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higgins
09-13-2007, 06:05 AM
Well, I'm on my way getting a Q6600. Right now I'm running my e6600, 3.5ghz@1.46v, and my o/cd 8800gtx 665/1000 in the same loop. Fuzion, mcw60, pa120.2 and a mcp655.

temps on the e6600 are horrible. ambient 23-25C. idle 43-45c load 62-64C.
temp on the gtx are pretty good though, idle 41-44c load 46-49c. the e6600 is lapped, got same temps as before.
remounted a couple of times, same temps. weird thing the block isnt getting to warm, feels like a bad mount.. who knows.. :rolleyes:

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9198/dsc00394ff7.jpg

I'm not going to go dual loops, I know the benefits but it wont happen. Wondering if I just should upgrade my 120.2 to a 120.3 or just add a Swiftech MCR-320 or 220 to the loop.
dr4gon
09-13-2007, 07:13 AM
I think you would probably benefit more from adding the MCR320 because that will give you another 400W of heat to dissipate. Adding a 120.3 alone will give you about 500W-600W, depending on fans.

http://www.thermochill.com/PATesting/index.php#PA1203
Waterlogged
09-13-2007, 07:56 AM
I've got a small checklist for you.

1. Check to see if your hitting any caps (one looks awfully close).
2. Check to see if enough air is getting into the case from below.
3. Do you have = or > CFM's leaving the case as entering?
4. What RPM/volts are the fans at when you take your readings?
annaconda
09-13-2007, 09:53 AM
You should be fine with your current system
higgins
09-13-2007, 10:53 AM
I think you would probably benefit more from adding the MCR320 because that will give you another 400W of heat to dissipate. Adding a 120.3 alone will give you about 500W-600W, depending on fans.

http://www.thermochill.com/PATesting/index.php#PA1203

hehe adding a pa120.3 is a bit overkill eh. mcr320, 400w, sounds pretty good. question is if the temps will show that theoretical increase in dissipation in my loop.


I've got a small checklist for you.

1. Check to see if your hitting any caps (one looks awfully close).
2. Check to see if enough air is getting into the case from below.
3. Do you have = or > CFM's leaving the case as entering?
4. What RPM/volts are the fans at when you take your readings?

1. not hitting any caps
2. plenty of space for air to pass
3. yep
4. the fans are EBMPapst 4412FGML. top performers on rads according to Vapors test. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=137832
Waterlogged
09-13-2007, 11:06 AM
4. the fans are EBMPapst 4412FGML. top performers on rads according to Vapors test. http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=137832

...but, if they're under volted too far, they won't move enough air to properly cool the heat from the rad. If your at full volts, then this likely isn't your problem. This is why I asked they question the way I did. ;)
higgins
09-13-2007, 11:37 AM
...but, if they're under volted too far, they won't move enough air to properly cool the heat from the rad. If your at full volts, then this likely isn't your problem. This is why I asked they question the way I did. ;)

i'm running them on a rheobus. so i run them both screaming and quiet, depending on my mood. ;) so no probs with airflow here. :)
kinghong1970
09-13-2007, 12:07 PM
are you replacing the PA120.2 or you adding another loop? adding another rad to current loop?
higgins
09-13-2007, 04:09 PM
are you replacing the PA120.2 or you adding another loop? adding another rad to current loop?

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I'm not going to go dual loops, I know the benefits but it wont happen. Wondering if I just should upgrade my 120.2 to a 120.3 or just add a Swiftech MCR-320 or 220 to the loop.
CedricFP
09-13-2007, 04:10 PM
Well if you have no qualms about spending the money for a PA120.3 anyways, why not add that?
leo_bsb
09-13-2007, 04:51 PM
I would replace the PA120.2 for a PA120.3
Sell the old PA120.2 and you will spent almost the cost of a MCR320
You will need less space and just one more fan, instead of 3 new fans. ;)
higgins
09-13-2007, 05:58 PM
Well if you have no qualms about spending the money for a PA120.3 anyways, why not add that?

Because it's extreme overkill for me. I won't put my chipset under water any time soon, if ever. SLI is also far away. Plus that adding a pa120.3 would make my baby weigh a ton, im already breaking my back moving her around :p:


I would replace the PA120.2 for a PA120.3
Sell the old PA120.2 and you will spent almost the cost of a MCR320
You will need less space and just one more fan, instead of 3 new fans. ;)

well, seems the best suited solution for me right now.