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Originally posted by WireX
I am a full Z4 kit owner so I think I will reinsate my point.
So, I ordered the basic kit (block, rad, res, tubing, shim (very nice shim though))
The temps were quite high and I couldn't push my processor any farther (avg oc is 1.6 with my stepping). So I was looking around and found here, read this whole thing while is was only 5 pages long, and came to a conclusion.
-WireX
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You can hook a Maze3 or anything up to that (basic 4pass)radiator and your temps will likely be a little too warm. A better radiator is a must if your going to push your system. As a general rule of thumb the more water your radiator will hold at any given moment, the more time the fan has to cool the water. A 500gph pump with a little radiator like that makes little sense(the water is in and out almost immediately). You'd be better off changing radiators than changing blocks. Also the upgrading the 3/8" tubing to 1/2" can help.
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-512Corsair xms2400 w/AS3+spreders
-R9700pro(volt-modded-water cooled)
-16xdvd/HP 24x20x40x cdrw
-Sherlock customized 'Hurricane' mid-tower case w/blowhole+baybus (case & ambient temps equal)
-Z4(orig.)waterblock/ 380gphpump/ custom plexyglass resevoir/ Aquacoil2 radiator(L.pres.drp)/1/2"fittings/
-Purple Ice/Rounded IDE cables- All fit VERY nicely in a mid-tower case with great air flow
Last edited by Sherlock; 04-07-2002 at 03:37 PM.
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