TH Water Cooling Club and Picture Gallery

[jacknhut]

sorry for the misunderstanding, just received my monsta 2x120 rad - was already thinking I'm initiated in some Monsta club :lol: but seriously, for that price, they are very complimenting rads with any kit for a decent price

might wanna check out my build logs - could use another set of eyes to find flaws(or deliver feedback)

instead of color, take a look at the bitfenix alchemy range of leds.

Is that the 80mm thick rad? Which fans do you intend to use for that lol and how much vertical space does it occupy? 2 fans in push/pull is already 50mm, plus another 80mm from the radiator thats 130 mm total... Also, fans for that rad gotta be extremely good in static pressure to get through that thickness don't you think?

 

[Lutfij]

hey, long time mate!

Is that the 80mm thick rad? Which fans do you intend to use for that lol and how much vertical space does it occupy? 2 fans in push/pull is already 50mm, plus another 80mm from the radiator that's 130 mm total... Also, fans for that rad gotta be extremely good in static pressure to get through that thickness don't you think?

yeap, its 80mm alright[:lutfij:5]! its massive. It's for the Vintage case mod project and I intend on using the swiftech Helix 120's for that rad in push or in pull but if needed I'll go for a push/pull setup.

The monsta's are a step up from the XSPC RX range of rads. same FPI(about) but more air travel(considering the distance air has to travel through fins) and being of an all copper construct. It's heavy as well.

130mm's won't be an issue as I'll have it mounted on the top of case externally.[:lutfij:4]

hey Jacknhut - might want to check out the two build logs could use feedback! and maybe an off topic discussion

*message to mods: If I've taken this thread off-topic please delete

 

[mlcaouette]

Ordered a XSPC raystorm kit last night with the rs360 rad, I would've liked something better but this is the best I can afford atm.

I should be posting pictures in about a week once it arrives. I look forward to joining the club!

I'm considering adding a GPU block to my gtx 470 in the future. I'm just not sure if this kit can handle it to my standards yet. I'll just have to see how well it can handle the OCed 955 first.

And on a final note, there are many amazing rigs on here that helped inspire me into the world of watercooling, so I'd like to thank all whom shared their machines.

 

[Lutfij]

^ Your welcome - might want to head over to the watercooling sticky to pick up advanced info(you may even find how you can get things done right after the stuff arrive or what not to do)...who knows?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Water goes on the inside iirc
Moto

 

[Lutfij]

ah so you've been lurking? wher've you been man!>!?!?!

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Working lots of overtime, other halfs Xmas gift won't buy itself hehe
barely have time to fire the rig up ,let alone get on forums or Wow lol, but I'm here
Moto

 

[mlcaouette]

I already checked out the sticky that's where I got info for which kind of kit to get. May reference it again come time to assemble the loop.

 

[rubix_1011]

RS360? What CPU and GPU? If you've read the sticky, it tells you how to determine if this will work.

 

[mlcaouette]

Calculated wattage of my OC'ed cpu is 177 watts, gpu at standard clocks is 250watts peak.

I know that generally speaking for every 120 in rad space you have you should be able to handle about 120 watts but this is a fairly slim radiator and my ambient room temperature can vary greatly. I live in Montana. According to the formula listed this radiator wouldn't be able to handle both very well, it falls about 50watts short.

Plus once I get the cpu loop set up I'm hoping to overclock the cpu further, by how much I do not know. That's why I'd like to do some actual testing since calculated results from a formula don't always match up with live test results; there are some variables unaccounted for.

Based on calculated data if I decide to add a gpu block in the future I would likely need to add a second radiator as well. Which I certainly wouldn't mind doing, it leaves me with future projects.

 

[rubix_1011]

That RS360 should be able to handle that setup fine as long as you aren't using 500 rpm fans...something 1200 rpm + should be fine. It mainly comes down to fans used and flow rate.

 

[mikolrayne]

Just wondering, anyone have any experience with cases from CaseLabs? In particular, their STH-10 case.

My RV-03 is getting a bit too cramped for my liking. The STH-10 looks big enough for all my future projects plus me inside. But I'm not sure the price is justifiable =X

 

[tjosborne]

Just wondering, anyone have any experience with cases from CaseLabs? In particular, their STH-10 case.

My RV-03 is getting a bit too cramped for my liking. The STH-10 looks big enough for all my future projects plus me inside. But I'm not sure the price is justifiable =X

id suggest m8 or m10 if you want to go caselabs, those have a side for components plus 2 rads and other side can house 3 fat rads and psu. good cable management options on all caserlabs as well, not like mountain mods, $70 extra for 6 holes to be drilled. just read reviews, from what ive seen all caselabs look solid.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

I think anyone considering a MM case should get some right angle ally, angle grinder, rivet gun and some steel sheet, spend a day in the workshop
Sorry to the guys who love them but I could build what I wanted cheaper
Moto

 

[4Ryan6]

I think anyone considering a MM case should get some right angle ally, angle grinder, rivet gun and some steel sheet, spend a day in the workshop
Sorry to the guys who love them but I could build what I wanted cheaper
Moto

That's not a bad idea Moto, I'm considering doing that very thing! Ry

 

[toolmaker_03]

Just wondering, anyone have any experience with cases from CaseLabs? In particular, their STH-10 case.

My RV-03 is getting a bit too cramped for my liking. The STH-10 looks big enough for all my future projects plus me inside. But I'm not sure the price is justifiable =X

Have always liked big cases and the STH_10 is no larger than the AZZA Fusion 4000 and its only $250 for this case, but I like the cube cases most. For size to cost the XSPC Hive H1 rev. 2 has a lot to offer water cooling rigs, in the way of size and design but this is only my opinion.

 

[rubix_1011]

Honestly surprised that a case manufacturer hasn't developed a modular DIY case design that has a few primary designs and the ability to swap/move MB trays, drive bays, etc along with windowed walls, vent panels and accessories. Would be interesting as a Lego or Erector Set type of project and a nice look.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Getting there man,
can you swap the rad so its all over the case instead of overhanging? or do you have an annoying top panel for buttons etc?
just think it would look neater/ not take up as much space is all
Moto

 

[mlcaouette]

I was considering that, the only reason I set it up the way I did was I was worried that the tubes would kink. I think it will be fine though so I will likely move the rad forward later tonight.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

If kinking would be an issue, drill and grommet a couple of 19mm holes in the roof directly below the rads barbs, or use a few cable ties to keep the tubing from collapsing under a tight bend
Moto

 

[tjosborne]

I was considering that, the only reason I set it up the way I did was I was worried that the tubes would kink. I think it will be fine though so I will likely move the rad forward later tonight.

you could also put a few 45 degree fittings on the rad if your worried about kinks, should be a good enough angle then to prevent any.

 

[4Ryan6]

It works really well, couldn't plug in all the fans yet because I only have 6 M/B fan headers and there is a total of nine fans (three case and six for radiator).

You at least need the 6 rad fans on an independent fan controller staying away from the M/B connectors, especially if you're running more than one fan per connector.

A fan controller gets it's power directly from the power supply and is designed to handle a multiple fan power load.

 

[mlcaouette]

I will look into a good fan controller any suggestions? I need something that will fit into a single 5.25" bay as that's all I have left in my case.

I ordered some new tubing and a few other things from dangerden since they were closing up shop. So some updates should be coming in the near future, including moving the radiator so it doesn't extend so far off the back of the case.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Most fan controllers are 5.25, but why restrict yourself to mounting it in a drivebay?
you should have a nice clear space underneath that rad to mount at least one F/c
just drill the holes required, (I use the F/c's panel as a drill template) remove the knobs and feed it through then replace the knobs to hold it in place,
Heres some pictures to help,

My build log, relevant pics and info are bottom of page one
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareuk.inc&cat=13&post=311860&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0
Or just ask in your build/mod thread and I'll go through things with you
Btw, my F/c's are all Nesteq 8 channel jobs
Moto

 

[4Ryan6]

I will look into a good fan controller any suggestions? I need something that will fit into a single 5.25" bay as that's all I have left in my case.

I ordered some new tubing and a few other things from dangerden since they were closing up shop. So some updates should be coming in the near future, including moving the radiator so it doesn't extend so far off the back of the case.

There are so many fan controllers it's a matter of personal preference I've had the best results from the Sunbeam rheostat models simply because at the time of purchase they handled the wattage I needed it to handle, but today there's a lot of new contenders out there.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Description=FAN+CONTROLLER&Tpk=fan controller