Bravo
12-02-2003, 11:41 PM
I've picked up a classic vapochill here in Australia for 250 AUD ($140USD :eek: ), and its put some ideas into my head.
For starters, i intend to gas it with R404a, extend the thermal bus (this revision has like 25-30cm to play with), add an additional cap tube, and probably mod it so i can install it in the bottom of my case. I've heard this involves a valve/tube to prevent the coolant/gas from dribbling down.
What might be interesting is this. It was suggested to me that i could place an intercooler in place of the condensor, and watercool the hot side of the vapo unit. I think this was suggested as a joke, but it actually appeals to me as i could place quick release fittings on the intercooler, stick the radiator outside my window, and have the 120 - 170watts of heat being pushed outside as opposed to having it pushed around inside my room. The heat output of the vapo would be in summer, murder.
To top this off, i have arranged to pick up a waterchiller unit (1/2" HP, 240v AC, Danfoss compressor, R134a) prior to me buying the vapochill.
I've got a couple of questions.
1. R404a in a classic vapo, with a properly cooled condensor is the equal to a mach I prometeia? It was suggested to me, and is probably correct, but i've been told otherwise by a prommie user :)
2. Cooling via water/radiator would be the same/better then using the straight foward condensor/fan setup ?
3. What kind of temperatures could i expect from a vapochill gassed with R404 running Stock/Watercooled/4C chilled water?
4. Do these temperatures translate into increased overclocks?
Be watching, its been awhile since i've played with phase change (12 months or more), so if you have any handy links, im keen to read :)
Thanks too :)
For starters, i intend to gas it with R404a, extend the thermal bus (this revision has like 25-30cm to play with), add an additional cap tube, and probably mod it so i can install it in the bottom of my case. I've heard this involves a valve/tube to prevent the coolant/gas from dribbling down.
What might be interesting is this. It was suggested to me that i could place an intercooler in place of the condensor, and watercool the hot side of the vapo unit. I think this was suggested as a joke, but it actually appeals to me as i could place quick release fittings on the intercooler, stick the radiator outside my window, and have the 120 - 170watts of heat being pushed outside as opposed to having it pushed around inside my room. The heat output of the vapo would be in summer, murder.
To top this off, i have arranged to pick up a waterchiller unit (1/2" HP, 240v AC, Danfoss compressor, R134a) prior to me buying the vapochill.
I've got a couple of questions.
1. R404a in a classic vapo, with a properly cooled condensor is the equal to a mach I prometeia? It was suggested to me, and is probably correct, but i've been told otherwise by a prommie user :)
2. Cooling via water/radiator would be the same/better then using the straight foward condensor/fan setup ?
3. What kind of temperatures could i expect from a vapochill gassed with R404 running Stock/Watercooled/4C chilled water?
4. Do these temperatures translate into increased overclocks?
Be watching, its been awhile since i've played with phase change (12 months or more), so if you have any handy links, im keen to read :)
Thanks too :)