How about this CPU block?

[Gir92]

That looks great, but as others have said, dye is a no go with it. But for those of us who don't run dye in our loops, it looks great.

IMO, dye should be the next aluminum, not acrylic.

[NaeKuh]

he said its only testing.

He's a custom builder, YOU ASK WHAT YOU WANT. And he tells you if he can do it or NOT.

Nothing is ever final with customs until you recieve it. You guys need to learn that.

This is why i try custom b4 retail on certain things because if done correctly, THEY ARE BETTER.

[Aquacool]

Why is dye such problem? I think that only problem is any aluminium in loop, but all copper block and destilled water with dye can't hamper or can?. Thanks for hint in respect of plexi. On this block will be polycarbonate TOP

[orclev]

Why is dye such problem? I think that only problem is any aluminium in loop, but all copper block and destilled water with dye can't hamper or can?. Thanks for hint in respect of plexi. On this block will be polycarbonate TOP

In theory no, dye shouldn't matter. In practice however dye has a tendency to clump and precipitate out of the solution. You'll end up with "goop" in your loop, and those really fine channels will tend to trap that sludge and clog up really fast. With a courser fin arrangement you could go a lot longer before the clumps of dye proved to be a problem. Depending on how you look at it, having it fail early might be a good thing as it would alert you to the fact that your loop is in need of attention, but on the other hand it would do so at the expense of your CPU's cooling (as well as anything else in the same loop).

[Gir92]

Why is dye such problem? I think that only problem is any aluminium in loop, but all copper block and destilled water with dye can't hamper or can?. Thanks for hint in respect of plexi. On this block will be polycarbonate TOP

Yea, I apologize if I made it sound like a knock against your block. As the reasons stated by the poster above me, dyes tend to clog and the thin fins and channels will make it build up faster (in theory).

[NaeKuh]

As the reasons stated by the poster above me, dyes tend to clog and the thin fins and channels will make it build up faster (in theory).

not really a theory.

its actually a fact, which is why i push people to get the acrylic supreme over the derlin. (visual inspection saves you from draining).

As long as you dont overtighten, and your not an alcoholic with your plexi you should be safe.

Chances are you'll upgrade blocks b4 it starts to crack.

[Kayin]

Thank God, a reasonable opinion on acrylic.

LMK where you're located, and if you're CONUS, I'll send you a sample of material to try for tops... ...if you're interested, of course.

[StAndrew]

Very nice! Looks very restrictive and any debris in the loop would instantly clog up this block i would think, however, Im dying to see the numbers!!

[bigslappy]

I'd like a BRASS top for that myself ! .. anyway go for it ! looks great to me . we can't get better blocks if we don't think outside the box & quit crapping on his ideas

[hotdun]

Chill out dude

Seriously. I can see a virtual vein poppin' out of Naekuhs head while typing....

Looks just like the XSPC Zern from 2004 / 2005.....

Hell ya, it does! I remember what a flow killer it was too. Hopefully Alphacool will put a high ceiling on that channel.

[leuler]

You are going in the right direction AquaCool. Shorter, thinner, more numerous
fins with a thin base will transfer heat better, if paired with the proper pump.
Finding the right fin height for maximum heat transfer efficiency could be
difficult without computer modeling.

I'm trying to build the same type of block by a different method. I don't
know if it is going to work out. So kudos to you!!!