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Snoodge
09-24-2003, 02:43 PM
My system is in my Signature...
I have:
1 x Cdrom
1 x S-Ata HDD
1 x Proc
1 x 9700 Vid Card
and its being run on a Tru Control 550... I ordered a Swifty 80 watt peltier GPU block... wanted to know if you all think my PSU will have any trouble running the 80 watt pelt also... Im not worried about my XLR120 and Scoop dissipating the extra 115 watts of heat... but will the PSU crap its pants?
saaya
09-24-2003, 03:06 PM
psu will be definately fine
Tweaked!
09-24-2003, 06:19 PM
That psu should handle the load just fine, enjoy :)
Snoodge
09-24-2003, 07:45 PM
Another question... Do any of you use the Swiftech 80 watt GPU pelt block? Its going on my 9700 and I want to know if the condensation proofing materials it comes with are adequate? or do I need to invest in any extra material, such as neoprene or dielectric grease from Home Depot?
kanedazan
09-24-2003, 09:13 PM
Unless I'm making a big mistake here, it's not all about raw watt power on the PSU, but about how many Amp it delivers, no? Peltier can require as much as 24A.... But I'll let the ones who knows about it speak here:)
Oc2theSkY
09-24-2003, 09:45 PM
The 80 watt pelt only draws like 8 amps or so I believe. Should be no problem.
Major
09-25-2003, 01:26 AM
Your fine with the PSU, I've use the MCW50-T on several PSU including the Antec TC 550 never had any problems.
As far as condensation, just use the provided foam on the back. The block itself will seal the front side, I never had any problems with condensation either.
Snoodge
09-25-2003, 01:29 AM
Well ill ask more questions lol... Since youved used it before...
How many degrees rise in the cpu temperature will I see likely... I have a JP Scoop and XLR120 radiator, which is the thick two 120mm design... I run my fans @ 7v and right now my load cpu temps with 1.93v are 40c.
how many degrees "c" do you think ill gain? 5c? maybe more...
Major
09-25-2003, 01:37 AM
Thats hard to say, it will definetly increase the water temps significatly. Do you have a pic of your water set up ?
You will want to run the loop like this:
Pump -> Radiator -> Cpu -> Gpu -> Res (if your using one) -> Pump
What is the pump rated at ?? Also what size tubing are you using ?? fan cfm ?? Is it drawing ambient air or case air through the rad ??
Snoodge
09-25-2003, 03:26 AM
http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album112/WC_Comp3.jpg
http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album112/BlackBetty2.sized.jpg
http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album112/BlackBetty5.sized.jpg
Yes big fat rez on the floor...
http://repo.jackmoves.com/albums/album112/whew1.sized.jpg
Snoodge
09-25-2003, 03:26 AM
Pump is Via Aqua 1300, submerged inside my rez... like I said load temp right now is 40c with 1.93v.
emm... and its hot here in this room, I live in AZ and its still hot here, and the exposure of my bedroom sucks... sun lights this place up like a pressure cooker...
G H Z
09-25-2003, 11:22 PM
Hey Snoodge, what kind of raddy/fan shroud setup is that?
I want one too.
Swiftech says to not add the MCW50-T into your CPU loop, but lookin at your setup, I'll bet you'll be fine.
G H Z