Water temp monitor

[Fragger]

Am thinking about putting one of these into my system but would it be much use?

[Solarfall]

mmm not really... but if your really anal about temps get 1... heheh i have 2 :D

[SiGfever]

I have an Alphacool probe in one of my Micro_Res, will be adding a second one soon to the other res.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=125&products_id=20435

[Snyxxx]

I have an Alphacool probe in one of my Micro_Res, will be adding a second one soon to the other res.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&manufacturers_id=125&products_id=20435

+1 for this temp probe. I put one in a Tee.

[biftek.]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23347
A bit shorter.

[bigslappy]

+1 for this temp probe. I put one in a Tee.

which temp display do you use or what's the best ? moddin' up a new case for myself

Lookin' for Uber Cool display !

[Big_Daddy]

mmm not really... but if your really anal about temps get 1... heheh i have 2 :D

Does that mean your twice as anal? :)

This is what I'll be doing for my 2 loops.

Yes, I know, Koolance, but it's pretty. And once I take a buffer to that lettering, who will know? :) btw, it's all nickel plated copper.

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[Snyxxx]

which temp display do you use or what's the best ? moddin' up a new case for myself

Lookin' for Uber Cool display !

Mine plugs into the mcubed BigNG control system and only reports temps via software.

[Fragger]

To those who have one - Do you notice the temp going up or down much? Think I may have to get one, would be interesting to see just what temp it is if nothing else.

[Martinm210]

Haha..I'm anal too. They are a nice indication to let you know how your radiator is doing, or for any thermal testing, but that's about it.

I have some custom probes for logging temperatures, in and out of the block, but for general purpose the easiest thing to do is just buy one of those cheap $9 aquarim temperature probes from any aquarium pet stor and drop it in your T-Line or reservoir, compare that with ambient going into your radiator. Then just take it out when your done checking..

[smee]

Oh come on guys... :rolleyes:

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2848/cimg6180dc1.jpg

:D:D:D:D

[disruptfam]

whats a good display with a small footprint that can use 3 temp probes?

[Martinm210]

whats a good display with a small footprint that can use 3 temp probes?

How about 32 temp probes with logging capabilities..:)
http://www.crystalfontz.com/products/633/index.html

Not the most user friendly, but all those channels are alot of fun..:D

[SiGfever]

To those who have one - Do you notice the temp going up or down much? Think I may have to get one, would be interesting to see just what temp it is if nothing else.

It is amazing how fast it reacts when I load up the Q6600. The rad sees the water returning from my CPU.

[fluke420]

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/1272/dscf0382om3.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9624/dscf0383yu0.jpg

My EK Res with temp probe.

[Big_Daddy]

whats a good display with a small footprint that can use 3 temp probes?

How small of a footprint?

Here (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1349/cpa-41/525_Black_Lian-Li_Bezel_Guage_7-Backlight_Illuminated_Thermometer_Fan_Bus.html?tl= g34c137s294#blank)

Without Bezel (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5401/tmp-38/Thermal-Star_7-Backlight_Illuminated_Thermometer_Fan_Bus.html?tl= g34c137s294)

4 temp probes, 4 fans.

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/12167897/Thermal_Star_7_Backlight_Illuminated_Thermometer.j pg

[Fragger]

This is what I'll be doing for my 2 loops.

Yes, I know, Koolance, but it's pretty. And once I take a buffer to that lettering, who will know? :) btw, it's all nickel plated copper.



Really like the look of that Big D :up: Do you know if it could be attached to one of these http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=392&products_id=22022
Would it just be a case of cutting both tails off and soldering the wires together?
btw its nickel plated brass which is still cool. Cheers dude :up:

[Big_Daddy]

Really like the look of that Big D :up: Do you know if it could be attached to one of these http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=392&products_id=22022
Would it just be a case of cutting both tails off and soldering the wires together?
btw its nickel plated brass which is still cool. Cheers dude :up:

I would have to think so. Unless it uses a digital thermal sensor, which for that price, I don't think it does.

[Fragger]

Where would be the best place to install it - before or after the rad?

[Big_Daddy]

Where would be the best place to install it - before or after the rad?

Well... Guess it depends, you could put one before, and one after. That way you could see how much heat your rad is dissipating.

[iowamoe300]

I tapped my micro res, and then put the bitspower temp fitting in it (I would link you but I can't since ppc's is the only place that I can find it and I'm not promoting that crook), and then hooked it to a scythe kaze master http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7044/bus-120/Scythe_Kaze_Master_525_4_Channel_Fan_Controller_Te mp_Display_-_Silver_KM01-SL.html.

[Snyxxx]

Well... Guess it depends, you could put one before, and one after. That way you could see how much heat your rad is dissipating.

You only need one temp probe. Before and after the rad has been done many times and the difference is at best 1°C. After this realization, one of the probes is removed.

[disruptfam]

I tapped my micro res, and then put the bitspower temp fitting in it (I would link you but I can't since ppc's is the only place that I can find it and I'm not promoting that crook), and then hooked it to a scythe kaze master http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7044/bus-120/Scythe_Kaze_Master_525_4_Channel_Fan_Controller_Te mp_Display_-_Silver_KM01-SL.html.

pics!! wheres that tapping tutorial :D

[septim]

i would put 1 before rad in, then after passing through water blocks, 1 more in the res, so i know how high temps could be when overclocking cpu and gpu...

[NaeKuh]

Does that mean your twice as anal? :)

This is what I'll be doing for my 2 loops.

Yes, I know, Koolance, but it's pretty. And once I take a buffer to that lettering, who will know? :) btw, it's all nickel plated copper.



http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_0949.jpg


However i like that bitspower.

I may give hank a call and ask him if he has any he can send me. :D


BTW kaze master FTW if your using temp probes

1. cpu water coolant temp
2. cpu rad air ambient intake
3. gpu air rad intake
4. gpu water coolant temp.

I think i need to replace my gpu sensor. I think its kinda borked.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_1087.jpg

[Big_Daddy]

BTW kaze master FTW if your using temp probes

1. cpu water coolant temp
2. cpu rad air ambient intake
3. gpu air rad intake
4. gpu water coolant temp.

I think i need to replace my gpu sensor. I think its kinda borked.


I think I'm going to get that, mod it (to remove the pot's) and use it for temp and rpm sensor. I'll be using it with a sunbeam rheobus extreme.

[NaeKuh]

I think I'm going to get that, mod it (to remove the pot's) and use it for temp and rpm sensor. I'll be using it with a sunbeam rheobus extreme.

:up:

Pics please! :yepp:

[Fragger]

Hey Big D, Does the temp probe just screw into the block, cant see any thread on it - I take it has some thread up inside it?

[Snyxxx]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23347
A bit shorter.

biftek,

You are right. I just received the alphacool and bitspower versions from PPCs and the bitspower is quite a bit shorter and would probably fit inside a Danger Den delrin Tee which the other would not.

[CCC]

However i like that bitspower.

I may give hank a call and ask him if he has any he can send me. :D


BTW kaze master FTW if your using temp probes

1. cpu water coolant temp
2. cpu rad air ambient intake
3. gpu air rad intake
4. gpu water coolant temp.

I think i need to replace my gpu sensor. I think its kinda borked.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/IMG_1087.jpg[/QUOTE]

i have 2 of the kaze masters but how did you hook the temp probes that came with the kaze masters so it will give you water temps??

thanks
CCC

[NaeKuh]

i have 2 of the kaze masters but how did you hook the temp probes that came with the kaze masters so it will give you water temps??

thanks
CCC

use the bitspower or alphacool instead. The other end plugs directly in the controller. :yepp:

However i spliced mine cuz they were prespliced from another job. But the prong should plug directly in.

[bigslappy]

sub'ed

[DarthBeavis]

I tapped my micro res, and then put the bitspower temp fitting in it (I would link you but I can't since ppc's is the only place that I can find it and I'm not promoting that crook), and then hooked it to a scythe kaze master http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7044/bus-120/Scythe_Kaze_Master_525_4_Channel_Fan_Controller_Te mp_Display_-_Silver_KM01-SL.html.
please DO NOT call this or that vendor a crook . . .you may have a beef but that is really out-of-line

[Big_Daddy]

Hey Big D, Does the temp probe just screw into the block, cant see any thread on it - I take it has some thread up inside it?

Yes, it's threaded on the inside. It threads onto one of thier 1/4" compression inserts.

[Fragger]

Yes, it's threaded on the inside. It threads onto one of thier 1/4" compression inserts.

So i gotta buy a 1/4" compression insert as well, cheers for the info. Its a bugger being on the other side of the world from the merchant!

[Fragger]

Is this what I need? http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=393&products_id=22627

[disruptfam]

i'm thinking the aquero is my best bet for a monitor etc how many pumps can it monitor?

[Big_Daddy]

Is this what I need? http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=393&products_id=22627

Temp Probe

Koolance (http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=332)

PPCs (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20420)

Fitting

Koolance (http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=516)

PPCs (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=203&products_id=21276) but you only need one (this is a pair)

[Big_Daddy]

i'm thinking the aquero is my best bet for a monitor etc how many pumps can it monitor?

Define monitor..


It will monitor the temp for 6 sensors, and the rpm of 4 items.

To control the pump, you need the poweradjust USB. It will control 1 ddc. To control 2 you need 2. It also has connectors for flow meters. (purchased seperatly)

And if your intrested in 1 of each, let me know.

[Fragger]

Cheers Big D :up:. Koolance have a million different fittings just a shame alot are made from alu. Am thinking it would be possible to run a small loop to a northbridge cooler using this koolance block, hmmmmm.

[Big_Daddy]

Cheers Big D :up:. Koolance have a million different fittings just a shame alot are made from alu. Am thinking it would be possible to run a small loop to a northbridge cooler using this koolance block, hmmmmm.

Well these are all nickel plated brass.

[disruptfam]

ok i think this is the one for me matrix orbital MX233 USB 2x20 Red LCD

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=141&products_id=780

Can monitor up 2 four temps probs and its not to shabby looking wise either :)

[NaeKuh]

i'm thinking the aquero is my best bet for a monitor etc how many pumps can it monitor?

nah disrupt you had to check out the koolance one.

You didnt need an addon to monitor pumps. Basically it was like a BigNG in 1 unit. You didnt need to get all the options seperately. And had fan controllers. I actually want it. :T

ok i think this is the one for me matrix orbital MX233 USB 2x20 Red LCD

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=141&products_id=780

Can monitor up 2 four temps probs and its not to shabby looking wise either :)

careful there disrupt. The temp probes that goes into the matrix is dallas digital probes. 3 prong ones, not 2 prongs. The 2 prongs wont work for it. Trust me i had to get martin to make me some so i could use the temp probe on the matrix.

[Big_Daddy]

ok i think this is the one for me matrix orbital MX233 USB 2x20 Red LCD

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=141&products_id=780

Can monitor up 2 four temps probs and its not to shabby looking wise either :)

The Aquaero can monitor 6 temps. You don't need the poweradjust to monitor the rpm of the ddc, just if you want to control the voltage. But if you have the poweradjust, it will monitor the rpm control the power, and power a flow meter.

[Aldy402]

I really gotta recommend the 5.25 kaze master, it's awesome and for $40 bucks
It's not overpriced, the 4 temp probes and fan cables are very long too, easy to route

im using the bitpower probe and have 1 stuck on the top of my case for ambient temps
I have 2 left and have no idea what to do with them.. Where else are you guys putting them?

[disruptfam]

4 temps probes or 3?

i thought it had 3

[NaeKuh]

4 temps probes or 3?

i thought it had 3

Matrix Orbital has 3.

Im not using the probes on the matrix orbital. That unit requires Dallas Digital Probes.

Martin made me a few, however i just prefer to use my kaze master.

Disrupt if you dont have one yet, get the kaze master. TRUST ME on this bro. You'll thank me for the recomendation.


AS i said its perfect to have it setup like i have. Radiator Ambient Air intakes with Coolant temps.

Those are the most important things you need to monitor.

[disruptfam]

sorry i was talking about the kaze master ^^^^ aldy's post above mine didn't quote doh!!!

well i have 3 x bitspower temp fittings for my three loops just wanted something monitoring them is all :)