Welcome me back :)

kronchev · 06-08-2005, 11:32 AM

Well I dont know if anyone here remembers me...but I was on here pretty activitly a while ago. I had this here system:

wasnt much, but it got the job done

I disassembled the whole thing after my Hydor broke an O ring during a block change. I went to air and that sucked for a long time...I eventually just pulled my computer out of that case and set it on my desk, as the case had fallen into disrepair, and bought a really nice air heatsink (TT silent boost). its quiet and works.

but I have a habit of tinkering with things that work

I brought my Maze4 back from my apartment at school but forgot my dual core rad. I will be emailing my roommate whose still there asking him to send it to me.

I think I want to do something stupid like get back into this

How are things on the scene? I see the WW's at Dtek are cheaper than TDX's, to me thats just crazy.

I also got a 1333 Athlon and board from a friend, I'm thinking of doing a ghetto mod. As in <$30, cokecan block, etc etc. Anyone do this, any tips? I still have to find the how-to so I can make the block.

Nice to be back

gazorp · 06-08-2005, 12:52 PM

Coke can water-block? SCARY!

bobkoure · 06-08-2005, 02:34 PM

So welcome back!
Major sad news is that BillA has had to stop posting (something to do with Swiftech going public), otherwise things are pretty much as they've been.
Have fun tinkering - no point having something that just works when there's the possibility of making it work better - especially if you can learn something in the process.

scooterfl · 06-08-2005, 05:57 PM

wb.
Maybe you were referring to owens copper cap waterblock?
OC'ers link

edit: lol still gotta use google to search their site

kaotic504 · 06-08-2005, 07:54 PM

welcome back, i was away for a while too, i didn't really go water, i was just digging up info when i signed up for this site. i was looking to have a lot of DIY projects when building my first kit, but lately, i've bought plenty of commercial products and i think i'm going to be happy. hope you find some nice watercooling items out there.

kronchev · 06-08-2005, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterfl

wb.
Maybe you were referring to owens copper cap waterblock?
OC'ers link

edit: lol still gotta use google to search their site

haaa thats a more "elegant" solution I suppose. Biggest problem is gonna be getting a good seal, silicone and i dont get along

I know it says solder but I dont know how to solder metal together, only wires, and even then, many people have noted I'm terrible at it

bigben2k · 06-09-2005, 02:04 PM

Welcome back, Kronchev!

Think of soldering as acquiring a new skill; I just started cutting glass myself yesterday.

Tempus · 06-09-2005, 02:06 PM

solder isn't too terrible. I just use the "more is better" approach.

Make sure you leak test the living hell out of it.

kronchev · 06-09-2005, 02:45 PM

I was hoping to build the block this weekend, but I literally have $30 in my bank account and don't get paid till next Friday, and even then, its a check the mail that will probably take till Monday to get to me :-/

I dont think I know anyone with a torch either, I'm 99% sure my parents dont have one (with them for the summer).

06-08-2005, 11:32 AM	#1
kronchev Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 254	Welcome me back :) Well I dont know if anyone here remembers me...but I was on here pretty activitly a while ago. I had this here system: wasnt much, but it got the job done I disassembled the whole thing after my Hydor broke an O ring during a block change. I went to air and that sucked for a long time...I eventually just pulled my computer out of that case and set it on my desk, as the case had fallen into disrepair, and bought a really nice air heatsink (TT silent boost). its quiet and works. but I have a habit of tinkering with things that work I brought my Maze4 back from my apartment at school but forgot my dual core rad. I will be emailing my roommate whose still there asking him to send it to me. I think I want to do something stupid like get back into this How are things on the scene? I see the WW's at Dtek are cheaper than TDX's, to me thats just crazy. I also got a 1333 Athlon and board from a friend, I'm thinking of doing a ghetto mod. As in <$30, cokecan block, etc etc. Anyone do this, any tips? I still have to find the how-to so I can make the block. Nice to be back __________________ Ghetto riggin'!

06-08-2005, 05:57 PM	#4
scooterfl Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: FL Posts: 83	wb. Maybe you were referring to owens copper cap waterblock? OC'ers link edit: lol still gotta use google to search their site __________________

06-09-2005, 02:04 PM	#7
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Welcome back, Kronchev! Think of soldering as acquiring a new skill; I just started cutting glass myself yesterday. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

06-09-2005, 02:06 PM	#8
Tempus Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 456	solder isn't too terrible. I just use the "more is better" approach. Make sure you leak test the living hell out of it. __________________ Thou art God.

06-09-2005, 02:45 PM	#9
kronchev Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 254	I was hoping to build the block this weekend, but I literally have $30 in my bank account and don't get paid till next Friday, and even then, its a check the mail that will probably take till Monday to get to me :-/ I dont think I know anyone with a torch either, I'm 99% sure my parents dont have one (with them for the summer). __________________ Ghetto riggin'!

06-08-2005, 12:52 PM	#2
gazorp Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: florida Posts: 42	Coke can water-block? SCARY!

06-08-2005, 02:34 PM	#3
bobkoure Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: USA - Boston area Posts: 798	So welcome back! Major sad news is that BillA has had to stop posting (something to do with Swiftech going public), otherwise things are pretty much as they've been. Have fun tinkering - no point having something that just works when there's the possibility of making it work better - especially if you can learn something in the process.

06-08-2005, 07:54 PM	#5
kaotic504 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Orleans Posts: 86	welcome back, i was away for a while too, i didn't really go water, i was just digging up info when i signed up for this site. i was looking to have a lot of DIY projects when building my first kit, but lately, i've bought plenty of commercial products and i think i'm going to be happy. hope you find some nice watercooling items out there.

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