Noob Worklog: A Work in Progress

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03-08-2008, 01:21 PM
Xerran

Noob Worklog: A Work in Progress

Hello all, firstly I would like to thank all of you who contributed to my previous thread. Your input has saved me a lot of time and money.
I would also like to thank MaxxxRacer who has the best damn liquid cooling guide on the net IMHO. I was able to chip away at my original list until it was perfect.
This log will be a work in progress and I'll post many photos and comment on my experiences etc. Hopefully if all is done right it will help other newbies out there.

Components Purchased (mostly from PTS):-
Laing D5 Vario/Swiftech MCP655 12V DC Pump $87.99
D-tek FuZion CPU Waterblock $59.95
D-Tek FuZion Accelerator Nozzle Kit $6.99
D-Tek Fuzion Pro-Mount Hardware $11.95
Swiftech MCW60 GPU Waterblock x2 $89.20
Enzotech VGA Memory Heatsink Multipack (BMR-C1) x2 $25
Swiftech MCR320-QP Radiator $54.99
Swiftech MCB-120 "Radbox" R2 $17.99
120mm Yate Loon D12SM-12 Fan (70.5 CFM, 33 dBA) x3 $17.85
1-1/4" Stainless Steel Swiftech MCR-QP Fan Screws (Pack of 4) x3 $3.45
Masterkleer 7/16" ID (5/8" OD) Tubing x20Ft. $9.8
Danger Den Acetal FillPort $11.95
1/2" OD T-Fitting (for 1/2" and 7/16" ID Tubing) $1.99
D-Tek High-Flow Fitting (G 1/4" Thread, 1/2" OD) x6 $13.8
Stainless Steel Worm-Drive Hose Clamp (Wide Band w/Liner) x14 $17.5
5/8" ID (1 1/8" OD) Rubber Grommet x2 $1.50
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound $5.99
Petra'sTech "Gel-Stuff" Vibration Absorption Block $3.99 (for Pump)
120mm Sound Vibration Dampener x3 $5.37 (for Fans)
Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid - 1000 ml - UV Red $19.95
$467.20 (It's a good investment IMHO)

Loop Order:-
Pump outlet --> CPU inlet
CPU outlet --> GPU1 inlet
GPU1 outlet --> GPU2 inlet
GPU2 outlet --> Radiator inlet
Radiator outlet --> Pump inlet
03-08-2008, 01:51 PM
joecop120

you can get the fuzion pro mount + block for 63 at petras, preinstalled i think.

Also, I would avoid the gel stuff. Otherwise, looks solid.
03-08-2008, 06:32 PM
Xerran

Cutting Holes for Fillport and Tubing etc.

Three Bi-metal hole saw cuts need to be made in the Antec P182 chassis:-

Fillport = 1" Heavy duty Bi-metal hole saw
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...IMG_0274-1.jpg

I must admit the fillport is sexy. :yepp:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0298.jpg

Dead sexy :eek:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0304.jpg

7/16, 5/8 over a 1/2" barb is a tight fit. :D
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0313.jpg

Basically I just used masking tape and marked where the fillport position will be and drilled away.
The cutting took a little longer than usual because there was some thick plastic to go through before the steel and I'm a complete drill noob :rofl:

7/16, 5/8 Tubing = 7/8" Heavy Duty Bi-metal hole saw
I accidentally hit the reverse button on the drill and did not realize it for ages so I was wondering "WTF?... why wont this thing cut through now? :rofl:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0310.jpg

Radiator/Fan Assembly:-
I have 120mm rubber gaskets sandwiched between the fans and radiator.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0333.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0338.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0348.jpg

8800 GT's stripped naked:-
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0370.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0359.jpg

What a mess:-
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0377.jpg

Running low on energy drinks now:-
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0386.jpg

If I'm not too tired after work I'll get all the tubing and wiring done and be ready to fill and bleed by morning.
03-08-2008, 06:44 PM
iadstudio

Looks good. Just about the same setup as mine except I have a top mount rad. Keep up the good work!
03-08-2008, 06:51 PM
[XC] NetburstXE

Looks good, but DO NOT use colored coolant. It is very hard to maintain loops with colored coolant. :down: :down: Also, you may see high temps on the second GPU due to everything being in series. Other than that, very impressive and I can't wait to see how it turns out :yepp:
03-08-2008, 07:55 PM
Yeknom

Looks good, too bad you couldn't get 2 sets of iandh's sexy ramsinks.
03-08-2008, 08:07 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeknom

Looks good, too bad you couldn't get 2 sets of iandh's sexy ramsinks.

Oh man I know, I'm so pissed because I found out about them after I received my order from Petras. :brick:

Now I have to work with the RAMsink BS! :mad:
03-08-2008, 08:09 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by netburst

Looks good, but DO NOT use colored coolant. It is very hard to maintain loops with colored coolant. :down: :down: Also, you may see high temps on the second GPU due to everything being in series. Other than that, very impressive and I can't wait to see how it turns out :yepp:

Inspire me, I have all my stuff already. What would you do?
03-09-2008, 04:12 AM
Xilikon

I'm sure it will be a interesting build so good luck to have it running great for you :)

Also, a wave from a fellow Jerker user (same desk, same color) ;)
03-09-2008, 12:44 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xilikon

I'm sure it will be a interesting build so good luck to have it running great for you :)

Also, a wave from a fellow Jerker user (same desk, same color) ;)

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks. :rocker: :yepp:

it's a shame they discontinued it.
03-09-2008, 01:18 PM
[XC] NetburstXE

If you can get a y-splitter, put it before the CPU and route half of the coolant to the CPU and half to the first graphics card. Then send the coolant from the first graphics card to the second card. Finally, use another y-splitter to combine the tubes from the CPU and the tubes from the GPUs. For the coolant, distiled water with corrosion inhibitor would be a better choice.
03-09-2008, 01:24 PM
taowulf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerran

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks. :rocker: :yepp:

it's a shame they discontinued it.

There is a desk behind there? ;)
03-09-2008, 01:49 PM
Xilikon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerran

Dude. the IKEA JERKER desk is the mother of all computer desks. :rocker: :yepp:

it's a shame they discontinued it.

Yeah, indeed :( I got very lucky to snag one of the last boxes when I heard that it's discontinued. Since my closest Ikea is over 200 miles, I said screw the gas expense and snatch one before I regret and it's the best move :rofl:
03-09-2008, 03:32 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xilikon

Yeah, indeed :( I got very lucky to snag one of the last boxes when I heard that it's discontinued. Since my closest Ikea is over 200 miles, I said screw the gas expense and snatch one before I regret and it's the best move :rofl:

Good going soldier! :up:
03-10-2008, 06:49 AM
Xerran

Mission accomplished

It's much easier to put the tubing on before you mount the MWCW60, this was one of those stupid realization moments.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0393.jpg

Beginning to take shape now.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0400.jpg

Had a battle with the radiator tubing due to not having my priorities straight.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0414.jpg

The battle with the :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:, 7/16, 5/8 tubing over the MCP655 1/2" barb.
You'll be glad to hear that after 25 seconds in hot water and screaming profanities, I had Masterkleer 7/16, 5/8 on that 1/2" barb in under 1 minute flat. :ROTF:
I only had do the hot water thing for the T-fitting and the pump, the D-Tek high flow fittings were so easy to work with than those plastic barbs.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0419.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0439.jpg

Jumping the pump. I made the mistake of turning the PSU off and on when in reality you just have it turned on then jumper the green and any black pins on the
24-pin connector with a paper-clip or piece of solder wire. I was well prepared for this by watching Danger Dens t-line filling video.
This was a fun process, the pump is extremely quiet even at the number 5 setting.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0443.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0444.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0452.jpg

Filling done, bleed time.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0463.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0496.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0497.jpg

Radiator shot.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...n/IMG_0486.jpg

It took about 7 hours to bleed the loop and I'm now into my 11th hour of leak testing with success. :up:

Thanks again all.
03-10-2008, 07:10 AM
smee

Wow man, this is looking really good!!! Keep it up! :up:
03-10-2008, 03:23 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by smee

Wow man, this is looking really good!!! Keep it up! :up:

Thx m8 :up:
03-10-2008, 03:29 PM
disruptfam

now power this beast on and give us some temps :)
03-10-2008, 04:16 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by disruptfam

now power this beast on and give us some temps :)

I've not done any real tests so far but comparing my current temps idling I'm getting:-

CPU -30c (40-42c before)

GPU1 -36c (55C before)

GPU2 -37c (55C before)

This makes me really happy. :shocked:
03-10-2008, 04:19 PM
disruptfam

nice
03-10-2008, 04:34 PM
Xerran

Whats funny is "System" in CPUID usually shows 1c or so but its now -15c. :shocked:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...D-CoreTemp.jpg
03-10-2008, 05:38 PM
Pedalmonkey

very nice. whered u get that background?? looks very well, happy.
03-10-2008, 05:53 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedalmonkey

very nice. whered u get that background?? looks very well, happy.

http://tinyurl.com/2rt6zv
03-10-2008, 05:54 PM
Xerran

D-Tek FuZion Accelerator Nozzle Kit

I forgot to mention that I'm using the Quad-split nozzle and washer from the kit.
03-10-2008, 06:40 PM
MaXXimus

Lookin good man, Fesor coolant FTW!
03-11-2008, 01:51 PM
oron_S

Looking good keep up the good work!!!!
03-11-2008, 02:51 PM
Anti`

nice build man :)

One question though, why have you left your cpu at such a low clock ?
03-12-2008, 04:08 PM
Xerran

Need help

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti`

nice build man :)

One question though, why have you left your cpu at such a low clock ?

Thx m8,

I'm still an overclocking noob.

Help me get higher. :)
03-12-2008, 04:09 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anti`

nice build man :)

One question though, why have you left your cpu at such a low clock ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by oron_S

Looking good keep up the good work!!!!

Thx m8, just have to get the fan wiring on the rad done...It sucks because CompUSA has closed all but their Florida stores so I don't know where in NYC I can get cable sleeving.
03-12-2008, 05:01 PM
daedality

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerran

Thx m8,

I'm still an overclocking noob.

Help me get higher. :)

Why would you want to liquid cool in the first place if you weren't planning to overclock really far :p:? Though, look it up, there's tons and tons of guides.
03-12-2008, 06:11 PM
brianm602

Looking good, I am loving that bright green Feser One coolant! :up:
03-13-2008, 10:36 PM
Xerran

I'm quite impressed at the low temps even with a 35% overclock. :shocked:
I need help to get to 3.6GHz (1600FSB). :help:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...est1440FSB.jpg
03-13-2008, 11:59 PM
jadeskye

looking very good. i've seen Q6600s hit 3.4 on air. i'd say try for that. your watercooling set up is bound to beat any air at that clockspeed.
03-14-2008, 08:32 AM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadeskye

looking very good. i've seen Q6600s hit 3.4 on air. i'd say try for that. your watercooling set up is bound to beat any air at that clockspeed.

I have a B3 stepping and can't afford a G0 right now. Trying to workout a stable voltage for my current OC because I crash under the Everest Stability test. Any ideas?
03-14-2008, 08:53 AM
Kilyin

turn up the vcore a notch or two and see what happens.
03-14-2008, 09:02 AM
kinghong1970

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerran

Thx m8, just have to get the fan wiring on the rad done...It sucks because CompUSA has closed all but their Florida stores so I don't know where in NYC I can get cable sleeving.

Hey! yea it sux that all CompUSA closed... but i did hear there's a good computer store out in LI... a bit of a schlep for me since i'm over at Jersey.

did you try radio-shack? not much sleeving but more the shrink wraps...

i just rely on internet stores for mine...
03-14-2008, 01:02 PM
Xerran

Quote:

Originally Posted by kinghong1970

Hey! yea it sux that all CompUSA closed... but i did hear there's a good computer store out in LI... a bit of a schlep for me since i'm over at Jersey.

did you try radio-shack? not much sleeving but more the shrink wraps...

i just rely on internet stores for mine...

Heh funny I work in Newark, I found heat-shrink tubing in Radio shack but no sleeving.