Brodholm
03-09-2009, 12:47 PM
Hello!
I have been thinking allot of building a chassis and now is a good would be a good time to start. But because of my limited experience in water-cooling I need some help from you guys :). Well... "some" isn't the right word. A lot is more fitting :help:
Water-Cooling parts
CPU block: D-TEK FuZion v2.
Radiators: 2x Thermochill PA120.3. I'm also thinking about getting a PA120.2 if I have to.
Pump: 2x DDC3.2 with EK rev2 Plexi/acetal tops.
Reservoirs: 2x EK Multioption RES 150 Rev2.
GPU FC block: A full cover block with standoffs.
Tubing: Tygon R3603 7/16in. ID 11/16in.
Fittings: Danger Den "Fat boy" G 1/4" Thread, 1/2" OD. Or compression fittings.
I have most of the WC stuff. I was going for a single loop first but now I have changed my mind and I'm going with 2 loops. A GPU loop and a CPU loop (It is possible that I will be cooling the NB to).
Sketches!!!
Ok, so I'm not that good with cad and stuff. But I know some stuff. I have been looking around in Google SketchUp for some time. But I'm not that good. That's why I have been using ms paint for some brainstorming :P I have been painting all the parts in scale also. Anyway here are some ideas, Feel free to bash and criticize :P
Version #1: "Only" two PA120.3 and with inverted ATX.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3784/version1v.th.png (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version1v.png)
Version #2: two PA120.3 and also a PA120.2. Inverted ATX here also.
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/78/version2.th.png (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version2.png)
Version #3: two PA120.3 and also a PA120.2. I have painted 3 routing options. Number 1 and 2 have ATX and number 3 is inveted ATX.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/4842/version3.th.png (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version3.png)
This is where I really need your help. To decide what model to go with. And the routing of the houses. Say which one you preferred and why. Pros/cons and all that.
Questions!!!
Just some random questions I haven't figured out yet. Feel free to answer anyone if you have an idea :D
#1. How does it work when you put a radiator above the res? Will it fill up the res or what?
#2. Support for EATX or not? What use do I have for EATX? Isn't it just boards like skulltrails that use that size?
#3. I'm I will be using low rpm fans (600-1200rpm) the best way should be pull from what i can understand correctly. And the most silent one to. Should i consider push? If so why.
#4.I will have to use some 90's in this build to get it neat. I like the look of bitspower and koolance. Which would you chose. Also what compression fittings should I get? I have Tygon R3603 7/16in. ID 11/16in tubing.
#5. How much cooling power does a 120.3 have? Can It cool 2 graphic cards? Like two radeon 4780 or two nvidia 280. Does that give good temps with low speed fans or do I have to another rad?
#6. If you stack rads after each other you lose performance compared to have them separated. This because you get hot air from the first radiator blowing through the second if I understand correctly. How much does that really effect performance?
#7. I have been looking for some material to use as fan filter but I can't seem to find any good. But then I saw this!
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3625/x500s03.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=x500s03.jpg)
That is exactly what I need! Lian Li seems to be using it quite frequently. Does anyone know what material that is. And how and where to get it?
#8. I think I'm going to send the panels on anodization. Does someone know how much it costs to anodize parts?
And sorry if the English isn't prefect :)
I cleaned the post "a bit" from my random thoughts ^^ So it is more "digestible". I also deleted some questions. So mcoffey answers isn't on the right one if you think they make no sense.
I have been thinking allot of building a chassis and now is a good would be a good time to start. But because of my limited experience in water-cooling I need some help from you guys :). Well... "some" isn't the right word. A lot is more fitting :help:
Water-Cooling parts
CPU block: D-TEK FuZion v2.
Radiators: 2x Thermochill PA120.3. I'm also thinking about getting a PA120.2 if I have to.
Pump: 2x DDC3.2 with EK rev2 Plexi/acetal tops.
Reservoirs: 2x EK Multioption RES 150 Rev2.
GPU FC block: A full cover block with standoffs.
Tubing: Tygon R3603 7/16in. ID 11/16in.
Fittings: Danger Den "Fat boy" G 1/4" Thread, 1/2" OD. Or compression fittings.
I have most of the WC stuff. I was going for a single loop first but now I have changed my mind and I'm going with 2 loops. A GPU loop and a CPU loop (It is possible that I will be cooling the NB to).
Sketches!!!
Ok, so I'm not that good with cad and stuff. But I know some stuff. I have been looking around in Google SketchUp for some time. But I'm not that good. That's why I have been using ms paint for some brainstorming :P I have been painting all the parts in scale also. Anyway here are some ideas, Feel free to bash and criticize :P
Version #1: "Only" two PA120.3 and with inverted ATX.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3784/version1v.th.png (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version1v.png)
Version #2: two PA120.3 and also a PA120.2. Inverted ATX here also.
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/78/version2.th.png (http://img56.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version2.png)
Version #3: two PA120.3 and also a PA120.2. I have painted 3 routing options. Number 1 and 2 have ATX and number 3 is inveted ATX.
http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/4842/version3.th.png (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=version3.png)
This is where I really need your help. To decide what model to go with. And the routing of the houses. Say which one you preferred and why. Pros/cons and all that.
Questions!!!
Just some random questions I haven't figured out yet. Feel free to answer anyone if you have an idea :D
#1. How does it work when you put a radiator above the res? Will it fill up the res or what?
#2. Support for EATX or not? What use do I have for EATX? Isn't it just boards like skulltrails that use that size?
#3. I'm I will be using low rpm fans (600-1200rpm) the best way should be pull from what i can understand correctly. And the most silent one to. Should i consider push? If so why.
#4.I will have to use some 90's in this build to get it neat. I like the look of bitspower and koolance. Which would you chose. Also what compression fittings should I get? I have Tygon R3603 7/16in. ID 11/16in tubing.
#5. How much cooling power does a 120.3 have? Can It cool 2 graphic cards? Like two radeon 4780 or two nvidia 280. Does that give good temps with low speed fans or do I have to another rad?
#6. If you stack rads after each other you lose performance compared to have them separated. This because you get hot air from the first radiator blowing through the second if I understand correctly. How much does that really effect performance?
#7. I have been looking for some material to use as fan filter but I can't seem to find any good. But then I saw this!
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3625/x500s03.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=x500s03.jpg)
That is exactly what I need! Lian Li seems to be using it quite frequently. Does anyone know what material that is. And how and where to get it?
#8. I think I'm going to send the panels on anodization. Does someone know how much it costs to anodize parts?
And sorry if the English isn't prefect :)
I cleaned the post "a bit" from my random thoughts ^^ So it is more "digestible". I also deleted some questions. So mcoffey answers isn't on the right one if you think they make no sense.