Project Kooler- H220 as the Gateway Drug to Open Loop Cooling

[Al]

I might try that on my bastard 5970...then again I might just leave it in there to melt.

[DrPop]

I might try that on my bastard 5970...then again I might just leave it in there to melt.

haha!! Oh man, I could just see you doing that and the wife like, "Honey...what's all that red goop melted in the bottom of MY oven???!"

[Al]

haha!! Oh man, I could just see you doing that and the wife like, "Honey...what's all that red goop melted in the bottom of MY oven???!"

Oh...that's not how Stephanie would put it at all, I can assure you of that. Start by replacing the "Honey" with WTF! and go from there.

[Fire$torm]

So does this mean you're not looking to purchase a 5870 anymore?

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Everything was fine until I tried gaming in World of Tanks a couple of hours ago. At first the GUI would just minimize to the Desktop. On the third restart of WoT the pixelation started up again. Guess this puppy is just not happy being fixed. So I tossed it into Dark Matter, my cruncher, not the Cosmic stuff. I'll run it until it breaks completely. At least this way I don't have to look at it.....

So no JPM, I'm still on track for your card.

[myshortpencil]

My condolences.

[Duke of Buckingham]

Everything was fine until I tried gaming in World of Tanks a couple of hours ago. At first the GUI would just minimize to the Desktop. On the third restart of WoT the pixelation started up again. Guess this puppy is just not happy being fixed. So I tossed it into Dark Matter, my cruncher, not the Cosmic stuff. I'll run it until it breaks completely. At least this way I don't have to look at it.....

So no JPM, I'm still on track for your card.

Not well cooked in the oven, better let the women do it along with the pies.

[Fire$torm]

The funny thing is, it is still running. And as far as I can tell, crunching wise it will do so for some time to come. It is odd that it functions well while crunching (high load) but fails at gaming (moderate load).

[Duke of Buckingham]

The funny thing is, it is still running. And as far as I can tell, crunching wise it will do so for some time to come. It is odd that it functions well while crunching (high load) but fails at gaming (moderate load).

That GPU should be mine, I only function at full load also.

[Fire$torm]

Well gang it is finally done. Rig is now fully water cooled. Before I show you the pics, here is the "What It Cost" for this project.

**Project Kooler Final Parts List**

CPU WaterBlock/Pump: Swiftech Apogee Drive II - $129.99
GPU: Diamond Radeon HD 5870 - $50.00 (Deal from JPM)
Northbridge WaterBlock: Enzotech Sapphire Series SNBW-Rev.A - $39.99
Vreg WaterBlock: Bitspower MOS EI58DP ver.2 - $9.99 (Discounted Price)
GPU WaterBlock: Watercool HEATKILLER GPU-X³ 58X0 - $89.99
Radiator: 120mm x 240mm (Parted from Swiftech H220) - $*
Resivior: Phoybia Balancer 150 Black Nickel - $28.95
Tubing: PrimoFlex Advanced LRT 10ft Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 [UV Purple] - $24.95
Compression Fittings: Monsoon Free Center 3/8"ID x 5/8"OD [Orange] 6-Pack - $26.24
Compression Fittings: Monsoon Free Center 3/8"ID x 5/8"OD [Orange] Singles - x2 @ 6.99


--Misc--

Enzotech SNBW-Extended Mounting Plate (SNBW-EMP) - $3.95
Bitspower Luxury Reusable 5/8" OD Hose Clamp [Orange] - X4 @ $4.99
Monsoon Premium G 1/4 LED Stop Fitting [Orange] - $9.99
Cooler Master Blade Master 120mm x 25mm PWM Fan - $10.99
Lynx CNC Frame C Washer M3 (20pcs) [ORANGE] - $5.60
Stainless Cap Screws M3x6 (25pcs) - $2.50
Tetra Algae Control (3.38 FL OZ) - $5.99
1 Gallon Distilled Water - x2 @ $1.19


--Items purchased but not used / Didn't Work / Broke--

*Swiftech H220 [Only Rad & Fans used - Fried Waterblock/Pump] - $100.00
XFX Radeon HD 5870 [Broke] - $75.00~$100.00 (Used Value)
Alphacool NexXxoS ST30 Full Copper Radiator 120mm [Didn't Fit as Planned]- $32.99
Fujipoly Extreme System Builder Thermal Pad (1/4 Sheet "150 x 100 x 1.0 mm") [Wrong thickness] - $22.99
PrimoFlex Advanced LRT Tubing - 3/8 x 5/8 [UV Purple] - x2 ft @ $2.50/ft [Spare Supply]
EK-VGA Supreme HF HD7970 Cu Adapter (Copper Shim) [Purchased as a "Just In Case"] - $3.99
5mm Ultra Violet LED [Abandoned Idea] - x3 @ $0.49

--Build Time--
Honestly I've lost track. But needless to say I have spent many days on this project including planning, cleaning, installing, modding, troubleshooting, fixing, reinstalling, etc...

Total: I don't wanna do the math....

And now the pics.

Furmark GPU stress test screenshot (1920x1200) [Link]

[DrPop]

F$, that turned out very cool looking!