Watercooling Temperature Guide - Overclock.net

GatorLCA · 06-05-06

I see this question asked a whole hell of a lot and there is not 1 thread devoted toward temps at all whatsoever.

So all you need to do is post what your setup is, then give the idle temps and then the load temps (i.e Folding for the CPU or Prime95 for a given time, and running benchmarks on the GPU). The GPU is a little tough because the temps get higher with benchmarks than they do actual games, but give a rough estimate. Most of you should know.

This will give people more information based off people's setups what to expect, and will be better than searching for reviews all over the net, this can also give the watercoolers other examples to also possibly see if their setup is doing well.

Room Temp: 24*C-27*C (depends on time of day)
CPU Voltage: 1.35V

CPU: Swiftech Apogee
GPU: Swiftech MCW60
Pump: Swiftech MCP655 (lvl. 5)
Rad: Dual Heatercore
Fans: 79 CFM

Idle:
CPU: 32-33*C (as low as 30*)
GPU: 33-34*C (as low as 31*)

Load
CPU: 40-42*C
GPU: 38-39*C

These numbers are based off an overclocked system (which should be everyone), so temps tend to be lower with stock systems and will vary based on room temp and how many blocks are putting heat into the loop. A single block will yield better results for the CPU but multiple blocks will add a few degrees to both

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xie67 · 06-05-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorLCA

I see this question asked a whole hell of a lot and there is not 1 thread devoted toward temps at all whatsoever.

So all you need to do is post what your setup is, then give the idle temps and then the load temps (i.e Folding for the CPU or Prime95 for a given time, and running benchmarks on the GPU). The GPU is a little tough because the temps get higher with benchmarks than they do actual games, but give a rough estimate. Most of you should know.

This will give people more information based off people's setups what to expect, and will be better than searching for reviews all over the net, this can also give the watercoolers other examples to also possibly see if their setup is doing well.

CPU: Swiftech Apogee
GPU: Sifttech MCW60
Pump: Swiftech MCP655 (lvl. 5)

Idle:
CPU: 32-33*C
GPU: 33-34*C

Load
CPU: 40-42*C
GPU: 38-39*C

These numbers are based off an overclocked system (which should be everyone), so temps tend to be lower with stock systems and will vary based on room temp.

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Nice idea but you need to include ambient air temperature and air onto coil temperature .
Without these the information is irrelevant.

Also voltage applied to the CPU would be useful.

cheers

GatorLCA · 06-05-06

Added amb. temp and voltage, temp of air over coils will more than likely be close to ambient temps so it's not really needed

This can be revised and this will be a thorough post for anyone that does it but the benefits of the information will help everyone out

xie67 · 06-05-06

I guess that will depend on the coil location.

Gattzumaul · 06-05-06

Well currently my setup with the Big Water 745.
Idle - 34/35c
Load - 41/42c

Ambient - 70f
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Idle - 38c
Load - 47c

Ambient - 85-90f with 95% humidity
My computer was not happy with me on this day and liked to reboot during a couple hours of Battlefield 2.

No gpu cooling as of yet but those will be on order soon.

Mastacator · 06-05-06

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorLCA

Room Temp: 23*C-25*C (depends on time of day)
CPU Voltage: 1.35V

CPU: Swiftech Apogee
GPU: Sifttech MCW60
Pump: Swiftech MCP655 (lvl. 5)

Idle:
CPU: 32-33*C
GPU: 33-34*C

Load
CPU: 40-42*C
GPU: 38-39*C

Please no other discussions, just post temps. Discuss in a PM

hmmm, guess my Cheapo White Water block isn't doing too bad.

CPU: D-Tek White Water (Aluminum Top)
GPU: NA
Pump: Via Aqua 2300
Rad: Bonneville heatercore Dual 120mm fans @89cfm/ea

Room Temp: 22°C (72°F) max
CPU Voltage: 1.52v
CPU Speed: 3.0GHz (stock 1.8)

Idle:
CPU: 29°C max
GPU: NA

Load
CPU: 42°C max
GPU: NA

Dual Prime 8 hours.

fstfrddy · 06-05-06

Celeron D 2.93 @ 3.89 = 960 mhz overclock
Vcore 1.58
Waterblock - Stinger dual outlet
Pump - Via Aqua 1300
Bonneville core
1 Gal Res

temps:
ambient - 20c
idle - 35c load - 41c

kool168 · 06-05-06

CPU: Swiftech Storm
GPU: Sifttech MCW60
Pump: Swiftech MCP655
Rad: Swiftech MCR220
fan: Panaflo 86.5 CFM

room temp: around 20-22
Idle:
CPU: 24
GPU: 31

Load:
CPU: 38
GPU: 42

2.9 Ghz @ 1.55

slow'puter · 06-05-06

CPU: Dander Den A64 TDX Cooper Top
GPU: N/A
Pump: Danner Mag 3 Submerged

Idle:
CPU: 19
GPU: NA

Load:
CPU: 30
GPU: NA

Rev E6 San Diego running 1.357v (stock voltage). Room temp approx. 63 Celsius.

With the DFI Expert there is a known temp reporting deviation. These temperatures were measured with an NIST traceable IR thermometer. The measurement was taken in 2 steps; pointing at the base of the CPU, and waterblock. An average of 10 readings were taken in both location and the total variance between the 2 is in the magnitude of 2 degrees. From observations done when I had the 6800GT Sli setup and the 2 Maze 4 GPU waterblocks, a temp increase across the board of 4 degrees is expected, provided the 7900GTX is no more cooler or warmer than 2 6800Gts.

Snerp · 06-05-06

We also need to list our Rad and the CFM of the fans on it.

CPU: Swiftech Apogee
GPU: Danger Den MAZE4
Pump: Ehiem 1050
Rad: BIX III
CFM: 110
Vcore: 1.55

Ambient: 70-71F
CPU Idle: 26-27C
CPU Load: 37-38C Full load on both cores
GPU Idle: 33C
GPU Load:

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