Ninth in a series of water cooling threads spurred by the recent uptick in questions on the topic..... see starter thread here:
Water Cooling 101 - Should I or Why Bother ?
This thread is obviously intended to focus on Gadgets and Doodads. What is a worthwhile addition and what is an unnecessary expense ? Again, the THG Water Cooling Sticky is a great place to start.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky
This thread is intended as a spot to share ideas on the subject of Gadgets and Doodads. I'll start on what I picked up so far.
Pump Heat Sink and Fan - Drops temp from 52C to 25C
http://www.swiftech.com/MCP35X2-HS.aspx
Reservoir Pressure Equalization Membrane - Started thinking about this more when I chose a glass reservoir as excess vacuum could be catastrophic
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16784/ex-tub-1363/Aquacomputer_Pressure_Equalization_Membrane_G14_Thread_-_Tall_Version_53138.html
Temperature Sensor - Takes up a valuable reservoir port but seems a worthwhile addition.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_239&products_id=32775
Flow Sensor - Only value I see here is in programming PWM function while monitoring temps.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16789/bus-316/Aquacomputer_G14_Flow_Meter_Sensor_Block_USB_Version_-_Aquaero_Series_Poweradjust_Fan-O-Matic_Pro_Alphacool_Heatmaster_53129.html?tl=g30c229s582
Radiator Gaskets - Seems logical....more so for noise than sealing air leaks
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20857/ex-rad-629/XSPC_2_x_140mm_Radiator_Gasket_-_3mm.html
Radiator Shrouds - Yes, logic dictates that they worth the investment for ir flow improvements but are they worth the lost height ?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12587/ex-rad-217/Phobya_120x120x20mm_Fan_Radiator_Shroud_-_Plexi.html?tl=g30c637s162
SLI WC Bridge - Buy the Bridge for $25 or do it all in tubing ?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17486/ex-blc-1352/EK_FC_Bridge_Dual_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_-_SLI_Connection_-_Acrylic_EK-FC_Bridge_DUAL_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_Plexi.html?tl=g30c101s873#blank
Aquaero 5 XT - Fancy Smancy Thingamjig ..... useless bling or valuable tool
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13215/bus-259/Aquacomputer_Aquaero_5_XT_USB_Fan_Controller_Touch_Screen_Graphic_LCD_Liquid_System_Controller_w_Remote_53125_Newest_Revision.html
What I miss ?
Water Cooling 101 - Should I or Why Bother ?
This thread is obviously intended to focus on Gadgets and Doodads. What is a worthwhile addition and what is an unnecessary expense ? Again, the THG Water Cooling Sticky is a great place to start.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/277130-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky
This thread is intended as a spot to share ideas on the subject of Gadgets and Doodads. I'll start on what I picked up so far.
Pump Heat Sink and Fan - Drops temp from 52C to 25C
http://www.swiftech.com/MCP35X2-HS.aspx
Reservoir Pressure Equalization Membrane - Started thinking about this more when I chose a glass reservoir as excess vacuum could be catastrophic
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16784/ex-tub-1363/Aquacomputer_Pressure_Equalization_Membrane_G14_Thread_-_Tall_Version_53138.html
Temperature Sensor - Takes up a valuable reservoir port but seems a worthwhile addition.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_239&products_id=32775
Flow Sensor - Only value I see here is in programming PWM function while monitoring temps.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16789/bus-316/Aquacomputer_G14_Flow_Meter_Sensor_Block_USB_Version_-_Aquaero_Series_Poweradjust_Fan-O-Matic_Pro_Alphacool_Heatmaster_53129.html?tl=g30c229s582
Radiator Gaskets - Seems logical....more so for noise than sealing air leaks
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20857/ex-rad-629/XSPC_2_x_140mm_Radiator_Gasket_-_3mm.html
Radiator Shrouds - Yes, logic dictates that they worth the investment for ir flow improvements but are they worth the lost height ?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12587/ex-rad-217/Phobya_120x120x20mm_Fan_Radiator_Shroud_-_Plexi.html?tl=g30c637s162
SLI WC Bridge - Buy the Bridge for $25 or do it all in tubing ?
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17486/ex-blc-1352/EK_FC_Bridge_Dual_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_-_SLI_Connection_-_Acrylic_EK-FC_Bridge_DUAL_Parallel_3-Slot_CSQ_Plexi.html?tl=g30c101s873#blank
Aquaero 5 XT - Fancy Smancy Thingamjig ..... useless bling or valuable tool
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13215/bus-259/Aquacomputer_Aquaero_5_XT_USB_Fan_Controller_Touch_Screen_Graphic_LCD_Liquid_System_Controller_w_Remote_53125_Newest_Revision.html
What I miss ?