Project Crossfire Times 2!

[MKmods]

Is it ok to use 4 one gig sticks (VS 2 two gig ones)? I thought I heard some chipsets dont like 4 as much.
(im not super up to date on the newest tech though)

 

[domy85]

my mushkin ddr2 1150mhz stuff was 4, 1 GB sticks and worked fine on the x38, other than bad memory by manufactorer. Hopefully patriot isnt picky, but the memory i bought from patriot said that its complient for x38 chipsets. Practically the same board im getting but for ddr3 memory from my other one.

 

[domy85]

Just ordered the swiftech with chill tubing and will sell my thermaltake system. When im done i hope to pop some eyes when seeing a picture of it complete

http://www.crazypc.com/products/9370.html


Whats the best fluid to use in this system that has the best corosion etc, doesnt matter if UV?? I still need to order it, but am not sure which.

 

[MKmods]

EastCoastHandle has this club that is FULL of cool H20 info

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=52032

 

[domy85]

going to go with this:

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7..._Acid_Green_F1-0033.html?tl=g30c103s702#blank

 

[MKmods]

what about this one
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6...d_with_z7_-_UV_Invisible_Blue.html?tl=g30c103

Besides the fact I know the guy..I like the fact its clear so there will be less chance of solids separating in the liquid.
(the Fesser just uses Ethylene Glycol(Car anti freeze)

 

[domy85]

what about this one
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6...d_with_z7_-_UV_Invisible_Blue.html?tl=g30c103

Besides the fact I know the guy..I like the fact its clear so there will be less chance of solids separating in the liquid.
(the Fesser just uses Ethylene Glycol(Car anti freeze)

Sold...

 

[domy85]

I recently purchased that thermaltake TX flow meter with lcd temp. Would you recommend adding that to the loop with the swiftech? Alot of people complained it leaked with higher pump flows, but i never had that problem yet.

Also would you recommend getting that wire that goes around the hose?

 

[MKmods]

I Probably wouldnt use anything TT in the H20 (not to talk bad about them) Just you are using High end stuff and to mis middle end stuff seems wrong.

Another thing about H20 is flow, things that have narrow entrances and exits or sharp 90deg bends really reduce the flow.

When I talk to the company guys they say to use the 1/2" fittings with 3/8" hose. Dip the hose ends in really warm water that stretch it over the end. Using the 1/2" fitting has the same I/D as the 38" hose so there is practically no restriction.

As to the wire for the hose to prevent kinking, yes. But make sure its not the plastic stuff, I got some before and it gets brittle fast and breaks.

 

[domy85]

Blah, i ordered the 1/2 primoflex stuff already. Yeah i think i agree on that TT flow meter thing. I am using 1, 90 degree angled fitting for my video card on the bottom one cause most likely wont be room for a strait fit, but we'll see when i get the board in a few days.

 

[MKmods]

how about this for the hoses

no 90s needed

 

[domy85]

how about this for the hoses

Yeah definetly, In my case theres 4 holes precut above the rear 120mm fan for tubing to connect to the radiator like it should which im going to have to due to its the way the h20 works which is good! Its not going out the bottom where i cut those holes....

Well from that picture(i may not be reading it correct), doesnt the top card not get enough flow cause it can bypass the top card and flow right to the other side of the loop?

 

[MKmods]

fluid enters the top card throughthe dark blue tube, goes through the top card than goes down to the bottom card through the short dk blue connector tube. Than it goes through the botton card and out the light blue tube.

It like like the cards are connected together with the lt blue tube but they arent

Does this pict show it better?

 

[domy85]

This is what I was going to do, is that what you were trying to say? Oh instead of it pointing out the bottom hole of the bottom card, it goes out the top? the space between the two cards will be too close to get a hose in there, even with a stubby fitting.

 

[domy85]

fluid enters the top card throughthe dark blue tube, goes through the top card than goes down to the bottom card through the short dk blue connector tube. Than it goes through the botton card and out the light blue tube.

It like like the cards are connected together with the lt blue tube but they arent

Does this pict show it better?

Yeah better. Well this board im getting im going to have even less space between the cards because theres only one pci port in between the 2 pcie slots like my previous board there was two so i had to order short stubbie fittings to connect the hose inbetween the two cards. If i did that the hose will bend a little against the card like i orginally had mine setup.

 

[MKmods]

I forgot about the new board. There is plenty of room now (new board bottom card is 1 slot higher) to run a hose on the bottom of the lower card with the spring sleeve so it wont kink,

PS: does EK make fittings like these?
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=400

 

[domy85]

I forgot about the new board. There is plenty of room now (new board bottom card is 1 slot higher) to run a hose on the bottom of the lower card with the spring sleeve so it wont kink,

PS: does EK make fittings like these?
http://www.koolance.com/water-cooling/product_info.php?product_id=400

So I will get away with using a strait barb?

 

[MKmods]

that fitting is to connect the 2 cards together without any hose(less fittings less chance for leaks)

and for the underneath hose if you use the metal wrap on the hose you can use a straight fitting and curve the hose without kinking.

 

[domy85]

that fitting is to connect the 2 cards together without any hose(less fittings less chance for leaks)

and for the underneath hose if you use the metal wrap on the hose you can use a straight fitting and curve the hose without kinking.

Ok so i can get away with a strait hose on the bottom card instead of using a angled fitting but the first part of what you said, i dont get. Are you implying that the hose that connects both cards is one fitting, not one fitting on both cards with a hose connected?

 

[asb2106]

Ok so i can get away with a strait hose on the bottom card instead of using a angled fitting but the first part of what you said, i dont get. Are you implying that the hose that connects both cards is one fitting, not one fitting on both cards with a hose connected?

yah koolance makes a fitting like that, but its not that big of a deal. I use hose clamps and I have no leaks. Just be sure to use tape on pipe thread, tighten it down enough, and make sure your hose clamps are secure. You wont have issues with leaks.

***If its tight at the bottom of the case, I recommend the 90 fitting, that will make it much less to worry about, a tight bend on the tube and put pressure on the threads of the fitting and could cause damage!!!

 

[MKmods]

Ok so i can get away with a strait hose on the bottom card instead of using a angled fitting but the first part of what you said, i dont get. Are you implying that the hose that connects both cards is one fitting, not one fitting on both cards with a hose connected?

Yes its one fitting that connects the 2 cards. Eliminates the small hose and clamps(less chances for leaks, and it can be a pain working with a tiny piece of hose)

***If its tight at the bottom of the case, I recommend the 90 fitting, that will make it much less to worry about, a tight bend on the tube and put pressure on the threads of the fitting and could cause damage!!!

The hose you got is very flexable and with the spring on it will Easily bend enough to eliminate the 90deg fitting (why add restriction if its not needed?)

Remember the new mobo has the bottom card 1 slot higher than the first mobo.

 

[asb2106]

The hose you got is very flexable and with the spring on it will Easily bend enough to eliminate the 90deg fitting (why add restriction if its not needed?)

Remember the new mobo has the bottom card 1 slot higher than the first mobo.

That is true, as long as there is not to much pressure on the fitting, no big.

Im sure the restriction would be mininal at best, but it never hurts to avoid it i guess

 

[domy85]

I think im just gona do the 2 stubby barbs with a piece of little hose. I spent alot of money already... Im actually broke :-|

Heres what i got coming:
Swiftech H20-220 ultra kit
Primoflex tubing Green UV
2 bottles of Fluid XP+ Ultra Non-Conductive
2 stubby 1/2 barbs
Some extra clear swiftech wire cover
A 90degree angled fitting before I knew I could use a strait barb I already had in 1/2
Maimus Extreme motherboard
4GB of Patriot DDR3 1600mhz
RMA'ed pc and power cooling psu!


shew....im done! no more! -prays-

 

[MKmods]

I think im just gona do the 2 stubby barbs with a piece of little hose. I spent alot of money already...

"Alot" is a relative term...to Bill Gates you practically spent nothing.
(to me it would be a fortune)

One cool thing about having friends on forums is if you get wrong stuff or too much stuff you can count on your friends helping you out one way or another.
(and to be honest I dont know if the Koolance fitting is the exact size for the cards you are using, Does EK even make those fittings?)

 

[domy85]

"Alot" is a relative term...to Bill Gates you practically spent nothing.
(to me it would be a fortune)

One cool thing about having friends on forums is if you get wrong stuff or too much stuff you can count on your friends helping you out one way or another.
(and to be honest I dont know if the Koolance fitting is the exact size for the cards you are using, Does EK even make those fittings?)

Your all great in helping and super knowledgable and its great to have friends like everyone here that knows what they are talking about.

Yeah from the water blocks i got for the 3870x2's they came with 2 1/2 barbs each

Yeah im not rich either...