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BalefireX · 07-06-2004, 05:49 PM

In exchange for some computer parts and labor, a friend of mine has recieved a 4"x3"x1" block of 99.999 silver from a coin dealer. Of course, he wants to make waterblocks out of it. He has pretty much everything he needs (a friendly machinist and his own acrylic cutting laser for making tops/midplates) apart from a firm design.

We are assuming that we can make 4 waterblocks out of the block (at approx 3"x2"x0.5" each) so we could do some experimentation, but what with the cost of silver, we'd rather not have "throwaway blocks" and would rather make a little back on the investment in machining time if we can come up with a good design.

We've obviously considered the simpler designs, such as making a Whitewater clone, as that would be relatively easy to make, but as good a performer as that is, just copying it isnt very satisfying, nor am I in love with dual outlets.

So I put the question to you: what would you do? We're looking to cool a P4/AMD64 with the IHS at a reasonably high pressure/flow rate. Is there a better (oh how subjective a word) design for this application? Do the properties of silver lend themselves towards one design more than another? Is there anything we should look out for? (poor machinability, etc)

As always all comments, insights, flames, insults, personal abuse, and death threats are greatly appreciated.

07-06-2004, 05:49 PM	#1
BalefireX Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 269	Custom Silver Waterblock In exchange for some computer parts and labor, a friend of mine has recieved a 4"x3"x1" block of 99.999 silver from a coin dealer. Of course, he wants to make waterblocks out of it. He has pretty much everything he needs (a friendly machinist and his own acrylic cutting laser for making tops/midplates) apart from a firm design. We are assuming that we can make 4 waterblocks out of the block (at approx 3"x2"x0.5" each) so we could do some experimentation, but what with the cost of silver, we'd rather not have "throwaway blocks" and would rather make a little back on the investment in machining time if we can come up with a good design. We've obviously considered the simpler designs, such as making a Whitewater clone, as that would be relatively easy to make, but as good a performer as that is, just copying it isnt very satisfying, nor am I in love with dual outlets. So I put the question to you: what would you do? We're looking to cool a P4/AMD64 with the IHS at a reasonably high pressure/flow rate. Is there a better (oh how subjective a word) design for this application? Do the properties of silver lend themselves towards one design more than another? Is there anything we should look out for? (poor machinability, etc) As always all comments, insights, flames, insults, personal abuse, and death threats are greatly appreciated. __________________ If not, why not?