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Mdey · 08-23-2004, 11:48 PM

Hi every one,

I have been water coolin my A64 for a while now and have decided I would like to jump into the world of TEC. I was wondering if anyone would give me some advice and criticism on my set up.

I plan on cololing the CPU first and then a little later on down the line the GPU of my Radion 9800.

I am looking at the Swiftech MCW5002-64T (266W @25A @ 12V) block powered by a meanwell 320 PSU, From there the water will pass through a HWlabs BlackIce extrem 2 rad, into an airtrap,, and then into a sizable res. Sunan 120mm fans willbe used to blow through the radiators, bringing fresh airi into the case through duct work.

I am using a Magdrive 5 (500 gph @ 0ft) pump to circulate the water through this system. Eventually I would like to add on the swiftech VGA TEC (80w 7.5A@12v)block.

questions:

Does any one have any experience with the swiftech blocks I am planing on using?

What do i need to do to truly protect my system from condensation if my abient temps are around 65F? Is neoprean, dielectric grease, and conformal spray only in the swiftech sugested locations engough?

Is this overkill?

Any other ideas as far as blocks or equipment?

Thankyou for your time.

08-23-2004, 11:48 PM	#1
Mdey Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1	My first dive into TEC cooling, will it be a disaster? Hi every one, I have been water coolin my A64 for a while now and have decided I would like to jump into the world of TEC. I was wondering if anyone would give me some advice and criticism on my set up. I plan on cololing the CPU first and then a little later on down the line the GPU of my Radion 9800. I am looking at the Swiftech MCW5002-64T (266W @25A @ 12V) block powered by a meanwell 320 PSU, From there the water will pass through a HWlabs BlackIce extrem 2 rad, into an airtrap,, and then into a sizable res. Sunan 120mm fans willbe used to blow through the radiators, bringing fresh airi into the case through duct work. I am using a Magdrive 5 (500 gph @ 0ft) pump to circulate the water through this system. Eventually I would like to add on the swiftech VGA TEC (80w 7.5A@12v)block. questions: Does any one have any experience with the swiftech blocks I am planing on using? What do i need to do to truly protect my system from condensation if my abient temps are around 65F? Is neoprean, dielectric grease, and conformal spray only in the swiftech sugested locations engough? Is this overkill? Any other ideas as far as blocks or equipment? Thankyou for your time.