standard block size?
 

I see alot of people make their blocks 2"x2"x1/2?". Now if the block is this size then they have to have more hardware for mounting the block to the mobo. Why don't people make the block bigger so it can screw right into the mobo mounting hole? Or is that what most people already do?

Questions: How big do people make their block if they want to just screw it down to the mobo? 4x4x.625? (I am using 1/2 tubing). Would this size be too heavy?

Thanks,
Dixie Minn, (lol)

i guess it depends on the design of the block. in how you plan to seal it.

i you use an oring, it wouldnt be a problem making the block 8cmx8cm , but if you plan on soldering it, the you may have a problem sealing the holes for the mounting system.

I made a wb 80 mm long x 50 mm wide, 15 mm thick...Watch out for the capacitors and other components around the socket, to see what length fits your mobo.
For the width, I choose 50 mm cos' its easy to fit the block onto the cpu (AMD cpu, didn't make any wb's for intels), if you make it wider, you should watch out for that socket lip, and have the bottom side of the block milled...

The length of the wb is your choice, depending on how you gonna mount it. If you gonna use the clips or similar, 50 mm wide is good.
As I see it, it's easier and more secure to mount the wb through the holes in the mobo, and many people make their wb's like that...

Cheers!

Re: standard block size?
 

Look at the socket of the mobo. There is a hump on it that you have to work around and I do not know of any mobos that will hold a 4"x4" block. Which is extreamly overkill. You are trying to cool an area that is about 3/8" square (amd anyway). The reason I stick with the standard 2"x3" (thickness is variable, but the base doesn't need to be over 1/8") is because of the mobo mounting holes and distance apart the barbs need. But I design the block to try and cool the area of the core. Which is a very small area. If I could fit 3 barbs in a 2x2 area and still have enough room for thick walled hosing I would only use that much and just make the top or base span out to meet the mounting holes.

Re: Re: standard block size?
 

Actually you can. A square copper T fitting that has female 3/8 npt threads. I have a brass one but copper probably would be better. I was thinking about giving it a shot just for laughs.:D

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You can also try diagnal like i did with my REV. 1.0 block.
http://www.customcooledpc.com/chill1/007.jpg
http://www.customcooledpc.com/chill1/008.jpg

Havn't put this one together yet so i do not know how the barbs will turn out. :D

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I like that block. It's different and doesn't have a boring look like most others and mine. I'd do away with the sprayer though.

I was talking about those copper T fittings. Use that to just cool the die. A 3/8 one would do it. :D Wonder how well it would do.

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You mean use the T fitting AS the water block? I seen one like that somewhere. Can't remember where though. If you can get them in copper and not brass it may work alright. You would have to come up with a hold down.

What thickness material do most people use?

Mostly .25 inch. What ever you can dream up really. I'v used .25 inch to .5 inches. With a total thickness of one inch block. More than that and it's to bulky or heavy.

Re: Re: standard block size?
 

Word.