Best AMD64 Water block?

opteron_bitch · 07-26-2004, 03:08 PM

Specifically for opterons...

I've seen the maze4 and some of the swiftech stuff, is there anything else? Any opinion on which block is the best is appreciated.

AngryAlpaca · 07-26-2004, 03:16 PM

The MCW 6002 seems the best suited to almost all applications...

pHaestus · 07-26-2004, 03:34 PM

Specifically for Opterons meaning a dually system? You can get performance as good/better from the Danger Den TDX and #4 nozzle, but only at high flow rates. It is going to be difficult to get 2GPM through 2 TDX w/ #4 nozzle I fear. The performance curve for the MCW600x blocks is a lot flatter; they likely would be a bit better in series.

opteron_bitch · 07-26-2004, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pHaestus

Specifically for Opterons meaning a dually system? You can get performance as good/better from the Danger Den TDX and #4 nozzle, but only at high flow rates. It is going to be difficult to get 2GPM through 2 TDX w/ #4 nozzle I fear. The performance curve for the MCW600x blocks is a lot flatter; they likely would be a bit better in series.

Ya, its a dual system, all 1/2, and will also include a gpu block. I'll use the 600mcp swiftech pump.

So you say the 6000 seiries of swiftech will perform the best???Also, check this out: http://www.linuxhardware.org/images/...ckInstall5.jpg Thats where I got the idea of maze 4s. His system ownz...

pHaestus · 07-26-2004, 04:26 PM

I am 100% certain the MCW6002 will be better than the Maze4. Check this out:

http://www.procooling.com/html/pro_testing.php

Simply select Maze4 and MCW6002

opteron_bitch · 07-26-2004, 04:33 PM

what about the ones that beat it... Is the maze 4 really the worst block?

Also, how would you fill a system like the pic I posted, where the reservoir isn't on the very top? I plan on having my water cooling much like his (except for the 6002's of course)...

Tempus · 07-26-2004, 05:51 PM

why a res? just fill and bleed.

There are a number of ways to fill your system. You could even fill it (and leak test) outside the case. If you fill it by submerging it, then you can do whatever you want.

Using a res is still pretty easy - just turn the case until the res is the high point and THEN fill and bleed from there.

opteron_bitch · 07-26-2004, 05:57 PM

Thanks tempus

sevisehda · 07-26-2004, 06:28 PM

::edit:: WRONG THREAD

pHaestus · 07-26-2004, 06:31 PM

RBX doesnt even cover the entire IHS; not speced for A64 use (though they make a top). I would go with the TDX and #4 nozzle instead (at least it's in spec). Not sure you'll get 2 GPM through 2 TDXes though. Swiftech makes the MCW6002 for 1/2" setups

opteron_bitch · 07-27-2004, 12:41 AM

Thanks for your help pHeastus,... So is the dual 6002 config going to be good with the mcp600? Is that your best recommendation?

07-26-2004, 03:08 PM	#1
opteron_bitch Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 49	Best AMD64 Water block? Specifically for opterons... I've seen the maze4 and some of the swiftech stuff, is there anything else? Any opinion on which block is the best is appreciated.

07-26-2004, 03:34 PM	#3
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	Specifically for Opterons meaning a dually system? You can get performance as good/better from the Danger Den TDX and #4 nozzle, but only at high flow rates. It is going to be difficult to get 2GPM through 2 TDX w/ #4 nozzle I fear. The performance curve for the MCW600x blocks is a lot flatter; they likely would be a bit better in series. __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

07-26-2004, 04:26 PM	#5
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	I am 100% certain the MCW6002 will be better than the Maze4. Check this out: http://www.procooling.com/html/pro_testing.php Simply select Maze4 and MCW6002 __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

07-26-2004, 04:33 PM	#6
opteron_bitch Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 49	what about the ones that beat it... Is the maze 4 really the worst block? Also, how would you fill a system like the pic I posted, where the reservoir isn't on the very top? I plan on having my water cooling much like his (except for the 6002's of course)... Last edited by opteron_bitch; 07-26-2004 at 05:04 PM.

07-26-2004, 05:51 PM	#7
Tempus Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 456	why a res? just fill and bleed. There are a number of ways to fill your system. You could even fill it (and leak test) outside the case. If you fill it by submerging it, then you can do whatever you want. Using a res is still pretty easy - just turn the case until the res is the high point and THEN fill and bleed from there. __________________ Thou art God.

07-26-2004, 03:16 PM	#2
AngryAlpaca Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 631	The MCW 6002 seems the best suited to almost all applications...

07-26-2004, 05:57 PM	#8
opteron_bitch Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 49	Thanks tempus

07-26-2004, 06:28 PM	#9
sevisehda Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 234	::edit:: WRONG THREAD __________________ CPU: Barton2500 @ 2.43 ghz MB: NF7S Rev2 RAM: 2x 256mb Kingston HyperX 3500 HD's: 2x 160gb SATA RAID GPU: Sapphire X800Pro VIVO -> XT Plat(softmod) 520/590 Last edited by sevisehda; 07-27-2004 at 03:30 AM.

07-26-2004, 06:31 PM	#10
pHaestus Big Player Making Big Money Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: irc.lostgeek.com #procooling.com Posts: 4,782	RBX doesnt even cover the entire IHS; not speced for A64 use (though they make a top). I would go with the TDX and #4 nozzle instead (at least it's in spec). Not sure you'll get 2 GPM through 2 TDXes though. Swiftech makes the MCW6002 for 1/2" setups __________________ Getting paid like a biker with the best crank... -MF DOOM

07-27-2004, 12:41 AM	#11
opteron_bitch Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 49	Thanks for your help pHeastus,... So is the dual 6002 config going to be good with the mcp600? Is that your best recommendation?

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