Very neat tubing runs ! You should have some very good flow in this...
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Very neat tubing runs ! You should have some very good flow in this...
Some serious gear you have there. And some very sexy water setup. GZ on your effort and time man, enjoy it :)
Very nice build!
submitted your work on mdpc ! :up:
if you don't get your spot there, i really don't understand anythin' ;)
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Thanks! Glad you like it :)Quote:
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Good news - FrozenQ showed great customer service and will ship to me next week new Liquid Fusion (replacement for the leaking one) - so rev. 1.1 with T-Virus Inverse is coming up :up:
That's some cracking hardware you have there. :yepp: Very impressive for your first attempt at a watercooled build. :up:
Love the all black theme with blue highlights. Great attention to detail mate. :)
have to go change my pants now . . .thanks Luke.
Just a note - A number of posts discussing this build have been moved into the worklog from the Liquid Cooling Case Gallery.
Luke, where you talk about your 3d vision glasses and monitors? I want to know more about it. :) open a topic about your 3d system! :D
PD: I do not speak good English xD
very nice build :up:
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Thanks guys!Quote:
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All those comments makes me now think about further revision or whole next project :D
I certainly will post info on this next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by LEOMEN
3d surround will follow end of june once the official drivers are there.
I am doing 3d surround mod for Nvidia Luke ;) You will be McLovin it. Will share details with you in messages. here are the monitors Nvidia sent that I will take apart and integrate into an upcoming mod (hope you don't mind me posting the pic as it goes with your discussion):
http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/51/dsc02396r.jpg
Not at all! Good if more can see 3dvs - it is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthBeavis
This mod sounds great so expect e-mail soon :D
Just one question - who own's who on the pic in the pet department? ;)
I can't see much scratches on r2 ;)
excellent build extremely nice
haha the cat and the screens are qualityyyyy!
Lovely build, good eye for detail! :up:
I'm still thinking about the reason for the fairly low flow - and even though I'm happy with the temps I'll try to improve it.
1) Stop fittings in the GTX 480 blocks.
I think now that all the stop fittings in the EK blocks must reduce the flow as I feel they go a little bit further than the thread in block ends.
Soon the new Liquid Fusion should come which means drain + refill anyways, so at the same time I'm going to add 1.5mm spacer to each GTX 480 block & SLI link inlet/outlet and will replace the regular stop fittings with low profile (I need to do this as with the spacers the regular wouldn't fit).
2) Flow meter
I have to open it and see whether this is cause of the clicking.
There might be something in it and if it's clicking it would reduce flow too so I have to check it :D
For the other components I'm pretty sure all is as good as it gets.
3) Fan control.
Need to find a good way to control all those PWM fans.
Currently I control top 6 through the splitter and mobo, not sure yet how to control rest yet - any ideas welcome!
So 1.1 coming soon :D
I think I'm hooked for life with WC now :)
Go through the loop and meticulously count all the times the water must do something other than go straight. ;)
i'd take the stop fittings in the 480's off, besides it looks a bit better without it (seeing the coolant goin' through!)
and the flow meter maybe...
for the fan controller i've used these : Zalman & Scythe
and they're easy to fit through a front panel for example...
keep it up dude, you gotta deserve your WC :ROTF:
but it's worth it!!!
Thanks :) I've lost the count on the 2nd GPU pass in the sli link ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
And seriously due to the looks I like I won't easily give up the restrictive bit (SLI link) - I just love it - and can't remove only 2x90 in loop (mosfet 2 to CPU) - no combination of 45 fit there, this one though shouldn't affect flow that much should it? I've heard something like 90 = ca. additional foot of tubing?
So I think I will start with those plugs, test and see where I am :)
I kinda like this SLI link :) but will consider this in the next step if I won't get over 300l/hQuote:
Originally Posted by josk1
Thanks for the links but these are nice but it's same as my Aquaero - 3pin fan headers, my fans are 4 pin (PWM).Quote:
Originally Posted by josk1
Right now I have all fans connected to the 4 splitters powered by molex and each has 1 connector to the pwm header - so I can use 1 only on the mobo - I have to either mod it somehow to connect to Aquaero or daisychain somehow controls to mobo (not sure if this is a good idea :)
Awesome build luke.
I've been using an A70B with quad GTX's and ran into the exact same problem with the PSU to close to the bottom slot :(
Managed a workaround when I was using GTX295's (see avatar) and am currently working a rethink on thre 470's and a 480 in the same rig.
No where near your skills in terms of beautification, I tend to play lip service to beauty and go for clear airflow and stuff all the cables round the back :)
But again your PSU mod is exactly what I may have to do if I run into trouble, unfortunately the mod might be more dramatic as the A70 doesn't have the fan holes in the bottom so I'd have to cut my own.
Again fantastic build.
i :banana::banana::banana::banana:ing love your work on that case, congrats it looks amazing man
Thanks!Quote:
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Thanks. A77 has no holes neither, I had to do laser cut for the bottom 3x120mm to feed the PSU and get more air inside.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biffa
I have to say though it's on the bottom so if you're not too bothered you could easily dremel simple hole for 1 or more fans, I had to do couple cuts there for cabling to those fans and speedclick metal cutting discs goes through it quite easily.
A couple 90°'s aren't bad but when you actually go through and count them all, they add up in a real hurry and that's where you run into trouble, especially with pumps that are more geared towards total flow in a extremely low restriction loop like the D5. If you'd like to keep the loop the way it is, but improve flow rate, your looking at switching the pumps out for either dual DDC 3.25's or an Iwaki RD-30.Quote:
Originally Posted by luke997
Thanks for advise. So my plan of action will be now:Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
1) Change to short plugs, check performance
2) If flow still not great - change SLI link to Bitspower straight SLI links
3) If flow still not great - think about the pump.
I have to say I would be very hesitant to change anything in this department - as without getting into another D5 vs MCP355 thread I would prefer stick with D5.
Will do more research on the Iwaki - isn't the 24V problem there? Also how about the noise?
But anyways (3) is quite far down the road, I reckon if not (1), (2) should make a huge difference as with the SLI link + adapters on 3 blocks I have 12x90 turns in this part of the loop.
I always thought I'll just put the WC together and forget about it - turned out no way, it's to interesting to leave it running lol :)
Happy days :)
bro did u see on ek website
they now said asus and msi .. the backplate doesnt support it
i am wondering did u tell eddy about ure asus the 2gc's
also hmm can u pin point to me exactly where was that pin thing that u bent it
Thanks for the info, that's interesting!Quote:
Originally Posted by cstkl1
Well that tells me 2 things.
1) Only ASUS and MSI's GTX 480 are beefed up camparing to all the rest - with those 6 chips on the back near the VRM area.
I'm not sure what they are for but I can guess they wouldn't add it just to make Eddy's life harder :-)
So... thumbs up!
2) This incompatibility can be easily overcome by using washers underneath each standoff - this raises backplate just enough over the chips so there's no contact as well as over those wires near the capacitor in the middle of the card.
So not sure why Eddy would not attach the washers and comment in the instructions to use it on Asus & MSI?
I'll send him an e-mail about it.
3) Wires - there's no need to bend those wires if you use washers from the start, I bend it only as this was my first step to prevent shorting, before actually raising backplate sligthly.
Just to be safe however, once you have mounted the backplate check for the spacing across the areas. Just in case there would be some very oddly cut wire from those caps.
I think the difference between those cards is worth to spread on the forum, perhaps someone will be able to get all manufacturers, compare and test.
hmm becarefull of that 3 screws in the middle that connects the backplate to the block
loosening it was what killed my card as ure contact with ure mem is less.
i would think just cutting a hole at the top of the plate 6 squares for the chips would do like what evga did for the gtx470 backplate
wow nice build. so how much did all of that stuff tally up to? $$
Great system - I like it! :clap:
Finally got some time to test GPUs so I've been benching in Vantage all last night and this morning and here are results:
1) Overclocking
a) Best performance vs voltage.
It was surprising to find out that the sweet spot for my GPUs was 860 core, 1950 mem and just 1.025v (that's stock voltage on 1 card and just 1 notch up for 2 others)
Amazing performance with such voltage, average ~44200 Vantage P (no PhysX) from 3 runs.
Temp delta ~ 10C
b) Best overclock
Just a stunt, no point running it otherwise. 900 core, 1950 mem, 1.138v
Interestingly, average Vantage P from 3 runs = 44300 (no PhysX)
Temp delta ~ 11C
c) High overclock, low voltage - best Vantage results
Again, just for fun setting. 880 core, 1950 mem, 1.075v
Average Vantage P from 3 runs = 44530 (no PhysX)
Temp delta ~ 12C
d) 24/7 settings
I'll be cooking BIOS with NiBitor 5.6 shortly - @850/1950 @1.025
2) Power consumption.
This was interesting. I've used monitor at the power socket, measured for whole system - including monitor, wheel, sound, 2xD5 @ 5 and 19xApache @ full bore.
Below results in Vantage, first max recorded (always last feature test), then max in GPU tests (always Calico) than average spotted throughout in watts.
They are far from being accurate, I have no way to get the results into log and calculate.
(a) settings
1200/1130/850
(b) settings
1280/1220/930
(c) settings
1330(!)/1260/980
Quick update - got almost all the parts in - including Bitspower SLI links as EK link will go, most probably for good if the flow will be significantly improved (yes Waterlogged, I hear you :) - but still waiting for the RMA T-Virus.
Slim chances but I hope to get new version with screwed in caps :D
In the meantime I've joined XS HWBot team and finally got over 46K Vantage P (PhysX OFF)
46159 3D Mark Vantage P PhysX OFF
CPU @ 4.7, GPU @ 890/1975
http://rapidshare.com/files/40245192...U_4.70_800.jpg
This morning I was curious to see how far I can get this CPU, quite pleased with the result :D
@ 4.926Ghz
http://rapidshare.com/files/402880871/CPU_4926.jpg
that's banana dancinging good!!!!
Great looking build, luke! (You had me at "Shipyards" when you first started) :D
Huge fan of the amount of black on black with black components. You made it work so well together! (gunning for the same look myself)
Congratulations and enjoy your beautiful system!!
looks like you're rig of the month at Guru3D
http://www.guru3d.com/article/guru3d...nth-june-2010/
Yeah, it was a very pleasant surprise!Quote:
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Quick 3D Vision Surround feedback to keep all the info in the worklog.
Note this is very skim test as I don't have much time - so without any scientific method, just a quick gameplay to see how it runs by the feel (3 scale - slideshow, semi-smooth, smooth), no benchmarks.
Overall, I'm very impressed considering this is beta.
Some dissappointment with NFS Shift, may be 3-way SLI issue though, will experiment with it more.
1) Setup
Very easy, by configure button for multi display in the panel.
You can assign displays as you want as well as configure bezel space.
Worked out 114 pixels for AW 2310 (by eye).
2) Metro 2033
Can run only up to 5040x1050. I quickly figured out why ;). Tricky setup
2D - no problems, great
3D - AWESOME! Had to scale down to DX10/medium/AAA/4AF to be smooth
3) Batman AA
5760x1080 fine, easy setup
2D - no problems, great
3D - AWESOME! Had to drop though from 16AA to 2AA to be smooth / semi smooth at times
4) NFS Shift
5760x1080 fine, easy setup
2D - no problems, great
3D - slideshow, unplayable. Will try out 2GPU + PhysX setting later. A shame as I like this game a lot
5) Dirt 2
5760x1080 fine, auto setup
2D - no problems, great
3D - very good
6) Mass Effect 2
Doesn't work in surround, scales screen very badly. Again a shame as I like it a lot.
7) Unigine Heaven
5760x1080 fine, easy setup
2D - fine, had to drop bells&whistles though
3D - had to drop bells&whistles a lot, spectacular in 3D but crashed on me at some point.
8) Crysis Warhead
5760x1080 fine, easy setup
2D - Epic win :) Enthusiast settings, though no AA
3D - not tried yet,
Will have a look at Just Cause 2, Prototype, L4D, L4D2, & Stalke Pripyat once I have more time.
Quick desktop screen so you know it is real :D
http://rapidshare.com/files/40388265...screen_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/40388265...und_screen.jpg
I'm kicking off Rev 1.1 this weekend.
Modifications are:
1) Replacing SLI EK Bridge for BP SLI crystal links
2) New MCR220 rad in the back
3) Adding 1.5mm spacers to stop fittings in the GPU blocks.
RMA'd T-Virus is nowhere to be seen so it'll have to wait for Rev 1.2 :D
New rad should help temps a bit, as well as the spacers and BP links by improving flow - afterall it replaces 14x90 bends (12 in the EK bridge and 2 between CPU and Mosftet_2) into 1 or 2 (inlet to the first GPU block - no way around it, not enough space between card and PSU for anything else).
No pics - it didn't happen - so there you go ;)
http://rapidshare.com/files/405881014/MCR220_1.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405881015/MCR220_2.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405881013/BP_parts.jpg
Hi Luke, awesome set up you have there.
I had bought the 3D vision kit last year and loved the extra depth and immersion it added to the games, however every game I played had some problem or another. I am extremely impressed when it does work and really want this kit to work! If you have the game could you let me know what it is like playing with Bad Company 2? This is the game I mostly play currently.
Many thanks,
Mudgey
Here are the ones that work well and I have a ton of fun with:Quote:
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Just Cause 2 (overall, the best one I would say)
NFS Shift
Batman AA
Metro 2033
L4FD
L4D2
All those games I play at max depth and tweaked convergence.
I still have Prototype & Stalker CoP to try, heard they are good.
Quick feedback on the software I've used:
Arcsoft TMT:
- photos 2D to 3D - works quite well - actually better then I've expected, especially on photos where there are objects closer & further to the screen.
- HD clips 2D to 3D - works very well on still camera or with little shaking. Not so well when the image is shaking
Overall me & wife watched our holiday pics and clips and it was definitely overall good experience, on some photos/pics you felt like being there.
CyberLink PowerDVD
- DVD 2D to 3D - as HD clips for TMT. Watched District 13 nice experience.
Anything like genuine 3D movies but if you don't expect miracles it's quite cool.
Rev 1.1 done - with mixed results.
The only upside was that I didn't break or flood anything ;)
As for the flow with new SLI links - it actually dropped to 160l/h (from 200l/h)!
Simple conclusion - in this loop 14x90 bends doesn't matter significantly while adding MCR220 does.
But...I'm going to learn the lesson and plan for the next move :D
What's next? Some of you must be laughing now :applaud: yes I'm going to replace 2xD5 with 2xDDC and see how it's going to work in this mile long loop.
Tomorrow I'll post temps - it should be better still with the new rad even though the flow dropped a bit.
Now few quick shots to show the changes.
http://rapidshare.com/files/405999883/New_Mobo.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405999884/New_SLI.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405999885/New_SLI_2.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405999887/New_SLI_3.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/405999888/Rad_Back.jpg
luke997: BTW, why don't you connect gpu-s in parallel? IIRC recent Gabe's tests shown better results that way, as flow resistance should drop greatily, especially in your 3-way-sli case.
Good question! I'm always opened for suggestions so will certainly consider.Quote:
Originally Posted by churchy
For my setup, mimicking EK parallel is a right way? So basically adding 2 more BP bridges where now stop fittings are?
I also understand that by splitting water it halves flow in both "streams" - I'm worried that half of the poor flow I now have would actually be worse for the temps (my logic behind it is that going from 2gpm to 1gpm is fine while from 0.7 to 0.35 might be not good).
Is this correct or not?
I'm the "measure twice cut once" type of guy so have to think it through well before implementing :)
luke: imho your D5 don't have as much head pressure as DDCs to handle as good much resistive blocks in single loop, so while it's true that in parallel connection each from your 3 gpus will get 1/3 of overall flow it will get compensated partially by more overall flow because of dropped restriction in gpu full cover loop part, and temps of gpu blocks are not that much dependent on flow. Well, you can always experiment, and if you get better temps for cpu & gpu in serial, so be it. But why not try parallel connection aswell, especially if it has worked better for some?
Wow the tubing and fittings around the CPU are very confusing, but it must work well!
+1, this is why your flow dropped. Switch it before going to DDC's.Quote:
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I guess this will be Rev 1.2 :)Quote:
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Is the way I've described it earlier good way to implement this or is there any better?
Unless you want to use EK's parallel connector block, your way is great ;).
Knock knock to my door this morning - and surprise, surprise, RMA'd T-Virus just came from US! :D
So I'm getting onto Rev 1.2 now - new res, perhaps parallel for GPUs and I'll have chance to replace dead battery :D
Will keep you posted!
Rev. 1.2 done.
Good news:
- T-Virus with screw-in caps is awesome!
- Flow is now 200l/h - no idea why, only change is the res and orientation of flow meter :confused:
Bad news
- New battery - old problem - still BIOS reset every time.
- Had only 1 more spare BP link so no parallel this time.
Not sure now what to do (anyone?).
Probably will try rebooting some more tomorrow and if can't get it to work - RMA or a new board...
Pics after dusk :D
So wait...your saying the flow meter was backwards? That might be part of the reason for the drop. Another might have been a bubble stuck somewhere, they can easily kill flow rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by luke997
Nooooo :) Beside - it can be used in any orientation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Waterlogged
Just previously it was mount horizontally, between rad & res, now it is vertical between rad & rad - and actually new res required 2 more 90 fittings.
Probably like you're saying, bubble - can't see other explanation.
fabulous work down there luke :up:
but if i'd to change a thing - cpu area is crowded a little :P
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Thanks :)
Still have BIOS problems.
Tried 0813 - no joy, back to 0703 - no joy.
Looks like MemOK is kicking off every time - so tried 1 RAM in first slot only - same on each so looks like RMA :(
I'm a bit tempted to get Rampage 3 - if only EK waterblock was all black...
Just noticed those were 480s and not 5870s... I'd like to see some benchmark scores, as I've heard the tri-SLI from 480s is great!
46159 Vantage P PhysX OFFQuote:
Originally Posted by ScottALot
Last pic before mobo goes out for RMA.
Apologies for the poor quality - but had to show the T-Virus.
In reality though it looks sooo much better - just couldn't capture it right.
http://rapidshare.com/files/406318620/T-Virus.jpg
Thanks to FrozenQ for smoothly solved RMA - I can recommend the new screw-in res - brilliant product!
So much work and you have to send the mobo in... one of the bigger :( ever.
Yeah, that sucks :( but I can't complain, was expecting more RMAs with that many components.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottALot
Should be back in business next weekend - P6X58D-E on the way :D
I've finalised spec for the Rev 1.3, all the gear is coming on Saturday, if time permits I should have all work done by Sunday night.
1) 2xDDC 3.25 (18W) + EK Dual Top
(yes, decided to listen to the wise ones ;)
2) New mobo - P6X58D-E
I'm looking forward to see how flow is going to improve - as I'm not changing any blocks/tubing, it should be a good Dual D5 vs Dual DDC comparison.
I'm was also considering swap from MCR220 to RX360 in the back, but unless someone can convince me it'll be much better (>50% ?) - I'll skip on this one.
What the heck on a second thought, getting RX360 for the back :)
It's XS after all:D
Quick update to the Rev 1.3 spec
3) GPUs in parallel
As couple of you guys advised me to try it (thanks again!), I'm going to include this in this revision too.
Originally wasn't in plan only because I had nothing else to order from highflow but since I can get DDC 3.25 (PMP-400) only from there, I've got more sli links too.
Really looking forward to see the flow with these improvements. Just hoping DDCs won't be too loud.
The only downside is this will push completion date for next week as I won't have all parts until Monday - but hey, good things come to those who wait :D
Quick questions - I'm doing parallel flow for GPUs - or at least how I understand it ;)
Could you please confirm that this is right and I will not end up having GPU2 temps higher than GPU1 or GPU3 for example?
Basically I plan to place SLI links into the blue (inlet line) and red (outlet line) areas:
http://rapidshare.com/files/407595032/New_SLI_paint.jpg
Sorry to ask it again but I want to do it right this time and with the photo it should be clear what I'm doing :)
On a side note - back MCR220 has been swapped for RX360 and mobo transplant has been completed too - but the patient is still in the coma ;)
Wake up time planned on Tuesday when my PMP-400 come from NL.
Yup, you are right on parallel connection. Example.
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Originally Posted by churchy
Thanks man!
So having the 2 middle ones is parallel? i thought just running 1 d-plug left then bottom right then bottom left is fine, Does it help with temps running them together in parallel?:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by churchy
Johnny87au: imagine that those middle connections are like two F type connectors that are embedded within blocks, that have one inlet and few side branches within full cover. Just take care to not make mistake and don't put both inlet and outlet on one side, this way is almost straight pass-through, with all liquid going throught that instead of going through more resistive waterblock inside path :)
(Yeah, i recall one guy mistaken that way and how he wondered why so high temps for gpus :) )
As for what you thought - from three gpus one d-plug on the left and among other two one to the right - it's what serial connection is (where water goes in 1st block, through it, then through 2nd, then subsequently through 3rd. - in series, with full summed restriction of all three full covers affecting flow). In parallel flow divides three ways with 1/3rd of flow going simultaneously through each block, and then all three uniting back again. This way total flow restriction of all gpu part of the loop is even less then that of single block because of much larger summed up cross-section. Yeah, you get part of flow through each block, but gpu water blocks are not that much flow sensitive, and it partially is compensated by better flow overall in loop, and with probably a bit better cooling of CPU if it's in same loop.
Ah thanks churchy didnt realise parallell SLI would actually run better, I was thinking of just using D plugs left right left right etc as i see a tonne of people doing it that way, I might try both setups and see if their really is a difference in temps, as for inlet and oulet their really isnt a inlet or outlet on gpu blocks.. thanks mate
Rev, 1.3 done - still bleeding the loop, but so far I'm very disappointed - to say the least.
MCR220 --> RX360 (less restriction)
GPU serial --> GPU parallel (less restriction)
2xD5 --> 2xDDC (more head)
And what's the result? 205 l/h (previously I've had 200l/h with fully bled loop).
I'm fairly sure it won't get better as it actually started at ~290/h, the more bleeding -> less flow.
So unless I'll see jump to 300l/h tomorrow when I'll finish bleeding (or I''m doing something terribly wrong) - I say the DDCs are much overrated with all the head pressure.
The only good thing about them is they are not as noisy as I thought, just a little, little bit more noise (if you put the ear near them).
In all fairness to DDC I should have added that the flow is better with 1 pump on - 160l/h vs 130l/h on D5.
Heh you are having a hell of a time mate. Sounds like we are in the same boat, very similar heat loads, little bit similar cases but of course your look and artistic audacity far outstrip mine :)
Look forward to your modifications, I'm just about to strip mine out for a rethink.
BTW I know flow is the goal for you but what are your temps like? What I mean is do you have such bad temps that you are worried about flow? My temps are not great on the CPU so I'm worried about everything :eek: But I'd be less worried about flow rate if my temps were good.
Thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Biffa
I can't complain about my temps, are quite good (posted earlier) but I got the WC bug now hence the better flow pursuit :D
Looks though I've did all I could so it'll stay the way it is :)
Will post new temps once I've done some benches with the new rad at the back.
IM sure you would notice a difference in overall temps if you try and hold off on the 45 and 90 degree fittings, try and use as least as possible.. I really only use them when the timings right, for rad or reservoir, hardly ever for chipset, mosfets etc..
couldn't agree more... but hell your rig's sexy :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Johnny87au
Don't know if it would make that much difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny87au
Between revision 1.0 and 1.1 I've removed ~14 90 degree fittings (12 out of them were in the EK sli link) and it didn't make much difference in the flow at all.
Right now I have only total 3x90 and quite a lot of 45 but I've seen somewhere tests that 45 do not affect the flow much so I don't think this would improve a lot - beside 45s would be replaced by similar bends in the tubing. :shrug:
hhhuh, question: if your temps are good, if your rig's silent and the pump doesn't get too hot (which would mean that it's struggling doing its job) i don't see the need of having 500l/min in your loop?!
(in the end it's not really a question but whatever ;) )
Haha yeah I know I could settle with what I have but then the question will remain unanswered - could I get more flow --> better temps --> better OC?Quote:
Originally Posted by josk1
That's the thing with OC, WC and other stuff, you always want a bit more, improve, etc. I'm sure you've been there :)
My wife asked me recently if I am actually going to use all that hardware, I have to say she has a point :rofl:
if you have too much of it, i can give you my address ;)
more seriously... 4,92GHz on water... i'm not sure you'd get more!!
:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by josk1
This was with 1.55v and I would be seriously scared to go any higher with volts so yeah 4.92 is my ceilining :)
updates lukey boy updates , me want to see haha!
Patience my friend :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny87au
Want to run some benches and check temps before tallying up 1.3, not far now :)
aighht, woot ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by luke997
Sneak peak at the first sponsored part before it lands in the rig :)
Many thanks to DarthBeavis and DangerDen!
http://rapidshare.com/files/408430657/BSG_SLI_Cover.jpg
oh nice, cant wait to get my new build up and running, wonder if i'll get some sponsors hehe
Have run some benches last night, temps are much better (both water and chips), now delta never goes over 7C.
What's most interesting, with the parallel GPU setup I have very even max temps on each card (previously was 3-4C difference).
3-SLI Vantage P 47104 PhysX OFF
2-SLI Vantage P 39977 PhysX OFF
1 GTX480 Vantage P 26125 PhysX OFF
Nice scores!Quote:
Originally Posted by luke997
Just a question, what do you think about the fans? Are they silent (compared to the efficiency)? I heard some stuff about wierd noise, like a squeaking sound, true?
I like them, they push good air, are not noisy and black :)Quote:
Originally Posted by hirsch
Never heard any squeaking noise but I gues you could have it if a mouse got into it ;)
looks good luke, ur build not finished yet? just checking all the subb'd threads im subbd too hehe, Them scores you posted those of default clocks?
I've completed last review but has been lazy with the pics <sorry> but don't blame me too much, after all the time spent on the project now when I get an odd hour or 2 I now spend it playing/benching rather than tinkering :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Johnny87au
The benches are for OC'd cards and I have improved since last post:
3 SLI 47951
2 SLI 40951
1 card 26405
I like though High preset score for 3 SLI most:
3 SLI High 40247
Obviously all with PhysX OFF.
Fun run with PhysX ON:
3 SLI 55141 PhysX ON
Wow, it's almost half the performance increase between 2 and 3 than 1 and 2 way SLI.
Small HDD update - Crucial C300 in & cloned, happy with the results, very impressive gains:
Before - Intel G2 160GB SATA II:
http://rapidshare.com/files/41996703...l_G2_160GB.jpg
Now - Crucial C300 256GB SATA III:
http://rapidshare.com/files/41996703...C300_256GB.jpg
With new drive PC Mark Vantage score went up 5K to 24000:
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?pcmv=364754
Last ...and least... WEI up from 7.6 to 7.9 ;)
Pushed the CPU some more today. Not ready for the 5ghz yet though :shocked:
http://rapidshare.com/files/420929951/CPU_Z_4960.jpg
WOW!!! is that under water only ??
that's insane!!!
love it!
dude, do you have new shots of your build?
Yes, just water :DQuote:
Originally Posted by josk1
Must be a good batch as it's not burning yet ;)
I hope to make some more shots today.
Finally got some time to make Rev. 1.4 photos:
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974224/BSG_SLI_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097422...LI_Res_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974344/SLI_Res_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974223/All_Side_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974229/Res_Fan_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097423...an_Mem_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974228/CPU_Res_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974227/CPU_Res_2_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/420974226/CPU_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097422...Res_On_800.jpg
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097422...es_Off_800.jpg
Couldn't resist to make photos of F1 2010. Amazing game!
Here's Renault's Kubica at the start:
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097434..._Start_800.jpg
Here's half a lap later - first ahead of Vettel :D
http://rapidshare.com/files/42097434..._first_800.jpg
Mdpc mdpc mdpc nooow
hahaa nice on lukey boy! Might do a external rad setup like that, Where did you route the cables from your fans? Im guessing extensions?? ALso ur monitors look like 3d's?
Thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny87au
Cables were long enough to reach the inside through to opening in the side panel I did for this.
Yes, monitors are 3D and it's a lot of fun :D
This PC is build by Polish guy
BIG UP !