Just wanted to add an update/more info.
I have 2 crunchers on this system: Q9450 @ 3.6 and Q9450 @ 3.5. I am waiting on some more ram and then I am hoping the 2nd Q will go to 3.6. This Ballistix garbage is just that: garbage.
Got the Killawatt out:
Pump=55watts
Fans:
Low=25watts
Medium=36-37 watts
High=50watts
That's x2, of course.
Here's a current screenshot of the Q at 3.6--fans on Low=50watts:
The temps drop 3-4C by switching the fans up to Medium(=36-37watts x2).
These rigs are crunching WCG 24/7 and 1 rig has an 8800GT crunching F@H. The 8800GT is not currently WCed. I bought a block, but it arrived cracked, so its on rma at the moment. Once I get a useable block--the GT is being added to this system.
I've decided to modify my manifold and add a 2nd car radiator--a smaller one. This one will go inside here and be used during the cooler/winter months. I will deign the manifold so that I will only need to turn 1-3 ball valves (not sure yet) in order to switch from one rad to the other. This will give me convenient seasonal control: I can pump all the heat outside during warmer months (helping with the A/C) and pump all the heat inside during the cooler months (helping with the heat). And I will be able to do this with the turn of a valve or 3.
Expected Cost Guesstimate:
Car Rad: Less than $100 Shipped
Pump: ~$100, if needed--I may figure out a work-around.
PVC: $20, probably less
Gate Valves x3: ~$27, should have already been incorporated.
No doubt there will be some misc costs--nothing major though. I've put a little thought into this already, but have not sat down to think it through yet. I really enjoy pumping all the heat outside! Plus the dual fans on Low really help cool the out-building! So, I might as well set things up to help with the heating bill this winter--instead of just heating the neighborhood! Currently using about 500watts on these crunchers--might as well keep it inside when its cold out!
Also, by setting this up for convenience (turn some ball valves) I will still be able to play with it all winter and see how the low outside temps effect things!
I'll update this when I get it done--Yes, with Pictures!
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