Help me chose a waterblock...

Qgyen · 03-11-2003, 06:33 PM

I don't mean to start a big debate, but I am stuck on which waterblock to get. I was thinking of making my own, but waterblock design seems a little too complicated for a good performer and I don't have enough free time.

Will be cooling dual XP 1700+s @ 2400+ or so. Mobo has the four mounting holes, but the blocks can't be too big. I'm using the Ehiem 1250 pump with 1/2" tubing, a bay res resevior, and a Chevette heatercore with 120mm fan.

My choices are:
1) Swiftech MCW5000 - uses socket latches, that's nice. Unsure about the open chamber and thick base plate, but seems to perform ok (from the few reviews I've seen).
2) Dtek TC-4 - well recommended, though unsure since it doesn't have the inlet over the CPU
3) DangerDen Maze3 - haven't read up much on the Maze3 actually.

pokpok · 03-11-2003, 08:17 PM

the socket latches on the mcw5000 look kinda crappily attached IMO atleast

im pretty sure that those perform about equally, go for the cheapest one

or purdiest

#Rotor · 03-11-2003, 10:38 PM

"but waterblock design seems a little too complicated for a good performer"

Ermmmm, I am going to have to argue with you on that one....

and I think there are some others that's going to argue with you on that too....

theetruscan · 03-12-2003, 12:44 AM

I think he's just saying it's a bit too complicated for him to produce a good performer. And, I know that, for me at least, while I may be able to figure things out alright (kind of), as soon as I get tools in my hands, I end up in the hospital, so Waterblock design is too complicated for me to produce a good performer.

On another note, IMIO (in my ignorant opinion) you should pick whichever has the least pressure drop since I imagine you will be running the two in series.

nOv1c3 · 03-12-2003, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pokpok
the socket latches on the mcw5000 look kinda crappily attached IMO atleast

im pretty sure that those perform about equally, go for the cheapest one or purdiest

Nah Swiftech are every well made ..I love the socket latches..

I see no need to have to use the 4 mounting holes around the socket to mount a water block or a heatsink

Qgyen · 03-12-2003, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by theetruscan
I think he's just saying it's a bit too complicated for him to produce a good performer. And, I know that, for me at least, while I may be able to figure things out alright (kind of), as soon as I get tools in my hands, I end up in the hospital, so Waterblock design is too complicated for me to produce a good performer.

Exactly. I don't have the time or money to waste on experimenting with multiple block designs. And I don't want to take up my dad's time (dad can program/mill them out on a CNC). I want something that performs decent and not risk running crappy, and I'm starting to think my designs will run crappy (or only half decent).

jtroutma · 03-12-2003, 11:22 AM

My opinion; go for the TC-4. The water does not have to come in over the core in order for it to preform "well". You should be more than happy.

No matter what blocks you decide to get though, I would recommend splitting the 1/2" from your 1250 to (2) 3/8" and running the blocks in parrallel.

PsyKoRealm · 03-12-2003, 10:56 PM

Get a Maze 3, and stick a pelt on it.

03-11-2003, 06:33 PM	#1
Qgyen Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 4	Help me chose a waterblock... I don't mean to start a big debate, but I am stuck on which waterblock to get. I was thinking of making my own, but waterblock design seems a little too complicated for a good performer and I don't have enough free time. Will be cooling dual XP 1700+s @ 2400+ or so. Mobo has the four mounting holes, but the blocks can't be too big. I'm using the Ehiem 1250 pump with 1/2" tubing, a bay res resevior, and a Chevette heatercore with 120mm fan. My choices are: 1) Swiftech MCW5000 - uses socket latches, that's nice. Unsure about the open chamber and thick base plate, but seems to perform ok (from the few reviews I've seen). 2) Dtek TC-4 - well recommended, though unsure since it doesn't have the inlet over the CPU 3) DangerDen Maze3 - haven't read up much on the Maze3 actually.

03-11-2003, 10:38 PM	#3
#Rotor Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dione, sector 4s1256 Posts: 852	"but waterblock design seems a little too complicated for a good performer" Ermmmm, I am going to have to argue with you on that one.... and I think there are some others that's going to argue with you on that too.... __________________ There is no Spoon....

03-12-2003, 11:22 AM	#7
jtroutma Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 837	My opinion; go for the TC-4. The water does not have to come in over the core in order for it to preform "well". You should be more than happy. No matter what blocks you decide to get though, I would recommend splitting the 1/2" from your 1250 to (2) 3/8" and running the blocks in parrallel. __________________ Athlon64 X2 4200+ @ 2.5Ghz (250FSB x 10) OCZ VX 1GB 4000 @ 250FSB (6-2-2-2 timmings) DFI LANParty nForce4 Ultra-D SCSI Raid 5 x (3) Cheetah 15K HDDs LSI Express 500 (128MB cache) OCZ PowerStream 520W PSU ATI X850XT PE (Stock) DTEK WhiteWater + DTEK Custom Radiator Eheim 1250

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PsyKoRealm Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UC Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 38	Maze 3 baby! Get a Maze 3, and stick a pelt on it. __________________ Athlon T-Bird XP 1700+ (1.43@2.0) PURE HSF BABY!!!!!!! EPOX NForce2 EP-8RDA 256MB DDR400 300w PSU 20GIG Western Digital 40GIG Quantum Fireball MSI Gefore 4 Ti4200 @ 280 / 610 48X Lite-On @ 52X Fireware Flash 16X DVD SBLive! Value 10/100 LAN Zalman HSF

03-11-2003, 08:17 PM	#2
pokpok Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rsm,ca Posts: 87	the socket latches on the mcw5000 look kinda crappily attached IMO atleast im pretty sure that those perform about equally, go for the cheapest one or purdiest

03-12-2003, 12:44 AM	#4
theetruscan Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: OR/CA/NY Posts: 81	I think he's just saying it's a bit too complicated for him to produce a good performer. And, I know that, for me at least, while I may be able to figure things out alright (kind of), as soon as I get tools in my hands, I end up in the hospital, so Waterblock design is too complicated for me to produce a good performer. On another note, IMIO (in my ignorant opinion) you should pick whichever has the least pressure drop since I imagine you will be running the two in series.

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