About to embark on H20 cooling - seeking advice

coleslaw · 06-22-2001, 12:45 AM

Greetings everyone! I have just registered and this is my first post, so please bear with me!

I just purchased an Athlon Thunderbird 1.4 GHz cpu with the AYHJA "Y" stepping, so I think I should be able to hit at least 1.7 GHz if I watercool my system. Now for my question: what is the best all-around system for this configuration? I am looking to spend roughly $150 (possibly more if the need arises). I am currently considering an in-line pump with a separate reservior, a 240mm radiator, a copper waterblock, and 2 120mm fans. Would this be a suitable set-up? If so, which components would you recommend? and which sites are the best to purchase them from?

I have noticed complete kits at www.cool-computers.com and other sites, but those have a submursible pump, which I do not prefer. I would like something more robust than the included Rio pump.

If anyone feels like chatting about it, please feel free to send me a message on ICQ or AIM (28620555 or ARColeslaw). Thanks!!

coleslaw · 06-22-2001, 02:40 AM

I usually do not reply to my own posts, but here it goes...

I just found the Maze2 Socket A kit at DangerDen. This kit appears to include all of the top components you could want in a nice package at a tolerable price. Is this a recommended kit? It appears that the cooling cube radiator is out of stock, but they should be shipping again next week. I think I might just splurge and get this package, which means that I will need to eat plain rice for a few weeks to make up for this!

resago · 06-22-2001, 01:37 PM

I recomend it.

but don't bother getting the kit w/pelt.

you need at least 200watts to cool it.

coleslaw · 06-22-2001, 01:51 PM

Will I need to get a copper shim to go under the waterblock cooler, like those found on www.cool-computers.com ??

coleslaw · 06-22-2001, 05:10 PM

I hate to keep doing this, but these forums are very active...

Besides a tupperware container, what is the best solution for a reservoir? I want something that is very tightly sealed. Also, I will have an external pump, so I do not need a reservoir/pump combo. Thanks!

iceheart · 06-22-2001, 05:27 PM

If you want to chat about it, drop by the Pro/Chat sometime.

BrianW · 06-23-2001, 05:02 PM

You can get what is known as a Marine Junction box at your local hardware store. They come in various sizes and have a sealed top.

resago · 06-25-2001, 03:59 PM

you don't need a shim.

ditto on the marine junction boxes.
try home depot.

06-22-2001, 12:45 AM	#1
coleslaw Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12	About to embark on H20 cooling - seeking advice Greetings everyone! I have just registered and this is my first post, so please bear with me! I just purchased an Athlon Thunderbird 1.4 GHz cpu with the AYHJA "Y" stepping, so I think I should be able to hit at least 1.7 GHz if I watercool my system. Now for my question: what is the best all-around system for this configuration? I am looking to spend roughly $150 (possibly more if the need arises). I am currently considering an in-line pump with a separate reservior, a 240mm radiator, a copper waterblock, and 2 120mm fans. Would this be a suitable set-up? If so, which components would you recommend? and which sites are the best to purchase them from? I have noticed complete kits at www.cool-computers.com and other sites, but those have a submursible pump, which I do not prefer. I would like something more robust than the included Rio pump. If anyone feels like chatting about it, please feel free to send me a message on ICQ or AIM (28620555 or ARColeslaw). Thanks!! __________________ would you like coleslaw with that?

06-22-2001, 02:40 AM	#2
coleslaw Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12	I usually do not reply to my own posts, but here it goes... I just found the Maze2 Socket A kit at DangerDen. This kit appears to include all of the top components you could want in a nice package at a tolerable price. Is this a recommended kit? It appears that the cooling cube radiator is out of stock, but they should be shipping again next week. I think I might just splurge and get this package, which means that I will need to eat plain rice for a few weeks to make up for this! __________________ would you like coleslaw with that?

06-22-2001, 01:37 PM	#3
resago Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: state of denial Posts: 488	I recomend it. but don't bother getting the kit w/pelt. you need at least 200watts to cool it. __________________ 2.4Ghz Compaq Workstation 2.8Ghz Custom 2700+ Custom still running 2000!!!! Help with Coding www.resago.com

06-22-2001, 01:51 PM	#4
coleslaw Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12	Will I need to get a copper shim to go under the waterblock cooler, like those found on www.cool-computers.com ?? __________________ would you like coleslaw with that?

06-22-2001, 05:10 PM	#5
coleslaw Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12	I hate to keep doing this, but these forums are very active... Besides a tupperware container, what is the best solution for a reservoir? I want something that is very tightly sealed. Also, I will have an external pump, so I do not need a reservoir/pump combo. Thanks! __________________ would you like coleslaw with that?

06-22-2001, 05:27 PM	#6
iceheart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Yonder Posts: 318	If you want to chat about it, drop by the Pro/Chat sometime. __________________ "If the majority is smarter than you, does that make everyone else a geek, or does it make you retarded?" - pHaestus

06-23-2001, 05:02 PM	#7
BrianW Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Desert City in California Posts: 631	You can get what is known as a Marine Junction box at your local hardware store. They come in various sizes and have a sealed top. __________________ Water Cooled Inwin Q500 (Dual Rads: Rad1 = DTEK Pro Core \| Rad2 = Blick Ice Estreme, Hydor L30, Dangerden Maze2, Bay Res Typhoon Reservoir, 1/2 " DD Tygon Thick Wall Hose). Flow: Res, Pump, CPU watervlock, Y into both rads, both rads into res independently. Athlon XP 1800+ (@ 1731 - 150mhz fsb.), on a Asus A7N266-c, and a Radeon 9000 *waiting for RMA'd Saphire 9800 ultra from Newegg)

06-25-2001, 03:59 PM	#8
resago Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: state of denial Posts: 488	you don't need a shim. ditto on the marine junction boxes. try home depot.

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