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[AuroraProject]

Basiclly I'll be buying 8 8-32 1/4"-1/2" bolts for 2 fans and 4 8-32 nuts to secure the grill to the case? (using swiftech mcr220)

No, you'll need eight 6-32 bolts 1.25" long for the fans, and 4 four 8-32 .5-.75" long bolts and four 8-32 nuts to secure the grill to the case.

8-32 wont fit into the rad, and probably wont fit through a fan either.

[stormshadow]

my rig here.

I'm getting 51* idle in 28* ambient, am I doing something wrong???


I've done cable management but haven't got a pic yet. I grab one this arvo
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i spy plenty of exhaust but no real source of intake of cold air...

[matt100]

my rig here.

I'm getting 51* idle in 28* ambient, am I doing something wrong???

bottom line is YES.

I would suggest the cpu block is mounted very loose or uneven. Have you used the chip with air cooling? If so what temps are you getting?

What temp monitor are you using? If its speedfan you might as well use your clock to tell you the temperature, get intel TAT.

If you are using intel TAT you have big problems, stock cooling doesn't idle anywhere near 50c.

I idle at about 32ish in a fairly warm house, I would suggest I have something like 25 ambient thats with the cpu in its own loop but only on a 120.1 with a 2 fans on push/pull at 5v each.

[thunderstruck!]

Aside from that, there is a kink under the gpu outlet. Also, keep in mind, if you are pulling air from inside the case, your limiting the efficiency of the rad. It sounds like a very hot environment.

[AuroraProject]

Great looking build there AuroraProject. I was just looking at your picture closely. Is that a DD TDX CPU block you have in the loop, or similar design? If so, it apears you have the inlet off center, and that pretty much thwarts the block design and hurts temps under load. Just thought I'd mention it, and again great looking build.

andyc

Thanks! It is the TDX and the orientation makes no difference in temps, I've had it mounted both ways and saw zero difference.

http://dangerden.com/e107_plugins/fo...wtopic.php?101

I've also recently replaced it with a D-Tek Fuzion.

[perfection]

perfection, what block are you using on the CPU, and what rads are you using? Also check for any kinks. Maybe your CPU block just needs remounted.

no kinks.

loop details are in the order:

Laing DDC with Petra's top > BIX2 > Storm G4 > BIX > EK 8800GTX > Swiftech MCRES Reservoir > Laing DDC again

[AuroraProject]

Ok, just thought I'd mention it.

And you might want to re read that post carefully.

He asking if the outside port can be used in the top or bottom position, not whether or not the center port is used for the inlet, and DD Jerm (one of the owners at DD) replys and I quote

"Nope...doesn't matter as the Inlet port is designed to center over the core regarless of mounting orientation. Do what works best with your tube routing".

I'm really surprised you didn't see a difference on temps under load. Blocks not designed to work any other way. Pretty much like the FuZion is desigend to work with the center port as inlet, although different in function as the FuZion isn't a Impengment type block.

Again, no harm intended, just thought I mention it.

andyc

Oh, now I see what you're saying! No I have the loop setup as such:

Pump > Rad > TDX > Chipset > T-line > Pump

Sorry, I misunderstood your other post. I thought you meant it couldn't be mounted sideways like I have it. It is using the center port for the inlet.

No harm taken.

[Atrin]

Hey guys,

is there too much or a slight difference between swiftech apogee gt extreme and aqua cuplex xt cpu block ?

[Solarfall]

what blocks are these, don't beleave that i have ever seen them.

[ZigaWatt]

what blocks are these, don't beleave that i have ever seen them.

I think that, those are Alphacool blocks http://www.alphacool.de/product_info...6800-7800.html

[_G_]

new project



wire management is for air coolers

[IanY]

Neat anniversary case. Looks a bit cramped in there. Wish they made it bigger.

[Pete]

G thats nice, defo do some cable managment mind to really show it off. Nice short loop on the hose there. Only nig is the rad sticking up so much. Could it not be lowered or a rad box for it on the base?

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thought about a rad box type mount but didn't want to drill holes in the case.
I made a 60mm offset bracket to line up the barbs with the fan hole, everything fits thru the hole without breaking the system.

[Patriote]

Well, thats original _G_!

[ANP !!!]

Really nice looking rig u got there _G_

[safan80]

new project


wire management is for air coolers

very nice pump placement.

[Spawne32]

G that lian li case is wild lol i just wish you didnt have the rad sticking up like an antenna lol

[safan80]

I like it the way it is, but keeping the turbo shape to the case would be a must in my book if I had it. I'd put the rad in the front just for looks!

[_G_]

thanks guys

G that lian li case is wild lol i just wish you didnt have the rad sticking up like an antenna lol

*looks @ avatar*
mounting a square rad on a round case isn't exactly easy lol

[_G_]

I like it the way it is, but keeping the turbo shape to the case would be a must in my book if I had it. I'd put the rad in the front just for looks!

when it was air cooled it had a turbine fan hanging off the fan hole. (profile looked like a double turbo lol)

[funkflix]

@_G_

The case looks nice and the rad too, but not enough space inside..

[Thomas FJ]

new project


wire management is for air coolers

How will you prime the system?
No there is no reservoir or T-line as far as I can see
/Thomas

[Xavior]

Maybe filled through the top of the rad?

[_G_]

Maybe filled through the top of the rad?

correct

I used this Syringe thru the bleed port. (if you leave the rubber washer there it makes a good seal with the tip of the syringe)