The Macross - Super Dimensional Fortress Computer 1, SDFC-1 **UPGRADED**

[No1451]

Didn't know that about UV coolants. Thanks, then I'll just change to regular dyed coolant to prevent gunk. Also, on the tubing, I work in the Chemistry department's Stockroom, so I'll be checking later on the types of cooling. I know 1/4" is small, but don't know how small. However, but by the sound of you post it seems its best to go with either 1/2" or 5/8".

Also, in respect of the fans, care to point me in the right direction? Also, I wish to keep 2 loops, not because I don't think the radiator won't handle, it's because I want optimal performance from the CPU. So if it shares the loop, some heat from the other blocks will make the heat dissipation lesser than what I want. Also, if anything happens (like a fail in the loops) I have one working. Say the second loop with GPUs and chipset fails, cooling keeps on with the CPU and vice-versa if the opposite happen.

Any dyed coolant can come out of the fluid depending on the type of block. Generally dye is to be avoided as it will stain up your tubes and can gunk things up. There have also been isolated instances of it separating entirely and forming a hard residue(though is is VERY isolated and not highly probable).

I have found for tubes that 3/8-5/8 is the sweet spot, thicker walls allow for tighter bends and won't kink as easily.

**Fans: I was mistaken, I thought you were using the GTX radso doh).

You can see from this chart that the medium(1800 RPM) Yate's are fine(Yate Loon D12SH-12 model, run lower using a speed controller).

Enjoy!

 

[jav6454]

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Nice. I assume there is no difference in the D12SH-12 shown there and the D12SH-124UB I have (other than the fact that the -124UB are Blue UV lighting enabled.)

 

[No1451]

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Nice. I assume there is no difference in the D12SH-12 shown there and the D12SH-124UB I have (other than the fact that the -124UB are Blue UV lighting enabled.)

Likely the same, never been a fan of Yates myself so I can't say definitively. I really do suggest one big ol' loop with both the CPU/GPUs/etc inclusive, though that Corsair unit looks fairly decent.

 

[jav6454]

Likely the same, never been a fan of Yates myself so I can't say definitively. I really do suggest one big ol' loop with both the CPU/GPUs/etc inclusive, though that Corsair unit looks fairly decent.

I'll be ditching the Yates pretty soon because I have no longer use for the UV lighting. So, I'll just get some regular Blue LED fans.

This look promising, but the price seems to go a bit up.

Any ideas in the Cool Master fans?

 

[No1451]

I've only heard of AeroCool briefly and what I heard wasn't promising. Fans are one of those things where sticking to a brand name or a specific model is highly recommended as the performance can be massively different, even with two fans that CLAIM to have identical specs.

 

[jav6454]

I've only heard of AeroCool briefly and what I heard wasn't promising. Fans are one of those things where sticking to a brand name or a specific model is highly recommended as the performance can be massively different, even with two fans that CLAIM to have identical specs.

Yes, I have read the reviews from different fan makers for identically spec'd fans all over. Some people claim less or more airflow and noise levels that don't match up.

Which is why I intend to stick to Coolmaster if possible.

 

[No1451]

Yes, I have read the reviews from different fan makers for identically spec'd fans all over. Some people claim less or more airflow and noise levels that don't match up.

Which is why I intend to stick to Coolmaster if possible.

Scythe and Yates are also good options.

Also, I saw your choice of pump/res. I am actually considering selling off my Swiftech 655 and I have a number of reservoirs sitting around(1 bay res which I in no way recommend at all lol, and a Swiftech Micro-res). It also has a top included, ~$110 CAD new. If you're interested at all shoot me a PM and I can provide some pics of my hardware.

Edit: It's the adjustable speed 655

 

[jav6454]

Scythe and Yates are also good options.

Also, I saw your choice of pump/res. I am actually considering selling off my Swiftech 655 and I have a number of reservoirs sitting around(1 bay res which I in no way recommend at all lol, and a Swiftech Micro-res). It also has a top included, ~$110 CAD new. If you're interested at all shoot me a PM and I can provide some pics of my hardware.

Edit: It's the adjustable speed 655

I just saw the 1/4" tubing and 3/8" tubing. (both of them had a 1/6" wall) The 1/4" fits perfectly inside the 3/8". The 1/2" was too thick. Looks chunky and perfect for a Pentium 4, not a Core i7.

I think I will stick with 3/8" as the 1/2" tubing I saw was a bit too thick for my liking.

Also, yeah, I'll PM you when I'm ready to buy the cooling parts. I'll do all cooling at once.

 

[jav6454]

By the way. I looked over some reviews for the Feser-One UV coolant I choose and the results are interesting....

Linky

 

[No1451]

Have seen those results before, I would honeslty take them with a grain of salt as Feser is distiller water, dye and ethelyne glycol(iirc). The differences from feser to distilled are negligible IMO, it's mostly preference

 

[jav6454]

UV tubing in favor instead of using UV coolant?

linky

 

[jav6454]

For those not familiar of why I chose Macross as a name. Here is why: Click Me

 

[No1451]

UV tubing in favor instead of using UV coolant?

linky

Yup, though I am partial to Primochill after having used both(also you can get it at performance pcs for $2.00 a foot rather than $3.00)
Linky

Also for most items they are a few bucks cheaper than FrozenCPU(they gouge a fair bit), and Sidewindercomputers.com is even better for watercooling

 

[waffle911]

Just read through... I have some suggestions for parts and reviews.
frozencpu.com has a terrific selection of mods and water cooling parts ( I do believe they have UV LEDs, as well). Frostytech.com also is a terrific resource for heatsink reviews (air-cooling for the most part, so not really relevant here, but good to know nonetheless). Bit-tech.net also recently did a 120mm fan roundup. Madshrimps.be did as well.

 

[Tilpots]

For those not familiar of why I chose Macross as a name. Here is why: Click Me

I used to work for Animeigo. We were the company the cleaned up Macross and re-released earlier the decade.

AnimEigo is proud to have been chosen to restore one of the best-loved and influential Anime TV Series of all time, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross.

Our collector's edition release of Macross featured all 36 episodes, unedited and uncut. And we not only made a new, digital transfer from film for this release, but also spent hundreds of thousands of dollars (and over a year!) digitally cleaning, restoring and enhancing the transfer!

The result is Macross like you've never seen it before.

The Macross discs are subtitled only, with our usual detailed liner notes, and a few easter eggs as well. As the rights have reverted to Harmony Gold, Macross is no longer available from us, but we will maintain the information on this page as a courtesy to current owners of the title.

I know this isn't the Marketplace, but I've got an unopened complete Box Set if you're interested. It's a mint condition colletor's item. PM me.

 

[jav6454]

I used to work for Animeigo. We were the company the cleaned up Macross and re-released earlier the decade.

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I know this isn't the Marketplace, but I've got an unopened complete Box Set if you're interested. It's a mint condition colletor's item. PM me.

Thanks, I'll keep that present. I wish I could buy it right now, but as you can read above or last page, I suffered a set back $ wise.

Just read through... I have some suggestions for parts and reviews.
frozencpu.com has a terrific selection of mods and water cooling parts ( I do believe they have UV LEDs, as well). Frostytech.com also is a terrific resource for heatsink reviews (air-cooling for the most part, so not really relevant here, but good to know nonetheless). Bit-tech.net also recently did a 120mm fan roundup. Madshrimps.be did as well.

Thanks for those resources. I've been reading up some of those reviews.

 

[jav6454]

For those who like to see great computer mods, check out this site: Click Me

I have never seen so many good looking computers mods ever. I have taken many ideas from that site and plan to implement them in Macross.

 

[No1451]

For those who like to see great computer mods, check out this site: Click Me

I have never seen so many good looking computers mods ever. I have taken many ideas from that site and plan to implement them in Macross.

Yeah theres a lot of good stuff there, I love Charles Harwood of MurderMod, he does beautiful work

 

[jav6454]

Yeah theres a lot of good stuff there, I love Charles Harwood of MurderMod, he does beautiful work

Yes, that one was impressive, but I don't like the price tag of the case. $999 at murdermod.com

 

[jav6454]

Some little information. I just sent my application to the TomsHardware contest. Wish me luck.

 

[No1451]

Some little information. I just sent my application to the TomsHardware contest. Wish me luck.

If you care to make another guess I can enter it for you as well, at this juncture I have no use for anything but that SSD(looks so tasty) and am way too mad lazy to make a real guess at it

 

[jav6454]

If you care to make another guess I can enter it for you as well, at this juncture I have no use for anything but that SSD(looks so tasty) and am way too mad lazy to make a real guess at it

Just sent you the PM.

 

[petermcphee]

Jav:

When do you anticipate this project being completed? I am curious how the budget difficulties have impacted your overall timeline.

Good luck,

PeterMcphee

 

[jav6454]

Jav:

When do you anticipate this project being completed? I am curious how the budget difficulties have impacted your overall timeline.

Good luck,

PeterMcphee

As discussed in the previous page, the setback was around 4-5 months. However, by that time new more powerful hardware might be out. So, I'll be changing this part list accordingly.

However, I am buying the non trivial stuff (like the H-50 cooler, case, fans and other stuff that isn't updated at a fast pace) soon (1-2 months). I am just waiting for Tom's Hardware contest to be over and see if I won or lost. After that, I expect everything to go fine and buy the starting batch.

 

[jav6454]

I have done some research on the Corsair case. Apparently, the case is not designed or oriented for Air cooling. The small fan 120 mm at the button (after the first intake) doesn't move much air in and even if swaped for a more powerful fan, it just isn't enough air flow.

However, when the testing rig is water cooled, drops are drastic (obviously) and even better than most cases out there. I now have a reason to spend a bit in water cooling besides looks and aesthetics.

the hard drives do get really hot in the Corsair case, so it's a good idea according to the review to have that fan on, or at least to get a more powerful one to blow some extra air in there. Water cooling does not fly in that area, so it has to be air.