Jimbo Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Basic question - $1500 worth of awesome case - http://www.ldcooling.com/shop/l/51-ld-pc-v10-phase-change.htmlOr a test bench and LN2?I'm a bit nervous about ln2, sub-zero is a whole new world to me. Maybe I would be better to start with the phase change?Opinions....... Go! Edited September 17, 2011 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Considering that both methods require a lot of work (monitoring, insulating etc.) and the relatively short life of phase change coolers, I'd go for the pots (and bench table ). You know you can also use dice with the pots, this will cool down the system very well, but you usually don't have to worry about coldbugs with dice. LN2 is a different story and requires much more experience and care. Also it's usually easier to get your hands on dice (and ethanol or similar) than on LN2. Do you have a good source for these things? Phase change is crazy expensive, especially because they don't necessarily have a very long life span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 17, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 17, 2011 I would go with a testbench and phase change cause you can have easy access to the hardware plus you maintain subzero cooling 24/7 contrary to LN2 that you will use it only for benchmarking.Also the insulation for phase change can be used for LN2 without many mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I don't think you can use phase change 24/7... just think of all the condensing water. And besides I thought phase change coolers weren't designed for 24/7 use, though I might be misinformed, never worked with one myself...Ah, and don't forget the noise... could be annoying for extended periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 YEah I'd go phase-change! That's going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 18, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 18, 2011 you can have it 24/7 as long as you automatically have it to shut down when overheating and do a proper insulation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 you can have it 24/7 as long as you automatically have it to shut down when overheating and do a proper insulationWow, awesome... hahaha, 24/7 subzero... love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 18, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 18, 2011 During winter it won't be a problem (leave the window open - problem solved) but during summer it will... all this hot air will make the room boil... an A/C is definitely gonna be needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Nah it's cool bro, not like Australia is hot or anything. I've seen 45c in the shade, you should be able to relate, it was nasty hot when I was in Greece. It is an issue as the GPUs will still be watercooled. Unless I get some kind of water chiller happening. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 18, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 18, 2011 Since ambient temps will be an issue I see no alternative to having everything watercooled and just use LN2 when benchmarking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Polocool Mobile Air Conditioner (Cooling Only) | Harvey Norman Australia ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 18, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 18, 2011 and then the electricity bill will be higher than the empire state building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 and then the electricity bill will be higher than the empire state buildingYour not kidding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 I wonder If I could duct the exhaust from the phase change outside.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Decision made boys, ordered my two stage cascade cooler, -100c temps here I come. Standing invitation to all members who want to try parts at sub-zero, but you'll have to come to me. Still need a new case with plenty of space for rads, only going to use the cascade for benching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted September 28, 2011 Founder Share Posted September 28, 2011 needless to say that I want to see photos right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Will do, thought it's not that interesting visually. Slightly unfinished version - 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hehehe, I'll definitely let you know in case I visit down under, will bring some hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 It begins to grow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That looks so amazing hope your having fun with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Ahahahahahahaaa, love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted October 25, 2011 Founder Share Posted October 25, 2011 lol awesome, looks just like a refrigerator compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 lol awesome, looks just like a refrigerator compressor. That's because it is, well a couple of them running specialised coolants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw86 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 its so awesome looking very cool. its from outer space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts