WC in PC60?

11th August 2002, 21:26

2 small questions....

1. Could u easily fit a complete watercooling setup in a LianLi PC60? How many of u have this working? Where do u put the radiator? Inside top? Outside back?

2. I might be buying me an Epox 8KHA+ mobo. I saw that there's some capacitors that are pretty close to the socket. Could this give me troubles installing a water block? Any experiences?

Thanks....

RichBa5tard · 11th August 2002, 21:34

Black Ice 2 on top. You loose a 5" bay, but there's still room for a LCD/rheobus/etc. Pic is explains it all.

11th August 2002, 21:45

Which waterblock do you use? What are the maximum temps that you reach under full load?

Isn't it a disadvantage to have the radiator inside the case?
Isn't the air that you're pulling through your radiator already "hot" before it needs to cool the water running through the radiator? If you know what i'm saying?

RichBa5tard · 11th August 2002, 21:53

The case temp is really low, because all the components that generate a lot of heat (CPU, NB & GPU) are cooled with H²O. So the answer to your question is no, the rad is cooled with cold air.

CPU block: D-tek Spir@l

Don't care about the temps, can't read the XP sensor with my mobo (KR7) and I don't trust the onboard probe. I can tell you my CPU is stable on 1780Mhz, which was only possible to reach by air with 3 120mm delta fans, an alpha 8045+delta and 10°C roomtemp...

TerAngreal · 11th August 2002, 21:57

i'm working on somewhat the same project, but with other equipment ... DD blocks, another rad, no reservoir ...

the 8KHA+ is perfectly compatible with the DD waterblocks, that's for sure -- no problems here with that combo whatsoever ...

about space and usage of it : everything is housed within my pc-68, but i'm still working on it so i can't give you any temps ...

21st August 2002, 03:23

I am assembling a complete system in my PC-61 as well... A swiftech CPU block, a DD gpu block, and just a plain old fan i ripped off a thermaltake active memory cooling kit on my northbridge. I just need a reservoir... but what to use? I want to use something that definately will not leak. water+computer = nojoy

21st August 2002, 08:23

Quote:

Originally posted by septimus
I am assembling a complete system in my PC-61 as well... A swiftech CPU block, a DD gpu block, and just a plain old fan i ripped off a thermaltake active memory cooling kit on my northbridge. I just need a reservoir... but what to use? I want to use something that definately will not leak. water+computer = nojoy

a can of beer?

10th September 2002, 17:17

Ok, so i kinda made up my mind. There's still some doubt in my mind. This is what i'm considering right now:

Maze3, Geforce block, BI Xtreme, Eheim 1250, (some reservoir). All 1/2" fittings. Normally, as much as I've read about it, none of these parts will restrict flow in a serious way. Correct?

On the other hand, i've been checking some of the German shops. But i don'y understand a f*ck of all the different fittings (8mm Schlaugtullen, 8mm legris, wtf???). So, i think ordering with dangerden would be safest.

One more thing about the Eheim. Is it supposed to be inside the reservoir? If you use it outside of the reservoir what should u keep in mind, since i believe they don't suck....

Thanks...

15th September 2002, 07:29

If you place the pump into the reservoir you will have the heat the pump generates entering the water and raising your temps in general. You need to have your pump inline with the rest of the system rather than submersed. Get a good quality reservoir, that is the one component that seems to be most vulnerable to leakage. A leak can be catasrophic

1st December 2002, 13:23

Quote:

Originally posted by RichBa5tard

Black Ice 2 on top. You loose a 5" bay, but there's still room for a LCD/rheobus/etc. Pic is explains it all.

ff off-topic

waar heb jij da reservoir gehaalt?

11th August 2002, 21:26	#1
EasyB Posts: n/a	WC in PC60? 2 small questions.... 1. Could u easily fit a complete watercooling setup in a LianLi PC60? How many of u have this working? Where do u put the radiator? Inside top? Outside back? 2. I might be buying me an Epox 8KHA+ mobo. I saw that there's some capacitors that are pretty close to the socket. Could this give me troubles installing a water block? Any experiences? Thanks....

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11th August 2002, 21:34	#2
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	Black Ice 2 on top. You loose a 5" bay, but there's still room for a LCD/rheobus/etc. Pic is explains it all.

11th August 2002, 21:45	#3
EasyB Posts: n/a	Which waterblock do you use? What are the maximum temps that you reach under full load? Isn't it a disadvantage to have the radiator inside the case? Isn't the air that you're pulling through your radiator already "hot" before it needs to cool the water running through the radiator? If you know what i'm saying?

11th August 2002, 21:53	#4
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	The case temp is really low, because all the components that generate a lot of heat (CPU, NB & GPU) are cooled with H²O. So the answer to your question is no, the rad is cooled with cold air. CPU block: D-tek Spir@l Don't care about the temps, can't read the XP sensor with my mobo (KR7) and I don't trust the onboard probe. I can tell you my CPU is stable on 1780Mhz, which was only possible to reach by air with 3 120mm delta fans, an alpha 8045+delta and 10°C roomtemp...

11th August 2002, 21:57	#5
TerAngreal Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,343	i'm working on somewhat the same project, but with other equipment ... DD blocks, another rad, no reservoir ... the 8KHA+ is perfectly compatible with the DD waterblocks, that's for sure -- no problems here with that combo whatsoever ... about space and usage of it : everything is housed within my pc-68, but i'm still working on it so i can't give you any temps ...

21st August 2002, 03:23	#6
septimus Posts: n/a	I am assembling a complete system in my PC-61 as well... A swiftech CPU block, a DD gpu block, and just a plain old fan i ripped off a thermaltake active memory cooling kit on my northbridge. I just need a reservoir... but what to use? I want to use something that definately will not leak. water+computer = nojoy

10th September 2002, 17:17	#8
EasyB Posts: n/a	Ok, so i kinda made up my mind. There's still some doubt in my mind. This is what i'm considering right now: Maze3, Geforce block, BI Xtreme, Eheim 1250, (some reservoir). All 1/2" fittings. Normally, as much as I've read about it, none of these parts will restrict flow in a serious way. Correct? On the other hand, i've been checking some of the German shops. But i don'y understand a f*ck of all the different fittings (8mm Schlaugtullen, 8mm legris, wtf???). So, i think ordering with dangerden would be safest. One more thing about the Eheim. Is it supposed to be inside the reservoir? If you use it outside of the reservoir what should u keep in mind, since i believe they don't suck.... Thanks...

15th September 2002, 07:29	#9
septimus Posts: n/a	If you place the pump into the reservoir you will have the heat the pump generates entering the water and raising your temps in general. You need to have your pump inline with the rest of the system rather than submersed. Get a good quality reservoir, that is the one component that seems to be most vulnerable to leakage. A leak can be catasrophic