C'DaleRider
08-27-2007, 05:54 AM
I'm just wondering what sort of water temps one can expect to see in a WC loop.....the loop consists of an OC'd Q6600 (3-3.2GHz on 1.4+V), residing on an Intel X975 BX2 mb, cooled with a Swiftech MCR320 rad w/3 S-Flex "E" fans at full speed, a Laing DDC2 pump, a Swiftech MCW30 NB cooler, and using 3.8" tubing.
I only ask in that the case that the hardware is installed in is a slightly modded case with a car theme.....and in keeping with the theme, I've managed to install an old tachometer from a Fiat 124 Spyder as a sort of ersatz monitoring device for the pump...and it works quite well.
I also pulled out almost all the other gauges from that Fiat, and one I'm trying to fit into the case is the water temp gauge. But, if the water temps I shall see from the loop, prior to the liquid going through the rad, isn't at least 120F, then the gauge won't function as its lowest functional marking on it is at 120F.
So, is the coolant going to achieve 120F or greater, or will it be lower, given the setup listed above?
I only ask in that the case that the hardware is installed in is a slightly modded case with a car theme.....and in keeping with the theme, I've managed to install an old tachometer from a Fiat 124 Spyder as a sort of ersatz monitoring device for the pump...and it works quite well.
I also pulled out almost all the other gauges from that Fiat, and one I'm trying to fit into the case is the water temp gauge. But, if the water temps I shall see from the loop, prior to the liquid going through the rad, isn't at least 120F, then the gauge won't function as its lowest functional marking on it is at 120F.
So, is the coolant going to achieve 120F or greater, or will it be lower, given the setup listed above?