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  1. 08-06-2004, 02:08 PM #1
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    Presenting "The Beast II"

    Thought I would post here too, making the rounds This is the king of overkill.

    Well, I have been very busy the last week or so. I decided to build another system, based on the old system, those not familiar with the old, see HERE. Anyway, I don't have much commentary yet... you can see a build log HERE.
    Parts:
    Thermochill 120.3
    Various fans - 6 Sanyo Denki 120mm's on the rad - Panaflo and Mechatronics round out the fannage.
    Cascade SS
    3 Laing D4's/Swiftech MCP650 in series
    Tygon R-1000 Tubing, the softest, stickiest most bendable tubing I have ever used, blows R-3603 away IMO, but more $$$$
    Mountain Mods U2 UFO Powdercoated Black
    Various other stuff I can't even remember, lol.

    Now for some pics:




























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  2. 08-06-2004, 02:29 PM #2
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    Very nice! I've wanted one of those MountainMod Cubes since they first went for sale.. Just, always seems a piece of the system needs upgrade more then a new case...

    Really nice setup, one of these days......
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  3. 08-06-2004, 03:04 PM #3
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    hey nikhsub1, probably a silly question, but are you australian. where did you get your Thermochill radiator from? I've been trying to find one in australia with no luck
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  4. 08-06-2004, 03:09 PM #4
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    Originally posted by billyboy
    hey nikhsub1, probably a silly question, but are you australian. where did you get your Thermochill radiator from? I've been trying to find one in australia with no luck
    Nope, not from Oz... I would imaging someone over at OCAU forums may know where to get one.

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  5. 08-06-2004, 03:36 PM #5
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    talk about overkill. thermochill 120.3 rad, 3 laing d4 for a cpu block.


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  6. 08-06-2004, 03:39 PM #6
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    Originally posted by The_Dark_Hacker
    talk about overkill.
    Yes, discuss.

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  7. 08-06-2004, 03:49 PM #7
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    Whats the matter with overkill? Looks sweet to me.
    RIP Dad. I will miss you always.

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  8. 08-06-2004, 03:52 PM #8
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    Very nice setup. I would like the see the pumps displayed better and also a more professional method for sealing the fans to the HE120.3.
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  9. 08-06-2004, 03:53 PM #9
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    same here. too messy for my taste


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  10. 08-06-2004, 04:00 PM #10
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    Originally posted by freecableguy
    Very nice setup. I would like the see the pumps displayed better and also a more professional method for sealing the fans to the HE120.3.
    I tried various config's with the pumps, I concluded this was the best way in terms of hose routing. I would have loved to have the lined up in a row, but not enough room... the fans on the 120.3 are on their shrouds, bolted to the rad. I just put that strip of aluminum tape down the side, thought it looked OK, that tape is just there for looks, nothing else. Here is a pic with no tape, you like it better?


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  11. 08-06-2004, 09:51 PM #11
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    Wayyy too many pumps. For half the cash you spent on them you could have got a Blueline HD20 and had the same performance...with less noise and heat no less! Nice cpu block and rad though, truly an exotic setup you've got there. Looks great!
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  12. 08-06-2004, 10:09 PM #12
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    Originally posted by EnJoY
    Wayyy too many pumps. For half the cash you spent on them you could have got a Blueline HD20 and had the same performance...with less noise and heat no less!
    Hmm, these statements perplex me. HD20 has max head of 13 feet, consumes 45W. Same performance as 3 D4's eh? Well we can do the math OK? Each D4 has a max head of 10 feet at 12v. 3 x 10 = 30 foot max head. Power consumption is about 18W per pump at 12v so that is 54W of consumption for the 3 pumps. Noise? I can't hear these pumps at all, even with no fans running. I have had many Iwakis and the D4's I have are all quieter than the Iwakis I've owned.

    HD20 - 13 foot max head - 45W
    3 D4's - 30 foot max head - 54W

    Hey if the HD20 looks better to ya, go for it.

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  13. 08-06-2004, 10:27 PM #13
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    I recind my previous comment...

    What kind of idle/load temps are you getting with that Cascade SS? What's the cpu and what's your oc?
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    Nice setup.
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  15. 08-07-2004, 09:12 AM #15
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    Yes, I like it better without the aluminum down the side of the rad. Why did you add it? Black is much more elegant.
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  16. 08-07-2004, 12:39 PM #16
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    Originally posted by freecableguy
    Yes, I like it better without the aluminum down the side of the rad. Why did you add it? Black is much more elegant.
    Just an afterthought... I may just remove it altogether.

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  17. 08-07-2004, 03:26 PM #17
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    Please share your source on the Tygon-1000. Outer wall thickness? 3/4" like the 3603?

    BTW, I will post some pictures of my system soon as well. My case isn't quite as big but it packs a punch.
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  18. 08-07-2004, 07:57 PM #18
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    Originally posted by nikhsub1
    Hmm, these statements perplex me. HD20 has max head of 13 feet, consumes 45W. Same performance as 3 D4's eh? Well we can do the math OK? Each D4 has a max head of 10 feet at 12v. 3 x 10 = 30 foot max head. Power consumption is about 18W per pump at 12v so that is 54W of consumption for the 3 pumps. Noise? I can't hear these pumps at all, even with no fans running. I have had many Iwakis and the D4's I have are all quieter than the Iwakis I've owned.

    HD20 - 13 foot max head - 45W
    3 D4's - 30 foot max head - 54W

    Hey if the HD20 looks better to ya, go for it.
    I applaud you for not flying off the handle and actually taking the time to explain why the 3 D4's are better...note the lack of tension/hard feelings. Everyone makes mistakes.

    Anyways...killer case nikhsub1. Are those fan controllers DIY, or modded Vantecs? You did a really nice job getting the front panel components to blend in together.
    Less is more.
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    why only one radiator???
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  20. 08-07-2004, 08:42 PM #20
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    Originally posted by freecableguy
    Please share your source on the Tygon-1000. Outer wall thickness? 3/4" like the 3603?

    BTW, I will post some pictures of my system soon as well. My case isn't quite as big but it packs a punch.
    try mcmaster.com

    many varieties of tygon/PVC tubing there
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    Originally posted by Arkangyl
    why only one radiator???
    No space for a second... my previous cube had 2 dtek cores... The girth of the 120.3 is amazing and for what I'm doing is way more than enough.

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  22. 08-08-2004, 10:19 AM #22
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    Nikhsub if I were cooling the cpu and gpu what would be better. The 120.3 or dual heatercores?
    RIP Dad. I will miss you always.

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    if i were you i would replace all the 120mm fans with the delta screamers that are 59 DB and 190 CFM!! be sure to buy some earplugs if you do that though


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    A 120.3 rad seems a touch like overkill for with just a CPU on it, you've only got to dissipate 150W max, add a graphics card block would justify the 120.3 a lot more in my eyes, especially with 6fans on it. Plumbing it in might be a bit tight but i think that 2 pumps and a 120.3 screams out for more than just a CPU block, after that stick a passive heatsink on the northbridge and you can cut 2 fans from your setup and make more use of your seriously nice watercooling.
    Great setup though, it looks seriously cool.

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  25. 08-08-2004, 11:39 AM #25
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    He plans on adding a vid card later. I think I read that he doesn't have a good vid card at the moment.
    RIP Dad. I will miss you always.

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