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Stang_Man · 07-01-2004, 08:07 PM

to test? or to make your first?

well,

setup = 45/hr. give me about 1/2 hour to setup the tools, and then maybe another hour (or more, depending on the complexity of the waterblock) to program the machine.

turning costs depends on the material, alluminum is free-cutting, copper is also free-cutting,

and then you have cost of materials, alluminum as well as copper is expensive nowdays.

1 go at a waterblock on one of my machines will cost an EASY 100-200 bucks.

EDIT:

Nevermind, that's just for reference above. For ACTUAL testing, I would spend at least 100 bucks no doubt, on the best waterblock out there currently, and a load simulator at least. Not to mention, computer parts to test it out on.

07-01-2004, 08:07 PM	#99
Stang_Man Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plainville, CT Posts: 79	to test? or to make your first? well, setup = 45/hr. give me about 1/2 hour to setup the tools, and then maybe another hour (or more, depending on the complexity of the waterblock) to program the machine. turning costs depends on the material, alluminum is free-cutting, copper is also free-cutting, and then you have cost of materials, alluminum as well as copper is expensive nowdays. 1 go at a waterblock on one of my machines will cost an EASY 100-200 bucks. EDIT: Nevermind, that's just for reference above. For ACTUAL testing, I would spend at least 100 bucks no doubt, on the best waterblock out there currently, and a load simulator at least. Not to mention, computer parts to test it out on.