Finally got water to work, temporarily :p

[GeorgeStorm]

Hey,
I gave water a go for the 2nd time over Christmas, since i received some new stuff, including an EX58-UD5 with waterblocks, no heatsink, so i didn't really have a choice.
Here my loop (will ad pictures later)
EK DCP 4 >> MCR320 >> EK UD5 NB block >> EK HF >> EK UD5 mosfet block >> XSPC bay res
After some leak issues, finally sorted it all out
Am currently folding at 4.2 @ 1.28v, temps are around 70 on cpu, 60 on NB.
Want to get them lower obviously.
However, i used tapwater, which apparently is a big no no
So, am having to redo my loop...
Which isn't a bad thing I suppose, means I can use standard tubing (at the moment, am using varying colours, brands and sizes :P)
And while I'm at it possibly get new fans for my rad, am currently using a ZM-F3, Scythe S Flex 1600rpm, Thermalright 1600rpm.
Just wondering, what would you guys recommend to get the temps down?
Will be running distilled water probably, with maybe a bit of pt nuke or something similar (quite a few guys on BTUK have reported no problems just running straight tapwater which has confused me no end)
Thanks

[Splave]

use some .999 silver, your temps are super high. Think you need faster fans or you have air in your blocks.

[GeorgeStorm]

Oh, btw, thats while folding.
And yeah, I was thinking of faster fans, just not sure what ones....

[Splave]

is this 980x?

[Hondacity]

tapwater is ok for 1-3mo...after that many things could be multiplying :))

nb temps should be around 40+

cpu temps 60+...your cpu could be leaky...or just not mounted perfectly...

no need for faster fans..try remounting your waterblock...

i hope you're using clamps..they're your bestfriend :D

[GeorgeStorm]

Sorry, once again, no information
Tis a 920 (with HT)
Mm, not sure what to do :/
Obviously when I rebuild the loop will reseat the block etc, but it doesn't really explain the high NB temps aswell.
And yes honda, I'm using clamps :)
Although hopefully i won't have to with my new tubing, as i will be using 7/16 over 1/2 barbs.

[DOM]

my 920 was also hot on water there not like 980x

[kikicoco1334]

yeah cuz the 980x are 32 nms vs your 65nm 920s
my 970 which is a 32nm chip runs around 30C now :D

i am using water on my 775 bench setup right now
it's got a swiftech mcp655 pump with the 120mm and a stander d-tech waterblock and it's running at high 52 and low 36 on super pi 32
oh and this is with no thermal on it at all :rofl

[rickss69]

How I used to do it...stoneage but effective...circulating ice water.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00059.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00058.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00256.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq69/rickss69/DSC00256-1.jpg

[DOM]

awww how cute

when rick use to bench :taunt:

[rickss69]

awww how cute

when rick use to bench :taunt:

Ok Mr Funnyman...run any SPI lately? ;)

[DOM]

Ok Mr Funnyman...run any SPI lately? ;)
last month :P

but didnt use the tweaks :laughing:

[kikicoco1334]

dude use ricks tweaks man! that shit really works!

btw when are you coming back benching rickss?

[GeorgeStorm]

Mm, this is for my daily though, all internal, so that's not really plausible :p
What fans do you guys recommend? Looking for cooling power rather than silence.

[GFDuke]

How I used to do it...stoneage but effective...circulating ice water.

Lol i remember that rig bro. Innovative to say the least.

@GeorgeStorm:

1. You can add some Anti-Freeze to that water it will help draw the heat off the block. It dosn't have to be much. A little is better than none. It probably won't bring down yur current temps though ambient temp is ambient temp.

2. If this is going to be a daily rig and not a bencher where everything is going to be changed out all the time, most definately go to the pet store and get some anti-fungal. You know the stuff they put in fish tanks? Just a few drops in your res. and it will help battle fungus growth. It happens and it clogs up radiators.

3. Check your voltages man. Are you sure that you are running close to the minimum that your setup can run at? It really does seems warm to me.

[GeorgeStorm]

I'm going to redo my loop entirely, will probably be using distilled water with a silver coil.
It is indeed, and that why I'm going for a silver coil :)
They may be able to be reduced a little more, but not much, as far as I'm aware. 4.2 @ 1.28v isn't exactly bad. But once I've redone my loop will spend some more time seeing if I can get i any lower.
Have dropped back to 2.8 atm on 1.05 just to keep temps cool until I redo the loop.

[ny_driver]

Oh geez now I must dig out pictures of my "cooled by a freezer" build. BB soon. :keeporder:

OK I'm back:ohcrap:

Here are 5 pictures which pretty much tell the story up till' I turned that A/C inside out :taunt:

Inside the freezer was about 60-70 water bottles full of ice and a bucket full of antifreeze with my radiator submerged in it. I had to swap the bottles around every couple hours until it all got too warm.......then it takes days to get back down to good temps again.:thumbdown:

It worked pretty good when it was cold and I had a lot of condensation, and with no knowledge of insulation I hung the system on the ceiling. I thought I was a genius:blush:

[GeorgeStorm]

Haha, thats awesome!
Am getting new stuff this weekend :)
Will update once I've redone everything.

[GeorgeStorm]

Well, didn't get stuff, too much coursework to do
However, did find these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BARGAIN-NEW-Delta-WFB1212H-120mm-POWERFUL-case-FAN-12cm-/170588067860?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_ Heatsinks_SR&hash=item27b7d75814
Reckon they might make good rad fans? :D

[ny_driver]

Any fans should work.....the right size would be good.

[GeorgeStorm]

Well obviously any fan would work.
Just wondering what to get, and at a fiver a piece, with a fair amount of CFM and static pressure, these should be pretty awesome as far as I'm aware?

[Hondacity]

fans look good..not too loud :D

[GeorgeStorm]

My thoughts exactly, perfect for my daily ;)
Considering I was going to spend a fiver on each fan any to get yate loon highs, thought might aswell get these since they are just gonna give even more oomph :D

[GeorgeStorm]

Which would you guys recommend overall
yate loon highs.
those deltas
or these http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-sunon-denki-kde1212pms3-6a-(big-boy)-quiet-12v-dc-120mmx385mm-83cfm-34db-oem-fan

Obviously looking for performance over noise, all around the same price, just wondering which would be best on a rad?

[Hondacity]

the yates have more airflow and static pressure...

if you're not benching you can switch off fans..and just have one fan running :D

[GeorgeStorm]

So you'd recommend the yates?
And i'll be folding 24/7 while not benching, so fans will be on all the time :p

[Hondacity]

yates high ...yes i have them..and a very similar delta fan...the yates can do more...

[GeorgeStorm]

Presumed the delta would be better, but I suppose it's quite a low model
Looks like I'll be going yates then, just got a 2nd 800D to put it all in aswell :)

[rickss69]

George - Check your pm's...you have a prize to claim. :good: