Snug fit...

melvyn · 06-15-2001, 07:00 PM

...or why I really need a bigger case.

I got everything to fit, just about. Although I can add more cards, all drive bays are full.

The pump's location is dictated by the three 80mm intake fans in the bottom of the side panel which were left over from previous air cooled systems.

The side exit radiator works just fine, except the cats like to sit against it to get the warm air coming out. Never mind that it's 75-80F indoors, and almost 100F outside!

I'm pleased with the result of my first watercooler. Right now, room temperature is 80F, case temp is 85F and the CPU (Duron 750 at 900, 1.625V) at 100% load is 102F. Before I do any more, I want to get a larger case; at the moment it's a toss-up between the Lite-On FS020 and the Yeong-Yang YY0221. I'm favoring the Lite-On for it's three 120mm fan mounts, but the YY has more expansion possibilities. Decisions, decisions... Now if someone would hire me soon, I'll be able to get on with my projects.

redleader · 06-16-2001, 03:20 AM

That looks like a pretty sweet radiator for its size. Where did you get it and is it copper?

UnaClocker · 06-16-2001, 04:39 AM

No, it's not copper. And 102f is about what I'd expect with that radiator. You CAN do better. Not saying you need to, but if you find yourself having to run your fans fast or wondering where the weak link in your cooling is, it's that radiator. Also, with a copper waterblock, and aluminum radiator, I hope you have enough waterwetter in your water to prevent them from eating each other.

UnaClocker · 06-16-2001, 04:40 AM

Ahh, I see the pink hoses, looks like water wetter to me. That's good.. BTW, It does look very clean and professional. Good job on the setup.

melvyn · 06-16-2001, 09:14 AM

Redleader:

That rad's an aluminum oil cooler usually found on motorcycles. I got it from Danger Den, although you might be able to get one at a local auto or motorcycle parts store. It measures 4x8" including the barbs and brackets.

Una:
I originally meant this setup to cool a K6-3, but at the last minute decided on a major upgrade. When I get another case I'm going to get a bigger radiator - probably a 5x11" stacked plate - for the Duron. What's left over will be used to cool my K6-3, which gets up to 115F at full load with a Gorb. The coolant I'm using is a 1:32 mix of distilled water and water wetter. There's no obvious signs of corrosion yet (only running 3 months) but the PVC hose has turned a brownish color. I drained the coolant and cut a small section of hose out; there are no deposits on the inside, the PVC itself has discolored.

redleader · 06-16-2001, 12:53 PM

Yeah it looked like the dangerden one. I'm still loking for a compact copper stacked plate radiator. I'll probably just get a big mama though.

BrianW · 06-16-2001, 07:47 PM

Quick question.

Does ne1 know where I could get a radiator like that w/ a copper core? I want a copper core w/ hardware for mounting(not zip ties!!!!!!!!!!)

dantheman · 06-16-2001, 09:22 PM

You can go with the black ice rad from overclock-watercool. It is a very nice rad if you ask me. (bit pricey though)

06-15-2001, 07:00 PM	#1
melvyn Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 69	Snug fit... ...or why I really need a bigger case. I got everything to fit, just about. Although I can add more cards, all drive bays are full. The pump's location is dictated by the three 80mm intake fans in the bottom of the side panel which were left over from previous air cooled systems. The side exit radiator works just fine, except the cats like to sit against it to get the warm air coming out. Never mind that it's 75-80F indoors, and almost 100F outside! I'm pleased with the result of my first watercooler. Right now, room temperature is 80F, case temp is 85F and the CPU (Duron 750 at 900, 1.625V) at 100% load is 102F. Before I do any more, I want to get a larger case; at the moment it's a toss-up between the Lite-On FS020 and the Yeong-Yang YY0221. I'm favoring the Lite-On for it's three 120mm fan mounts, but the YY has more expansion possibilities. Decisions, decisions... Now if someone would hire me soon, I'll be able to get on with my projects.

06-16-2001, 04:39 AM	#3
UnaClocker Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 514	No, it's not copper. And 102f is about what I'd expect with that radiator. You CAN do better. Not saying you need to, but if you find yourself having to run your fans fast or wondering where the weak link in your cooling is, it's that radiator. Also, with a copper waterblock, and aluminum radiator, I hope you have enough waterwetter in your water to prevent them from eating each other. __________________ The UnaClocker Watercooler Extraordinaire! Overclock till it goes BOOM!

06-16-2001, 04:40 AM	#4
UnaClocker Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 514	Ahh, I see the pink hoses, looks like water wetter to me. That's good.. BTW, It does look very clean and professional. Good job on the setup. __________________ The UnaClocker Watercooler Extraordinaire! Overclock till it goes BOOM!

06-16-2001, 07:47 PM	#7
BrianW Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Desert City in California Posts: 631	Quick question. Does ne1 know where I could get a radiator like that w/ a copper core? I want a copper core w/ hardware for mounting(not zip ties!!!!!!!!!!) __________________ Water Cooled Inwin Q500 (Dual Rads: Rad1 = DTEK Pro Core \| Rad2 = Blick Ice Estreme, Hydor L30, Dangerden Maze2, Bay Res Typhoon Reservoir, 1/2 " DD Tygon Thick Wall Hose). Flow: Res, Pump, CPU watervlock, Y into both rads, both rads into res independently. Athlon XP 1800+ (@ 1731 - 150mhz fsb.), on a Asus A7N266-c, and a Radeon 9000 *waiting for RMA'd Saphire 9800 ultra from Newegg)

06-16-2001, 03:20 AM	#2
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	That looks like a pretty sweet radiator for its size. Where did you get it and is it copper?

06-16-2001, 09:14 AM	#5
melvyn Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 69	Redleader: That rad's an aluminum oil cooler usually found on motorcycles. I got it from Danger Den, although you might be able to get one at a local auto or motorcycle parts store. It measures 4x8" including the barbs and brackets. Una: I originally meant this setup to cool a K6-3, but at the last minute decided on a major upgrade. When I get another case I'm going to get a bigger radiator - probably a 5x11" stacked plate - for the Duron. What's left over will be used to cool my K6-3, which gets up to 115F at full load with a Gorb. The coolant I'm using is a 1:32 mix of distilled water and water wetter. There's no obvious signs of corrosion yet (only running 3 months) but the PVC hose has turned a brownish color. I drained the coolant and cut a small section of hose out; there are no deposits on the inside, the PVC itself has discolored.

06-16-2001, 12:53 PM	#6
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Yeah it looked like the dangerden one. I'm still loking for a compact copper stacked plate radiator. I'll probably just get a big mama though.

06-16-2001, 09:22 PM	#8
dantheman Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 152	You can go with the black ice rad from overclock-watercool. It is a very nice rad if you ask me. (bit pricey though)

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