Hello all,
I already have a swiftech powered loop that I am planning to expand to include my graphics cards. This loop is powered by the 320 x2 (I know, I was lazy and bought a pre-assembled loop because of time constraints) which has a fairly decent pump on it. I am thinking when I do this I would like to expand the loop to include a secondary radiator which will be in a holding tank. The liquid in the holding tank will be cooled using a TEC. I am looking for some advice on what I need for the TEC. Now, I am fine with even replacing the idea of the secondary radiator with a reservoir which can be cooled, but I plan to keep my primary radiator in this loop with air blowing into the case. I know this will warm the liquid inside slightly, but it will also blow cooler air across my VRM, allowing for a little cooling on that.
I understand that I will have to be aware of are, of course, keeping the liquid at a temp where the radiator does not get condensation.
So, now that you probably have guessed that I am fairly new to this whole thing, can you give me some constructive advice as to how to put this together (maybe some recommended items for temp monitor/controller, specific TEC module, et al? It would be appreciated. As far as keeping condensation from happening, I think if I keep the liquid above 13C it should be alright.
As for the external tank (which can be a reservoir now that I think on it) I am unsure if having it made from metal would be good (conductivity of temp) or bad (if it is holding fluid which passes through the loop I would worry about contaminants, which is my reasoning for thinking of bathing a radiator in the tank rather than having it be a reservoir.
Again, any advice will be appreciated greatly. Thank you.
Another reason for this is that I would rather not use the peltier plate directly on the motherboard. I do not like the potential risk involved.
I already have a swiftech powered loop that I am planning to expand to include my graphics cards. This loop is powered by the 320 x2 (I know, I was lazy and bought a pre-assembled loop because of time constraints) which has a fairly decent pump on it. I am thinking when I do this I would like to expand the loop to include a secondary radiator which will be in a holding tank. The liquid in the holding tank will be cooled using a TEC. I am looking for some advice on what I need for the TEC. Now, I am fine with even replacing the idea of the secondary radiator with a reservoir which can be cooled, but I plan to keep my primary radiator in this loop with air blowing into the case. I know this will warm the liquid inside slightly, but it will also blow cooler air across my VRM, allowing for a little cooling on that.
I understand that I will have to be aware of are, of course, keeping the liquid at a temp where the radiator does not get condensation.
So, now that you probably have guessed that I am fairly new to this whole thing, can you give me some constructive advice as to how to put this together (maybe some recommended items for temp monitor/controller, specific TEC module, et al? It would be appreciated. As far as keeping condensation from happening, I think if I keep the liquid above 13C it should be alright.
As for the external tank (which can be a reservoir now that I think on it) I am unsure if having it made from metal would be good (conductivity of temp) or bad (if it is holding fluid which passes through the loop I would worry about contaminants, which is my reasoning for thinking of bathing a radiator in the tank rather than having it be a reservoir.
Again, any advice will be appreciated greatly. Thank you.
Another reason for this is that I would rather not use the peltier plate directly on the motherboard. I do not like the potential risk involved.