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decodeddiesel · 02-05-2002, 01:29 PM

#1 you are using a grossly underpowered radiator. It simply cannot deal with the near 300 watts you are throwing at it (CPU, TEC, Pump). Ditch that POS and get a heatercore, or a BIX.

#2 the TEC does not have NEAR the mounting pressure required. The specs for your TEC state it needs 300 psi for proper mounting/opperation.

#3 that Z4 is a total flow killer, you probably have insufficient flow in your system, upgrade your pump.

#4 Don't expect sub-zero temps on a .18µ AMD chip with a single TEC. Even the 220 watter can't keep one at sub-zero under load. For these chips you need either dual TECs/dual radiators or something more exotic, ie phase change cooling.

It is too bad you bought the OCH/CPUfx BS. They really hype their products without a leg to stand on. I have seen this before and I must say they really do not care about the performance of their product and IMO false advertise when they state their system can use a TEC and you will get sub-zero temps. They will say anything (lie even) to make a sale. Good luck with that system I hope everything works out for you in the end.

02-05-2002, 01:29 PM	#14
decodeddiesel Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: classified Posts: 534	#1 you are using a grossly underpowered radiator. It simply cannot deal with the near 300 watts you are throwing at it (CPU, TEC, Pump). Ditch that POS and get a heatercore, or a BIX. #2 the TEC does not have NEAR the mounting pressure required. The specs for your TEC state it needs 300 psi for proper mounting/opperation. #3 that Z4 is a total flow killer, you probably have insufficient flow in your system, upgrade your pump. #4 Don't expect sub-zero temps on a .18µ AMD chip with a single TEC. Even the 220 watter can't keep one at sub-zero under load. For these chips you need either dual TECs/dual radiators or something more exotic, ie phase change cooling. It is too bad you bought the OCH/CPUfx BS. They really hype their products without a leg to stand on. I have seen this before and I must say they really do not care about the performance of their product and IMO false advertise when they state their system can use a TEC and you will get sub-zero temps. They will say anything (lie even) to make a sale. Good luck with that system I hope everything works out for you in the end. __________________ ...i hurt... do me a favor, disconect me... they can re-work me but i'll never be top of the line again ...i'd rather be nothing...