arnemetis
07-08-2008, 01:37 PM
Hi Everyone!
I'd like to address some questions with my upcoming loop in one thread.
1)First, I already have a fuzion v1, pro mount, and nozzle kit I purchased from petra's when it was on sale in anticipation of my build - but now the v2 is out and I'm wondering if it will be worth selling the unused v1 to pick up the new v2 with quad plate. Reviews generally look pretty good but would the added flow benefit me more? Would I only see a degree difference with such a full loop?
2)Second, I need some help figuring out how much heat my loop can actually handle, which will sadly decide what graphics cards I get. I would like dual gtx 280's, but may have to settle for dual 260's due to the heat. My best guesses by looking at Martin's flow chart (2.01GPM w/ v1+quad nozzle, 1.95GPM w/ v2 and quad plate) and thermochill's data is that I should be able to handle ~530 watts of heat.
Hardware:
dual ddc 3.2 18w pumps both with petra's tops in series
PA 120.3 with 6x medium yates from pts (stated cfm was ~70, testing here showed ~50cfm actual)
dtek fuzion v1 or v2 on a heavily overclocked q6600
mobo block that comes with evga 780i ftw (when its finally released)
dual 280 gtx blocks from ek
swiftech microres & 7/16 masterkleer tubing
I'm going to cut this one off at the pass and say I have no interest in setting up a two loop configuration. Let me know if any more information is needed, and I'll provide it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! :)
I'd like to address some questions with my upcoming loop in one thread.
1)First, I already have a fuzion v1, pro mount, and nozzle kit I purchased from petra's when it was on sale in anticipation of my build - but now the v2 is out and I'm wondering if it will be worth selling the unused v1 to pick up the new v2 with quad plate. Reviews generally look pretty good but would the added flow benefit me more? Would I only see a degree difference with such a full loop?
2)Second, I need some help figuring out how much heat my loop can actually handle, which will sadly decide what graphics cards I get. I would like dual gtx 280's, but may have to settle for dual 260's due to the heat. My best guesses by looking at Martin's flow chart (2.01GPM w/ v1+quad nozzle, 1.95GPM w/ v2 and quad plate) and thermochill's data is that I should be able to handle ~530 watts of heat.
Hardware:
dual ddc 3.2 18w pumps both with petra's tops in series
PA 120.3 with 6x medium yates from pts (stated cfm was ~70, testing here showed ~50cfm actual)
dtek fuzion v1 or v2 on a heavily overclocked q6600
mobo block that comes with evga 780i ftw (when its finally released)
dual 280 gtx blocks from ek
swiftech microres & 7/16 masterkleer tubing
I'm going to cut this one off at the pass and say I have no interest in setting up a two loop configuration. Let me know if any more information is needed, and I'll provide it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! :)