Dual Opteron WC Kit?

[xyster81]

Hello everyone, as you may tell.. I'm a "n00bie" according to the forum. All those years in college and the CS degree suddenly seem worthless

I am building a new computer to replace my aging custom built Dual Athlon MP 1400+. I'm trying to stay around the magic $2000 mark, and am at $1800 before shipping according to my latest Newegg wishlist:
http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishR.asp?ID=858058

From my reading of the water cooling sticky and a few months of 'research', I already expect a dual opteron WC setup will run me somewhere in the $200-300 range. That is not a problem.

So, the point all this: I desire a dual cpu block (socket 940 opteron) water cooling setup / kit. I read the [H]OCP's review of the Danger Den TDX Water Cooling Kit and that seems to be a good start to give everyone an idea of what I'm in the market for. Yes, I know I'd have to buy a second block. Any suggestions on a dual opteron WC kit for a first time water cooler? I am more interested in noise reduction and system stability over time versus overclocking and super fantastic performance. High quality of components is an absolute must.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice.
-Xyster81

 

[Sideroxylon]

Depending on what case your putting it in will probably determine some of the the other components you'll be using. For a dual cpu setup you should have a double 120mm radiator. Most of those are anywhere from 11"-12" tall. So either the case has to be able to accomodate it or you need to make the case accomodate it. Few cases will accept this rad without some modifications. But modding your case is half the fun of setting up the your wc rig. Basically, if you goto the DD site and look at their kits, just order an extra block. Make sure you get the 2 X 120mm rad or even the 3 X 120mm and be prepared to make it fit in a case.

Make sure you buy the reinforced cutting wheels for you Dremel.

 

[vapb400]

btw you selected a PCI-E graphics card for an AGP motherboard, it wont work.

 

[Jonsey]

I would use an RBX block. It performs just as well or better than the TDX, with one less outlet. That will make routing tubes a lot easier for you, especially with two cpu blocks and if you go with a 1/2 system.

 

[TekieB]

I would use an RBX block. It performs just as well or better than the TDX, with one less outlet. That will make routing tubes a lot easier for you, especially with two cpu blocks and if you go with a 1/2 system.

other way arround:

TDX = 2 barbs
RBX = 3 barbs

 

[Jonsey]

other way arround:

TDX = 2 barbs
RBX = 3 barbs

You'd think I know, I have one. My mind is going, and I'm only 24. Thanks for the correction.

 

[xyster81]

Sideroxylon, I will be using an Antec SOHO 1040B (not the new series 2 one) case, which is leftover from two computer upgrades ago. Buying the new Enermax PS to handle the changes in power technology since Athlon's first came out. Should be large enough after your proposed mods.

Thanks, vapb400... I saw PCI-X and hey, X for eXpress, must be PCI-E - made sense to me. PCI, PCI-X, PCI-E, PCI-WTF! I have swapped in an AGP vid card and a Tyan Mainboard which almost offsets the higher priced AGP card ($20 price increase after the change out).

How silly of a question is it to have fewer fans on the radiation / heat exchanger. The only real reason I'm looking at WC is lower sound. Two 120mm fans sounds (sorry for the pun) like all I'm doing is moving the HSF to the radiator.

Thanks for the replies so far, keep them coming!

 

[Sideroxylon]

The 120mm fans move a lot of air at low rpm's. This makes them pretty quiet or virtually silent if you use a fan controller or some other means to limit them. You are essentially 'moving' your hsf to your rads but doing it in a very smart way. If you do it right you can still have the quiet system your looking for.