Well Im about to find out!
I have 2 x .37A fans im about to run up on another channel and see what happens.
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Well Im about to find out!
I have 2 x .37A fans im about to run up on another channel and see what happens.
It would be nice for someone to make some testing scheme that gradually rises power usage in each channel and to test AA5 in all three cooling modes to find out maximum handled output values in numbers (no cooling|passive heatsink|waterblock).
And while Shoggy wrote that due to possible different clearances using TIM paste instead of thermal pads on waterblock is not advised .. imho with some care it could be tested too, after all, AA5's schematics monitor temps and can switch off in case of overheat anyway.
Well the answer is...............
3 x 370mA fans at 4.4v drawing 300mA and 2 x D5 pumps at 7v is the safe limit with the shared 3&4 channels heating to 85c. Adding a 4th fan on the channel pushes it to draw 420mA and right on 95c.
Test Config
Ch1 Waterflow meter 68c
Ch2 1 x D5 running @ 7v 800mA 68c
Ch3 3 x 370mA fans running at 4.4v 300mA 85c
Ch4 1 x D5 running @ 7v 800mA 85c
This means in theory you could run 2 x D5s and 6 x 370mA fans across the other 2 channels. (i have a flow meter on ch1 which you could theoretically put another 3 fans on)
Thanks! You are helping me a great deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phatboy69
Maybe try to put fans on Ch1 as well instead of flow meter (and move one of D5 to it, to make them even more apart)
Problem is the PA2's dont accurately measure the Koolance flow meters where as the A5 does. Otherwise I would be using Ch1 for something more useful.
Phatboy69: i mean - just for time of max power output of AA5 tests.
Another time.. I have to get off to sleep for work in the morning!
How should I connect Aquaero XT, Aquaero LT and PA2.
PA2 must be connected via aquabus high so AE LT to aquabus low or vice versa?
@Paradoxxx: adjusting the fans to the temperature of the CPU/GPU will not make much sense. For example if you start a large program it will give a full load for a few seconds and the temperature will rise up - but also speeding up the fans in this scenario is worthless because the water temperature will not have changed at all in this short period.
@Draizien:
http://h7.abload.de/img/aquaeroproenuw.png
...and before someone asks for it:
http://h7.abload.de/img/aquaeroxt2n2v.png
(courtesy of BigKahuna)
@mBrane: sure, all fan channels can monitor the rpm signal - no matter if a fan/pump is connected to them or not.
@NKrader: using a poweradjust 2 standard for this setup would solve some "problems". When using two flow sensors directly on the aquaero you will have to reconfigure fan channel 1 for this so you will lose it for fans or a pump and will end up with three of them for two pumps and two groups of fans. With the poweradjust you can connect the second flow sensor there so it will not block fan channel 1 on the aquaero and since the poweradjust itself offers a powerful output you have 5 outputs now.
@pociej: an aquaero LT can not be connected to another aquaero. You have to use USB. Using an aquaero LT as a slave device is an idea which will take some time before it becomes reality.
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It is very likely that we will offer a new Beta 3 tomorrow. We were able to solve several problems that prevent the aquasuite 2012 to start on some PCs. There are also some other bug fixes.
Shoggy, any planned shipping date for poweradjust2 standard ? I received the faceplate but not my PA2 yet ;)
Also do i need any extra cable to connect the PA2 and AE5 ? Or everything is included ?
Have you ordered it directly from us? If so you can drop me a PM with your order number. AFAIK there are only ultra variants in stock but I can easily change them to a standard to get your order shipped. The necessary 3-pin cable for aquabus comes with the PA2.
Looking forward to BETA 3 - thanks shoggy :up:
Right - With a HUUGE risk of sounding like a noob :p: - Can anyone tell me how to set this thing up so that Fans 1 (for example) turn up and down with the water temp pretty please? No manual makes it all that bit confuzzling.
thanks in advance.
Thanks Shoggy, yes it was ordered directly from AC.de, PM sent :)
It may not be ideal but I think it can work, the fan speed can be set to "incrementally" increase with time right? During the start of the large program the fan speed will increase just a little and then return to normal. Or in the case of gaming, my GPU temps are usually at 37C idle, upon load it rises +10C as such I can increase fan speeds accordingly. If there was a flow/temp sensor all in one I would consider purchasing one.Quote:
@Paradoxxx: adjusting the fans to the temperature of the CPU/GPU will not make much sense. For example if you start a large program it will give a full load for a few seconds and the temperature will rise up - but also speeding up the fans in this scenario is worthless because the water temperature will not have changed at all in this short period.
Its pretty simpleQuote:
Originally Posted by zoomee
First name your water temp sensor something useful like Water Temp1 and then setup a controller and name it something useful like Ch1 Fans.
Select the type of controller you want, for example use a set point controller to set the ideal temp for your water and then assign the water loop temp sensor to that controller.
You may want to set minimum power or rpm settings for the fan so that it wont stop completely if water temp is under your target temp. You will also need to check the hold minimum power check box for this to work.
Thats all i can do to help while at work. If you have problems I'll give you a detailed menu instruction when I have some time.
It sounds fine in theory but in practice it doesnt really do anything except create noise. It takes a good few seconds (if not minutes depending on your setup) for water temp to be effected whether being cooled or heated sufficiently to effect the operating temp of the CPU or GPU.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paradoxxx
Using Water temp is a much smoother way of controlling fan speeds. I suppose you could have a max temp setting for the GPU temp and trigger a full speed fan alarm event as a back up to the normal controller/sensor for the GPU.
I am referring to the 1-8 sensor channels, not the fan channels. Can the sensor channels be used to monitor RPM, too, or just temp sensors?Quote:
Originally Posted by Shoggy
:poke: This would be a handy feature, if you could do this with a firmware tweak. :yepp:
BETA 3:
http://aquacomputer.com/software.html
Your page was also removed after an upgrade?
Import a previously saved page does not work.
I did some reconfiguring today.
Ive loaded the 4 D5 pumps onto the controllers and they work a treat!
I have the following config now:
A5
Ch1 PA2 Fans
Ch2 D5-1 GPU Loop
Ch3 Exhaust Fans
Ch4 D5-2 GPU Loop
PA2's
Ch5 CPU Rad1 Fans
Ch6 CPU Rad2 Fans
Ch7 GPU Rad1 Fans
Ch8 GPU Rad2 Fans
Ch9 D5-1 CPU Loop
Ch10 D5-2 CPU Loop
Flowmeter 1 CPU Loop
Flowmeter 8 GPU Loop
Temp Sensors
T15 Ambient Air Temp
T13 Rad Air In Temp
T7 Internal Air Temp
T14 Rad Air Out Temp
T1 CPU Water in
T2 CPU Water out
T3 CPU Water Res out
T4 GPU Water in
T5 GPU Water out
T6 GPU Water Res out
T8 CPU Temp
T16 GPU Temp
Here's a 15min Furmark run with 15min cooldown.
What an amazing piece of technology!
Reallllly quiet for normal computing and light gaming, but an absolute powerhouse when required. All seamlessly controlled.
http://w7sp5a.blu.livefilestore.com/...st1.jpg?psid=1
http://w7sp5a.blu.livefilestore.com/...off.jpg?psid=1
Thats quite alot of sensor information!
Thank you for the hard work!
Beta 3 works great :)
http://www.abload.de/img/beztytuu0syh.jpg
They are for temperature sensors and will never be available to monitor anything else.Quote:
Originally Posted by mBrane
Are you able to turn down the D5 pumps very low and still be able to keep them at these levels for extended periods of time?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phatboy69
Or do the PA2s get overheated when you have them at a low voltage?