if you have res you'll want to put it before the pump so it'll prime itself. just do whatever you gives you the shortest/easiest tubing for the rest of it.
It's actually not *that* big a deal if pull air from inside the case through the rad. Since you've already moved the major heat sources into the loop the air inside won't be much warmer than ambient.
that radiator is junk. you'll have more noise for less cooling with that. i can't believe anyone who reads this forum would buy an 80mm rad, dual or no. just do the math on surface area for a 120mm rad versus surface area on a dual 80mm rad. also, since the heatercore would be cheaper you'll...
Algae really isn't that big a deal. I ran my loop for several months on distilled water with no problems whatsoever.
edit: 10% zerex 90% distilled water seems to be the recommended mixture around here.
I'm sure your power supply is enough. My dangerden d4 pump draws something like 24 watts. not even a fart in the wind to a PS like yours. The big difference between AC pumps and DC pumps is that the AC ones need to be plugged into the wall. If you get a relay then you can have your AC pump...
nope. doesn't work that way. you want the maximum temperature difference between the copper and the water. water just sitting in the block = bad. the only thing he'll really need to worry about is making sure his reservoir (assuming he's using one) is big enough to avoid having so much...
Yeah, linux and the ATI AIW don't really mix. Nvidia cards and the hauppauge 250 get along great tho. In all honesty I've had bad luck with ATI and capturing. My PVR-350 is awesome now that I've gotten it 100% working. I cannot tell the difference between my TV tuner and playback of a...
My temps were around 36C during summer and were as high as 42C before I took it apart. I haven't put it back together yet since I'm waiting on my new case. I'll be able to fit a 2-302 in it. I don't remember which size the o-ring was. I just brought the block with me and test fit them since...
all you have to do is make sure they all have the same diameter fittings. i doubt anyone still makes aluminum water blocks so you don't need to worry about that.
mission accomplished! there's a huge difference between the soft foam washer that was on there before and the rubber o-ring i found. i still think i deserve a new one from DD. i'll let you guys know if they send me one anyway.