im planning wcooling...

[ichorid]

cheaper than previous plan of slk900+2xcoolmod, also cooler and quieter - better in every way!!

radiator - heater core from a car (£20 or so i reckon)
pump - eheim 1250 from ebay (£25 at the mo - 1 day to go)
block - innovacool socket A or swifty mcw5000 (1 &4 days left on ebay each)

recommendations??


edit:
In any case, the use of an effective corrosion inhibitor is always recommended in WCing systems containing aluminum.
antifreeze... at 10-15%?

:tis the innova or the swifty better?? where should i get the pipes, etc

[morpheus kain]

You should be able to get some tubing and clamps at your local hardware store. I'm pretty sure the Swifty is a better block, but I'd say just buy the best you can afford.

[Giblet Plus!]

The swifty block is a lot better. www.mcmaster.com sells Clearflex 60 for $.60 a foot under the PVC Chemical tubing name. Make sure to get 3/4" OD, 1/2" ID tubing. :)

[ichorid]

how many feet would i need??

(pump [bottom of case]>rad[at top of case]>block>pump.


only in a midi tower:eek: ... ill make it fit:rolleyes:

i really like the case im gonna get so it better fit!!


btw, ive given up on puttin the rad in a cold cupboard for now, might do that in the fall

also, how much should i be paying ($) for that swifty??

edit:
ive rung a local breakers, i can go pick up a heatercore at the weekend for £10 - w00t good deal!!

im high bids on eheim 1250 - £21 less than 1 day 2 go

high bids on that swifty block, $41, 5 days to go. could be a problem, i need it quicker than that:rolleyes: :(

nevermind, if i win that block &pump at that price, ill be able to do this stup for £75 or less!!:D

[ichorid]

aaaaaahh!!:eek: :(

too much to choose from at mcmaster!!:confused:

provide a link sum1??


do i need barbs for the pump??


(sumthing like this?) 5234K55

Latex Rubber Tubing 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD, 1/8" Wall

[ichorid]

sorry, loads to read there...

ill sum up.

what do i need to connect an Eheim 1250, a car heatercore and an swifty 5000??

who sells all that in the UK??

[Giblet Plus!]

This (http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/html/0085.html) is the tubing you want. You want at least 6', probably 10' so you have extra. I'm not sure if mcmaster ships to the UK - you might have to get it elsewhere.

The tubing will fit on the 1250 without any barbs. :D

[ichorid]

but what about the rad &block??

the block probs comes mounted with barbs, but i bet the rad wont since im using a custom one.

what will i hav to do to the rad to make the tubing fit??

thanks for the link:D

:t

[ichorid]

this one?? (http://www.mcmaster.com/cgi/item.cgi?searchstring=5231K237&tab=find&qty=&disppartnum=&sesnextrep=314522802327962&ItemLinksString=100000000901325237020000%0990%09Pr oduct+Technical+Data%09Product+Technical+Data%09Ch emical+Compatibility+of+PVC+Tubing%0A&notadd=&MstrPN=)

and what about barbs and clips??

edit: and what should i add to the water??
i want to A] stop it corroding (copper based block, alu rad)
& B] increase cooling.

im guessing i should get distilled water with ~10%~ water wetter & 5% anti corrosive

what should i use for this??

[ichorid]

i asked swiftech themselves, they recommended their own (of course:rolleyes: ) water wetter, with anti corrosive stuff already in it - perfect :D

they also sell the barbs necessary for the block - ill get 2 for the block & 2 for the rad

edit: ebay seller of mcw5000 will stop auction and sell for 85CAD (60USD, 40GBP)

fair price, ill do it to finish the auction quick

[ichorid]

check, don have the money to buy the block now.

ordered:Shopping Cart (Prices in British Pounds)
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE COST
----------------------------------------------------------------------
1/2" BSPT to 12mm(1/2"ID) 4 £1.69[€2.35] £6.76[€9.41]
Hose Barb Straight Adaptor -
Plastic #CP186

Codeflex 12mm(1/2") ID X 3mm 8 £0.44[€0.61] £3.52[€4.90]
Wall Hose #CP98

PCI Slot Case Cooler Exhaust 1 £3.83[€5.33] £3.83[€5.33]
Fan #CP2

120mm Chrome Fan Guard #CP23 2 £2.00[€2.78] £4.00[€5.57]
================================================== ====================
Subtotal: £18.11[€25.21]
Shipping (Royal Mail Special Delivery (Next day befor £6.20[€8.63]
VAT: £4.26[€5.93]
Total: £28.57[€39.77]


cant afford the expensive tubing, that stuff will have to do


cant afford block right now, have to earn a bit b4 the auction is over (5 days)

back to slaving in the garden...

[Giblet Plus!]

That hose should be fine. You do know that the MCW-5000 is a $50 USD block?

You can probably fit your tubing over the copper tubes on the heatercore with a little effort. :)

[ichorid]

You do know that the MCW-5000 is a $50 USD block?

whaddya mean? :confused:

im gettin it on ebay - my max bid is $46, so inc p&P itll be about right

[ichorid]

oic... thanks, i didnt see that.

its still cheaper than buying it retail in rip-off UK


im not doin it tho, dont hav the money. noone else will bid cos its so near retail, so im gonna win it for $46, plus P&P is just over £40. the block itself is £52.99 in most UK stores

[ichorid]

That SUCKS!!:mad:

i was high bidder on Eheim 1250 with 1 hour left when i went to school... when i come back, ive been outbid and lost the auction!!!!

I HATE AUCTIONS!!!!!


never mind... ill get a 1209 insted for £10!! w00t:p

...,which is better... a maze3 or an mcw5000

[ichorid]

right... my dad dont want me to do it:mad:


please post and tell my dad

A] the mcw5000 is a really good block (though not the best)
B] An automotive heatercore is well worth £10
C] £25 is a fair price for 260cfm at 45db (2x120mm)
D] An Eheim 1209 pump is a great deal at £10

thanks guys!!:t

[Giblet Plus!]

The MCW is a good block.
An automotive heatercore is a much better buy than a "watercooling" radiator.
120mm fans are nice.
I haven't heard of the 1209 before. :confused:

[ichorid]

thats what i thought... cant find any info anywhere...

nevermind... he stopped me bidding cos i got a really bad of some other seller... for no reason:mad:


BUT, ive found a better one

super cheap deal - here (https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2003052415195532&item=2-1235&catname=water) . it also runs on 12v, RUNS OFF THE PSU:p :D :x

they ship internationally.


its cheap and super quiet. and small whichll help, since im trying to fit it into a midi tower :rolleyes:

wish me luck!!

btw. the fans, barbs, tubing & paste (ceramique) arrived today... the fans are real noisy tho...
im gonna make a baybus for them once ive got it all sorted.

[j.m@talk]

http://www.1coolpc.com/water2.gif



http://www.1coolpc.com/watercoolbig.gif




http://www.1coolpc.com/3dfxline.gif

:t

[ichorid]

heh


giblet - what fans do you have on your setup and how loud is the whole thing with the case shut??