Any suggestions??

Lord Twilight · 05-23-2002, 04:24 PM

Ok, I think I am about ready to order and setup my (first) watercooling system for my upcomming (first) dual processor system that I am going to be building shortly. Here's what I am going to get for my watercooling. What do you guys think? Any problems or suggestions?

Waterblocks: (2) Maze 2's (DangerDen)
Tubing: Tygon R3603 (1/2") (either McMaster, or USPlastic)
Pump: Eheim 1250 (Dangerden)
Radiator: Black Ice Xtreme (DangerDen)
Fill & Bleed: 1/2" Tee's and Valves from a local Hardware store; and an airtrap (will be similar to Turbokeu's F&B and airtrap, unless I can find a better, more compact form.

Turbokeu's setup ROCKS!! I have been very inspired by it.. I just hate to almost be copying it..)

Hmmm.. anything else I'm missing?

bigben2k · 05-23-2002, 04:39 PM

I'm guessing that you are fixing a dual-CPU system...

The only problem I see, is with the BIX (Black Ice Extreme). If you want to cool 2 CPUs, you'd definitely be better off with a heater core, or even a Big Momma from DTek. It's just my opinion...

You haven't mentionned which CPU? If they're Intel's, then the BIX might work just fine.

Lord Twilight · 05-23-2002, 04:49 PM

Heh, no Pentiums here, Athlon MP 1800+'s (probably), but definitely Athlon MP's... I just don't think I have the room for a heatercore... Hmmm.. Maybe I do.. I'll have to think up a way to get it in there and not look ghetto.

bigben2k · 05-23-2002, 05:28 PM

Simple, just cut a hole at the bottom of your (tower?) case, put the rad on top of it, and the cherry, a nice (quiet) 120mmfan.

I'm fixing to do the same, I just wish I could figure out how to put a dust filter (easily replaceable for cleaning), without ducting the thing to the front of the case.

Lord Twilight · 05-23-2002, 07:44 PM

Doh! I lost my post...

I was originally going to put the BIX above my PSU.. it should fit perfectly there... If I put the Heatercore on the bottom, then where am I going to put the Pump and Fill & Bleed?... Hmmmmmm... I have an Antec SX1240, there's nothing in it, and it's already feeling cramped!!

I guess I'm going to have to think about this more.. I definitely don't want to have to replace a $70 rad. with a $25 one that destroys my nice neat plans..

WebMasta33 · 05-23-2002, 07:57 PM

Well hell, you seem to have the money, you could get two Black ice Extremes.

Lord Twilight · 05-23-2002, 08:16 PM

I've got an idea!!!

MWAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAAA!!

I might be able to put the radiator on the outside of the back of the computer.... Hmmmm.. ideas

Cyco-Dude · 05-23-2002, 09:26 PM

it would be cheaper to get your stuffs from Cooltechnica.

Brad · 05-24-2002, 02:10 AM

ehh, the bix will handle two 1800+'s just fine, I can't see how you could be worried

Lord Twilight · 05-26-2002, 09:33 PM

Ok, well, I've thought of a way that I could nicely stick a heatercore or a BIX in my case.. I've been reading and it seems that in these forums, people are liking heatercores from 1978 Chevy Caprice/Impala's? Well, looking at heatercore4u there is a version of the heatercore for a car with A/C or without A/C. Does it really matter very much which one to get, or is one better than the other?

Or should I go with the BIX? Like I said above, I don't want to get a BIX and end up having to replace it with a $25 heatercore... Is anyone else here running a dual MP setup with a BIX?

Oh, and are the dimensions list on heatercore4u's website accurate, or are they just listing the size of the fins without taking the in/outlet barbs into consideration?

gone_fishin · 05-26-2002, 09:54 PM

The one I got was for a '97 chevy G10 van, $19.00
It's taller than bix but should fit in a full size tower.

Cyco-Dude · 05-27-2002, 07:28 AM

the dimensions listed are just the fin surface. they do not include the tanks.
if you want decent performance at a cheap price, grab a heater core. if you want good looks and a compact form, get the BIX.

Lord Twilight · 06-05-2002, 09:44 PM

Is there any problems with using brass and chrome plated brass valves?

I decided to go with a heatercore from a '78 Caprice, and just recently got my fill & bleed system from ACE Hardware. I got brass fittings and T's but the valves are chrome and I wanted to make sure that wasn't a problem before the rest of my watercooling stuff gets here.

05-23-2002, 04:24 PM	#1
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	Any suggestions?? Ok, I think I am about ready to order and setup my (first) watercooling system for my upcomming (first) dual processor system that I am going to be building shortly. Here's what I am going to get for my watercooling. What do you guys think? Any problems or suggestions? Waterblocks: (2) Maze 2's (DangerDen) Tubing: Tygon R3603 (1/2") (either McMaster, or USPlastic) Pump: Eheim 1250 (Dangerden) Radiator: Black Ice Xtreme (DangerDen) Fill & Bleed: 1/2" Tee's and Valves from a local Hardware store; and an airtrap (will be similar to Turbokeu's F&B and airtrap, unless I can find a better, more compact form. Turbokeu's setup ROCKS!! I have been very inspired by it.. I just hate to almost be copying it..) Hmmm.. anything else I'm missing? __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

05-23-2002, 04:39 PM	#2
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	I'm guessing that you are fixing a dual-CPU system... The only problem I see, is with the BIX (Black Ice Extreme). If you want to cool 2 CPUs, you'd definitely be better off with a heater core, or even a Big Momma from DTek. It's just my opinion... You haven't mentionned which CPU? If they're Intel's, then the BIX might work just fine. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-23-2002, 04:49 PM	#3
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	Heh, no Pentiums here, Athlon MP 1800+'s (probably), but definitely Athlon MP's... I just don't think I have the room for a heatercore... Hmmm.. Maybe I do.. I'll have to think up a way to get it in there and not look ghetto. __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

05-23-2002, 05:28 PM	#4
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Simple, just cut a hole at the bottom of your (tower?) case, put the rad on top of it, and the cherry, a nice (quiet) 120mmfan. I'm fixing to do the same, I just wish I could figure out how to put a dust filter (easily replaceable for cleaning), without ducting the thing to the front of the case. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

05-23-2002, 07:44 PM	#5
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	Doh! I lost my post... I was originally going to put the BIX above my PSU.. it should fit perfectly there... If I put the Heatercore on the bottom, then where am I going to put the Pump and Fill & Bleed?... Hmmmmmm... I have an Antec SX1240, there's nothing in it, and it's already feeling cramped!! I guess I'm going to have to think about this more.. I definitely don't want to have to replace a $70 rad. with a $25 one that destroys my nice neat plans.. __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

05-23-2002, 07:57 PM	#6
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	Well hell, you seem to have the money, you could get two Black ice Extremes. __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

05-23-2002, 08:16 PM	#7
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	I've got an idea!!! MWAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAAA!! I might be able to put the radiator on the outside of the back of the computer.... Hmmmm.. ideas __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

05-23-2002, 09:26 PM	#8
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	it would be cheaper to get your stuffs from Cooltechnica.

05-24-2002, 02:10 AM	#9
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	ehh, the bix will handle two 1800+'s just fine, I can't see how you could be worried __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

05-26-2002, 09:33 PM	#10
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	Ok, well, I've thought of a way that I could nicely stick a heatercore or a BIX in my case.. I've been reading and it seems that in these forums, people are liking heatercores from 1978 Chevy Caprice/Impala's? Well, looking at heatercore4u there is a version of the heatercore for a car with A/C or without A/C. Does it really matter very much which one to get, or is one better than the other? Or should I go with the BIX? Like I said above, I don't want to get a BIX and end up having to replace it with a $25 heatercore... Is anyone else here running a dual MP setup with a BIX? Oh, and are the dimensions list on heatercore4u's website accurate, or are they just listing the size of the fins without taking the in/outlet barbs into consideration? __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night. Last edited by Lord Twilight; 05-26-2002 at 09:36 PM.

05-27-2002, 07:28 AM	#12
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	the dimensions listed are just the fin surface. they do not include the tanks. if you want decent performance at a cheap price, grab a heater core. if you want good looks and a compact form, get the BIX.

06-05-2002, 09:44 PM	#13
Lord Twilight Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 47	Is there any problems with using brass and chrome plated brass valves? I decided to go with a heatercore from a '78 Caprice, and just recently got my fill & bleed system from ACE Hardware. I got brass fittings and T's but the valves are chrome and I wanted to make sure that wasn't a problem before the rest of my watercooling stuff gets here. __________________ I've come to suck the fun out of the night.

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