Holy Moly, I could fry eggs on this baby!

kylehug · 11-28-2007, 08:00 AM

Hello, I'm new to liquid cooling.

I've had the setup (my first liquid cooled) for about 2 months:
CPU: Pentium D 935 (3.2)GHz
MB: Asus P5WD2E-Premium
GPU: Geforce 8800 Ultra
RAM: 2 GB PC6400
PSU: 650W
Case: Koolance PC3-725SL
Cooling Setup: 1/2" Tubing running from Reservoir>CPU>GPU>Pump/Radiator w/ Fluid XP+ Coolant

Nothing is overclocked

Anyway, I've been having problems with Crysis crashing after a few minutes of playing. The point at which it would crash ranged from 5 to 20 minutes or so. I initially tried updating/changing up drivers with the assumption that was the problem, but then I downloaded a temp monitoring tool and played Crysis for about 15 minutes, closed it and checked to see what my temps were. It reported that my CPU was running at 52 deg C at between 75-90% load which isn't bad as far as I know, but the video card was bouncing between 95 deg C and a whopping 105 degrees C !

Obviously this is why it is crashing, and even if it's not, it doesn't matter because these temps can't be normal and I need to figure out how to get more efficient cooling out of my system.

As stated above right now I have the liquid running to my CPU and then the Video Card. My question is, would I see huge difference if I swapped the order so that the liquid hits the Video Card first and then the CPU?

Thanks

ben333 · 11-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Most of the time, every spot in the WC setup is only 1C cooler or hotter than the rest. (lines not blocks) so that order dose not matter. I would say remove the block, wipe it off good and use a small drop of thermal paste in the center of your GPU. Make sure the block is tight also. Good luck!

kylehug · 11-28-2007, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the reply

It's actually a pre-mounted block that came with the card so I'll need to call the manufacturer to see how that would affect my warranty. Maybe I can get them to replace the card if nothing else.

ben333 · 11-28-2007, 06:35 PM

I would give them a call. Best of luck

11-28-2007, 08:00 AM	#1
kylehug Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 2	Holy Moly, I could fry eggs on this baby! Hello, I'm new to liquid cooling. I've had the setup (my first liquid cooled) for about 2 months: CPU: Pentium D 935 (3.2)GHz MB: Asus P5WD2E-Premium GPU: Geforce 8800 Ultra RAM: 2 GB PC6400 PSU: 650W Case: Koolance PC3-725SL Cooling Setup: 1/2" Tubing running from Reservoir>CPU>GPU>Pump/Radiator w/ Fluid XP+ Coolant Nothing is overclocked Anyway, I've been having problems with Crysis crashing after a few minutes of playing. The point at which it would crash ranged from 5 to 20 minutes or so. I initially tried updating/changing up drivers with the assumption that was the problem, but then I downloaded a temp monitoring tool and played Crysis for about 15 minutes, closed it and checked to see what my temps were. It reported that my CPU was running at 52 deg C at between 75-90% load which isn't bad as far as I know, but the video card was bouncing between 95 deg C and a whopping 105 degrees C ! Obviously this is why it is crashing, and even if it's not, it doesn't matter because these temps can't be normal and I need to figure out how to get more efficient cooling out of my system. As stated above right now I have the liquid running to my CPU and then the Video Card. My question is, would I see huge difference if I swapped the order so that the liquid hits the Video Card first and then the CPU? Thanks

11-28-2007, 05:11 PM	#2
ben333 Uber Pro/Mods Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire (USA) Posts: Two hundred somethin Posts: 432	Re: Holy Moly, I could fry eggs on this baby! Most of the time, every spot in the WC setup is only 1C cooler or hotter than the rest. (lines not blocks) so that order dose not matter. I would say remove the block, wipe it off good and use a small drop of thermal paste in the center of your GPU. Make sure the block is tight also. Good luck! __________________ Pro Slacker

11-28-2007, 05:42 PM	#3
kylehug Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 2	Re: Holy Moly, I could fry eggs on this baby! Thanks for the reply It's actually a pre-mounted block that came with the card so I'll need to call the manufacturer to see how that would affect my warranty. Maybe I can get them to replace the card if nothing else.

11-28-2007, 06:35 PM	#4
ben333 Uber Pro/Mods Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Hampshire (USA) Posts: Two hundred somethin Posts: 432	Re: Holy Moly, I could fry eggs on this baby! I would give them a call. Best of luck __________________ Pro Slacker

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