Watercooling advice needed.

[Crimson Sky]

what is taking up all the PCI slots at the moment?

[jdbnsn]

There are only two, one is being used by the soundcard, the other by the TV tuner. I can't justify taking either out with my temps essentially under control, so the WC set up may have to wait. Some time in the near future I hope to put together a small media home server and then I can move the TV card over there.

[Spawn-Inc]

I don't know enough about the shrouds to answer that, but regarding the PCI slot, I bought a PCI controller for the pump so that it powers on with the computer. I am not sure how to power it without.

doesn't it(the pump) just plug into a molex and turns on when the pc does?

[Eclecticos]

You think if you put a mist attachment in a reservoir attached to a small submersible pump
. .used only for this purpose; a decrease in water temperature would occur?
Ive been doing some research. Apparently misting in an enclosed space allows you to maintain a constant low water temperature.

I don't think this method has been used for maintaining low water temps in a WC setup.

[.Maleficus.]

I figured I would open this back up instead of making a new thread (not too old). I've got a few questions myself.

1. I can get pumps at Menards (hardware store) for home ponds and fountains for a decent price. What should I be looking at for flow rate? Is ~200 gph sufficient? From what I've seen, they start around 170 or 180 gph and go up to 950 (watercooling specific pumps). 200 should be good?

2. Does rad placement matter too much? I'm hoping to go with a 3x120 (I'm paranoid...) and I don't really want it on top of my case. Bottom would be better.

3. Any special way I should hook up a CPU, graphics card, and (maybe) north and south bridges? Like, placement on the line.

4. Danger Den or Swiftech? I've heard good from both, but Danger Den is more expensive.


Thanks guys.

[Spawn-Inc]

1. i think the mcp655 or D4 pumps do 400gph but thats not the most important thing its how much head pressure it can handle or something. the swiftech can do 10 feet which means it can pump water up that high.

MCP655 - Technical Specifications
• Nominal voltage: 12 VDC
• Operating voltage range: 6 to 14 VDC
• Nominal power (@ 12V): 24 W
• Nominal current (@ 12V): 2 A
• Maximum head: 10 ft (3.1 m)
• Maximum flow: ~317 GPH (1200 LPH)
• Connection size: ½” OD barb (13mm)
• Maximum working pressure: 50 PSI (3.5 Bar)
• Operating temperature range: 32?F to 140?F (0?C to 60?C)
• Electrical connector: 4-pin Molex
• Weight: 1.4 lb (650 g)
• Motor type: Brushless, microprocessor controlled
• Pump MTBF*: 50,000 Hours

2. actual placement doesn't matter just airflow 80cfm or higher is best. if its on the bottem then filling should be easier too, i think.

3. i'm going to have it go to the cpu first then gpu and thats all. i will also have a triple (3 x 120mm) rad. i'm hoping it will give room to upgrade to another video card in the loop.

4. swiftech is what i will be going with for me first w/c pc once i get funds.

[.Maleficus.]

Thanks man, that's what I needed. +rep to you. Err... gotta spread it around first. Don't let me forget though

So my question now is, do I buy the cheaper ~200 gph pump or spend more and get the 320 gph version? I imagine the 320 will be better overall, but do I need it?

And Swiftech it will be (for most of the stuff, anyways (easier to get too, going through Newegg)).

[Spawn-Inc]

how much more is the 320 over the 200?

are you just going with cpu and gpu (also will that be a full block or not?)

is there anyway you can find out how much "head" it can put out. from what i've been reading thats more important.

[.Maleficus.]

I think it's around $20 more. It's also not a big deal, since I have a gift certificate coming from work for being employee of the month (lol) and it's for any place in our city. I can find out all that stuff. It has it on the packaging somewhere.

This is the stuff I'm looking at.

Swiftech Apogee GTX CPU waterblock ($60 from Newegg, $75 everywhere else!)
Swiftech MCW60 graphics card waterblock with RAM sinks
Swiftech MCR320 3x120mm radiator

That's what I know I want to get, I might cool my N/S bridges, and I'll probably make my own res.

[Spawn-Inc]

well since your getting a gift card for employee of the month (nice job!) and only 20 more i would say be safe than sorry. also it should allow for future upgrades like the n/b & s/b & possibly another gpu. if the smaller pump has similar specs as the swifttech mcp655 then you might get away with it.