Liquid Cooling Help!

Fren · 9th April 2008, 4:23pm

After some time pondering whether or not to go to liquid cooling, i've decided to give it a go, baring in mind i've never done it before, which is pretty much why i'm asking for your help

After having a look at some kits i've decided not to go for the kit option (they're generally no use) and buy all the parts individually.

One of the kits i've decided not to get is the Thermaltake BigWater 735, mainly because the separate reservoir and pump is too tall to fit in the space i have in my case, so i've been on the lookout for a suitable reservoir and pump combo.

I'm purely just wanting to apply this to the CPU. I have no intention and no need to liquid cool my graphics card or anything else.

I'm still getting to grips with some for the things, so i'm just wondering if this stuff listed below is compatible with each other? All help is greatly appreciated.

Radiator = XSPC RS120 Black
Water Block = Danger Den MC-TDX Intel 775 Block (with 10mm Pushfit barbs)
Pump/Reservoir Combo = XSPC Single 200 Bay Reservoir Pump (with 10mm Pushfit barbs)
Hoses = HelixCoils 10mm Blue UV
Coolant = Feser One Cooling Fluid
Thermal Paste = Artic Silver 5

Also, one last question, i currently have a 120mm 3-speed chassis fan at the back of my computer, i was thinking of mounting the radiator externally and use the chassis fan as a blower? Any idea is this is suitable?

I'm totally new to this so you'll have to excuse me if i seem like a complete dumbass

Knowing me i've probably missed out one or two major things...

Draven · 9th April 2008, 4:50pm

Liquid cooling has always sounded dodgy to me - don't like the idea of what happens if you get a puncture!

Fren · 9th April 2008, 5:51pm

It's safe

The liquid is non-conductive and harmless

crusher · 9th April 2008, 9:26pm

What, you mean water ????

Theres no way they cool it with isopropyl alcohol is there - is that conductive anyway ?
I dont know what fluid they use I just assumed it was distilled water

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Liquid cooling has always sounded dodgy to me - don't like the idea of what happens if you get a puncture!

Ditto

karbon14 · 9th April 2008, 9:30pm

it's distilled water with some additives in.

so yes, it's conductive.

but your setup should be leak tested for 48 hours before you put it in the system anyway.

Fren · 9th April 2008, 9:43pm

you can get distilled water cooling which requires you to mix an additive within the water, which is conductive and a tad risky, however, this fluid is stand-alone, pre mixed and is poured straight into your reservoir. This stuff has been tested by literally spraying it on motherboards, graphics cards, and other components with no damage whatsoever. Completely safe

Click Here for more info and scroll down to "Feser One".

crusher · 9th April 2008, 10:08pm

why dont you try this for cooling
this is a fully working computer submerged in cooking oil
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/01/..._out_the_fans/
its an 11 page tutorial on how to do the same thing

but you can also use liquid nitrogen and also 98% de-ionised water

Fren · 9th April 2008, 10:11pm

that's a bit silly

Hammer · 9th April 2008, 10:12pm

A few years ago, I was really tempted to get a Zalman Reserator kit. The original versions look pretty cool and claim to be silent. The newer versions look like an oil heater.
Wish I'd gone to the effort to water, because my GPU makes a hell of a din at times.

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Originally Posted by crusher

why dont you try this for cooling
this is a fully working computer submerged in cooking oil
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/01/..._out_the_fans/
its an 11 page tutorial on how to do the same thing

but you can also use liquid nitrogen and also 98% de-ionised water

I saw an amazing case mod about 5 years ago which had the motherboard submerged in deionized water with a fish tank built into the front of the case. Made it look like the fish were swimming in the computer.

Zero · 9th April 2008, 10:12pm

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Originally Posted by Fren

I'm still getting to grips with some for the things, so i'm just wondering if this stuff listed below is compatible with each other? All help is greatly appreciated.

Radiator = XSPC RS120 Black
Water Block = Danger Den MC-TDX Intel 775 Block (with 10mm Pushfit barbs)
Pump/Reservoir Combo = XSPC Single 200 Bay Reservoir Pump (with 10mm Pushfit barbs)
Hoses = HelixCoils 10mm Blue UV
Coolant = Feser One Cooling Fluid
Thermal Paste = Artic Silver 5

How much is all this shit gonna cost compared to just buying a slightly faster processor in the first place?

crusher · 9th April 2008, 10:22pm

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How much is all this shit gonna cost compared to just buying a slightly faster processor in the first place?

I had just assumed the idea was to reduce noise

Draven · 10th April 2008, 12:33pm

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Originally Posted by Hammer

I saw an amazing case mod about 5 years ago which had the motherboard submerged in deionized water with a fish tank built into the front of the case. Made it look like the fish were swimming in the computer.

My friend actually had one like that, except his fish all died but he was too manky to take out their corpses so there was just a bunch of dead fish floating in his computer.

Rankness.

Fren · 10th April 2008, 12:49pm

lol. the main reason behind why i'm wanting this is because i'm wanting to reduce noise (the stock intel fan isn't exactly the quietest given the size of it) and to also bring the general temperature inside the case down, so that my gfx card and other components get a bit more cooler air to them.

i know it's a big job, but once it's done it sets me up for the future, maybe even extend the life of the system. I'm thinking about getting a water block for my 7800gts-oc in the near future too once it's all set up and running reliably.

crusher · 10th April 2008, 12:51pm

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My friend actually had one like that, except his fish all died but he was too manky to take out their corpses so there was just a bunch of dead fish floating in his computer.

LOL I like it !!!!!

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lol. the main reason behind why i'm wanting this is because i'm wanting to reduce noise (the stock intel fan isn't exactly the quietest given the size of it) and to also bring the general temperature inside the case down, so that my gfx card and other components get a bit more cooler air to them.

i know it's a big job, but once it's done it sets me up for the future, maybe even extend the life of the system. I'm thinking about getting a water block for my 7800gts-oc in the near future too once it's all set up and running reliably.

I have just stuck one of those massive zalman fans onto a poweredge 600sc board it is the quietist fan i have ever used and the cooling is excellent - only costs £30

Anyone who ever used a 600sc will tell ya theyre the noisiest bastards on earth
now its just bliss and I have moved it back into my office

BTW you do realise those water cooling solutions only last a year or two before they die dont you ?

thought you might like to read this
http://boakes.org/water-cooling-2/