Probably a wise move. I long ago relegated the Boreas to bench duties as it just shines there...good performance and easy to make quick changes cross platform.

Most likely I will stick with high-end air coolers like the one linked above for my gamers...much less to deal with and can still run decent overclocks if desired. Latest video cards are beastly on their own with stock cooling. :good:

From the test results I am excited to get started on the build, it will defenatly be way overkill for simple 24/7 gaming, but that is what this upcoming build is all about, Overkill, excess and cool looking are the goals

basically building it for the fun of it all ........ :laughing:

Benching has become an LN2 only sport , at least if you want to compete at a high level

I would like to see you build a furniture grade such as this one... http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/27...om-wooden-case I know you have the skills...I would like one myself. :clapping:

Funny you should say that, I compenplated doing a built in. Ultimantly I decided against it as I thought upgrading would a major PITA ... and TBH do not have the milling tools to do a top flight job. Although not sure if Bren still does cabinetry? he possees such tools and skill set required to build furniture grade from the ground up.

The best I could do would to be to by a mice piece and mod it from there

But a simple granit toped desk with a cut out and a glass insert is all you would need for a great start.

Yep... Air don't cut the mustard with these Tecs.

Keep on modding Witch. The more you play, the more you'll understand. ;)

Remove min 2 watts of heat for every unit chilled and you'll have some awesome temps.

I can tell you that the cooler the hot side loop gets the better. Don't be afraid of trying Ice in a bucket on that loop to get them Peltiers well into negative temps on the chiller side.

Ever need anything with this TEC stuff for suggestions bro, please don't be afraid to ask.

EDIT:

In fact, I have a 130w (chilling power) TEC. All I need is an addy, and I can send it out. I'd like you to experiment with it on the side. Use different voltages and what not.

Not sure if starting a little smaller would help any with a TEC that can actually cool a Cpu by it's self. up to you, I have a PM box here too ;)

Thanks Shrimp,

But as I have been saying this will be a 24/7 rig that is contained with in a case's confines, Although I wanted better temps as stated 15C less than ambient water is nothing to scoff at on a 24/7 rig

Buckets of ice, seperate chillers, cold boxes phase, dice, LN2 or simply throwing a 480 out the window all would be viable options for better temps

These methods while effective are not what I am looking for. It all has to fit in a case that you can pick up and carry away. This is for a custom build gamer. at 15C under it's counterparts in the catagory should provide epic results

Pretty much rolling with what i have at this point, I was thinking about your idea of using two of the blocks for cooling them with water but while I am convince this is an epic idea I am alsoi convivced this would condense as I am on the verge of condesing using air. This would be an usatisfactory for the parameters of the build

When I want to bench seriously I would be straping the pot on the bencher anyway

Any one can throw a pot on something. That's just sooo easy. Dry Ice right at the walmart even.....

Cpu Block - Rad - Res - Pump - Chiller blocks - back to Cpu block.

Tec hot side

TEC block Rad - Rad -Rad (push pull fans) -res pump - back to tec block.

The hot side TEC blocks will get hot. To optimize heat dissipation, put fans right on those hot ass water blocks.

Expect needing negative Cpu liquid temps in order to perform 40c loads on 130w roughly. -15 to -25 ought to do it. Condensation depends on hose thickness. The thicker the better. Contain the chilled liquid will work best.

Some minor sealing around the Cpu heat sink couldn't hurt for just in case. I don't think you'll get frost on and through the board in my honest opinion. If you move enough air flow around the water block and hoses, you might not see condensation at all.

I hear ya bro.

BTW,

Nice ride you are sporting these days .............. :thumbsup:

Couldn't beat the 229 price tag at MicroCenter. A little bit of a drive but worth it IMO.

I should try TEC cooling it? (seriously) I have a peilter that'll handle this at stock. This 3770K actually runs pretty cool at stock on regular water. I was thinking of de-lidding it, but I have troubles enough with the chip past 4.8ghz and I'd hate to run 1.5+ volts just for 5ghz and benchmarking. I know I don't have a single TEC that could handle it alone past probably 1.250v give or take. At least not a 40mm TEC.

Another neat thing I've wanted to try is cold plate heat sinks. TECs need a lot of surface area, especially to be cooled. They are constant heat pumps. http://www.aavid.com/product-group/liquidcoldplates

What are your temps and core for 4.8 ?