Loki's WC Upheaval....because everybody loves project logs - Overclock.net

Zeraphil · 08-27-07

Hey guys, my WC parts arrived a week ago and I finally got the time to start working on it. I have an exam tomorrow

but I hope to get it leak testing soon.
The pictures will suck because I don't have my camera with me so I had to use the camera on the RAZR.

Basically what I've done so far is clean all the blocks and rads as per Ira-k Standard Protocol, though I didn't let the radiator sit for so long with 10/90 vinegar/water, and opted to do more hot distilled water flushes instead. I also removed the O-rings and used some sexy Permatex sealant. As evidenced here:

I also fitted the fans to the radiator and built a shroud out of fan filter casings according to CyberDruid Standard Protocol.
Well, a bit off standard, since they're about 1 inch thick or so.

These are the fan filters. I took the idea off born2killu's 2minute shroud FAQ. Kudos, man. They're cool, because they cost about 5 bucks, the casing is the same, and I don't have to break a 120mm fan. I had to Dremmel a bit though, 1) for screw holes, and 2) to break the edges so I didn't have plastic blocking air space in the rad. That is, the bottom casing had its upper edge cut off, and vice versa, and the middle casing had its top and bottom edges cut.

The rad is mounted already, I taped up every single crease I could find to add to the air pressure. I'm sorry I didn't post pics of its assembly, I didn't have the camera at the time either.

I'm going to leak test outside the system, so I hope that adds a bit of purpose to the work log, like, so anyone who wants to do a bit of WCing but is afraid due to the possibility of leaks and what not can see how easy and safe it is if proper care is taken. Well, I'm going to study a bit more, though I might measure and cut tubing for the hell of it. I'll keep you posted, thanks to everyone who's given me a hand and to the whole forum for the knowledge it contains and passes on for free.

LEAK TESTING (AUG 28 07)
Hey guys, system is assembled and testing. To anyone who's picky about testing inside their system, this is more or less how I attempted it outside:

A more up close look (and less blurry, too :P)

and of course, the reservoir:

SEPTEMBER 03

There she is!

The block!

I mounted the res to the motherboard tray. It gives me mobility, height, and flexibility. I used one of the metal plates the res comes, screwed it to one of the holes reserved for Extended ATX, then placed the res and secured it with a long screw.

UV lightness. Sorry for the bluriness.

One last look at the entirety. Sorry for the mess, I'm lazy to cable manage, it's not easy!

I clocked it to 3.0 Ghz without issues

Orthos crashed, but only when the screen saver started. Otherwise, it ran perfectly. I'll keep it monitored if it needs another voltage notch. Do you think the core V is ok? Man, I got up to 1200 FSB without touching the core, these Duo's are awesome.
It's validated here http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=238039

FINISHED PRODUCT

Aaron_Henderson · 08-27-07

sweet!

**CL3P20** · 08-27-07

looks good..nice full coverage for the GTX I see..sauwcsay!

Zeraphil · 08-27-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL3P20

looks good..nice full coverage for the GTX I see..sauwcsay!

Yeah, I know that they're more restrictive, but at least the EK blocks are the least so... at least, according what I've read in the forum, I wish I could link it but to start looking for the threads where I have.... not gonna happen today haha! I might lap it a bit to promote heat transfer, but that might be particularly hard considering it's not fully flat and I might just bow it >.<

**ira-k** · 08-27-07

Looks like fun...

...Thanks for the pic's...

**dr4gon** · 08-28-07

that looks familiar, oh yeah ... I just built one using similiar components. Updated today (in my sig) no responses on my benchs

, I'll still be adding more pics though.

Zeraphil · 08-28-07

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr4gon

that looks familiar, oh yeah ... I just built one using similiar components. Updated today (in my sig) no responses on my benchs

, I'll still be adding more pics though.

Then you and I should be partners in arms! You did benchmarks? I'll check 'em right now!

Zeraphil · 08-28-07

Log updated with extra system leak test pics and

A few questions:

1) It's normal for the pump to make some major noise right? Due to amount of air in the loop? It's no longer making any noise now, or very little at least, and that has been proportional to the amount of bubbles and air pockets in the loop, so that's where I based my observation.

2) Loop order will be res>pump>rad>cpu>gpu then res. I'm double checking, but I'm pretty sure that's the best order.

3) I didn't clamp anything. I figured the low tension on the tubing due to the free form of the loop won't need it. Besides, it's 7/16 ID on 1/2 fittings. By the way, placing the tubing on the pump fittings is like having sex with an extremely hot petite girl, you just wish your penis was smaller at that moment. Even with hot water or lube

Stay tuned, the mount up shall begin tomorrow.

**dr4gon** · 08-29-07

I'll give you some noob love!! <3

jk, your not a noob... lol

Nice pics!! I guess you measured everything then took it out to assemble? I wanted to do that for fear of leaking but I had too many spots where it had to go through my case and it was going to be a pain so I just threw it all in there and hoped for the best, and it turned out just fine.

anyways.....

1) Pump noise for air is normal. Shake each component around to get the air out. It will escape into the air pocket of the reservoir. I unscrewed it every now and then, but no pressure ever really built up.

2) That's the best order and how I run mine.

3) .... ermmm yeah.. lol. Put those swiftech clamps on the barb, you never know what could happen. At the least put zip ties. For someone who leak tested without any hardware, I would assume you'd be a cautious person, but I guess not lol!

**ira-k** · 08-29-07

Put some zip-ties on those barbs or you might regret it...

...I've known guys to run with-out using the 7/16" but I'm way to chicken to do that.

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