Completed Custom LCS

[miwanuma]

Hey Toms just completed my first LCS I want to thank several Toms members for all their valuable input. ortoklaz, rubix_1011, and Shadow703793.

It was a FUN (and frustrating) project learned alot from the countless hours of research. I also want to comment that XFX RMA service took 5 days to ship me 2 new 5870's WOW

Temps are 49c on prime95 for 2 hours @ 4.1Ghz and idle 29c
Parts
Swiftech MCP-655
CPU Waterblock- Koolance CPU-360
Radiator- Thermochill PA-120.3
Fans- Scythe sy125ssl "slipstream"
Reservoir- XSPC 5.25 Dual bay
Distilled water
Silver coil

Front

Inside

 

[miwanuma]

Got ya!

 

[blackpanther26]

only thing is with the case closed the temps are around 70c. I may replace my 140mm fans with higher airflow ones.

 

[miwanuma]

Cable management will help also. What size rad are you using?

 

[blackpanther26]

yeah. I'm not the best at cable management but I do have some of the cables going behind my motherboard. That's why I have a modular PSU from NZXT.

 

[miwanuma]

Hello all well after a pretty horrible week ending up in the hospital for 4 days I now have a few weeks at home. (to rest lol) So I figured I am going to finish up my rig and add the 2 gpu's to the loop. So I ordered 2 ek 5870 v2 black/acetel and a XSPC 240 from sidewinder. Based on my calculations my mcp655 should be enough to cover the entire loop. I am guessing I will have 7 feet of tubing.

 

[ortoklaz]

that's weird..i broke my ankle two weeks ago,got to use crutches for another 4 weeks but any way your MCP655 will do the job no problem

 

[blackpanther26]

well hey make good time of being home. Btw what happened miwanuma?

 

[rubix_1011]

I'm running a MCP655 for a D-tek v2, dual Swiftech MCW60's, dual MCR320's and dual acrylic reservoirs that I made. Works like a charm...and I can see water churning in the res's the entire time...that pump is a beast.

 

[miwanuma]

well hey make good time of being home. Btw what happened miwanuma?

Started with an abdominal pain which got progressively worse over a couple of days it turned out to be diverticulitis. (intestinal infection) which was operated on. Also newly diagnosed diabetic. when it rains it pours.

 

[miwanuma]

I'm running a MCP655 for a D-tek v2, dual Swiftech MCW60's, dual MCR320's and dual acrylic reservoirs that I made. Works like a charm...and I can see water churning in the res's the entire time...that pump is a beast.

Should be interesting as I will have the pa 120.3, XSPC 240, 1 XSPC 5.25 dual bay, 1 XSPC 655/res combo, thanks to all your info I think I made a good choice with the 655. Should have everything by Tuesday

 

[blackpanther26]

I'm thinking of doing a dual loop so I can add my 5870 to the list as well as the NB mofset and SB.

 

[rubix_1011]

No reason to WC NB, SB, RAM and mostfets, unless you like spending money on blocks. Most people who watercool only stick to CPUs and GPUs...the rest are perfectly fine with the fans and heatsinks on the MB. If you don't feel they are adequate, just get a better HSF if you want. Most of those NB/SB/RAM/mosfet blocks are overly restrictive.

 

[miwanuma]

Question what's the best way to clean a dual bay res? There is a "film" covering the inside of the res.

 

[ortoklaz]

acrylic reservoirs are pain in the..s .. to clean ( that's why i recommended you know what ) and you end up buying two 🙁
here is what you do;
1-fill about half of res with soapy water and some rice and shake,shake,..if that wont work
2-use Pinesol, about 1-2 tablespoons per liter of water..if that won't work
3-mix white vinegar/distiled water only for very short time
then rinsing thoroughly with distilled water.. never use tap water it leaves huge amounts of mineral deposits

 

[miwanuma]

acrylic reservoirs are pain in the..s .. to clean ( that's why i recommended you know what ) and you end up buying two 🙁
here is what you do;
1-fill about half of res with soapy water and some rice and shake,shake,..if that wont work
2-use Pinesol, about 1-2 tablespoons per liter of water..if that won't work
3-mix white vinegar/distiled water only for very short time
then rinsing thoroughly with distilled water.. never use tap water it leaves huge amounts of mineral deposits

lol I just looked at the previous thread and you suggested a res that had a removable front...I see why now. (bowing down) :lol: Thank you as usual At home for another week so I will finish the gpus in the loop. Then back to the doctor to see if I will need surgery

 

[ortoklaz]

hope you get better,clean you thermochil ,good luck

 

[blackpanther26]

lol I just looked at the previous thread and you suggested a res that had a removable front...I see why now. (bowing down) :lol: Thank you as usual At home for another week so I will finish the gpus in the loop. Then back to the doctor to see if I will need surgery

Hey why not water cool your entire board. 😉 It'll look cool that way. 8)

 

[miwanuma]

Best answer selected by miwanuma.

 

[miwanuma]

Hey guys my water cooling items arrive tomorrow, but as I read the waterblock instructions I realize I dont have mx3 thermal paste, I only have as5, and the thermal grease from koolance that came with my cpu360. Can I use what I have??

 

[rubix_1011]

You can use whatever paste you want, shouldn't be a problem as long as you do it right.

 

[miwanuma]

You can use whatever paste you want, shouldn't be a problem as long as you do it right.

^thx rubix!! Will post pics when complete!!

 

[ortoklaz]

make sure to flash that Thermochill multiple times or you will have more problems ;
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=262564&page=2

 

[miwanuma]

make sure to flash that Thermochill multiple times or you will have more problems ;
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=262564&page=2

I will learned my lesson the hard way. 😀

 

[miwanuma]

Just installed water blocks, however now my computer wont boot. I get the post beep but that's it no bios, it tries to load express gate but stops any thoughts

 

[ortoklaz]

any water spills ?,are the cards properly sited?,any beep codes ? ,try to clear CMOS