Couple of H20 questions before final order. (Parts list as well)

[Interitus]

I'm filling the cart at PPC's, just trying to make sure I get everything I need.

I'm mainly concerned with mounting supplies. I'm trying to come up with a decent way to mount my dual-DDC's w/ EK top (serial). I had intended on using a UN bracket but just now realized they don't make one that will work My backup plan for right now is to just head to the hardware store and just pick up a few L-brackets and mount the pump that way. I just want to make sure I mount in some way that allows airflow to the bottom of the DDC's as I have 3.2's and I've read a lot of horror stories about them overheating/dying. The pumps will be mounted close to a front intake fan with no obstruction, so airflow should be good.

Second, what's the most efficient way to dampen radiator fans when mounting them? First time mounting fans to a radiator and I can't come up with anything short of square gasket-type mountings that wouldn't allow air to escape around instead of through the radiator.

And one more quickie... Is the EK HF easy-mount kit worth the trouble? If the original mounting isn't extremely bad, I'll probably remove the easy-mount kit from my PPC's cart.


Total parts list is as follows and will be stuffed in a Caselabs M8:

What I have:

CPU block: EK Supreme HF
MB Block: Enzotech EV-X58
VGA Block: Koolance FC for 5850 (2)
Pumps: MCP355 (2)
Pump Top: EK Dual-DDC (Acetal/Serial)
Rads: Swiftech MCR320 (2)
Tube: Primochill Pro LRT 3/8 5/8
-Koolance Nozzle body (for drain)

In the PPC's cart:

Koolance Nozzle Single, G 1/4" Compression [ID : 10mm (3/8"); OD : 16mm (5/8")]

Koolance Fitting Single, Swiveling 45-Degree (V2)

ModMyToys 3-Pin Power Distribution PCB - 4-Way Block

3-Pin Fan Extension Cable 24" Black - Sleeved

Koolance Swiveling Angle Fitting, Single 90-Degree

Bitspower - Power Supply Starter (so I don't have to bother with shorting wires, just plug this in)

EK-CPU Easy Mount HF - Nickel

Alphacool Plexi G1/4" Lighting Module - Red (Just gonna use this as top res plug)

Bitspower G 1/4" Black Sparkle Temperature Sensor Stop Fitting

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[Jen]

if you had a AT powersupply handy those work well for testing watercooling loop .

hugs

Jen

 

[Interitus]

Thanks for the tip Jen.

Unfortunately I don't have access to a spare AT supply, so an ATX will have to do.

 

[nitromullet]

Bp makes anti-vibration gaskets.

http://www.jab-tech.com/120mm-Anti-Vibration-Fan-Gasket-Black-pr-3268.html

...not cheap for what it is, but what isn't expensive with water cooling?

Edit: I don't really see what's easier about the EZ mount, but it does look better then the original mounting system. Both basically work the same way in that you mount the four posts in the motherboard holes and tighten the block down from the top. You can remove/mount the block itself with both without accessing the rear of the motherboard, but they both still require rear access to remove the entire mounting system.

 

[Interitus]

I was wondering the same thing about the EZ mount for the HF. I think I'll just make do with what comes with the block. I'm not a newbie by any means when it comes to mounting mechanisms, used probably 12-15 different HSF's over the years, I figure it couldn't be that bad.

As far as the vibration mounts go, I might just go to the hardware store and see if I can find some type of material and cut some myself. It's a little ridiculous to pay $18 for a few pads. I used to use electrical outlet insulation blanks for fan mounting. If I could find something similar to that I think it would work fine. I'm more concerned about the air from the GT's going through the rad than I am with the vibration. My GT's are pretty good at keeping motor vibration to a minimum anyways. I just figured it might be a good idea to isolate the fans on the rad. If all else fails I might just live with the fans hard mounted on the rad and just isolate the rad from the case instead.

 

[Jen]

camper foam tape may work also just cut it down to size, i know maybe a bit ghetto but i have used it in past . has sticky on one side as well

Jen

 

[dawp]

what fans are you planning on using? some are better for heatsinks and rads than others.

 

[Interitus]

GT AP-15's on the rads, YL mediums on the case.

 

[Interitus]

Just an informative bump for anyone that may wind up looking for the same thing I was for radiator fan dampening.

I found these at sidewinders and they do indeed match up with the 15mm spacing MCR320's

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thtr3xregafo.html

Significantly cheaper than the alternative methods :thumbsup:

 

[dawp]

you do know the trick to get the power supply to run with only the pump connected, don't ya? take a bit of wire and loop the green wire to a ground one. then you can turn the psu on and off with the switch in back.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Just buy this, you'll be happy :

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/51...?tl=g12c133s88

 

[Interitus]

you do know the trick to get the power supply to run with only the pump connected, don't ya? take a bit of wire and loop the green wire to a ground one. then you can turn the psu on and off with the switch in back.

I know the trick, however my PSU 24-pin is sleeved and I can't see the wire colors. I could just count pins, but rather than blindly trust a count, I figured it'd be easier to just snag the starter connector and be done with it.

Plus I figure as this is my first water build, I'll be screwing stuff up and doing it over, so it was just something worth the extra 2 bucks. Already had tons of stuff coming so it didn't really have an impact on shipping prices or anything anyways.