I figured i may as well mash this into one thread - first revision of the wb design.
Basically, i figure im going to not make it diagonal as it is now, i was thinking of the most water flow, but have realised that it probably doesnt matter.
1> Now, its not cooling a TEC, isnt ever likely to be, so i probably dont need that many drill holes and can save myself quite a bit of time?
2> Does the symmetry of the design come into play when overclocking? im taking it that an even heat accross the core is better than a one sided heat... will the flow in either direction matter? Im thinking it probably wont, but I figured I'd ask anyway, experience is often better than presumption.
3> Will grinding out the middle four pins above the core, and having my barb sit very low in the block help cooling via extra water pressure directly onto the core?
4>To restrict flow a little bit more, ive considered when grinding through the gaps that are in a directly line with the outlet barbs only say 3/4 of the way to the base. This is illustrated by the link indicated by red spots on one of the block plan views. I think this will force the water to have a bit more turbulance before it leaves the block, but I take it that a lot less cooling happens here and removal of water is more important?
Obviously im a learner and you've all heard this before, but some help would be appreciated before I destroy a perfectly good block sized piece of copper and several drill bits
Ozzy - how do you find the via pump? what price are they ? are they very quiet? thanks for your help.
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Hydor L30 320GPH (1200 l/h) Pump - 110/120V & 1/2" OD Fittings. The high
performance pumps for aquariums, ponds, flow control system, and fresh water
tanks. It features a one-piece rotor assembly with filter foam suitable for biological
and wet-and-dry(trickle)filter.
The pump is water circulation equipped with quick-tube connectors. Retail box.
Features:
Delivery Head 75" (135cm) 1200L/H
Another interesting thing, i guess - less head than the pump i was looking at, with more flow! I might just get the 54$ pump
One last thing.... using 1/2 ID tubing, does that mean you go for 1/2 OD barbs or 5/8ths? The solidworks barbs are 1/2 with 1/2 threads. These are the barb sizes available to me -
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1/2 3/8
1/2 1/2
1/2 3/4
5/8 3/8
5/8 1/2
5/8 3/4
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Edit - reading JayDees thread below this one now, if you'd like to post and give me pointers (would be appreciated) you can but i guess i can figure it out from that
