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- Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:14 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Need help bad temps on first w/c build p182
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10295
I ended up completely changing my setup. I now have a lian li v2000 (which is much better suited for watercooling), I changed my rad to a Thermalchill PA120.3, I also moved to a D-TEK FuZion (with a quad nozzle, and pro mount), and plan on switching to a quieter pump probably a DDC w/Petra Top. I c...
- Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:14 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: and you want alu because...?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6555
- Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:43 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: and you want alu because...?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6555
Re: and you want alu because...?
Why aluminum? You do realize that you'll need to run corrosion inhibitor in your coolant even if you have only aluminum contacting it? Or is this a weight issue? Looking at alu-to-air heat transfer efficiency? As I remember, coolant-to-cu is enough better to compensate, but I can't remember the spe...
- Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:42 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Need help bad temps on first w/c build p182
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10295
- Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:49 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Zalman Reserator 1 and GeForce 6800 Ultra
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4586
Re: Similar system
Hi Charlie, I have a similar system to yours: ... My CPU and GPU are both slower than yours: A64 3000+ on MSI K8N NEO Platinum, with MSI 5700 video card.... However even though my case temperatures seem similar to yours, the CPU and GPU readings are way higher: idle around 60C and load around 70C. ...
- Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:57 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Zalman Reserator 1 and GeForce 6800 Ultra
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4586
Zalman Reserator 1 and GeForce 6800 Ultra
Zalman Reserator 1 and GeForce 6800 Ultra – Watercooling the VGA Temperature Diodes First off, a note about temperatures. The figures I give here are in degrees Celsius from the following sources: Ambient case temperature is the average from two probes built into my Antec P160 case, one by the air ...
- Sat Sep 04, 2004 8:10 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: my Zalman Reserator1 system review
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8986
- Sat Aug 21, 2004 1:05 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
Just as a hypothetical to add to the 'is there a loop?' question... I do NOT know this to be factually true, and it might not be a factor, however think about the notion that we are always talking about loops and circuits when we are discussing a WC setup. I think it is quite reasonable to assume t...
- Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:44 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
If the wire between sacrificial anode and cathode is essential, then I'd bet that the loop CANNOT be completed by the electrolyte (and requires a separate conductor). As far as sacrificial anodes go, I'd be concerned about chunks of zinc breaking off and clogging the loop. The severity of this will...
- Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:09 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
For those who are interested, I've had a reply from Zalman to my request about compatibility of their waterblock kit with the nVidia GeForce 6800: Thank you for your interest in Zalman’s products. We’re happy that you’re happy with it, too. But unfortunately we have yet to develop the proper m...
- Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:12 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Upgrading Reserator 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11221
What's wrong with Zalman's own VGA waterblock ZM-GWB1? (24$ here in Turkey) As for the capacity of reserator, didn't someone (Copper I think) run 2 processors and attempted 3 on just one Reserator? Currently I'm thinking that that may be the best solution for me. My only concerns are a) that it sho...
- Thu Aug 12, 2004 7:33 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
Hmm... Any ideas on how to do this without a reservoir? I'm looking to avoid a reservoir as a closed circuit with no standing water maintains full momentum and allows the pumps more efficient operation. This is why I was thinking of substituting a portion of the circuit tubing for zinc piping. Did ...
- Thu Aug 12, 2004 6:56 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
So it would be beneficial to, say, stick in a piece of zinc to replace a piece of tubing somewhere in the loop... Almost, but not quite - the sacrificial anode is going to get corroded quickly, that's its job after all, so if you used it as a length of tubing it would be the first bit to leak :lol:...
- Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:47 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
I didn't notice any mention of eliminating the electrical connection between the anode and cathode. This should cause a substantial reduction in galvanic action. I kind of touched on this in my reply to Ed. Yes, if you eliminate the conductive path between the metals concerned, you will eliminate t...
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:09 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
Oooh, you're all too kind :oops: I'm generally greatful when someone goes to similar effort for me and I was going to do the research anyway, so... Ed - I don't know the product you mention, but if it's electrically non-conductive, then yes it'll prevent galvanic corrosion, as for regular corrosion ...
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 8:43 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 99934
Galvanic Corrosion for muppets: Impress your friends!
Whether you are interested in water cooling your PC, riveting together your DIY nuclear sub, or just want something different to chat about in the bar, you ought to know about Galvanic Corrosion . You may not think that you do, but you do. People kept mentioning it to me, and I hate it when other pe...
- Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:37 pm
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
- Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:33 pm
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Upgrading Reserator 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11221
BTW, as a GF3 owner, I want to add that I'm dazed when I see 6800 owners complain about the price of a waterblock. :) :lol: I can quite see why, but having paid out for this baby, it will be some time before SWMBO will tolerate any more expenditure. I wouldn't mind so much if it was just the waterb...
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:54 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Upgrading Reserator 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11221
The DD block is low restriction, and Rusty075 did okay with 2 blocks in his Reserator review. But you'll have to address the potential corrosion issue if you do this. I'd read elsewhere that the anodization of the Zalman kit would effecively eliminate any serious galvanic corrosion issues. Having s...
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 1:40 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
Another real-world case study: (6800U) Other than that, the Zalman GPU block is a great fit, so I don't know why Zalman doesn't add two slimmer screws into their kit to make it compatible with the 6800 cards. Unfortunately, I couldn't re-use my existing Koolance GPU waterblock (which is beefy: rate...
- Sun Aug 08, 2004 3:25 am
- Forum: Watercooling
- Topic: Upgrading Reserator 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11221
Upgrading Reserator 1
Adding a Reserator1 to my system to cool the CPU was a good move. It gave me my first foray into watercooling, and made the idea much less scary, it looks good and, as a bonus, keeps my A64 cool and quiet. Now I've rocked the boat by putting a Geforce 6800 Ultra in my box, complete with it's two fan...
- Sun Aug 08, 2004 2:11 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
Have any of you guys done testing for diode report accuracy and properly calibrated your motherboards? I certainly haven't - I didn't even know that motherboard diodes could be calibrated. How would one go about getting accurate readings from CPU, Motherboard and VGA thermal diodes? And, while I'm ...
- Sat Aug 07, 2004 9:46 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
EDIT: Btw, charliek, I will be trying out a Dangerden Maze4 GPU block on my 6800GT in the coming week; keep an eye on the water cooling forum for my post; it should fit, as several people have told me that the FX and 6800 series GeForce cards use the same hole pattern, but I won't know for a fact u...
- Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:48 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
Is the Athlon XP really that much hotter than a P4 in idle mode? The early Athlon XP 1900+ chips were very hot indeed. More recent chips have got faster, and also more heat efficient - so it doesn't necessarily follow that a newer faster chip will run hotter. Now, I have a question: My Gainward 680...
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:11 am
- Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
- Topic: Zalman's fanless WC rig reviewed: Reserator1
- Replies: 144
- Views: 126274
I've had a Reserator since April and am hugely happy with it. I am restoring an old house on the French/Spanish border and have big problems with heat and dust. This device has solved them both, and been practically silent into the bargain. (My slowed-down 120mm case fan is louder) I have just notic...