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jtroutma · 10-25-2002, 11:27 AM

I am sure that for that processor the biggest one you can get, the better. However dont overlook the fact that with that CPU and with say a 226W peltier, your watercooling loop will have to be able to handle a heat load somewhere around 300W+! Keep in mind that when youare using a pelt, you are removing the heat from the CPU (between 70W -> 100W) AND the heat being produced by the pelt, which can be as high as the rating of the pelt itself (gurus out there, correct me if I am wrong).

Also, GET A STRONG SEPARATE PSU for the pelter. I know a few guys around here that use 15V PSU rated for 40A. Probably not a bad idea to have a bit of overkill in the Amperage range when setting up this project.

One last thing, make sure to use LOTS of insulation to keep condensation away from the MB.

I will leave the more indepth details to our pelt gurus out there

Good luck!

10-25-2002, 11:27 AM	#2
jtroutma Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 837	I am sure that for that processor the biggest one you can get, the better. However dont overlook the fact that with that CPU and with say a 226W peltier, your watercooling loop will have to be able to handle a heat load somewhere around 300W+! Keep in mind that when youare using a pelt, you are removing the heat from the CPU (between 70W -> 100W) AND the heat being produced by the pelt, which can be as high as the rating of the pelt itself (gurus out there, correct me if I am wrong). Also, GET A STRONG SEPARATE PSU for the pelter. I know a few guys around here that use 15V PSU rated for 40A. Probably not a bad idea to have a bit of overkill in the Amperage range when setting up this project. One last thing, make sure to use LOTS of insulation to keep condensation away from the MB. I will leave the more indepth details to our pelt gurus out there Good luck! __________________ Athlon64 X2 4200+ @ 2.5Ghz (250FSB x 10) OCZ VX 1GB 4000 @ 250FSB (6-2-2-2 timmings) DFI LANParty nForce4 Ultra-D SCSI Raid 5 x (3) Cheetah 15K HDDs LSI Express 500 (128MB cache) OCZ PowerStream 520W PSU ATI X850XT PE (Stock) DTEK WhiteWater + DTEK Custom Radiator Eheim 1250