Experimental radiator \build log!!!

[toolmaker_03]

well here are the radiators, my problem is the configuration of them, simply too many possibilities, so if you could find the time to give your opinions, I would really appreciate it.
I also need advice on a type of shroud for the radiators, the purpose is to inshore good air flow through the radiator.
and lastly how to attach the fans to the radiators?



all advice is welcome and thank you

 

[toolmaker_03]

Ok here is what I noticed on the previous setup I had 4 360’s 2 in parallel in series with two more true I had a motherboard block and a CPU block in that loop as well but I did not really notice a difference in temps on the video cards after isolating the CPU to its own loop with two of the rads my temps on the video cards stayed the same with 2 rads as they did with 4 rads same goes for the processor no difference in temps form two rads to one rad well a little at idol but not under load at all.

The only way to achieve better results at this point would be to chill the water going to the blocks and get rid of the rads all together

 

[4Ryan6]

4 360s That's a lot of radiator space and should have delivered some great results!

The only way to achieve better results at this point would be to chill the water going to the blocks and get rid of the rads all together

So what's your progress in that area?

I know you already have some hardware in hand?

 

[toolmaker_03]

yea i am looking at about a year to finish and have a product to show for it.

 

[toolmaker_03]

got my other card today so now i can really get this going

 

[toolmaker_03]

OK so this is what i am doing now i think it looks cool

 

[toolmaker_03]

next i will finish the piping on the inside and take a pic. for you guys to look at before i leak test so that way i can make any last second changes if need be.

 

[4Ryan6]

For some reason it reminds me of the Replicators on Stargate SG1, hey there's a good name for it, The Replicator.

 

[toolmaker_03]

Well i went out today and got a second 120 gig intel 520 SSD for a 0 array on this build we will see if it helps or if i need to get two more and expand the array to four.

 

[4Ryan6]

You have definitely been bitten by the upgrade bug!

 

[toolmaker_03]

well yea it has been 8 years sence i built a system like this for myself so i am having fun with this one, yes lots of fun :lol:

i am only working myself to a fully functional system the next build will be a complete change of pace for me and more to learn.

 

[toolmaker_03]

Ok, so I am so impressed with how fast 2 SSD hard drives are in a array that I went out and got some new fans too, I might as well make this rig right this time. :lol:

 

[toolmaker_03]

and the inside of the case, the 580's are next to be piped

 

[mlcaouette]

This is quite the grand experiment you have here TM03, I actually really like the tubing you're using to connect to the radiators. I'm also just posting up to follow the future updates you have.

 

[toolmaker_03]

thanks for the intrest man,

yes well i hope it lasts as long as it costs :lol:

 

[toolmaker_03]

Ok so this rig has a lot of black in it, I tried to offset that with the silver fittings I have a lot of black fittings too but I thought that they kind of disappeared in the case when I made the inside with all black fittings but my son seems to like it all black. With that it all works out in the end.

Starting to leak test the CPU loop now will pipe the video cards in after that maybe another week before completion at this point, I still need a couple of new fans to finish the rig out completely.

 

[4Ryan6]

I have to hand it to you!

You are a lot more patient than I am, I just cannot drag things out for weeks!

Once I get an idea I may invest weeks into the initial planning and parts purchasing but once the parts are in my possession and I begin the project, I am hell bent until it is completed!

Most times if it's partially done I cannot get to sleep for thinking about it and if I do manage to get to sleep, I'll finish it 1,000 times in my dreams!

It would drive me nuts to span the assembly over weeks.

 

[toolmaker_03]

oh it is, but sometimes it is a good thing to assamble in your sleep, you notice things that you may have over looked before.

 

[4Ryan6]

That's So True!

 

[Lutfij]

Ah TM - you're even more patient than I am :lol: nice progress so far. So much progress so far from almost everybody's rigs. The last thread to check out is the sub ambient thread

 

[toolmaker_03]

well There are no leaks so far, so what do you guys think about the light on the CPU block does it help or I could leave it off I am kind of over lighting up the case :lol: well, that way at least, I am looking at other ways to do it now.

 

[Lutfij]

Spray paint the SP fan rings copper? hang on a a min is there a rad on the back of that case? If not, you'll be disappointed with the airflow inside your case.

 

[toolmaker_03]

There will be a very thick rad there for the third loop with will have the memory and hard drives on it.

Haven’t even built that one yet but it will all be in or on this case still gathering parts for that loop.

 

[toolmaker_03]

so this is what the coolant will look like the little that can be seen



looks pretty cool to me

 

[toolmaker_03]

ok So I have finished the piping inside and I think that I have managed to clean it up a good bit.





well what do you guys think of it now?

 

[Lutfij]

Hydro coppers look nice but the restriction and pricing - I'd sit them out.