XSPC Antec p160

[nunzio]

Well this is my first real project.

Here are the specs.

AMD x2 3800+ (Stock)

MSI K8N Diamond

ATI X1900XT

4GB GeIL PC3200 DDR

XSPC Cpu block

XSPC Chipset block

XSPC VGA block

XSPC 5.1/4 Resbay

XSPC 240mm Rad (Two Xlient 120mm Red fans)

SwitchTech Radmount

Here are a few photos.

Currently I have a leaky pump, but hoping some sealant will solve this.

 

[llwyd]

Looks good. You should really try and do away with those 90* bends though, even if it means changing the tubing. And maybe add some more fans to that rad

 

[nunzio]

Fans are sitting on my desk I will be doing away with the bends when i get some more flexable tubing.

 

[FarFarAway]

Aye looks sweet apart from the bends

 

[PV5150]

Nice mate, I have the exact same case. WCing setup looks good, but yeah deffo got to get rid of the bends.

Currently I have a leaky pump, but hoping some sealant will solve this.

Can you stretch for a new pump mate? Unfortunately, XSPC pumps offer mediocre performance and the impeller shaft is made from a poor quality plastic. The impeller has been known to wear down over time and you could possibly see your pump start eating itself within only 4 months of use.

As far as the leaks are concerned, you must have the first version. Revision 2 (which is now available), has had changes made to the inlet and outlet to avoid leaks and the barbs have been changed.

 

[nunzio]

Can you stretch for a new pump mate?

In a few months I can. This one will have to cope until then When I change the case, as that one is old, and the bayres doesnt fit well on the antec slides, then I will change the pump for a better one.

 

[PV5150]

No probs mate, just looking out for ya. Regardless, still a nice little entry into watercooling

 

[nunzio]

Well.. just found out that some how, during the install I fscked up my northbridge.. the mobo wont post now and there is a slight discolouring of the chip

 

[deathwish]

ouch

can you get it rma'd

 

[nunzio]

Nah.. was an old motherboard. Really needed updating a bit.

 

[FarFarAway]

Nah.. was an old motherboard. Really needed updating a bit.

Ah well good excuse ey

 

[llwyd]

You can pick up an NF4 DFI pretty cheap now, just make sure you do the NB block up nice and tight this time

 

[Toxcity]

Sweet loop man!

Hard luck on the motherboard.. post some piccars of when you get your new board!?

BTW - I would put some gromits on the tubes where they come through the PCI slots. Can never be too careful!

 

[nunzio]

Sweet loop man!

Hard luck on the motherboard.. post some piccars of when you get your new board!?

BTW - I would put some gromits on the tubes where they come through the PCI slots. Can never be too careful!

Never thought of that!

Ilwyd, I've heard that DFI boards can be right buggers to setup.

Think also that I will get a lapping kit. And not use a silver based tim. Also going to move back to my Akasa case, has more space and the res fits better.

All will have to wait until April, no time til then

 

[nunzio]

Right I've been thinking about this.. Going to go a whole new way and replace the bits i've already got.

Hows this sound for a loop.

Res-Pump-CPU-spliter(10mm-2x6mm)-1nb 2sb-spliter(2x6mm-10mm)-120Rad-VGA1-VGA2-240mm-Res

Cooling.

Intel C2D 6300 (Dunno about OC)

Two evga 8800GTS 320MB

evga 680i Motherboard

All 10mm, besides the north/south bridges which would be 6mm.