my plan for a gpu block...

Sandman001 · 01-05-2004, 07:42 PM

Alright, I figure I'll make my own GPU block out of an old 1U copper heatsink.

Basically, I'll take it, and cut it to my desired demensions, then cut off the end upposite the inlet and outlet holes a bit short so the water will be able to go from inlet to outlets through the back and have to cross the fins for both.

Then, I'll tap some holes in the base for a Maze 3-1 coltplate I have laying around, and strap a pelt to it.

Seems simple enough, but I'll need some copper sheetmetal or something like that for the top and back, does anyone know where to get any of this?

Also, where do you get copper/brass barbs at?

My description might be kinda bad, and i have a picture drawn up, cut I can't figure out how to attach it?

killernoodle · 01-05-2004, 10:10 PM

I have seen it done before somewhere, seemed to work great. You cant beat the surface area of a low profile skivved CPU aircooler for tec use.

Copper sheets can be found everwhere. Try your local hardware store, it may be in the decorative roof flashing area. If not, onlinemetals.com may have what youre looking for.

Whodovoodoo2man · 01-06-2004, 04:26 AM

Hmmm. Sheet copper is easy to obtain- you can use pieces of copper tube!

Take a small piece of copper tube (15mm, 22mm diameter- whatever) and cut down the length with a pair of tinsnips. Then just use two pieces of thick and flat steel to hammer it flat (copper sheet works easily).

If you need larger sheets look out for an old copper hot water tank- that'll keep you in copper sheet for years to come!

Andy

Sandman001 · 01-06-2004, 05:36 PM

I'll have to look there, and try to get up some pics when I get it done.

Blackeagle · 01-09-2004, 05:56 PM

Lee did a GPU block along with his CPU blocks made from 1U air sinks. They worked pretty well for him to.

01-05-2004, 07:42 PM	#1
Sandman001 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	my plan for a gpu block... Alright, I figure I'll make my own GPU block out of an old 1U copper heatsink. Basically, I'll take it, and cut it to my desired demensions, then cut off the end upposite the inlet and outlet holes a bit short so the water will be able to go from inlet to outlets through the back and have to cross the fins for both. Then, I'll tap some holes in the base for a Maze 3-1 coltplate I have laying around, and strap a pelt to it. Seems simple enough, but I'll need some copper sheetmetal or something like that for the top and back, does anyone know where to get any of this? Also, where do you get copper/brass barbs at? My description might be kinda bad, and i have a picture drawn up, cut I can't figure out how to attach it?

01-05-2004, 10:10 PM	#2
killernoodle Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,014	I have seen it done before somewhere, seemed to work great. You cant beat the surface area of a low profile skivved CPU aircooler for tec use. Copper sheets can be found everwhere. Try your local hardware store, it may be in the decorative roof flashing area. If not, onlinemetals.com may have what youre looking for. __________________ I have a nice computer.

01-06-2004, 04:26 AM	#3
Whodovoodoo2man Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 4	Hmmm. Sheet copper is easy to obtain- you can use pieces of copper tube! Take a small piece of copper tube (15mm, 22mm diameter- whatever) and cut down the length with a pair of tinsnips. Then just use two pieces of thick and flat steel to hammer it flat (copper sheet works easily). If you need larger sheets look out for an old copper hot water tank- that'll keep you in copper sheet for years to come! Andy

01-06-2004, 05:36 PM	#4
Sandman001 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	I'll have to look there, and try to get up some pics when I get it done.

01-09-2004, 05:56 PM	#5
Blackeagle Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A = Michigan Posts: 1,243	Lee did a GPU block along with his CPU blocks made from 1U air sinks. They worked pretty well for him to.

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