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B2BigAl · 09-01-2003, 01:11 AM

Ok, here's my situation. I just upgraded from 3/8" Maze3 and DD gpu block to a 1/2" WW block, Maze4 gpu block ,and I converted the whole system over to 1/2" tubing and fittings. After all this, my temps actually INCREASED by about 2-3C. The pump is an eheim 1048, and I'm using a 10"x 5 1/2" heater core with 2 120mm Enermax fans. My idle temps before were ~40C and now they are ~42C, according to my temp probe and my motherboard monitor. This seems really high for a barton 2500+ at 1.7v, with ambient room temps at ~27C. I know the block is mounted correctly, I used PCM+ for the TIM and I've even lapped it a little bit (DTEK did a horrible job lapping the base on the WW).

So how could my temps go up, I just don't get it. Should I try a different pump? Something like a Mag3, that has a higher head and flow rating? I'm at my wits end with this setup I don't what else to try. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

09-01-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
B2BigAl Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wouldn't you like to know Posts: 11	What am I doing wrong here????? Ok, here's my situation. I just upgraded from 3/8" Maze3 and DD gpu block to a 1/2" WW block, Maze4 gpu block ,and I converted the whole system over to 1/2" tubing and fittings. After all this, my temps actually INCREASED by about 2-3C. The pump is an eheim 1048, and I'm using a 10"x 5 1/2" heater core with 2 120mm Enermax fans. My idle temps before were ~40C and now they are ~42C, according to my temp probe and my motherboard monitor. This seems really high for a barton 2500+ at 1.7v, with ambient room temps at ~27C. I know the block is mounted correctly, I used PCM+ for the TIM and I've even lapped it a little bit (DTEK did a horrible job lapping the base on the WW). So how could my temps go up, I just don't get it. Should I try a different pump? Something like a Mag3, that has a higher head and flow rating? I'm at my wits end with this setup I don't what else to try. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.