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BrianW · 01-19-2003, 11:35 PM

I will be making a new watercooled system in the next couple of weeks or so. My idea is to use a negative pressure box that will house all my watercooling gear. On top of which will sit an ATX Desktop case ( http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage....116-125-06.JPG ). I will use Quick disconnects and custom wire plugs to allow me to detach the Case from the box. Allowing easy maintenance of both systems seperately.

I have an early rendering of the box. note that the box's are supposed to be these: http://www.heatercore4u.com/2-558.htm .

Components:

Current Computer Hardware indicated in my signature. (Will prolly be upgraded once the completion of the Watercooled Box gets closer)

1 Custom built clear reservoir

4 Rads ( http://www.heatercore4u.com/2-558.htm )

1 CPU Waterblock ( http://jpiperformance.com/water_blocks.htm )

1 GPU Waterblock ( http://www.dangerden.com/mall/chipset.asp )

1 NB Waterblock ( DD Danger Den Z-Chip Block )

1 Watercooled Power supply ( http://www.globalsources.com/tradesh...53/details.htm )

1 or 2 Eheim pumps ( Either 2 1048's or one 1260)

2 or 4 Fans ( Either 4 High speed panaflo 120mm's or 2 Large DC fans)

The green box's in the pic are what will be my rads. There will be four squares cut in the bottom of the box for air to enter the Negative pressure box. The box will be as sealed as i can make it. The fans will be located on the sides of the case. BTW: the pic shows the view from the front.

The watercooling system will flow like this:
With 5/8" id Hose from here till I say it changes. From res to pump, then split to four radiators, then either to pump # 2 or straight to me CPU Waterblock, then split to two paths and reducing each to 1/2" ID hose. The first path will go to the GPU Waterblock, then back to the res. The second path will go to the NB Waterblock, then to the Power Supply Waterblock, then back to the res.

What do you think is the way to go with the pumps? 1 or 2?

What is the best choice for fans? I want to be able to go a very low noise level, but also have the ability to set it to max and watch the temps drop.

What would be best choice for the material for the Watercooling Box?

Whould be a good choice for a bonding agent for whatever material you suggest?

Is there a source for clear screws, bolts, fasteners?

01-19-2003, 11:35 PM	#1
BrianW Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Desert City in California Posts: 631	New Case Idea, asking for input. I will be making a new watercooled system in the next couple of weeks or so. My idea is to use a negative pressure box that will house all my watercooling gear. On top of which will sit an ATX Desktop case ( http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage....116-125-06.JPG ). I will use Quick disconnects and custom wire plugs to allow me to detach the Case from the box. Allowing easy maintenance of both systems seperately. I have an early rendering of the box. note that the box's are supposed to be these: http://www.heatercore4u.com/2-558.htm . Components: Current Computer Hardware indicated in my signature. (Will prolly be upgraded once the completion of the Watercooled Box gets closer) 1 Custom built clear reservoir 4 Rads ( http://www.heatercore4u.com/2-558.htm ) 1 CPU Waterblock ( http://jpiperformance.com/water_blocks.htm ) 1 GPU Waterblock ( http://www.dangerden.com/mall/chipset.asp ) 1 NB Waterblock ( DD Danger Den Z-Chip Block ) 1 Watercooled Power supply ( http://www.globalsources.com/tradesh...53/details.htm ) 1 or 2 Eheim pumps ( Either 2 1048's or one 1260) 2 or 4 Fans ( Either 4 High speed panaflo 120mm's or 2 Large DC fans) The green box's in the pic are what will be my rads. There will be four squares cut in the bottom of the box for air to enter the Negative pressure box. The box will be as sealed as i can make it. The fans will be located on the sides of the case. BTW: the pic shows the view from the front. The watercooling system will flow like this: With 5/8" id Hose from here till I say it changes. From res to pump, then split to four radiators, then either to pump # 2 or straight to me CPU Waterblock, then split to two paths and reducing each to 1/2" ID hose. The first path will go to the GPU Waterblock, then back to the res. The second path will go to the NB Waterblock, then to the Power Supply Waterblock, then back to the res. What do you think is the way to go with the pumps? 1 or 2? What is the best choice for fans? I want to be able to go a very low noise level, but also have the ability to set it to max and watch the temps drop. What would be best choice for the material for the Watercooling Box? Whould be a good choice for a bonding agent for whatever material you suggest? Is there a source for clear screws, bolts, fasteners? __________________ Water Cooled Inwin Q500 (Dual Rads: Rad1 = DTEK Pro Core \| Rad2 = Blick Ice Estreme, Hydor L30, Dangerden Maze2, Bay Res Typhoon Reservoir, 1/2 " DD Tygon Thick Wall Hose). Flow: Res, Pump, CPU watervlock, Y into both rads, both rads into res independently. Athlon XP 1800+ (@ 1731 - 150mhz fsb.), on a Asus A7N266-c, and a Radeon 9000 waiting for RMA'd Saphire 9800 ultra from Newegg) Last edited by BrianW; 01-20-2003 at 12:07 AM.*