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I thought I would come to the forums to get some advice since I am not 100% sure of my ideas for watercooling my SR-2 (x5650s @ 4GHz). I am currently using Megahalems until I get my custom copper water blocks (Danger Den bottoms with custom tops).
I have a CaseLabs TH10 that is able to hold up to 4 120.4 radiators and as much other parts as I can stuff into it. Basically want to make sure that I have the best cooling available for the SR-2 or whenever I upgrade to the newest folding beast (skipping Quad G34 right now).
Here is the list I have of remaining parts I need or have:
Have:
2x Custom Copper CPU blocks
Custom Copper SR-2 block
Need:
?x Fans (not sure right now, but have had Yate Loons and Scythe GTs and if there is something better I will used them)
2x XSPC RX480 Radiators
2x Swiftech MCP655 Speed Control Water Pumps
2x EK-Multioption Reservior x2-400 Advanced
1x EK-D5 Dual Top 2-loop (Black Acetal)
2x Pair of Koolance QDC Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish 45 Degree Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish Stop Fittings
Tygon Tubing (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD) - Not sure whether to go with clear or black tubing
If clear tubing, I will be using Mayhem Red Dye.
Red O-rings with fittings as well.
Planned Loops:
CPU0: Reservoir -> Pump -> CPU -> Mobo -> Reservoir
CPU1: Reservoir -> Pump -> CPU -> Reservior
Does anyone see anything that I should change? I have the idea that this is fine, but maybe someone can talk me into a better idea on how to cool the CPUs or better hardware. I do not plan to add any GPUs outside of the 260 that is sitting in it right now either as it is not worth the CPU cycles currently.
I have a CaseLabs TH10 that is able to hold up to 4 120.4 radiators and as much other parts as I can stuff into it. Basically want to make sure that I have the best cooling available for the SR-2 or whenever I upgrade to the newest folding beast (skipping Quad G34 right now).
Here is the list I have of remaining parts I need or have:
Have:
2x Custom Copper CPU blocks
Custom Copper SR-2 block
Need:
?x Fans (not sure right now, but have had Yate Loons and Scythe GTs and if there is something better I will used them)
2x XSPC RX480 Radiators
2x Swiftech MCP655 Speed Control Water Pumps
2x EK-Multioption Reservior x2-400 Advanced
1x EK-D5 Dual Top 2-loop (Black Acetal)
2x Pair of Koolance QDC Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish 45 Degree Compression Fittings (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD)
?x Bitspower Black Matte Finish Stop Fittings
Tygon Tubing (1/2" ID, 3/4" OD) - Not sure whether to go with clear or black tubing
If clear tubing, I will be using Mayhem Red Dye.
Red O-rings with fittings as well.
Planned Loops:
CPU0: Reservoir -> Pump -> CPU -> Mobo -> Reservoir
CPU1: Reservoir -> Pump -> CPU -> Reservior
Does anyone see anything that I should change? I have the idea that this is fine, but maybe someone can talk me into a better idea on how to cool the CPUs or better hardware. I do not plan to add any GPUs outside of the 260 that is sitting in it right now either as it is not worth the CPU cycles currently.
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