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 Lowyat.Net's Watercooling Club, Pictures of setups & screenies !

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post Apr 11 2008, 03:51 PM

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1.5K is more than enough to get a good WC system running.
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post Apr 11 2008, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(GeneJin @ Apr 11 2008, 04:01 PM)
ok a few question before i go to my bank book.

1. Swiftech MCW-60 GPU Waterblock can git 9600GT o not? Need RAMSink? or i can get the 8800 Unisink? which 1 better? COst wise VS performance wise.
You will definitely need RAM sinks. I'm using those cheap old Thermaltake RAM sinks and they still work. MCW-60 is good enough and it should fit your card (check on Swiftech site).

2. I'm planning to go CPU, GPU and NB. 1 2X120MM rad enuf for all? or use 3X120 better? again, cost VS performance wise.
I have CPU + GPU WB plus 2x120mm rad and my load temps drop tremendously after changing over to WC from air. My 8800GT vmem/vgpu modded never hit above 47C load even at OC-ed settings. However your ambient temp would play a role here as well.

3. Planning to get the best CPU and best GPU blcok, which is the best bang for buck? CPU i read that fuzion is king of the hill at the moment which DDmaze4 or MCW-60 is not bad also, so which 1? price VS performance.
Maze4 and MCW-60 is about the same from what I read. They are also priced about the same so it's up to you smile.gif

3. Maintanance wise, better to get cascade or wC better?
WC is not that hard to maintain. Even with normal air cooling you'll still need to clean dust (which is also maintenance in some ways)

4. I'll be using D5 as my main pump, do i need a secondary pump if i have alot of blocks?
The D5 (MCP-655) is a good stuff from what I learned from Metalzone also. It's good enough but you can consider dual loop also if you want.

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My replies above in blue. Well, not everyone would enjoy WC anyway so it depends on self preference smile.gif For me, I'm happy because I get a cooler system and less noise (from the fans).
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post Apr 13 2008, 02:35 AM

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Tygon is never cheap anyway smile.gif Someone should start a bulk on this or something?
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post Apr 29 2008, 12:14 AM

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QUOTE(OC4/3 @ Apr 28 2008, 08:59 PM)
Think of going to liquid cool route.

After do some homework,think of something simple like this:
Swiftech Apogee GT(How to bow?)
Swiftech MCR220 Radiator
Swiftech Micro Reservoir
2x Yate Loon 120mm Fan
Nirox Pump
Whatever tube(Suggestion?)
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I'm using Masterkleer and I think you should do a one time investment on Tygons. I should've gotten Tygon at the first go and now I'm changing over.
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post Apr 29 2008, 11:01 AM

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There are a few types and one of them are clear (R3603). I might be buying directly from US so if any folks want to join in, they can let me know.
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post Apr 30 2008, 12:43 AM

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QUOTE(Justeafy @ Apr 29 2008, 07:52 PM)
Whats the difference between an integrated liquid cooling system and  DIY one?

Which is more reliable, cheaper, better ?

thx
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Cheaper = those ready made and integrated ones like Bigwater, etc
Better = custom made definitely
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post Apr 30 2008, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(Justeafy @ Apr 30 2008, 04:35 PM)
I was looking at the thermaltake armor+ lcs, it it with bigwater ? hmm.gif
Armor + LCS
but now i see everyone saying custom one better than built in one
so, my problem is I have RM1000 to spend on case and water cooling, what would you recommend? thx
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First, would your priority be the casing or water cooling? Some people like nice casings but some can live with normal case but wants good cooling smile.gif Perhaps you can try CM690 + custom WC set?
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post May 1 2008, 02:50 PM

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I changed from a Nirox to Swiftech MCP655 and to be honest, you can save a lot and still live with the cheap Nirox. It's not that the MCP655 gives any substantial differences in my small loop smile.gif

The Nirox is 10 times cheaper than the MCP655 and that can be a very good choice if you don't mind that extra AC wire biggrin.gif
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post May 4 2008, 06:45 PM

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QUOTE(sub_noob @ May 4 2008, 03:50 PM)
Anyone use bow type of apogee gt..? I wan to know how it perform.. idle and load value.. Just change the o - ring..?
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I'm using the bowed version but I've never owned any other blocks so don't know what type of difference it gives smile.gif Moreover, my E8200 has a damaged temp sensor.
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post May 5 2008, 01:59 AM

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QUOTE(sub_noob @ May 5 2008, 01:57 AM)
I think i will bow mine.. Hope can get it done without hassle.. From the review, we need to apply grease but certain say it would be a prob without grease..
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I bought mine from Metalzone and he did it for me smile.gif I guess you can refer to him if you need help.

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post May 9 2008, 06:58 PM

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I use only distilled water without any coolants as well
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post May 9 2008, 11:48 PM

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QUOTE(rozz_1291 @ May 9 2008, 07:10 PM)
Bro... if we mix wit coolant juz a little bit onli... can??? hmm.gif  or juz water??? i've been using sum cheap 1 ringgit  batt water... sweat.gif
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You can mix but I think it's easier to just use distilled water smile.gif Those extras are more to cosmetics and I won't do it unless I'll be getting 3-5C difference
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post May 11 2008, 11:51 PM

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That waterblock looks excellent biggrin.gif I hope the copper base is still good and shiny smile.gif
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post May 12 2008, 01:29 AM

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Algae? How did that came about? If we use distilled water then I believe it wouldn't have all these problems so easily?
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post May 12 2008, 10:37 AM

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Thanks lichyetan smile.gif I guess my loop is still new so no algae problem. If I get a new motherboard then I'll clean it before mounting the new one into the casing biggrin.gif Yes, I'm going to bulk some Tygon R3603 but not the silver/black ones. Feel free to join in if you want as I can also order the black ones for you.
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post May 13 2008, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(Blood_Seeker28 @ May 12 2008, 03:03 PM)
wah...rich people spotted..
clawhammer...wut happen to ur IFX-14?
already sell it?
how about ur temp between IFX-14 and ur water cooling rite now?
think about changing my IFX-14 to water cooling also...  hmm.gif
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Yup, I've sold it off already. To be honest, the temps are about the same (only a bit better 3-4C compared to IFX-14) and the only gain is peace of mind (no more 3 loud fans) biggrin.gif If you want Tygon then join me
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post May 13 2008, 02:41 PM

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Due to age and other reasons, I tend to have difficulties adapting to fan noises these days so part of the reason moving to watercooling is to reduce the loud fan noise and secondly to get better temps biggrin.gif

The biggest improvement came from watercooling the 8800GT and ever since then, the load temp never exceeds 50C (previously it hits 70C)
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post May 14 2008, 01:40 AM

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QUOTE(OC4/3 @ May 13 2008, 08:03 PM)
I think liquid cool can outperform air cooler by 10 C,even IFX14 with 3 screamber also got gain,best of all price is about same(IFX14 with 3 screamber) and more silent.Liquid cool can be chill to do extreme oc too brows.gif
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I think it depends on the situation and how you mount the radiator, reservoir, etc. Previously on my CM690, I had both the reservoir and radiator outside the case (it's in a mess - no nice tubings and cable management) and temps are indeed better as the air cond's cold air were blowing towards it. However when I have everything inside my Cosmos now, the temps aren't a big difference compared to IFX-14 and if you use 3 noisy fans, you'd probably be getting a better temp biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(LExus65 @ May 14 2008, 08:55 AM)
lichyetan, it difficult to get thermochilled or black ice rad here......... haha but after seeing what can it do compare to swiftech, i think worth the price to pay.

btw rozz_1291 , what block u using, looks familiar like EK or something

clawahammer, olang kaya goin for tygon hehe, but really good stuff
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LOL, I took up 5 months of my savings just for this tubing purchase. WC is surely expensive sad.gif
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QUOTE(kursk @ May 24 2008, 09:57 PM)
my enermax 500watt enough to powered up my 8800gts+ MCP655 12 VDC Pump+250gb hdd+80hdd+dvdrom or not?

do i need change my psu?still thinking how to set up my WC in smilodon case~ sweat.gif

to tight in there~  sweat.gif

any advise?
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I'm using a 550W Gigabyte Odin and it powers:

8800GT
MCP-655
2 x 160GB HDD
1 x 500GB HDD
1 x DVD ROM
About 7-8 fans

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