Jaydee to comparatively test waterblocks then flow rate measurement is NOT optional. This goes back to the whole nature of empirical observations. Perhaps I should clarify:
Empirical: the theoretical calculations are not available to do things purely from first principles (ab initio) and so experimental data is required and a model is built that fits this data.
If you were to test a lot of waterblocks without measuring and controlling flow rates then you will find performance differences that are dominated by the flow rate of the block. Does this mean block a is better than block b? No it just means that for block b that perhaps a different pump is required. Gotta be careful with empirical stuff or you'll get burned (see "copper takes in heat better but aluminum gives up heat better")
re: CPU temps. Working on it for AMD; Nevin at AS had some interesting pdfs from Intel (check my worklog) regarding variability of CPU die temps on P4s
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Also I would much rather have a digital display show the temps as opposed to mbm on the computer. Is that possible?
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Sure. The DIgitecs aren't actually integrated into MBM
. For a prefab solution the Crystalfontz 633 with a probe epoxied under the center of a ceramic CPU is pretty good; make sure either as much airflow as possible or absolutely none around the socket. You could do the same with a Fluke 2190 series thermometer with a Type T tc or hell even a compunurse since 2-3C error doesn't bother you at all.
re: number of posters and professional testing. Yes the majority of overclockers are excluded from producing quality data. This doesn't trouble me; part of having a college degree in a technical field is an elitist attitude. They don't let you graduate without one
That doesn't exclude overclockers/enthusiasts from the discussions; it could easily work as there is an interesting question posed and the techincal people work to address it. It breaks down when the friendly nature of the forum is lost though.
re: water chiller. You were skirting the issue of wb performance by adding a chiller to the mix to achieve a higher overclock. I skirted the issue by just adding a faster CPU. Same difference; skirting the issue in either case.