Wow... It's been so long that I even thought about this post that I forgot all about it! Having since experimented with the system I have come to the conclusion that a 156W TEC just doesn't cut it above 1.4 GHz. It's great for posting runs (absolute max post with the 1.2 is 1732@165) but other than that, I can't get it stable above 1.6GHz. The chip runs at ~90F full load at 1.6GHz, with ambient at 72F. I got a replacement base for the block to use without the TEC a couple weeks ago. I will be changing it to water only after I put my LAN box together. That will be running on a Thermalright SK6 / Delta 38 pending the outcome of Joe's roundup, if I can wait long enough for Joe to get it finished!
(Sorry, Joe, couldn't resist...) I will be changing the processors around also, as I ordered a 1.4GHz for the main box, and the 1.2GHz will be moving to the LAN box. I am also working on a RAID array, ordered the controller (3ware Escalade 7810; 8 drives in hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 baby!
)yesterday, am still deciding on what drives / number to use . It will be faster than greased lightning!