gnfnr100
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Im thinking of using my old AMD tri cores heatsink to try to make my own waterblock, or would it be worth it to chop up my phenom 965 heatsink and use it because of the copper base. Also any tips for how to make it? I have alot of idea and of how i would like to go about it.
Any ideas on how to do a cheap pump would be great as well.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:40 PM
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Post a pic of amd heatsink. Also, do you have soldering skillz?
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 3:58 PM
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:01 PM
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Ya got me on that one. You could pm Nateman doo the resident block pro for some suggestions on how to deal with that heatsink. I just ordered one of these, http://www.performance-pc...amp;products_id=22611, at Nate's suggestion to make a block. Remove the outer row of pins and solder on a 1.5 inch sweat cap. Hopefully make a pretty sweet little block.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:04 PM
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I could break the fins off a stock intel sink and get a similar effect. If Nateman chimes in then its more than welcome, but i wont quite go as far as messaging him, he could be very busy.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:22 PM
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I've pm'd Nate a few times, he's helped me a lot. But with the title of the thread I'm sure he will be checking it out at some point today.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 8:58 PM
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bumpidy bump bump. bump bump.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:45 PM
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Hmm well you could just do both I think. Unless you need the 965 HS for warranty purposes.
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:39 AM
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so i removed the base from the heatsink, tho i love my grinder i forgot things get very hot, i went to turn the heatsink over after grinding half way through and burnt my hand. After a quick trip to the wal mart for some bandages i finished and will be smoothing it out tomorrow. I must say i deserve a face palm or two. Also can i get some more tips!?
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:56 AM
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gnfnr100
I could break the fins off a stock intel sink and get a similar effect. If Nateman chimes in then its more than welcome, but i wont quite go as far as messaging him, he could be very busy.
i am NEVER too busy for a fellow block maker!! I'll tell you what. I will post one of my other waterblocks that i made for my friend a few months ago. gimme a few...
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:00 AM
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much appreciated...
i pity the fool!
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:03 AM
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You should try your original idea. Can't hurt to at least try it right? Id be interest to see. Pics... or it never happened 
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 1:10 AM
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Heater core work as a good custom rad?
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:06 AM
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Sure, lots of people use them
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:07 AM
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its brand new, got it for free, made for a f-250 power stroke, so i dont see why it wouldnt work well
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:31 AM
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my buddy uses a trans cooler w/fan. works quite well with the enzotech block I made for him. The trans cooler works even better when he put it outside in the winter. He is just a tool for not sub-zero prepping his board so now his mobo is as useful as a paperweight. 
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:39 AM
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say i were to use a chiller or something along those lines to keep my fluids right above 32F....would i need to prep? Also can i have suggestions on good pumps.
post edited by gnfnr100 - Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:56 AM
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Re:Homemade waterblock
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 3:51 PM
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You should prep the motherboard if there is any chance of condensation. That means bringing temps below the dew point
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