What do you guys think??

Stang_Man · 03-29-2004, 05:26 PM

Dtek TC4 Rev2 CPU waterblock
Swiftech MCW50-T GPU waterblock
2x120MM radiator, viewed here: http://home.comcast.net/~wa261/new.JPG
ViaAqua 1300? (160GPH I think)
1/2" ID, 5/8" OD tubing from Home Depot

this is cooling a:

NF7 rev2
Mobile 2400+ (was first to break 3ghz on phase change, http://www.fastlanehw.com/reviews.php?i=102 )
ATi 9800 Pro

this is all gotta fit inside a Lian Li PC-60, except for the 2x120mm radiator

dont know how well the Dtek waterblock will do, I'd like to get a cascade at some point, or Cathar's next block, but I just don't have the money right now.

RoboTech · 03-29-2004, 09:46 PM

Hey Stang Man,

Welcome to ProCooling...

IMO you're asking for trouble mixing a water-cooled CPU block and a water-cooled TEC VGA block on the same loop. The TEC will dump a lot of heat into the water, which will raise your overall water temps - not good for the CPU block. Even at 80 watts the MCW50-T may compromise the water-cooling system performance for cooling the CPU. At least you have a big dual 120mm fan radiator which will help. Personally, I'd go two waterblocks or two water-cooled TECs (CPU and GPU). Good luck.

Stang_Man · 03-30-2004, 12:11 PM

good point, i didn't realize that.

i guess i'll have to try both ways. i'll add some fittings so i can disconnect stuff without having to refill over again

03-29-2004, 05:26 PM	#1
Stang_Man Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 79	What do you guys think?? Dtek TC4 Rev2 CPU waterblock Swiftech MCW50-T GPU waterblock 2x120MM radiator, viewed here: http://home.comcast.net/~wa261/new.JPG ViaAqua 1300? (160GPH I think) 1/2" ID, 5/8" OD tubing from Home Depot this is cooling a: NF7 rev2 Mobile 2400+ (was first to break 3ghz on phase change, http://www.fastlanehw.com/reviews.php?i=102 ) ATi 9800 Pro this is all gotta fit inside a Lian Li PC-60, except for the 2x120mm radiator dont know how well the Dtek waterblock will do, I'd like to get a cascade at some point, or Cathar's next block, but I just don't have the money right now.

03-29-2004, 09:46 PM	#2
RoboTech Cooling Savant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 229	Hey Stang Man, Welcome to ProCooling... IMO you're asking for trouble mixing a water-cooled CPU block and a water-cooled TEC VGA block on the same loop. The TEC will dump a lot of heat into the water, which will raise your overall water temps - not good for the CPU block. Even at 80 watts the MCW50-T may compromise the water-cooling system performance for cooling the CPU. At least you have a big dual 120mm fan radiator which will help. Personally, I'd go two waterblocks or two water-cooled TECs (CPU and GPU). Good luck.

03-30-2004, 12:11 PM	#3
Stang_Man Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 79	good point, i didn't realize that. i guess i'll have to try both ways. i'll add some fittings so i can disconnect stuff without having to refill over again

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