Aquacomputer Setup?
- Thread starter Tractor
- Start date
basically you'll let your fingers go walking through their catalog. hadn't seen many
other breeds of sensors tied into the panel.
you know its not really needed for all that information..
the control head
flow meter, temp probes (2-3), depending on fan count; the power adjust modules,
and on and on depending on how in-depth you need your information. you can drop
$300-500(USD) on this quickly..
other breeds of sensors tied into the panel.
you know its not really needed for all that information..
the control head
flow meter, temp probes (2-3), depending on fan count; the power adjust modules,
and on and on depending on how in-depth you need your information. you can drop
$300-500(USD) on this quickly..
no, it is not "worth it".
there are so many things it can do, but you almost have to have a course on the
what-fors it has to have to do things..
to me, its a wiring nightmare, some cat has a CaseLabs build with one of these and
he is going to have some long, long night fingering out the routing and wiring.
big case (SM8), filled with spagetti.. blehhhhh.
keep it simple.. do you really have to know the temperature of the coolant after
it leaves the CPU, before is enters the radiator? not really. a general overall reading
should suffice.
there are so many things it can do, but you almost have to have a course on the
what-fors it has to have to do things..
to me, its a wiring nightmare, some cat has a CaseLabs build with one of these and
he is going to have some long, long night fingering out the routing and wiring.
big case (SM8), filled with spagetti.. blehhhhh.
keep it simple.. do you really have to know the temperature of the coolant after
it leaves the CPU, before is enters the radiator? not really. a general overall reading
should suffice.
Mysterae
New member
That's one side of the story.
If you have deep pockets (mandatory!) and want the ultimate control of your setup, and are prepared to do the work, I doubt you could get much better than the AC stuff. Quality kit, at a price. Only you can make the call if it is worth it to you.
I'm researching, spec'ing and costing up using some AC gear for my rig. I actually enjoy all the stages above, and then the configuring and tweaking to tailor it to me. If it's done right, at the end it'll be something to be proud of, as any watercooling setup is.
The way I see it, you have this powerful pc but you still have to turn a knob or ten when you want to change from silent running to cool running? I think the system (however it's done) should do this for you, and there are other options other than AC. Also I agree a lot of information output by sensors that you don't necessarily need, but you can use, even if it's just a casual glance to see how things are.
I am planning on having an external Mo-R3 1080 rad, and 2 AC Aqualis reservoirs/USB D5 pump combos, one on the input and the other at the output of the rad. With temp sensors also in place at these 2 points I can monitor the effectiveness of the rad and control the fans of the rad based on such readings. Hell, I may even be able to run the rad passively when there is little load such as net browsing. Could I do that without sensors? Probably, but not as accurately, certainly not automatically or with the granularity I want.
With control of the pumps these can be made to ramp up or down as needed, or used to obtain that sweet spot when increased flow isn't effective any more; just increases noise and vibration. Monitor the flow to ensure its effectiveness, controlling the pumps either by flowrate or water temp or both. Do you know how much hassle it is to adjust a D5? Open case, find screwdriver, find the little red screw, turn it, wait, turn it again, etc. I'd imagine 95% of D5 owners keep their pump at one setting once it's in place.
You see how powerful control can be? I've only just scratched the surface of what can be done.
As for AC waterblocks, it's a matter of taste and aesthetics (don't think I'll be using any of them) and they do perform like all the other blocks give or take a few %.
If you have the time, money, interest and desire to build and control your system with Aqua Computer kit, don't hesitate. It'll keep you busy for sure! If you only want to watercool in the littlest time possible and willing to settle for middle of the road performance and control, then bish-bash-bosh a simpler watercooling loop in your system.
The choice and justification is yours to make.
If you have deep pockets (mandatory!) and want the ultimate control of your setup, and are prepared to do the work, I doubt you could get much better than the AC stuff. Quality kit, at a price. Only you can make the call if it is worth it to you.
I'm researching, spec'ing and costing up using some AC gear for my rig. I actually enjoy all the stages above, and then the configuring and tweaking to tailor it to me. If it's done right, at the end it'll be something to be proud of, as any watercooling setup is.
The way I see it, you have this powerful pc but you still have to turn a knob or ten when you want to change from silent running to cool running? I think the system (however it's done) should do this for you, and there are other options other than AC. Also I agree a lot of information output by sensors that you don't necessarily need, but you can use, even if it's just a casual glance to see how things are.
I am planning on having an external Mo-R3 1080 rad, and 2 AC Aqualis reservoirs/USB D5 pump combos, one on the input and the other at the output of the rad. With temp sensors also in place at these 2 points I can monitor the effectiveness of the rad and control the fans of the rad based on such readings. Hell, I may even be able to run the rad passively when there is little load such as net browsing. Could I do that without sensors? Probably, but not as accurately, certainly not automatically or with the granularity I want.
With control of the pumps these can be made to ramp up or down as needed, or used to obtain that sweet spot when increased flow isn't effective any more; just increases noise and vibration. Monitor the flow to ensure its effectiveness, controlling the pumps either by flowrate or water temp or both. Do you know how much hassle it is to adjust a D5? Open case, find screwdriver, find the little red screw, turn it, wait, turn it again, etc. I'd imagine 95% of D5 owners keep their pump at one setting once it's in place.
You see how powerful control can be? I've only just scratched the surface of what can be done.
As for AC waterblocks, it's a matter of taste and aesthetics (don't think I'll be using any of them) and they do perform like all the other blocks give or take a few %.
If you have the time, money, interest and desire to build and control your system with Aqua Computer kit, don't hesitate. It'll keep you busy for sure! If you only want to watercool in the littlest time possible and willing to settle for middle of the road performance and control, then bish-bash-bosh a simpler watercooling loop in your system.
The choice and justification is yours to make.
Tractor
New member
wow. I felt like I was reading a novel. lol. I would love to have all the control but the wiring is where it would push me away. I am very big on cable management. I wont be build a lil quick system by any means. This one will take me awhile. I am not a huge fan a there blocks, but they arent the worst. Since you have your hands in an AC setup already. What would be the ideal peices of hardware needed to control the system as you were talking about.?
What is the power adjust for? They have so much stuff, it all confuses me. Im guessing the aquero, flow sensor are a must. What else would it really take to have the ultimate control?
Thanks for all the help.
What is the power adjust for? They have so much stuff, it all confuses me. Im guessing the aquero, flow sensor are a must. What else would it really take to have the ultimate control?
Thanks for all the help.
Mysterae
New member
The first part of your sentence is true but the latter part is a humongous exaggeration. I'm not a motor engineer yet I still keep an eye on the water, oil, temp, fuel, and speedo dials of my car.
I don't have any Aqua Computer kit myself at the moment, still researching (and justifying!) it at the moment.
Presently I'm settled on the Aqualis reservoir and D5 pump (2 of these combos), with the Aquaero 5 controller. LT, Pro or XT I'm yet to make my mind up. Probably not the LT as I plan to use the remote control - the controller will not be sat in the normal 5.25" drive bay but inside the case behind the window, around the CPU area (I face that side of the case more often). Two temperature sensors for in and out of the radiator - I'm sure the wires for the temp sensor plugs in to the Aqualis and using the Aquabus sends this to the Aquaero. The Aqualis also has a fill measurement that connects to the Aquabus, handy if you can't see your reservoir or monitoring over time for coolant loss. I will prrobably put a flow sensor in too, but wondering where would be the best place, after a pump I'd imagine.
Note that SpecialTech have B grade Aquaero's for sale right now. If you don't mnd a few scratches and missing pieces you could make a saving.
Last edited by a moderator:
SPS
Moderator
Haha it was supposed to be dude as you provided enough detail for the opposite side of the argument.
