Curse

Admael · Mar 20, 2008, 10:01 PM // 22:01

About 8C lower on idle, 5C lower on load.

The GPU is 20C lower and GPU diode ~18C lower. The case itself has lowered din about 5C.

It really wasn't what I was expecting since I paid a lot for these parts... well I cheaped out on the tubing, I mean tubing is tubing right?

EDIT: I forgot to my the rubber lining on the CPU waterblock my first time around, and it leaked all over my top graphics card. No damage at first, but I woke up I saw strange warping artifacts on my screen which lead me to believe there was a huge leak overnight. But there wasn't and everything seems to be fine now... gonna let it run for a bit long to test the temps

Jumping Is Uselss · Mar 20, 2008, 10:14 PM // 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Ok so here's my rig finally, nothing special.

Desktop:http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4666/desktop1ul4.jpg

Side view: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9277/pc1sk2.jpg

Front view: http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8855/pc2nf5.jpg

Top/Front View:http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1015/pc5pd1.jpg

In the dark: http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/7526/pc3nk8.jpg

*AMD Athlon 64 6000+ w/ Thermaltake Mini Typhoon heatsink.

*320MB 8800GTS (Soon to be G92 512 GTS)

*Seagate 7200rpm 320gig Hard Drive

*ECS GeForce 7050M-M Motherboard (Crap I know)

*2GB of Kingston Hyper-X Gaming Ram.

*Antec 500w power supply

And a Lian Li PC-7B Plus II w/ black finish.

Gets the job done for me, I know the blue lights may be cheesy or whatever, but they were the only 3 speed ones (Change speeds with a switch!) that the store had, so I didn't hesitate.

I also seriously need a new desk, but I'm moving soon so that is all about to change.

I use that same exact keyboard

Really nice setup. Im still a sucker for blue lights on comps

Brianna · Mar 21, 2008, 12:50 AM // 00:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumping Is Uselss

I use that same exact keyboard

Really nice setup. Im still a sucker for blue lights on comps

Hehe yeah it's a nice cheap keyboard, went through two of them already but don't plan to buy any others, I don't really trust paying upwards 50$ for keyboards, too many potential accidents.

And I'm glad you like my system, elegant and simple is the way to go!

Also, neat Admael.

Though that really sucks about the leak, It'd be an annoying loss if your card went out.

What do they use in Liquid Cooled systems anyways? I can't imagine it being something that conducts electricity like water.. imagine a spill.

Admael · Mar 22, 2008, 02:28 AM // 02:28

@ Brianna, pure water does not conduct electricity.

I use 90% distilled water, 8% algaecide, 2% anti-freeze + UV sensitive dye.

Brianna · Mar 22, 2008, 02:51 AM // 02:51

Oh, well that is awesome, didn't know that.

I remember when I spilled tap water on my desk and it went through the top vent on my computer.

By luck nothing was damaged.

gone · Mar 22, 2008, 03:17 AM // 03:17

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtufuXLvOok

one of the neatest builds I've ever seen. pure genius.
no pics to post..awaiting next build.

/edit

I don't have the intestinal fortitude to try it out. lol.
c'mon, say it with me..."void warranty"

Admael · Mar 22, 2008, 03:28 AM // 03:28

I was going to put my FX-60 Toledo into a mineral oil cooled tanked because it doesn't emit that much heat, but I decided not to... the FX-60 is my love.

There's a lot of imitation out there, using vegetable oil and baby oil (which is essentially mineral oil + fragrance). But that kinda stuff can go rancid real fast.

Plus I don't like the idea of every heat generating part of my computer sharing the same medium, especially when theres no actual active cooling.

gone · Mar 22, 2008, 03:37 AM // 03:37

i've not seen temp numbers on a mineral oil cooled rig, but I can add this...

the transformers atop utility poles are filled with it(don't ask..long story) so it must have some decent cooling properties.

Admael · Mar 22, 2008, 03:42 AM // 03:42

Yeah, heavily refined mineral oil. I think it's primarily to absorb/insulate electric discharge.

You're right about the cooling property, no doubt. But you have to remember that the heat has to go somewhere. With active cooling, you have fans that actually move the hot air away from your system, with oil... it's just sitting there, you might as well be cooking your components.

Skuld · Mar 23, 2008, 06:23 PM // 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otakuu

How the heck did you managed to play GW on a Asus EEE PC xD?

With -dx8 -noshaders and a RAM upgrade

It'll run ok with the stock 512, but it can't handle any of the main cities, crashes to desktop if you stay in Kamadan, Kaineng for more than a minute or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admael

I see the mark of a M3/R4 on your DS

You have an eye and a half

shrouded^god · Apr 02, 2008, 07:17 AM // 07:17

Well got all my stuff in for a new PC this morning, put finished the build a little while ago...here go some pics...sorry for the LQ I'll try and get better pics of my awesome wiring ^^

Specs:
Raidmax Sagitta 2 Case w/ dual 120mm fans and one blue cold cathode 12" neon.
ASUS P5N-E SLI
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66Ghz
2GB OCZ DDR2 RAM (800mhz)
32-bit Windows Vista (gonna see if I can do something about getting 64bit)
EVGA 8800 Ultra 768MB
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB HD
LG GGC-H20L BLU-RAY+HD DVD+LIGHTSCRIBE+16X DVDRW

Gonna toy around with overclocking it sometime this week...seeing what I can milk out of it

Admael · Apr 02, 2008, 07:54 PM // 19:54

Not to bust balls but, that doesn't look like a 8800 Ultra to me :<

Gwmaster · Apr 02, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

i have to admit that its quite thin compared to my 8800 gtx 768mb...mine is like 10inch long and 2" thick.. it looks like a brick

shrouded^god · Apr 02, 2008, 09:11 PM // 21:11

Yea, I see what you're saying, it might just be the angle its taken at, Ill update with more pics when i get home.

Brianna · Apr 02, 2008, 09:31 PM // 21:31

I just got my other rig set up..

*AMD Sempron 3200+ @ 1.8Mhz (lol)

*NForce 4-A754 (another lol)

*X2 512MB of some average RAM

*Nvidia GeForce 8600GT

*Two old IDE Hard Drives

*Broken mouse and broken keyboard

*Crappy average case

I might post pics later for fun, but it's really no eye candy. Needs a new monitor though.. it's crap CRT can only run 1080Xblah blah and it bothers me to no end.

Really it was just a project, didn't make it for practical use, maybe people can use it when they come over to my house because no one is allowed to touch my real computer.

0siris · Apr 13, 2008, 09:14 AM // 09:14

I finally decided that it was time to retire my old AMD 3000+ Barton rig...

this is what I got to replace it

Intel E8400 Wolfdale
GA-P35-D3SL rev 2. (ootb 45nm support)
4GB Mushkin DDR2 800
eVGA 8800GT
OCZ GamexSteam 700W PSU

Zamorakk · Apr 13, 2008, 10:06 AM // 10:06

My 3 months old rig

Asus 8800GT
E6750
2Gb Team Xtreem
T166 Samsung Spinpoint 500GB
Cooler Master CM690
Antec Earthwatts 500W
Cooler Master Hyper TX2
SyncMaster 206BW
Logitech G11
Creative Inspire T6100
And its all running on Vista Premium X64

Admael · Apr 13, 2008, 10:10 AM // 10:10

Sweet setup. Good choice on the mushkin. Don't forget to power the GT

Pasha the Mighty · Apr 13, 2008, 10:31 AM // 10:31

hey zamorakk, I have the same case. CM690 right?

Lord Xeshm · Apr 13, 2008, 07:02 PM // 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pasha the Mighty

hey zamorakk, I have the same case. CM690 right?

Yep it is, I can tell from the inside, I have one too!