questions about constructing waterblocks(noob)

max_87 · 07-15-2004, 03:36 AM

Hello Everyone!

watercooling noob here

I have some questions(stupid) to ask

I'm planning to construct a new waterblock(after getting sick of those noisy high rpm fans)

1. I don't have any mills. Can i construct a waterblock using drills, may be hard to control i guess?
2. If the above answer is yes, is there any simple waterblock designs for noobs? easier to build :P

Etacovda · 07-15-2004, 03:45 AM

Search for #rotor blocks

Zogthetroll · 07-15-2004, 07:45 AM

you could use a drill, but like you suspect, it would be hard to controll, what would work much better is a drill press. and look for the type etacovda suggested, its a good starting point, but feel free to ask questions and try to figure out the ideas behind block design.

max_87 · 07-15-2004, 08:24 AM

Thanks a lot for the input

I browsed through this forums.....wow! some of you make really awesome waterblcoks! two thumbs up!

ah, looks like rotor blocks are easier to work with

er....how about the thickness of the waterblock

kibbles · 07-15-2004, 06:09 PM

http://www.overclockers.com/articles678/

I did this with a 1/4" base which was also drilled into with a dremel tool wheel to make a little grid over the cpu area.

max_87 · 07-16-2004, 02:04 AM

oh sorry, i mean the thickness of the waterblock's base

07-15-2004, 03:36 AM	#1
max_87 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth! Posts: 3	questions about constructing waterblocks(noob) Hello Everyone! watercooling noob here I have some questions(stupid) to ask I'm planning to construct a new waterblock(after getting sick of those noisy high rpm fans) 1. I don't have any mills. Can i construct a waterblock using drills, may be hard to control i guess? 2. If the above answer is yes, is there any simple waterblock designs for noobs? easier to build :P

07-15-2004, 07:45 AM	#3
Zogthetroll Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio, U.S.A. Posts: 177	you could use a drill, but like you suspect, it would be hard to controll, what would work much better is a drill press. and look for the type etacovda suggested, its a good starting point, but feel free to ask questions and try to figure out the ideas behind block design. __________________ My Machine (wip) XP1800, 256Mb Ram, DVD, 52x CD-R, 40Gb HD, GeForce4 MX 420 Clear Cube XP2000, 256Mb Ram, 32x CDR, 40Gb HD

07-16-2004, 02:04 AM	#6
max_87 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth! Posts: 3	oh sorry, i mean the thickness of the waterblock's base __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2500+@228x11=2508+SP97 (1.95v) Abit NF7 v2.0 (2.0v vdd) Corsair Value 512MB DDR400@456 2.5-3-3-9 (2.9v) ATI Radeon 9800Pro 450/350 (2.0v)

07-15-2004, 03:45 AM	#2
Etacovda Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dunedin NZ Posts: 735	Search for #rotor blocks

07-15-2004, 08:24 AM	#4
max_87 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Earth! Posts: 3	Thanks a lot for the input I browsed through this forums.....wow! some of you make really awesome waterblcoks! two thumbs up! ah, looks like rotor blocks are easier to work with er....how about the thickness of the waterblock

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