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Bugsmasher · 11-10-2004, 08:57 AM

I am in pursuit of a WCing system with a pricetag of $110 and solid performance.

So far the components I am looking at are as follows:
MCW6002 CPU block/Maze4 - $40
MasterKleer 3/4OD-1/2ID tubing - $5.70
Wormgear clamps - $5
Home-made Res (acrylic container with 2 bulkhead fittings) - $7
'77 B-ville core - $18
Home-made shroud - $2
2 - Sany Denki fans - $10
Pump - Possibly the Via Aqua 1300 - $20
Optional - Homemade fillport for ease of fill-n-bleed - $3
RTV Sealant - $3

Setup - Submersible pump inside the res>>HC>>CPU block>>res

The single item I do not have experience with here is the Via Aqua. I have read stories about leaking (taken care of by submersing it) and dependability problems. I have also read stories of people who have been using them for nearly 3 years and having no problems. My thoughts are that by submerging it the coolant itself helps cool the pump. While this adds some heat to the loop it also helps the stability of the pump itself which is of primary concern. By using the double rad with the Sanyo Denki fans I think the added heat from the submerged pump will be more than offset by the heat removal capabilities of the HC/fan combo.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has tried such a setup or has experience with the Via Aqua. Yes, I know its an inexpensive line of pump but my main interest lies in determining if by submerging the pump and accomodating the additional heat in the loop we can offset the primary concerns about the pump.

Shipping of course would be additional to the prices I have posted.

11-10-2004, 08:57 AM	#1
Bugsmasher Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 43	Via Aqua 1300 Submerged I am in pursuit of a WCing system with a pricetag of $110 and solid performance. So far the components I am looking at are as follows: MCW6002 CPU block/Maze4 - $40 MasterKleer 3/4OD-1/2ID tubing - $5.70 Wormgear clamps - $5 Home-made Res (acrylic container with 2 bulkhead fittings) - $7 '77 B-ville core - $18 Home-made shroud - $2 2 - Sany Denki fans - $10 Pump - Possibly the Via Aqua 1300 - $20 Optional - Homemade fillport for ease of fill-n-bleed - $3 RTV Sealant - $3 Setup - Submersible pump inside the res>>HC>>CPU block>>res The single item I do not have experience with here is the Via Aqua. I have read stories about leaking (taken care of by submersing it) and dependability problems. I have also read stories of people who have been using them for nearly 3 years and having no problems. My thoughts are that by submerging it the coolant itself helps cool the pump. While this adds some heat to the loop it also helps the stability of the pump itself which is of primary concern. By using the double rad with the Sanyo Denki fans I think the added heat from the submerged pump will be more than offset by the heat removal capabilities of the HC/fan combo. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has tried such a setup or has experience with the Via Aqua. Yes, I know its an inexpensive line of pump but my main interest lies in determining if by submerging the pump and accomodating the additional heat in the loop we can offset the primary concerns about the pump. Shipping of course would be additional to the prices I have posted.