Your cooling setup and why did you choose/go that route?

Dirt Chip · Aug 31, 2022

dgianstefani said:
In other news AIOs are crap...

Tell me more how this affects "water"

I dont think it`s crap at all, just carry a grater potential of problems than just using fans.
And if fans can do the same work AIO dose with less potential problems, then why to choose AIO?

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2022

dgianstefani said:
Same, 30% up to 65c, 35 up to 70c, 45 above 70c for spikes.

I have an inline coolant flow/temperature sensor but my idiot motherboard won't control PWM based off it, so it's only useful for monitoring.

Hi,
Some have the same issue and turned to one of these

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qubit · Aug 31, 2022

I built my 2700K rig (see specs) such a long time ago now, but I still remember the decisions I made, which have stood the test of time.

I don't want to put liquid inside my PC so water cooling is out. I do some casual overclocking though. I therefore put the superb Noctua NH-D14 in it. I've run the non-PWM fans with the speed reducer since day one. It's been super quiet ever since, with the fans still showing no signs of wear 11 years later - phenomenal. In particular, I don't need to increase their speed even with the CPU running a hot stress test.

That yuck colour scheme on the fans is the only thing I don't like about it and that will be fixed in the next build with the grey versions.

You can bet that my next build will have a Noctua cooler in it after this enduring performance.

This rig is still going strong to this day.

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2022

Hi,
Yep a lot cheaper and safer to just change the room ambient.

dgianstefani · Aug 31, 2022

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Some have the same issue and turned to one of these

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I've considered it, might do so if I can combine with fan hub etc, already have a fan hub jury rigged in.

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2022

dgianstefani said:
I've considered it, might do so if I can combine with fan hub etc, already have a fan hub jury rigged in.

Hi,
It's a detailed op there
Op even designed the firmware to make it function as you'd want it to.

claes · Aug 31, 2022

dgianstefani said:
In other news AIOs are crap...

Tell me more how this affects "water"

I'm just glad it exists! One of the few non-Asetek, non-CoolIt options around, performs better and is quieter than both, and they back it up when it doesn't work. I'm impressed with how transparent they are about their mistake.

Keullo-e · Aug 31, 2022

-Arctic Freezer 50 on the CPU
-Gigabyte stock Windforce x3 on the GPU
-2x SilentiumPC Sigma Pro 140mm as intake
-Corsair ML120 Pro as exhaust

Simply because having a custom loop in my mATX case is problematic.

dgianstefani · Aug 31, 2022

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
It's a detailed op there
Op even designed the firmware to make it function as you'd want it to.

Motherboard manufacturers could stop pushing their own crap and license the aquero to replace their fan headers and useless screens on the motherboard.

Devon68 · Aug 31, 2022

When I was building my first PC I remember wanting a NH-D14 because it was the best, and it looked so cool (pun intended). Thinking back now it was a good thing I could not afford one. NH-D14 on a FX-6100 - the hell was I thinking :laugh:

ThrashZone · Aug 31, 2022

Devon68 said:
When I was building my first PC I remember wanting a NH-D14 because it was the best, and it looked so cool (pun intended). Thinking back now it was a good thing I could not afford one. NH-D14 on a FX-6100 - the hell was I thinking

Hi,
Interesting back in the day I got a D14 because I thought it was as big as my case could fit :cool:

A Computer Guy · Sep 5, 2022

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
A recent question brought up a good point about pump noise so bumping the thread

People get to lazy and use to many 90 degree fittings instead of 45's or even straight barbs with soft tubing or even hard tubing take the easy out and 90 everything to avoid bending tubing
Personally I don't mind the octopus look and even if I used hard tubing I would bend the tube instead of over use of 90's but some people not so much and like straight lines/... and the pump curses them so they have to slow it down to limit pump noise

I think I brought up that question but I can't seem to find my reply chain on that. Just wanted to let you know I finally removed 5 of 6 90's with straight barbs but my pump noise still remains - no improvement. Either I simply got a noisy pump, or the distroplate 90's are the issue, or my case resonance with the EK D5 pump/distroplate combo is just noisy.

ThrashZone · Sep 5, 2022

A Computer Guy said:
I think I brought up that question but I can't seem to find my reply chain on that. Just wanted to let you know I finally removed 5 of 6 90's with straight barbs but my pump noise still remains - no improvement. Either I simply got a noisy pump, or the distroplate 90's are the issue, our my case resonance with the EK D5 pump/distroplate combo is just noisy.

Hi,
Yep distro plate pump is sideways this is not helping either

You might set the case on it's back so the distro plate is on top and D5 up like a traditional pump res combo sits maybe some air will release

But yes I hate the double 90 loops on the distro plate to
Couple hard pipe or soft pipe horse shoes would be better might even add a flow meter on one of them so it's at least functional.

Lei · Sep 5, 2022

Devon68 said:
When I was building my first PC I remember wanting a NH-D14 because it was the best, and it looked so cool (pun intended). Thinking back now it was a good thing I could not afford one. NH-D14 on a FX-6100 - the hell was I thinking

Let me see, this is 99$:

I got this brand new for 85$:

ThrashZone · Sep 5, 2022

Lei said:
Let me see, this is 99$:

I got this brand new for 85$:

View attachment 260711

Hi,
Did the suite case come with it :laugh:

Lei · Sep 5, 2022

ThrashZone said:
Hi,
Did the suite case come with it

Nope, I'm planning to buy an all-aluminum suitcase.

box says "an thickness of" - can you confirm this typo is universal.

gffermari · Sep 5, 2022

I had air coolers and AIOs for years.
But it's been 2-3 years that I have a custom water loop.
It's not worth it generally, meaning you can find most of the performance in AIOs, but it's more like a hobby now.

damric · Sep 5, 2022

ZenZimZaliben said:
Probably 15 years ago I went with an external water-cooling solution and have never went back. Radiators, pump, reservoir with quick disconnect hoses in an external case. I haven't needed to upgrade it for a looong time. Best investment in cooling ever. Only needed new blocks for different chipsets and GPU's. I recently just moved all my components into a newer case. More cost upfront, especially for quality parts, but much lower lifetime costs for top of the line cooling and overclocking. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C71Q8PA/ref=twister_B07RQ2SWM7

Also it wasn't that expensive. Don't buy "water-cooling" hoses. Just go to homedepot and get it for like .33 a foot. Don't use "Water-cooling" fittings go to a hardware store. My reservior is custom made from PVC pipe, it's inside a box why do I care how it looks? Don't buy "water-cooling" additives. Use Distilled water with a little distilled vinegar. And finally make sure you are not mixing metals. Always get nickel plated or copper blocks.

I love the hardware store for wc parts. A lot of the dishwasher and aquarium parts are the same size and often better quality. I also like to get the dirt cheap stuff direct from China via ali Express, ebay, ect. I have not had any problems with mixed metals, and often there's like 5 or 6 different ones in my loops, like silver, brass, copper, nickel, titanium, cobalt, ect. I like to rebuild old AIOs and I have plenty of air coolers as well.

Lei · Sep 5, 2022

damric said:
I love the hardware store for wc parts. A lot of the dishwasher and aquarium parts are the same size and often better quality. I also like to get the dirt cheap stuff direct from China via ali Express, ebay, ect. I have not had any problems with mixed metals, and often there's like 5 or 6 different ones in my loops, like silver, brass, copper, nickel, titanium, cobalt, ect. I like to rebuild old AIOs and I have plenty of air coolers as well.

holy cow, from where u got silver? got any gold bro

12v 5w pump
I use this pump. 26 yuan and 5 yuan shipping. Directly connects to mobo and is small enough to dive into my special reservoir:

damric · Sep 5, 2022

Lei said:
holy cow, from where u got silver? got any gold bro View attachment 260751

12v 5w pump
I use this pump. 26 yuan and 5 yuan shipping. Directly connects to mobo and is small enough to dive into my special reservoir:

View attachment 260748

View attachment 260750

You never used silver coils or silver plugs?

Lei · Sep 5, 2022

damric said:
You never used silver coils or silver plugs?

No, Can you share a pic of yours. Where did u get them? it's not generic of watercooling right?

ThrashZone · Sep 5, 2022

Lei said:
No, Can you share a pic of yours. Where did u get them? it's not generic of watercooling right?

Hi,
Not needed for premix fluids.

damric · Sep 5, 2022

Lei said:
No, Can you share a pic of yours. Where did u get them? it's not generic of watercooling right?

https://www.amazon.com/Bezel-Cloisonne-Strip-Silver-Half-Hard/dp/B0767QCLNT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=QZDUZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=GPYAXM7V6R67D66NA5YK&pd_rd_wg=mmoVH&pd_rd_r=37e5240d-4c49-47da-90d3-08bb9c225205&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi

ZoneDymo · Sep 7, 2022

damric said:
You never used silver coils or silver plugs?

its honestly not going to add much of anything, copper is as much a biocide as silver is if not better.

ThrashZone · Sep 7, 2022

Hi,
Think the key is don't just use distilled water
PH7-8 is tough to maintain so I just use premix or concentrate
I use mayhems x1 clear atm but next flush :"which is good for 12 months +-" I'll use mayhems XTR fluid for longer usage 2+ years again depending on ph level.

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Your cooling setup and why did you choose/go that route?

Dirt Chip

ThrashZone

OCN Aquaero Owners Club

qubit

Overclocked quantum bit

ThrashZone

dgianstefani

TPU Proofreader

OCN Aquaero Owners Club

ThrashZone

claes

Keullo-e

S.T.A.R.S.

dgianstefani

TPU Proofreader

Devon68

ThrashZone

A Computer Guy

ThrashZone

Lei

ThrashZone

Lei

gffermari

damric

Lei

damric

Lei

ThrashZone

damric

ZoneDymo

ThrashZone

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Memory	16GB Crucial Ballistix LP ~memory gone AWOL~
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Software	integrated into the chassis
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Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X up to 5.05GHz
Motherboard	Gigabyte B550M Aorus Elite
Cooling	Custom loop (CPU+GPU, 240 & 120 rads)
Memory	32GB Kingston HyperX Fury @ DDR4-3466
Video Card(s)	PowerColor RX 6700 XT Fighter OC/UV
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Power Supply	EVGA Supernova G2 750W
Mouse	Logitech MX518
Keyboard	Roccat Vulcan 121 AIMO
VR HMD	Oculus Rift CV1
Software	Windows 11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	It runs Crysis remastered at 4K

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Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Motherboard	Asrock B650E Steel Legend Wifi
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15
Memory	G Skill Flare X5 2x16gb cl32@6000 MHz
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Storage	WESTERN DIGITAL 1TB 64MB 7k SATA600 Blue WD10EZEX, WD Black SN850X 1Tb nvme
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Case	Corsair 5000D airflow tempered glass
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime GX-850W
Mouse	A4Tech V7M bloody
Keyboard	Genius KB-G255
Software	Windows 10 64bit

System Name	Not a thread ripper but pretty good.
Processor	Ryzen 9 5950x
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Cooling	EK-Quantum Velocity, EK-Quantum Reflection PC-O11, EK-CoolStream PE 360, Alphacool NexXxoS ST25 360
Memory	Micron DDR4-3200 ECC Unbuffered Memory (4 sticks, 128GB, 18ASF4G72AZ-3G2F1)
Video Card(s)	XFX Radeon RX 5700 & EK-Quantum Vector Radeon RX 5700 +XT & Backplate
Storage	Samsung 2TB 980 PRO 2TB Gen4x4 NVMe, Samsung 2TB 970 EVO Plus Gen3x4 NVMe x 2
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Case	Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic Black (original model)
Power Supply	Corsair RM750x
Mouse	Logitech M575
Keyboard	Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2
Software	Windows 10 Professional (64bit)
Benchmark Scores	Typical for non-overclocked CPU.

Processor	3900x - Bykski waterblock
Motherboard	MSI b450m mortar max BIOS Date 27 Apr 2023
Cooling	αcool 560 rad - 2xPhanteks F140XP
Memory	Micron 32gb 3200mhz ddr4
Video Card(s)	Colorful 3090 ADOC active backplate cooling
Storage	WD SN850 2tb ,HP EX950 1tb, WD UltraStar Helioseal 18tb+18tb
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Case	aluminium extrusions copper panels, 60 deliveries for every piece down to screws
Audio Device(s)	sony stereo mic, logitech c930, Gulikit pro 2 + xbox Series S controller, moded bt headphone 1200mAh
Power Supply	Corsair RM1000x
Mouse	pen display, no mouse no click
Keyboard	Microsoft aio media embedded touchpad (moded lithium battery 1000mAh)
Software	Win 11 23h2 build 22631
Benchmark Scores	cine23 20000

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS B550M-Plus WiFi II
Cooling	Noctua U12A chromax.black
Memory	Corsair Vengeance 32GB 3600Mhz
Video Card(s)	Palit RTX 4080 GameRock OC
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1TB + 980 Pro 2TB
Display(s)	Asus XG35VQ
Case	Asus Prime AP201
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Power Supply	Corsair SF750
Mouse	Razer Viper
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Processor	Ryzen 5950x
Motherboard	B550 PG Velocita
Cooling	Water
Memory	Ballistix
Video Card(s)	RX 6900XT
Storage	T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PRO
Display(s)	Samsung UE590
Case	QUBE 500
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z623
Power Supply	LEADEX V 1KW
Mouse	Cooler Master MM710
Keyboard	Huntsman Elite
Software	11 Pro
Benchmark Scores	https://hwbot.org/user/damric/

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Processor	Intel Core i7 2600k -> 12600k
Motherboard	Asus P8P67 LE Rev 3.0 -> Gigabyte Z690 Auros Elite DDR4
Cooling	Tuniq Tower 120 -> Custom Watercoolingloop
Memory	Corsair (4x2) 8gb 1600mhz -> Crucial (8x2) 16gb 3600mhz
Video Card(s)	AMD RX480 -> ... nope still the same :'(
Storage	Samsung 750 Evo 250gb SSD + WD 1tb x 2 + WD 2tb -> 2tb MVMe SSD
Display(s)	Philips 32inch LPF5605H (television) -> Dell S3220DGF
Case	antec 600 -> Thermaltake Tenor HTCP case
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Power Supply	Seasonic 620watt 80+ Platinum
Mouse	Elecom EX-G
Keyboard	Rapoo V700
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