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TMonte · 01-17-2006, 06:10 PM

Hi ricecrispi,

Thanks. I originally planned on a PA160 as I want to keep the noise low, and as a matter of fact, I used the downloadable template to help determine how much material I'd remove from the case before I started modding. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one for sale. DD was supposed to have them back in stock by now (I mailed them), but they don't - they've been sold out since early December. I went with the BIP X-flow because it should be able to get the job done while I work out the kinks. No plans for max effort overclock just yet, and it was only $30. Unless it really hurts performance, I'm going to use it for 3-6 months and then go with a 120.2 or the 160.

Anyway...I did give it a few good shakes earlier today and released a couple good sized pockets of air. Just did it again 15 minutes ago and it was much less. I don't see a lot of bubbles anywhere but in the fill line now, though there are some around the very ends of the fittings. It's at 20 hours right now, and I'll give it at least until morning before I cut the pump off for the day while I'm at work. No leaks so far, so if all is well tomorrow night, I'll fire it up and see how it works. Can't wait.

Tom

01-17-2006, 06:10 PM	#5
TMonte Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 14	Re: Finally got my loop together...need bleeding advice :) Hi ricecrispi, Thanks. I originally planned on a PA160 as I want to keep the noise low, and as a matter of fact, I used the downloadable template to help determine how much material I'd remove from the case before I started modding. Unfortunately, I couldn't find one for sale. DD was supposed to have them back in stock by now (I mailed them), but they don't - they've been sold out since early December. I went with the BIP X-flow because it should be able to get the job done while I work out the kinks. No plans for max effort overclock just yet, and it was only $30. Unless it really hurts performance, I'm going to use it for 3-6 months and then go with a 120.2 or the 160. Anyway...I did give it a few good shakes earlier today and released a couple good sized pockets of air. Just did it again 15 minutes ago and it was much less. I don't see a lot of bubbles anywhere but in the fill line now, though there are some around the very ends of the fittings. It's at 20 hours right now, and I'll give it at least until morning before I cut the pump off for the day while I'm at work. No leaks so far, so if all is well tomorrow night, I'll fire it up and see how it works. Can't wait. Tom