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GuitarFreak:
--- Quote from: clockworkjames on 26 Mar 2009, 11:47 ---It's practically the same card... :|
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I know, but it has a 55nm core compared to 80nm in the 8800, and 1GB of VRAM compared to 768MB.
I might end up selling it and picking up 2 GTX260s though :D Either that or pick up another 9800. I've got a 790i Ultra on the way to replace my blackops.
MrBlu:
Hey, GuitarFreak, you've got me inspired to do water cooling, and I've practically planned out everything. So far, all I need is a decent pump, and waterblock for a 4850. I checked the pet store for a water pump today, but when I asked for prices, the guy gave me this half-assed smarmy smile and said $12,500 (In US that's about $130). I don't know where I could go to find a nice US$35 pump, so I might have to order one online. Which one do you use?
dennis:
--- Quote from: clockworkjames on 19 Mar 2009, 18:44 ---But you are no longer using cable ties? I never could see how that is a good idea. All the people I know to have done builds said it was not the best solution and the only time I saw it done was on youtube.
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Cable ties, because of the way they fasten, can deform the hose around the nipple (like causing a slight wrinkle, under the ratchet fastener), and cause a leak where there wasn't one before. Hose clamps are better for this purpose, but really, with good quality, clean tubing, and good quality, clean nipples, you shouldn't need a clamp at all.
GuitarFreak:
--- Quote from: MrBlu on 28 Mar 2009, 22:07 ---Hey, GuitarFreak, you've got me inspired to do water cooling, and I've practically planned out everything. So far, all I need is a decent pump, and waterblock for a 4850. I checked the pet store for a water pump today, but when I asked for prices, the guy gave me this half-assed smarmy smile and said $12,500 (In US that's about $130). I don't know where I could go to find a nice US$35 pump, so I might have to order one online. Which one do you use?
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Swiftech MCP655. It's pretty much the best pump there is. I get all of my stuff from either petrastechshop.com or frozencpu.com. It's a bit more than $35 though, closer to $75 or so. A block for the 4850 is gonna cost close to $100 too. Are you going to wc your CPU as well?
MrBlu:
Yeah, I know about the 4850 block. I'm working on that now actually. I just need a certain forumite to PM me. I plan to cool the CPU as well too, I'm thinking the OCZ HydroX, it works well and it's pretty inexpensive too.
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