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utnorris
12-17-2008, 01:43 AM
Some pics of my loop:

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/6149/img1625eh4.jpg
By utnorris (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/utnorris), shot with Canon PowerShot A540 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+PowerShot+A540&make=Canon) at 2008-12-16

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By utnorris (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/utnorris), shot with Canon PowerShot A540 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=Canon+PowerShot+A540&make=Canon) at 2008-12-16

I am doing one single loop since this will be for the chiller. What is really amazing about this current setup is that the loop consists of the mosfets, cpu (QX9650 @ 4.16Ghz, 1.41v vcore), NB, SB and GPU (HD4870x2), pump is two MCP355's combined using a EK dual top, a Swiftech Micro res (temporary) and as a temporary cooler the PA120.3. Those pumps combined push the water flow very high. I thought my tubes were going to come off at first. :D Now that's a lot for one loop and under the chiller shouldn't be an issue, but what I find amazing is the fact that the PA120.3 with San Ace fans has no problem cooling the entire loop. Ambient is 21c and at idle the CPU is at 26c and the GPU is at 31c, under load (OCCT) the CPU is under 60c, the GPU under load (3DMark06) only hits 36c. That's friggin unbelievable for a single rad with all of that in one loop. I guess that is why the Thermochill is considered the best you can get. I wish I had a Feser laying around to compare them.

RedRaider
12-17-2008, 06:15 AM
I'm glad you are a believer now:king:

I also am very impressed with your setup. Man, you sure have put in alot of hard work.:up:

Glad you came over and shared this Extreme Build with us.:up:

Xilikon
12-17-2008, 09:12 AM
Great to see a happy Thermochill owner. I love mine as well :)

Baleful
12-17-2008, 09:24 AM
Looks good man. Are those fans san aces?

Septim
12-17-2008, 10:43 AM
yes i believe they are, he has a ton of em to float his rig...

Overclocking101
12-17-2008, 10:44 AM
nice m8 pics of mine soon ;)

Naja002
12-18-2008, 11:08 AM
Sweet Build! :up: Even though I'm not the biggest fan of single loops--they are a workable solution in imo. I use them. And with a chiller--it should really be a non-issue. Looking forward to the results!

Eddie3dfx
12-18-2008, 12:05 PM
Looks gorgeous. Pure distilled?

NAekuh
12-18-2008, 04:56 PM
Looks gorgeous. Pure distilled?

he has a chiller...

if he runs lower then 5C he is gonna need a glycol mixture.. Or he's gonna start showing crystals in the water as he goes down lower...

Infinity
12-18-2008, 07:20 PM
nice temps

utnorris
12-18-2008, 11:02 PM
Yes, currently it is straight distilled since it is temporary, once I get the chiller running the rad will go away and I will mix distilled with a 10-20% anti-freeze mix, probably Dex because I like the orange.

Septim
12-18-2008, 11:05 PM
looks good, keep us updated...

utnorris
12-18-2008, 11:23 PM
Thanks. Will do, little one and Xmas is keeping me busy.

mcoffey
12-19-2008, 09:06 AM
Damn nice setup UT, and yeah, I love my TC rads too.
Great performers one and all.

andyc

Eternalightwith
12-23-2008, 12:11 PM
Yes, currently it is straight distilled since it is temporary, once I get the chiller running the rad will go away and I will mix distilled with a 10-20% anti-freeze mix, probably Dex because I like orange. But the machine gave me lemon lime.