anyone used a 226w pelt and 3400+

[Nimrod0031]

I'm lokoing at running a 226w pelt in my water line and was wondering if nayone here had any results with the same kinda setup.

[=[PULSAR]=]

What kind of 3400+ is it NC or Claw?

[jinu117]

If you haven't bought it yet, I would stay away. Involved cost is rather high (new block+PSU usually cost $200) Unless you already have extra parts, (pump, rads, etc), it will add up. Decent sized rad is must, even single heatercore was not as efficient as I thought when I had pelts (was using 2 of them to drop 5c on water temp along)
Also pelts won't run at 100% efficiency as you will need to supply something like 13-14v to make it run better... Even 225W pelts probably can only handle about 150w load tops before it becomes big insulator.
Another factor is amount of heat it generates in room. My R404'd prommy feels cool in room compared to previous pelt setup I had which was cooling much lower load. (had 2.4b C1 running about 3.6-3.7ghz 1.7v or so)....
It is fun to try but just not cost effective as the phase cooling solutions... :)

[eshbach]

i was actually wondering the same thing... they have the 226w pelt at dangerden for $38...

[blinky]

i was actually wondering the same thing... they have the 226w pelt at dangerden for $38...plus the $$ for a spare PSU to power it

[eshbach]

plus the $$ for a spare PSU to power it

well i was thinking of upgrading to the OCZ 520w anyway, so i could use my current Antec 480w to power it...

think i would get any better clocks out of a DD watercooling setup w/ 226w pelt vs. my current SLK948U/92mm tornado?

[blinky]

well i was thinking of upgrading to the OCZ 520w anyway, so i could use my current Antec 480w to power it...

think i would get any better clocks out of a DD watercooling setup w/ 226w pelt vs. my current SLK948U/92mm tornado?yes i think u would get temps of like -5 to -10c



and if u meet up with spork, dont let him rape you

[jinu117]

yes i think u would get temps of like -5 to -10c



and if u meet up with spork, dont let him rape you

Bit overestimating.
On cool day 1.7v 2.4b->3.6 was idling around -5 to -10c. However, when load was getting there it got easily up to 10+c. That is with 225W pelt getting pumped up with 13.3v.... 12v will not even get that cool.
Keep in mind the cpu I mentioned is northwood 2.4b with default 533fsb... I believe new AMD do generate more heat than that for sure. Espescially with the fact most A64 I tested so far (5 now) scales with voltage increase... (meaning more power)

Besides, I don't think antec has that much 12 amps available? You will need at least 18-20 amps to cover that pelt safely...
Believe me... it really is better idea to look around phasecooling such as used mach I locally. (I just don't like the idea of shipping anymore... had to spend too much to repair the stuff after I got used one).

[blinky]

Bit overestimating.
On cool day 1.7v 2.4b->3.6 was idling around -5 to -10c. However, when load was getting there it got easily up to 10+c. That is with 225W pelt getting pumped up with 13.3v.... 12v will not even get that cool.
Keep in mind the cpu I mentioned is northwood 2.4b with default 533fsb... I believe new AMD do generate more heat than that for sure. Espescially with the fact most A64 I tested so far (5 now) scales with voltage increase... (meaning more power)

Besides, I don't think antec has that much 12 amps available? You will need at least 18-20 amps to cover that pelt safely...
Believe me... it really is better idea to look around phasecooling such as used mach I locally. (I just don't like the idea of shipping anymore... had to spend too much to repair the stuff after I got used one).my bad

and that PSU has 22a on the 12V

[saaya]

the psu will be fine, eshbach, check out for cheap ax window units. you can sometimes find very good deals and build a cheap waterchiller. and yes it will give you a better overclock, of course :D as to how much i dont know.

the thing about chilled water is that it means you need insulation everywhere wich is a lot of work, but its sure worth it, and you can always go back to normal watercooling for 24/7 and power on the chiller whenever you want a boost in clockspeeds :)

moving this to chilled watercooling.

[PanaBob]

I'm lokoing at running a 226w pelt in my water line and was wondering if nayone here had any results with the same kinda setup.

I have a Maze4 + 320 watt TEC. Using a large heatercore with 300cfm pulled through it. Hot air is ducted out of the room, cause it was like a small space heater before :D
For PSU I'm using a 25A RMS @ 13.8v. It works fine on my PCP&C 510W but drawling less DC on the 12V lowers the cooling of the TEC by like 5-7C. I idle at 0C and load is 15C @ 2.6Ghz. My 3200+ Clawhammer is pretty ghay... :stick:

The cool thing is the PCP&C loaded with the TEC still doesn't fluctuate under load (with meter) :banana:

[freecableguy]

The cool thing is the PCP&C loaded with the TEC still doesn't fluctuate under load (with meter)

I wouldn't expect it to. Switching loads are what cause heavy fluctuations...not steady DC power...