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General Liquid/Water Cooling Discussion For discussion about Full Cooling System kits, or general cooling topics. Keep specific cooling items like pumps, radiators, etc... in their specific forums. |
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02-07-2001, 12:10 AM | #1 |
Cooling Savant
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Radiators....again.
Ok...I'm really ready to get the show on the road here.
But, I still haven't pinned down a raditor yet. The cost really isn't an option as long as it's under $150 A 156W TEC will be used: What I'm currently looking at is a Lytron 6120. But, I'm wondering if maybe the new DD 5" radiator might perform better using a pair of them. Two of these would still be cheaper than the Lytron. Or maybe 2 of the DD cubes? As for a pump, I think I've decided tentatively on the Eheim 1250. Still haven't decided on a water block. I wish there was something like the DD amazing block that incorporated the Swiftnet's hold down plus the pre drilled and threaded base for bolting on a coldplate. Speaking of coldplates, where can I get a 3/8" thick copper coldplate? I've given up on trying to figure out how to cram all this in my case and have decided to build my own. Should be interesting. |
02-07-2001, 12:49 AM | #2 |
Cooling Savant
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why 3/8" I think 1/8" to 1/4" is fine...
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02-07-2001, 07:22 AM | #3 |
Cooling Neophyte
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If you want a very high performing radiator, check out condensor coils from A/C units (I think it's what the DD cube radiator is... I think, can't remmeber what his looks like for sure). You can find them very cheap in recycling yards, and usually in ok condition.
I have one and it works well... cools 3 84 watt peltiers to damn near room temp (they are powered at 60% input for now). Rich W. [This message has been edited by Rich W (edited 02-07-2001).] |
02-07-2001, 10:07 AM | #4 |
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Why? Because I can. Bigger the better, right? Rich: Thanks for the info. I just wish I could find charts like this for all the different radiators. Would make choosing one a teency bit easier. |
02-07-2001, 01:32 PM | #5 |
Cooling Neophyte
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ck42, depending on how big you want the rad you may want to have a look at www.mocal.co.uk. Look for the pressed plate oil coolers.
Phil. [This message has been edited by phil00 (edited 02-07-2001).] |
02-07-2001, 01:58 PM | #6 |
Cooling Savant
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Phil00:
I've seen other brands of oil coolers that look just like those. Problem is, they don't seem to list a performance chart either. |
02-07-2001, 06:43 PM | #7 |
Cooling Neophyte
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look at the big momma at OCWC
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02-07-2001, 06:56 PM | #8 |
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Vegetta:
Yep....seen that one too. I think I've pretty much seen them all at this point. Big Momma doesn't give a performance chart as well. I realize they have a 'comparsion?' chart showing different radiators and their performance, but that info is pretty much useless....well, not totally, but pretty much for what I'm wanting. |
02-09-2001, 12:45 PM | #9 | |
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only watercooling -> 1/4" (cause its cheaper) 1 pelt+ -> 3/8" the thicker the better.. (till a certain degree) there is a comparison at oc's.com -> http://www.overclockers.com/articles305/ ------------------ OC'ing is my middlename |
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