'll see much improved heat dissipation.

[annaconda]

Guys first of all i wanna clear some thing. I am running two loops here.

First Loop:

MCP655->RAD1->RAD2->Fuzion->Reservoir->back to pump.

Second Loop:

Thermaltake's Pump+Reservoir->GPU->Chipset->Rad->Back to pump+Reser.


Second, i am working on getting different color for at least one loop, that will help understand there are two loops.

Third those two radiators sitting on the top are tied with zip tied if you look closely in the pictures you will find out, so they are secure. They look awesome, trust me.

I will run some Orthos or Prime95 for you guys to see the temperatures if you don;t believe me.

Fourth Thermaltake's Radiator is giving me same temperature for my GPU, as i had when i had it in the same loop with MCR320s, so i assume it is good.

5th i am using Thermaltake's Liquid in the Thermaltake's loop, so i hope no corrision or mixing metal problem. You guys make me worried, now i have to keep checking it, but thanx for headsup and thanx for all the praise.

Last not the least the mounting you guys see for the front rad came with the thermaltake's case. It is Thermaltake LCS case guys, and it came with the radiator installed in the front, you can take it out and replace it with the bigger or other radiator if you want.

Thermaltake LCS case can easily have MCR320 on the front and still have 2 X 5.25 drive bay free.