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    Looking for a 2+ in 1 computer case / worklog

    I dig it Found one link with this for sale and and it's from China directly so not sure on availability or shipping costs. I think that I saw another rack mounted dual ITX board, so need to pull that one up again. The Morex company still hasn't responded about that 4 ITX boards in case so...
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    Looking for a 2+ in 1 computer case / worklog

    This is the case I am trying to get but I haven't been able find it yet. I'm waiting to hear back from the company. I understand the complexity, I run a 600VM farm across 30 blade hosts at work. My point here is to run a cluster at home for additional experimenting and playing at home. My...
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    Looking for a 2+ in 1 computer case / worklog

    I am looking to build a new server solution but trying to keep it small (relatively speaking) and as power efficient as possible. Currently running: 2 x Xeon L5420 50w thermal rating 36GB ECC DDR2 SuperMicro X7DCA-L Dell Perc6i w/BBWC Intel GB 4 Port NIC INWIN Dragon Slayer MATX 2GB CF...
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    Finally Done!!

    Thanks. The 120.1 radiator was originally just for helping cool the coolant before entering the second card since these cards do run hot. In the end, I agree that having that radiator helps with aesthetics a bit since there is a slight curve to the tubing. It also helps by passing air over the...
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    Finally Done!!

    Yes, this rig has the 4870x2 in crossfire. My last iteration in the P182 also had them.
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    New and Improved Watercooling Sticky - Post Your Systems Here

    Simple setup CM ATCS840 QX9650 @ 4Ghz 4870x2 CrossFire Big loop MCP655 > Feser 360 > Swiftech GTZ > XSPC GPU > TC 120.1 > XSPC GPU > Res > repeat
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    Finally Done!!

    A solid year of tweaking and I finally completed my machine. Originally, I was looking to use an Antec P182 case. That went through several revisions: First watercooling attempt was ok. I didn't take into account how water takes the path with least resistance and one of my video cards wasn't...
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    Post Your Workstation 2009!

    Some very impressive workstations, congrats to you guys! I'll join this thread shortly
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    multiple loops

    I am looking to changing cases. Primarily to get everything internal and with the new room I'll have, I'm curious if changing my loop config would be beneficial. The new case will provide a lot more room and allow dual loops but would it really be beneficial? Currently I am running; QX9650 @...
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    Cooling QX9650 & (2) 4870x2

    So here is the update. Running Crysis @ Very High 2560x1600 CPU Temp: 46c GPU1: 36c GPU2: 39c So I think that I am very happy with these results. CPU GPU1 GPU2
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    Cooling QX9650 & (2) 4870x2

    Until this battle station is fully operational, we are vuln... sorry just watched the movie. That is awesome with what you are running is near my setup. Of course, I have another 4870 dumping heat but the additional 120s should help a lot. I should have a test run with it this weekend and...
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    do i have to get 50post to sell?

    I am in the same boat but as others have said, you just need to put in the time and contribute. YAY another post closer to being able to sell. bwhahahaa
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    Cooling QX9650 & (2) 4870x2

    I can see where two loops are beneficial but I don't want to many hoses going all over the place. I want it clean and simple. Sure there may be more heat than expected but as long as the end result is acceptable then I'm ok. :D So moving forward, here is my loop. Pump > Feser 360 >...
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    This is interesting but after I moved the chassis forward. The sound went away but I leveled the system again. No cavitation sounds. I performed a cycle test (power on/off) several times (enough time for things to equalize) and it never returned. Maybe the angle helped move the low pressure out...
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    Here is another one. Originally I had the pump inlet going directly into the res. Basically the pump was upright vs on it's back. I had the SAME problem. I thought it was do to the other inlet within the EK Top. It may have trapped air, I tried rotating the case to release that pocket of...
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    Very interesting, I leaned it forward and all was fine. While still leaned forward, I power cycled everything and it still worked. No cavitation. I leveled it out and no more issues. So I am assuming that any low pressure (air) which was in the pump was forced out rather than breaking up...
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    How would leaning the case forward alleviate any inertial cavitation?
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    I've let it run for over two hours and it still came back. It is as if there is a pocket on the top which collected air or something. I'm just wondering if it could be anything with the top itself? I have notice that, as expected, EK released a revised Top. Unfortunately I don't know what was...
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    Help with EK X-Top (MCP655)

    For to my build, I needed to get the EK X-Top for my MCP655. I want to keep it clean and as clutter free as possible. Testing the loop, it appears I have an air bubble in the top and I can't get it out. Every time the pump starts, you can hear it breaking up this bubble. After 30-60s, the noise...
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    Cooling QX9650 & (2) 4870x2

    well due to my case design, I can only install an additional 120 radiator. Don't the BI Pro/GTX require high pressure/CFM fans? I would like to keep this machine as quiet as possible. I'd roll back on the OC if needed.
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    Cooling QX9650 & (2) 4870x2

    Would a Feser 360 & Thermochill 120 be enough to properly cool a QX9650 and two 4870x2? I have XSPC blocks for the 4870x2 and Swiftech GTZ with a Swiftech 655 pump. I plan to overclock the CPU (4.0+Ghz) and mildly do the video (if at all).
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    ATI video with nvidia for physx

    I know this has sorta been talked about in the few posts below but has the issue with nvidia cards being disabled, when no monitor connected, within Vista been fixed when trying to use it as a dedicated PPU? I am probably going ATI and will have a third PCIe slot which is begging to be used...
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    price check

    awesome, so no one wants to offer a suggestion.
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    Good water cooling solution for a Antec P182 case

    mount rad externally, mount pump at bottom of case or possibly in middle HD bay area (need to remove plastic rails but no cutting required). I cut mine a little and mounted my pump at bottom where center fan holder is (removed holder by removing rivets) then mounted 1x120 at middle HD cage...
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    price check

    is anyone willing to help out?
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    price check

    I am looking to sell a barebone system and my water setup, plus spare parts. Here is the list of parts in barebone and spare Radiators thermo.chill 240 ** thermo.chill 120 ** swiftech MCR220 B.I. GT Stealth 120 waterblocks Swiftech Apogee GT D-TEK FuZion ** EK...
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    re-evaluating my setup - need guidance

    You are correct, the lines going to the GPU are 1/4 tubing. I have a Y split to cool them in parallel instead of serial. That is the real reason why I am curious about my setup, the GPUs are way cooler than the CPU. I've read that the pump does introduce some heat into the water so could...
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    Better/best Intel mobo for Quad core?

    You are probably right about not buying anything now. I was hoping that this build would last me for a while since am moving away from PC gaming. It will be more for video/photo editing with occasional gaming so not having an extreme overclock is probably fine. Besides, I do prefer to have a...
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    Better/best Intel mobo for Quad core?

    I hear ya, I really don't want to buy anything but I do want to keep my options open. The overclocking is important but what I also want is a bit of headroom for upgrading the CPU to Penryn later. The 680i doesn't offer that. The 780i does but it isn't as successful overclocking as an Intel...
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    Better/best Intel mobo for Quad core?

    I thought my system was stable but after a months of usage, what stability I had was degrading. I just want a board that offers more stability. I don't mind letting go of SLI since the GX2 is out or I can just jump on the ATI bandwagon. I currently have a evga 680i and seems not the best for...
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    re-evaluating my setup - need guidance

    Thanks for the info I stopped playing with the voltages after spending a month trying to get my system stable at 3.6Ghz. It worked for a while under most circumstances but ultimately after 4 hours of Prime95, it BSOD. So I just have the voltage at AUTO while running it at 3.2. I know, don't let...
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    re-evaluating my setup - need guidance

    After setting up my rig, I am starting to think that it can be done better. Here are the parts Swiftech Apogee GT CPU Swiftech MCW30 Chipset Swiftech MCW60-R GPU x 2 Swiftech MCP655 Pump Swiftech MCRES-MICRO reservoirs Swiftech MCR220-QP BI GTS 120 All tubing is 7/16" ID Here is my...
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    Need help! high CPU temps with my watercooler

    For me to get the bubbles out, I just leaned the case side to side to get remaining bubbles out. You'll hear the gurgling.
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    H20-120 and Q6600

    Well to be fair, my room temps were cold but it was true! I was floored too. Unfortunately, I cannot replicate those temps. I broke the seal :p
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    H20-120 and Q6600

    My temps on air were recorded with coretemp while running XP. Unfortunately in Vista 64, coretemp doesn't work so I am now using Lavalys Everest Ultimate Edition 4.0. Not sure about WozniakMac temps :confused:
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    H20-120 and Q6600

    I have the same kit but expanded it to include SSP (Northbridge) and 8800GT SLI. I also added another radiator to cool the SLI but my temps are about the same for CPU. CPU is 37 idle The other guys are right about getting a better thermal connection. Prior to going water, I had a...
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    Can MCP655 handle this?

    So would it be able to handle the addition of a 120 radiator, too? Or just all the waterblocks? Thanks again
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    Can MCP655 handle this?

    This is my first watercooling project so bear with me for any ignorance.:D Here is my system specs: Antec P182 with Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F fans Q6600 @ 3.2 with plans for 3.6+ (runs 3.6 on air but HOT) 4GB DDR2 G.Skill > plans to move to 8GB later eVGA 680i A1 2 x eVGA 8800GT SC X-Fi...
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    Recommendation for OC a Q6600

    Are you using all four banks? Or just two with 2GB DIMMS?
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    Recommendation for OC a Q6600

    I have been reading a lot of threads about issues with 680 chipset and Q6600 so I need a little guidance from you. I want to upgrade to a Q6600 and want to overclock it. Here are my requirements max possible OC on Q6600 with air (without being obnoxiously loud) SLI capable Will be using...
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