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Originally Posted by wmandra
Here is an update on where I'm currently at...
As for my setup, I think I came up with a compromise. Sub-Zero and Sub-Ambient temps are out. I decided to purchase a third YY cube to house the cooling system for both computers which will consist of 2 loops (1 per PC) with an MCP650 Swifty blocks and 2 Thermochill 120.2 Rads (1 per loop) connected to a single 1 gal Res which will have an aquarium IceProbe in it.
The third case with the cooling system will also have its own power supply for the pumps, chiller, and rad fans. I came up with a wiring scheme using some relays and diodes to allow the thrid PS to be turned on by either one of the main PSUs, it also applies power to each loop independantly, so if only 1 of the computers is on only it's w/c loop will have flow.
Construction will start in the next week or so. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so it will most likely be awhile before the project is complete, but I will keep you guys updated with pics of my progress throughout the build.
Oh, one last asthetic question... Since all 3 YY cubes will have windows in the side, should I paint the inside of the cases, or leave them bare metal???
Bill
Note: I attached an image of the w/c systems design for you guys...
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If that iceprobe chiller is that pos thats sold on ebay a lot, why bother? Probably wont do anything especially setup in a resevoir. Its a 50watt tech cooled by a 60mm fan. Id be surprised if it did anything except eat power.
Even if it dropped your water temp a full 1c, again, whats the point? Its not going to improve the MTBF of your procs or something. You are just adding more heat to the environment. Its designed to take a 10 gallon tank down 4c when the only heatsource to the tank is a 50watt lightbulb... Its really not going to make a impact on a half a gallon loop thats absorbing some 200-300watts of heat.
As for the two loops, if the two computers and the cooling system will all be forced to be next to one another you might as well put everythign in series and get one big pump rather than two mcp650s. Will get the same performance and easier to route.