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Post by nikonnut on Mar 31, 2007 3:53:51 GMT
Well folks,
This site has given me the itch! I want to water-cool my DA. So, anyone have experience with Sonnet products? Google is a complete blank but I still have hope! I appreciate any and all comments.
Cheers,
Chris
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Post by reddrag0n on Mar 31, 2007 7:58:51 GMT
I have a sonnet ST 1.4 single. Unfortunatly i can't water cool mine in my sawtooth, so i had to air cool mine. I know you can get these to be watercooled in a DA, Quicksilver, MDD cases.
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Post by aquamac on Mar 31, 2007 8:03:26 GMT
I have plates made to mate up Giga Designs processors in the DA/Quicksilver, but I am not familiar with the heatsink mounting holes on the Sonnet. If you had a picture with the heatsink removed I could tell you for definite if my hardware would fit.
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Post by reddrag0n on Mar 31, 2007 9:10:27 GMT
Aqua, the mounting holes are the same for the single processors that apple made. Hence why i can use the original Sawtooth/GE heatsink with the sonnet i bought from you.
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Post by aquamac on Mar 31, 2007 9:34:52 GMT
JJ, Thanks for that, my universal plate may fit then, if you wanted to be absolutely sure, a detailed diagram is downloadable here: Click Here You would only use the 3 holes that form a triangle at the most extreme points. You also need the copper shim, seen here:  |
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Post by nikonnut on Apr 1, 2007 17:25:16 GMT
Well,I was out hunting parts and came across this. Any opinions? I'm kinda thinking this+a Theramltake Tide Water PLus+ and a good Zalman VGA block might get it done.  |
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Post by aquamac on Apr 1, 2007 17:36:25 GMT
The part you are showing is a good part (swiftech I think), if you are going to watercool a dualie, it's a question of whether the copper bottom will stretch over both processors. Then you have to work out a way to hold it onto the processor. Would be good if you find a way though.
Tidewater will cool your VGA, but you will need a pump, resevoir, radiator, fans & tubing for the processor. That's why I used the aquagate mini, with the bits I had machined above, it kept the component count down. Anyway good luck with whatever you decide to do and dont forget to show us the pics!
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Post by nikonnut on Apr 1, 2007 21:53:56 GMT
Thanks Aqua, Since it's a single I'm not too worried. Luckily, I still have the stock 466MHz to work out a design on. It's going to work with me tomorrow ;D. Let's see, 2 4-axis CNC mills, a CNC router (aluminum only), 5 press brakes, a Strippet punch, a 100 ton puch press, a full manual machine shop, 2 TIG welders and about 15 GENIUSES to run it all!! Is there any thing I can fab for anyone? Aluminum and Titanuim (which now costs as much as Silver  ) are my specialites. So, if you need something send me a sketch or CAD file. Cheers, Chris Wait a sec! There's no PM feature (SD's has me ruined) hmmmm. Time to free up the e-mail address. I'll fix that right now. |
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Post by aquamac on Apr 1, 2007 22:03:50 GMT
Chris,
Go for it, sounds like you have the machine shop well equiped, I could spend a happy few hours with that little lot! Can't wait to see the results!
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Post by nikonnut on Apr 3, 2007 2:13:51 GMT
Steve, Quick tech question. I've banged out a hold-down plate at work today (not pretty, but it will work. I think  Pics soon) but it uses the three main CPU mounting points (for stability reasons) and I was wondering if I was going to accidentally electrify my bracket/water block/God knows what else using this idea. I think that would be bad. Am I crazy or is this a legitimate concern. Thanks for the input before I smoke something. Cheers, Chris |
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Post by aquamac on Apr 3, 2007 5:25:24 GMT
I think you may be OK with DA, although Quicksilver does indeed use one of the studs to power the cpu. I would hate for you to fry your processor/PSU, so to be on the safe side I would put a volt meter from each stud to earth while the computer is powered on. I was going to say you will be OK, but who knows what variants Apple used between DA & Quicksilver? Always best to cover all bases. I know if you use a Quicksilver CPU in a DA, you have to run a power wire to one of the studs to get the thing to boot, so I tend to think you are OK here with DA, however best not to take any chances.
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