Hi Guys,
I was hoping on a new designed 62mm direct die water block but it's starting to look like that is not to be. Here is my dilemma; Should I go with a TEC chiller or a chiller box utilizing an A/C unit?
The TEC chiller: I would be able to use my current geothermal loop to cool the hot side of the TECs. I would need to make some copper heat exchangers (a non-issue) as well as insulate the socket (again a non- issue). While this would be, by far, the easiest method of bringing down my temps and realizing a higher clock. I'm not sure if it will take me to the low temperature realm that I wish to be in.
The chiller box: This would be a more complicated build but I do already have the components to complete it. I have a 12,000 BTU A/C unit from a semi tractor APU system. It's a modular setup so hose length and system configuration is easy to set up. I would mount the condenser and compressor outside my house and pipe in the evaporator lines where I currently have my geothermal lines running.
I also have a complete water cooling loop installed on my machine. Granted I would sell my UT60 240mm radiator and buy one that more closely matches the evaporator size. I have drawn up a couple of designs for the box itself. I would need to buy the PVC/acrylic(?) sheets to construct it but I have a CNC router so that won't be a problem.
So hopefully you can see my dilemma. Cost being somewhat equal. More work in doing the chiller box. What would you recommend?
Liam has been most helpful in supplying me with a wealth of information. Cudo's to you Liam!!! I would like to get some more input from the other cooling Gurus here.
Just for information sake. I plan on vacuuming the chiller box and replacing the air with nitrogen (I have a ready supply of it). I also have available a CNC router, plasma cutter, laser cutter (for plastic), a 3d printer, a r-134a A/C evac/charging machine, TIG/MIG/aluminum welders. And pretty much anything else I could think of needing. Being a teacher at a tech school has it's advantages! So be creative in your suggestions.
Also, this is my daily driver. I'm currently running at 5Ghz on a FX-8350 and have 2 R9-290s @ 1150/1475. I hope to gain AT LEAST 500Mhz on the CPU and some on the GPUs.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that "Near silent" is the first and most important goal.
I was hoping on a new designed 62mm direct die water block but it's starting to look like that is not to be. Here is my dilemma; Should I go with a TEC chiller or a chiller box utilizing an A/C unit?
The TEC chiller: I would be able to use my current geothermal loop to cool the hot side of the TECs. I would need to make some copper heat exchangers (a non-issue) as well as insulate the socket (again a non- issue). While this would be, by far, the easiest method of bringing down my temps and realizing a higher clock. I'm not sure if it will take me to the low temperature realm that I wish to be in.
The chiller box: This would be a more complicated build but I do already have the components to complete it. I have a 12,000 BTU A/C unit from a semi tractor APU system. It's a modular setup so hose length and system configuration is easy to set up. I would mount the condenser and compressor outside my house and pipe in the evaporator lines where I currently have my geothermal lines running.
I also have a complete water cooling loop installed on my machine. Granted I would sell my UT60 240mm radiator and buy one that more closely matches the evaporator size. I have drawn up a couple of designs for the box itself. I would need to buy the PVC/acrylic(?) sheets to construct it but I have a CNC router so that won't be a problem.
So hopefully you can see my dilemma. Cost being somewhat equal. More work in doing the chiller box. What would you recommend?
Liam has been most helpful in supplying me with a wealth of information. Cudo's to you Liam!!! I would like to get some more input from the other cooling Gurus here.
Just for information sake. I plan on vacuuming the chiller box and replacing the air with nitrogen (I have a ready supply of it). I also have available a CNC router, plasma cutter, laser cutter (for plastic), a 3d printer, a r-134a A/C evac/charging machine, TIG/MIG/aluminum welders. And pretty much anything else I could think of needing. Being a teacher at a tech school has it's advantages! So be creative in your suggestions.
Also, this is my daily driver. I'm currently running at 5Ghz on a FX-8350 and have 2 R9-290s @ 1150/1475. I hope to gain AT LEAST 500Mhz on the CPU and some on the GPUs.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that "Near silent" is the first and most important goal.