Some pix of my new waterblock

[ck42]

These haven't actually shipped yet, but they are pix of my block that I ordered custom from BeCooling.
Brian at BeCooling was very cool and patient about the whole deal....especially putting up with my analness and persistant questioning and request.

This is the result of my search for a setup that combines the holddown feature of the swiftnet's MCW462 and the all copper cooling power of the DD Maze2.
As you can see in one of the pix, the 3/8" coldplate is bolted onto the bottom of the waterblock with the TEC sandwiched in between.

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/socketA1.jpg

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/socketA2.jpg

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/socketA3.jpg

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/socketA4.jpg

I'll post some more pix of these with my own camera once I receive them. Not sure if these pix are showing the block in it's complete and final stage ready to ship or not. He said he had lapped the faces down with 1600 paper so the thing should look like a friggin mirror!



[This message has been edited by ck42 (edited 03-16-2001).]

[Alives]

If those screws holding the coldplate and peltier onto the waterblock are metal, theyre gonna be warming the cold plate using the waterblock...are they nylon or something?

[ck42]

Alives:

Yes, the screws ARE metal.

I believe the amount of heat transfer through the screws will be minimal.

What I see happening when a small amount of heat from the waterblock DOES move to the coldplate is that the waterblock will be COOLED by a small amount.
This means the hot side of the TEC is being cooled off more which means the cold side of the TEC can get colder. Then again, my brain might be made of tofu. Who knows.

All in all, I'm not cerncerned about it.

[Kevin]

As far as the screws transferring heat, you won't notice either way at all. However, TECs need A LOT of pressure to operate most efficiently. Because of the way the pelt bolts onto the waterblock, you WILL get that nice, efficient heat transfer which should decrease temps a bit. CK42, looks great!

[joefart]

ck42
What I see happening when a small amount of heat from the waterblock DOES move to the coldplate is that the waterblock will be COOLED by a small amount.
This means the hot side of the TEC is being cooled off more which means the cold side of the TEC can get colder. Then again, my brain might be made of tofu. Who knows.

I do not think that is how it works. Heat is transferred from the water block to the cold plate, therefore the heat load that the peltier has to cool is greater. With a greater load, it will not cool as much. Allow the water to cool the block not the cold plate and peltier.

This reminds me of the cool your room in the summer by leaving the fridge open idea. Heat will be pumped into the fridge from the room air, but that heat will be released back into the room from the radiator on the back of the fridge. You get no cooling benefit, just a waste of energy (and being located in California, I have to be aware of energy conservation http://www.procooling.com/ubb/smile.gif)

[ck42]

I really don't want to starting splitting hairs here but I did notice you forgot about one thing.

When you say..."Heat is transferred from the water block to the cold plate, therefore the heat load that the peltier has to cool is greater. "

When that heat is transfered from the waterblock to the coldplate, this in affect cools the waterblock. So, even tho the TEC nows has a greater head load to cool, it also has the waterblock running a little cooler.

Rest assured! I'll run tests from now till cows fly to prove this once I get the waterblock!! ja, right.... http://www.procooling.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Memphis]

As previously mentioned....splitting hairs!

If you wished to go to the trouble, get nylon bushes and washers to prevent heat transfer. That said, the thermal conductivity for your average steel screw is pretty low compared to copper so it aint gonna do much!

Nice block.

Cheers

Memphis

[Freakyfrank]

the link wont work.. http://www.procooling.com/ubb/frown.gif

[ck42]

Because GeoCrap sux...

Can someone recommend a decent free place to put a page up??

[hielko]

Yes, virtualave.net http://www.procooling.com/ubb/smile.gif.

[phreenet]

use Angelfire, or cjb.net, or Yahoo, people use something besides GeoCities. Wait doesnt Yahoo own GeoCities. Ohh well use something else, i want to see that puppy


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Overclocked Dual PIII 933
sitting on a VP6 mobo featuring liquid intercooling.
AIM[SN]: PhreeNET

[ck42]

Phreenet:

Well, I setup an angelfire account. I re-edited my original post and created the pix links. So WTF is it showing that stupid angelfire crap?

....HTML stuff drives me crazy!

[phreenet]

lol this crap is funny, they wont let you link pics anymore, i guess they dont like that since you cant see their ads, youre screwed. So whats the link to the pics? I want to see these mofos

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Blah Blah Blah
Overclocked Dual PIII 933
sitting on a VP6 mobo featuring liquid intercooling.
AIM[SN]: PhreeNET

[ck42]

Well crap....I can't seem to win.

Anyway...here's the link to the directory
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/cooling/h20pix

The pix start with socketA.

[phreenet]

buttery

BTW: What made you get a BeCooling block and not say a DangerDen Maze2 ??? Just asking?

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Blah Blah Blah
Overclocked Dual PIII 933
sitting on a VP6 mobo featuring liquid intercooling.
AIM[SN]: PhreeNET

[ck42]

I was working with Brian on a custom block about a week BEFORE the Maze2 was even announced. We had pretty much completed the plans for a waterblock. Then when I saw the Maze2....well, I changed my mind on the design http://www.procooling.com/ubb/wink.gif

At the time, DD didn't make what I wanted and I heard that Brian did custom work...so I asked and he abliged. About the only difference bewteen mine and the DD Maze2 is that mine has a 3/8" thick copper coldplate that bolts to the waterblock. I wanted THAT feature PLUS the ability to bolt the waterblock down using the m/b holes.

[ck42]

pix are working...bump

did I mention that I hate HTML?

[hielko]

These haven't actually shipped yet, but they are pix of my block that I ordered custom from BeCooling.

What's the website of BeCooling? .com and .net doesn't work...

[ck42]

The site address is:
http://www.parrett.net/becooling/

They don't show this new block of mine because well....it was custom. But, I believe that they ARE going to be selling it shortly.

Also, I promised I would't say anthing so I won't...I'll just hint. Brian is going to be selling another product shortly that is used in the cooling process....not a waterblock, about the only hint I'll give. It looks like it should be very popular and compete EXTREMELY well with one of DDs more popular products.

[phreenet]

CK42:
YOU SOB YOU CANT JUST LEAD US ON LIKE THAT WTF!!!!????
http://www.procooling.com/ubb/smile.gif
http://www.procooling.com/ubb/frown.gif now I have to wait

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Blah Blah Blah
Overclocked Dual PIII 933
sitting on a VP6 mobo featuring liquid intercooling.
AIM[SN]: PhreeNET

[ItsSoLARGE]

I was just wondering what Kind of design does that block use (like a maze 2 or maze looking thing)

[ItsSoLARGE]

oh yeah about that thing that Brian is gonna be selling I am gonna gues and say it will be a radiator that is like the DD cube

[ck42]

Ja, it's a Maze2 type block.

Whatever you guys do, please don't go calling BeCooling asking for the new ********...PlEASE! I seriously told him I wouldn't let it out....and so far I technically have not ;)

It will actually be better than the DD version.

[ItsSoLARGE]

wait dont ask him about the block or radiator?

[ck42]

Hehehe...funny. ;)

But just in case you are serious, my answer is

DON'T ASK HIM ABOUT ANY *NEW* PRODUCTS YOU HEARD ABOUT.

When it's available, you'll know.

It's nothing revolutionary or something that will cure cancer so put your pants back on please.

[UnaClocker]

Better than Maze2? Bah! heh..

[ck42]

Well, as promised, I've got more pix of the WB. A little bit better quality than the others.

I have spent prolly about 6hrs total cleaning up the WB and sanding till my fingertips are near bleading.

Also installed 1/2" barbs in preparation for the 1/2" system.

If you look at the first pix, you'll see a small hole in the coldplate. That's for the thermocouple I'll be using for monitoring coldplate temps.

Anyway...here's the pix.

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/Waterblock1.jpg

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/Waterblock2.jpg

http://server2048.virtualave.net/ck42/pix/h20pix/Waterblock3.jpg

[Scojo]

Looks great.