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Elcs · 04-10-2003, 04:58 AM

After a short spell of looking around, I found out that the Maze 3-1 is a Maze3 but with a Cold Plate for the attachment of a Peltier (50mm x 50mm max)

After looking at the Peltier/TEC forum, it looks a lot more scary than Watercooling. I am wondering whether I should get the Maze 3-1 and in the future, I could put a Peltier on the bottom of it but Im unsure as to whether this is possible.

With a Peltier and WC in my system, I realise id need some external power. Would I be correct in assuming that the pump would come with its own Power lead and plug in like a normal household item and that Id need some sort of special power equipment for the Peltier?

I still have serious concerns about condesation or any other water-related problems. As Ive mentioned, Id set the system up without being hooked up to my PC so that I could see any leaks or problems.

Ive also had a check on Dangerdens and Ive put together a little idea of what Id be assuming would be good enough for what I need.

All with 1/2" fittings
Ehiem 1250 - $68.00
Maze 3-1 Copper top - $61.00
226W Peltier Potted 50mm x 50mm - $30.00
GF4 WB w/ 8 Ramsinks + artic alumina epoxy - $75.00
10 ft Tygon 1/2" tubing - $29.00
4oz Water Wetter - $3.50
Z-Chip WB - $39.50

Taking the advice from above, Im looking into Heatercores and making my own shroud. Not sure about the Peltier setup. No fans have been included as Im guessing that I need to know the size of my case and Heatercore before I can definately say. Going to mail Dangerden.com when I finalise what Im aiming for off their site. Hope shipping doesnt cripple me.

Any comments, advice, criticisms or fun poking accepted.

04-10-2003, 04:58 AM	#6
Elcs Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: England Posts: 22	After a short spell of looking around, I found out that the Maze 3-1 is a Maze3 but with a Cold Plate for the attachment of a Peltier (50mm x 50mm max) After looking at the Peltier/TEC forum, it looks a lot more scary than Watercooling. I am wondering whether I should get the Maze 3-1 and in the future, I could put a Peltier on the bottom of it but Im unsure as to whether this is possible. With a Peltier and WC in my system, I realise id need some external power. Would I be correct in assuming that the pump would come with its own Power lead and plug in like a normal household item and that Id need some sort of special power equipment for the Peltier? I still have serious concerns about condesation or any other water-related problems. As Ive mentioned, Id set the system up without being hooked up to my PC so that I could see any leaks or problems. Ive also had a check on Dangerdens and Ive put together a little idea of what Id be assuming would be good enough for what I need. All with 1/2" fittings Ehiem 1250 - $68.00 Maze 3-1 Copper top - $61.00 226W Peltier Potted 50mm x 50mm - $30.00 GF4 WB w/ 8 Ramsinks + artic alumina epoxy - $75.00 10 ft Tygon 1/2" tubing - $29.00 4oz Water Wetter - $3.50 Z-Chip WB - $39.50 Taking the advice from above, Im looking into Heatercores and making my own shroud. Not sure about the Peltier setup. No fans have been included as Im guessing that I need to know the size of my case and Heatercore before I can definately say. Going to mail Dangerden.com when I finalise what Im aiming for off their site. Hope shipping doesnt cripple me. Any comments, advice, criticisms or fun poking accepted.