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Dual Core CPU block

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Etherneal

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Is there any compatability issues with a normal CPU block on a dual core chip? I was thinking of going Intel's latest Pentium D 820 , but was wondering if a special water block was needed for this.

Thanks
 
Sean22190 said:
yeah, because they are still the same socket...
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Bingo! socket size is the answer. I have yet to see any data on single vs dual core regarding temps. That would be my only question as to what wc setup you would want to use.
 
if anything, the heat will be spread out more evenly now over the protective pad so our existing blocks would cool even better
 
Igg said:
if anything, the heat will be spread out more evenly now over the protective pad so our existing blocks would cool even better
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eh? that makes no sense. Just because you plop two cores down does not spread the heat out more, It just puts more heat on a larger area lol, you have the same concentration.
 
i doubt you would see a significant increase in heat, chip makers know they are producing a lot of heat already and they're not completely stupid. if it caused a significant increase in heat production i don't think they would do it, because the norm air-cooled units are already getting so loud it's becoming an issue
 
I've been wondering about this. If the surface area of the core is now greater might some of the directed flow blocks need to be retooled / modified for optimal performance? I think the worst that could happen would be slightly poorer performance, not total incompatibility with current blocks.
 
Devilpup said:
chip makers know they are producing a lot of heat already and they're not completely stupid. if it caused a significant increase in heat production i don't think they would do it, because the norm air-cooled units are already getting so loud it's becoming an issue
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Tell that to Intel. :D The A64 X2's aren't having heat issues, but the high end Pentium 4s are. That's why the Pentium-D and Pentium EE 840 are so low-clocked compared to the P4 line. Though, they still emit a disturbing amount of heat.
 
I'm a bit of a Danger Den FB, so I'd suggest the TDX; I have no experience with Aquacomputer stuff, and polarflo is looks over performance at a heafty premium, so I wouldn't recommend that
 
Last I heard the Cuplex XT was really restrictive on low flow setups, PolarFLO gets good reviews of their stuff and DD's TDX is considered one of the best blocks around (I've got one but haven't used it since I'm modding it alittle).
 
The Cuplex XT was designed to run well in a "low-flow" setup. However, it also runs good in a "higher flow" setup as well :D The XT can be used with 6mm push-fits, 8mm compression, and 10mm hose barbs.
 
Why is it so much more expensive? Almost 100% more, but its considered the best?

If you guys suggest it I'll get it, and that price tag is really appealing too.
 
MikeyB said:
I've been wondering about this. If the surface area of the core is now greater might some of the directed flow blocks need to be retooled / modified for optimal performance? I think the worst that could happen would be slightly poorer performance, not total incompatibility with current blocks.
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Now that is an excellent question! Many of the current designs have the radiating pins directly over the hottest part of the chip covers. Artic Silver suggests not covering the whole top cover as it isn't needed. So if they move the CPU chips off to the side I would imagine we will see some deterioration of CPU cooling. So what do you guys think about this?
 
Etherneal said:
Why is it so much more expensive? Almost 100% more, but its considered the best?

If you guys suggest it I'll get it, and that price tag is really appealing too.
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Well it is made in Germany and it has two machined components, 2 o-ring seals, a clear blue plexi top, and your choice of fittings. You can see a review of the Cuplex XT here and is already in Google traslation mode. Just click on Reviews or Articles. You will also find a review here comparing it to I think the same Alphacool NexXxos blocks that were reviewed at ProCooling a while back.

In case you don't notice they are running a Pentium 4 EE 3.2 at 3.68 Ghz using an Aquastream pump and some Airplex Evo radiators. Hmmm....so much for low flow not kicking it :eek:
 
Top Nurse said:
In case you don't notice they are running a Pentium 4 EE 3.2 at 3.68 Ghz using an Aquastream pump and some Airplex Evo radiators. Hmmm....so much for low flow not kicking it :eek:
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Yes - it's almost matching stock air-cooling in terms of overclocking. Rocking [H]ardcore!
 
Well I guess I walked into that one LOL :)

I haven't had a Pentium since the 386 DX-2 were out so guess I shouldn't post about Pentiums anymore ;)
 
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