I'm struggling with how best to setup my current build in the Black Pearl, so decided to do a bit of testing first to decide which radiators and fans I want to use. I've used "personalized" in my title, because I'm not trying to do a universal test to the precision and detail of our pro testers - just wanting to answer some basic questions for my own use. Thought I'd share as others may find some of the info helpful, and also, I know I'll get some good suggestions.
Here's the basic test setup on the Rack:
Hardware:
EVGA X58 Micro-ATX mobo
C0 i7 920
Corsair Dominator 1600MHz
Falcon 128GB SSD - running Windows 7 64-bit
No-Name 7600GS
Ultra X3 1000W PSU
Water Cooling
EK Supreme Lt, Plexi Top
MCP 355 w/ XSPC Res Top
BP compression fittings
Primochill PRO-LRT Red tubing
Test #1: Swiftech MCR 320 + Gentle Typhoons @ 1450 RPM
I'm still working out my "testing protocol" . I plan to test with the CPU at stock and at least one OC, maybe two.
My stressing procedure will be based on crunching for the XS WCG team. CPU loads typically stay above 99%, and this way I'll also be doing something productive while testing. Using 64-bit Boinc Manager.
My room setup is not ideal - a garage with it's own A/C but still not super stable. I'll be measuring air in to the radiator and the water temperature in my loop. Currently measuring air into the radiator with a temp probe connected to the Scythe Kaze Master. Measuring my water temp using the port on top of the XSPC res, unless anyone can give me a better idea. I have a Crystalfontz 635 with scab on order so I can record temps and measure at more locations as need be.
Using Real Temp to log my CPU core data. Just some quick results from today's efforts:
(Oops - I see I need a bigger pic - temps hovering around 60 degrees C, running at 4 GHz and 1.35 Vcore).
EDIT - larger screeshots uploaded
I'm also pleased that the Vreg temps on the Micro X58 board do not seem to run as hot as the regular EVGA X58 board I have in my main rig:
I'll post a bit more info on my temps and delta, but gotta take a quick break to jump in the pool.
And, cause we all love pics, here are a few more of the setup as is:
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