Domino A.L.C. Nakid !!

Mac Daddy · May 2, 2009, 06:02 PM

This is in preparation for my final mod of the Domino cooler using the NZXT Tempest case. Thought you guys might want to see it torn apart

SeraphicSorcerer · May 2, 2009, 06:15 PM

Great picture, be sure to show us the final product! We wanna see your new apparel in style, on that mobo!

Mac Daddy · May 2, 2009, 09:46 PM

Thanks Bro but you may have me confused with longhorn on this thread I replied to it

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/overcloc...-amd-rock.html

This is a sealed unit and I am going to have to re plumb it to do what I need to do.

SeraphicSorcerer · May 2, 2009, 11:22 PM

No, I don't have you confused, I have been looking into getting one for my recent acquisition of a phenom 955. I got one based on the review, went out and bought it with a MSI 790FX-GD70, and now I want to get your cooler, and it was nice to see it in its glory, I am very squeemish about getting one because I don't know how easy it is to install, so I was congratulating your boldness

[hobo]eclipse · May 2, 2009, 11:33 PM

What are you doing with the the thing Mac? (did i miss that sumwhere?) adding the northbridge into the loop? or is it just an appearance mod to be able to tuck the rad away?

mainly im curious about the mounting of the rad and the 120 fan the "default" way, in the back fan spot. What holds the rad to the cpu case? only the rubbers i see there? maybe the rad is not as heavy as i think? How do you feel about it? are the rubbers adaquet?

Mac Daddy · May 3, 2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SeraphicSorcerer

No, I don't have you confused, I have been looking into getting one for my recent acquisition of a phenom 955. I got one based on the review, went out and bought it with a MSI 790FX-GD70, and now I want to get your cooler, and it was nice to see it in its glory, I am very squeemish about getting one because I don't know how easy it is to install, so I was congratulating your boldness

Ohh cool thanks and actually it is quite simple to install depending on the case. It was a no brainer on the NZXT Tempest as the entire unit easily fit inside the side cover. On the NZXT Zero2 I ran the initial tests with the side cover off and had to perform the first stage of the "Domino A.L.C. Remote Controller Mod" in order to reinstall the side cover. The NZXT Panzerbox was a no go because the rad attached to the mobo tray was to large to slide out.

Overall it is easy to install just make sure you have a wide enough case and thanks

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Originally Posted by [hobo]eclipse

What are you doing with the the thing Mac? (did i miss that sumwhere?) adding the northbridge into the loop? or is it just an appearance mod to be able to tuck the rad away?

mainly im curious about the mounting of the rad and the 120 fan the "default" way, in the back fan spot. What holds the rad to the cpu case? only the rubbers i see there? maybe the rad is not as heavy as i think? How do you feel about it? are the rubbers adaquet?

The rubber mounts are adequate and are included to reduce noise and vibration. There are optional machine screws to attach the assembly if you want a more secure fit. The rad is quite light actually it weighs 228g.

On what I am doing with this including it here as well:

- painting the interior of the Tempest case black
- putting longer clear plastic hoses on the Domino
- mounting the Domino fan in the rear fan location of the Tempest case
- mounting the Domino rad and pump to the top of the Tempest under the 2 x 140mm exhaust fans
- contacting CoolIT for some of the coolant they used (light blue) or just colouring spring water light purple
- cutting the Domino controller into the Plexiglas side window of the Tempest (That's what the disconnects were for)

SeraphicSorcerer · May 3, 2009, 01:08 AM

Do you think an antec nine hundred is wide enough? I'll have to remove the exhaust fan of course...

Mac Daddy · May 3, 2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SeraphicSorcerer

Do you think an antec nine hundred is wide enough? I'll have to remove the exhaust fan of course...

I don't have that case but a nice one

Rule of thumb here just took a measurement. If you measure from the top left rear fan screw location(looking at the rear of the case) to the side panel, I would say a minimum of 4 3/4 inches to make it fit properly. And take into account side cover fans as well.

[hobo]eclipse · May 3, 2009, 01:24 AM

cool thanks for the infos Mac, i recently acquired a Xeon X3360 and was checking out the domino for better cooling, i don't think it would fit to well in my antec sonata mid twr case tho, so..... priorities!

good luk wit yer mod bro! those are some cool cases

Mac Daddy · May 3, 2009, 01:32 AM

Cool on the Xeon and don't have your case here to check bro

And thanks

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 02:00 AM

OK an update on this for those interested

The case is stripped and ready for paint including a pic. I have decided to order a few products from Swiftech as far as the reservoir and GPU cooling block.

NCIX.com - Buy Swiftech MCRES-MICRO REV2 Clear HI-FLOW Water Cooling Reservoir 3/8IN & 1/2IN Barb Fittings - MCRES-Micro Rev2 In Canada.

NCIX.com - Buy Swiftech MCW60-R2 GPU Water Block for Most NVIDIA & ATI Video Cards 1/2 & 3/8 & 1/4 Barb Fittings - MCW60-R2 In Canada.

I may decide to go with 2 x HD4870 in Crossfire but need the other card and a stronger PSU first

NZXT Tempest Nakid !

[hobo]eclipse · May 9, 2009, 02:20 AM

looks like fun, tear it up dood!

Lowfat · May 9, 2009, 02:37 AM

So you plan on using the single 120mm radiator for the CPU + GPU?

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 02:38 AM

Hee hee it is and thanks man

Since I have 4 of these here replacing the top rear 140mm fan with 2 of these push/pull for the rad.

Canada Computers - Cooling > Case Fan : Arctic Cooling 120x120x38.5mm (AF12 PWM) (10.dBA - 23.5dBA) Silent Cooling Fan.

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowfat

So you plan on using the single 120mm radiator for the CPU + GPU?

Yes

Lelisevis · May 9, 2009, 02:40 AM

How easy was it to remove the fan and what sort of fitting was on the fan cable? Would it be possible to swap it out for another 120mm fan (I have a spare noctua here) or even better could I use my HAF's 140mm exhaust fan?

The Domino is finally available here in the uk but i'm waiting till payday as i'll hopefully be getting rid of this B3 Q6600 and replacing it with a better spec Core2 Wolfdale.

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelisevis

How easy was it to remove the fan and what sort of fitting was on the fan cable? Would it be possible to swap it out for another 120mm fan (I have a spare noctua here) or even better could I use my HAF's 140mm exhaust fan?

The Domino is finally available here in the uk but i'm waiting till payday as i'll hopefully be getting rid of this B3 Q6600 and replacing it with a better spec Core2 Wolfdale.

The fan on the Tempest was secured from the top with standard machine screws. The fan cable on all NZXT fans uses a 4 pin molex in/out as well as a header connector if you wish to use a mobo socket.

Cool on the Wolfdale

Lelisevis · May 9, 2009, 03:04 AM

Sorry bud may be the way I typed it being 3am here but I was referring to the fan on the Domino, is it hardwired into the Domino's LCD module or is it just plugged in? Will the unit still operate without a fan connected/ controlled directly from the cpu socket? I'd have imagined you'd get alarm bells ringing as it sensed no fan was connected.

You'll have to excuse me if i'm not making sense, my eyelids are growing heavier by the second.

Lowfat · May 9, 2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Yes

I think you are going to run in to some serious problems. That it too much heat for a single 120mm radiator unless you plan on using like a 150CFM fan.

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lelisevis

Sorry bud may be the way I typed it being 3am here but I was referring to the fan on the Domino, is it hardwired into the Domino's LCD module or is it just plugged in? Will the unit still operate without a fan connected/ controlled directly from the cpu socket? I'd have imagined you'd get alarm bells ringing as it sensed no fan was connected.

You'll have to excuse me if i'm not making sense, my eyelids are growing heavier by the second.

Ahh ok gotcha

The fan is plugged in with 3 wires and I was originally going to move that fan to the rear chassis fan position but I don't think I have too. The only time I have had an alarm is with the sensor plug removed and not the fan.

S P F

S-Sensor
P-Pump
F-Fan

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

I think you are going to run in to some serious problems. That it too much heat for a single 120mm radiator unless you plan on using like a 150CFM fan.

Both fans have 56CFM all good

And remember my 4870 idles @ 36C on air

Lelisevis · May 9, 2009, 03:46 AM

Excellent stuff, that is exactly what I was looking for. I might try installing the stock fan on the rear of the radiator and the cases 140mm on the front in a super-duper-mega-push-pull configuration.

Lowfat · May 9, 2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Both fans have 56CFM all good

And remember my 4870 idles @ 36C on air

I still don't think it will be able to handle the extra heatload. The TDP of a HD70 is ~ 160W. The TDP of the E6550 is ~65W. So a total of 225W. And there is no way a single 120mm radiator will be able to handle that heatload w/ 2 55CFM fans. 2 55CFM fans does not mean 110CFM, it will still be 55CFM w/ more pressure, which isn't going to help in your situation. And the fact that the domino uses small tubing / pump is really going to add another bottleneck. With 1/2in ID tubing the 120mm radiator is going to at max be able to dissipate 175W w/ high CFM fans. With 3/8in ID tubing that drops to ~ 125W. With 1/4in ID tubing (which i think the domino uses) you are looking at 100W. I am pretty confident that your temps will be higher if you left the HD4870 on air cooling and only cooled the CPU with the domino.

I highly suggest grabbing a 2 x 120mm radiator. Hell if you need one for cheap, I'll sell you my old one for $20 CAD + shipping (even includes decent fans).

Mac Daddy · May 9, 2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowfat

I still don't think it will be able to handle the extra heatload. The TDP of a HD70 is ~ 160W. The TDP of the E6550 is ~65W. So a total of 225W. And there is no way a single 120mm radiator will be able to handle that heatload w/ 2 55CFM fans. 2 55CFM fans does not mean 110CFM, it will still be 55CFM w/ more pressure, which isn't going to help in your situation. And the fact that the domino uses small tubing / pump is really going to add another bottleneck. With 1/2in ID tubing the 120mm radiator is going to at max be able to dissipate 175W w/ high CFM fans. With 3/8in ID tubing that drops to ~ 125W. With 1/4in ID tubing (which i think the domino uses) you are looking at 100W. I am pretty confident that your temps will be higher if you left the HD4870 on air cooling and only cooled the CPU with the domino.

I highly suggest grabbing a 2 x 120mm radiator. Hell if you need one for cheap, I'll sell you my old one for $20 CAD + shipping (even includes decent fans).

Interesting and I may do this in 2 stages if you want to sell that dual rad and fans I am interested ... do you have a Paypal account? The Tempest does have dual rad support on the top.

On the power consumption for the HD4870 keep in mind I am cooling the GPU only there are ram sink kits for the memory and regulators. The bigger rad might be a better idea for the video cards anyway ... I will send you a PM on the rad thanks

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Originally Posted by Lelisevis

Excellent stuff, that is exactly what I was looking for. I might try installing the stock fan on the rear of the radiator and the cases 140mm on the front in a super-duper-mega-push-pull configuration.

Cool that should work and if you need to extend the fan wires it isn't a big deal. On the rad location and the reason I am dumping the original hoses is because they are very rigid and length is limited. For those playing around with this cooler keep in mind the barbs on the FHE are metal but the ones on the rad and pump are plastic .. Be Careful !!

Mac Daddy · May 19, 2009, 12:37 PM

Well after 2 weekends of uncooperative weather I finally got the case interior painted

Mac Daddy · May 22, 2009, 02:43 AM

Well despite no interest I am plugging away

A big thanks to my Canuck brother Lowfat for hooking me up with this

Lowfat · May 22, 2009, 03:31 AM

nice radiator

drakesteakn · May 22, 2009, 03:50 AM

Nice stuff ya got there bro. Nice Donation for sure.:P

SeraphicSorcerer · May 22, 2009, 04:21 AM

OH I am observing Mac, Don't worry. Just lurking that's all

This is my first foray into Water cooling so I can't argue either way.

Mac Daddy · May 22, 2009, 12:35 PM

I am learning as well good thing I have Lowfat and Drake to help me along the way

May 2, 2009, 06:02 PM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! This is in preparation for my final mod of the Domino cooler using the NZXT Tempest case. Thought you guys might want to see it torn apart Attached Thumbnails __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 2, 2009, 06:15 PM	#2
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Great picture, be sure to show us the final product! We wanna see your new apparel in style, on that mobo! __________________

May 2, 2009, 09:46 PM	Thread Starter #3
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Thanks Bro but you may have me confused with longhorn on this thread I replied to it http://www.hardwareheaven.com/overcloc...-amd-rock.html This is a sealed unit and I am going to have to re plumb it to do what I need to do. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 2, 2009, 11:22 PM	#4
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! No, I don't have you confused, I have been looking into getting one for my recent acquisition of a phenom 955. I got one based on the review, went out and bought it with a MSI 790FX-GD70, and now I want to get your cooler, and it was nice to see it in its glory, I am very squeemish about getting one because I don't know how easy it is to install, so I was congratulating your boldness __________________

May 2, 2009, 11:33 PM	#5
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! What are you doing with the the thing Mac? (did i miss that sumwhere?) adding the northbridge into the loop? or is it just an appearance mod to be able to tuck the rad away? mainly im curious about the mounting of the rad and the 120 fan the "default" way, in the back fan spot. What holds the rad to the cpu case? only the rubbers i see there? maybe the rad is not as heavy as i think? How do you feel about it? are the rubbers adaquet?

May 3, 2009, 01:08 AM	#7
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Do you think an antec nine hundred is wide enough? I'll have to remove the exhaust fan of course... __________________

May 3, 2009, 01:24 AM	#9
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! cool thanks for the infos Mac, i recently acquired a Xeon X3360 and was checking out the domino for better cooling, i don't think it would fit to well in my antec sonata mid twr case tho, so..... priorities! good luk wit yer mod bro! those are some cool cases

May 3, 2009, 01:32 AM	Thread Starter #10
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Cool on the Xeon and don't have your case here to check bro And thanks __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 9, 2009, 02:00 AM	Thread Starter #11
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! OK an update on this for those interested The case is stripped and ready for paint including a pic. I have decided to order a few products from Swiftech as far as the reservoir and GPU cooling block. NCIX.com - Buy Swiftech MCRES-MICRO REV2 Clear HI-FLOW Water Cooling Reservoir 3/8IN & 1/2IN Barb Fittings - MCRES-Micro Rev2 In Canada. NCIX.com - Buy Swiftech MCW60-R2 GPU Water Block for Most NVIDIA & ATI Video Cards 1/2 & 3/8 & 1/4 Barb Fittings - MCW60-R2 In Canada. I may decide to go with 2 x HD4870 in Crossfire but need the other card and a stronger PSU first NZXT Tempest Nakid ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 9, 2009, 02:20 AM	#12
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! looks like fun, tear it up dood!

May 9, 2009, 02:37 AM	#13
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! So you plan on using the single 120mm radiator for the CPU + GPU? __________________

May 9, 2009, 02:38 AM	Thread Starter #14
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Hee hee it is and thanks man Since I have 4 of these here replacing the top rear 140mm fan with 2 of these push/pull for the rad. Canada Computers - Cooling > Case Fan : Arctic Cooling 120x120x38.5mm (AF12 PWM) (10.dBA - 23.5dBA) Silent Cooling Fan. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 9, 2009, 02:40 AM	#16
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! How easy was it to remove the fan and what sort of fitting was on the fan cable? Would it be possible to swap it out for another 120mm fan (I have a spare noctua here) or even better could I use my HAF's 140mm exhaust fan? The Domino is finally available here in the uk but i'm waiting till payday as i'll hopefully be getting rid of this B3 Q6600 and replacing it with a better spec Core2 Wolfdale.

May 9, 2009, 03:04 AM	#18
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Sorry bud may be the way I typed it being 3am here but I was referring to the fan on the Domino, is it hardwired into the Domino's LCD module or is it just plugged in? Will the unit still operate without a fan connected/ controlled directly from the cpu socket? I'd have imagined you'd get alarm bells ringing as it sensed no fan was connected. You'll have to excuse me if i'm not making sense, my eyelids are growing heavier by the second.

May 9, 2009, 03:46 AM	#22
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Excellent stuff, that is exactly what I was looking for. I might try installing the stock fan on the rear of the radiator and the cases 140mm on the front in a super-duper-mega-push-pull configuration.

May 19, 2009, 12:37 PM	Thread Starter #25
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Well after 2 weekends of uncooperative weather I finally got the case interior painted Attached Thumbnails __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 22, 2009, 02:43 AM	Thread Starter #26
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Well despite no interest I am plugging away A big thanks to my Canuck brother Lowfat for hooking me up with this Attached Thumbnails __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

May 22, 2009, 03:31 AM	#27
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! nice radiator __________________

May 22, 2009, 03:50 AM	#28
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! Nice stuff ya got there bro. Nice Donation for sure.:P __________________

May 22, 2009, 04:21 AM	#29
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! OH I am observing Mac, Don't worry. Just lurking that's all This is my first foray into Water cooling so I can't argue either way. __________________

May 22, 2009, 12:35 PM	Thread Starter #30
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 80 System Specs	Re: Domino A.L.C. Nakid !! I am learning as well good thing I have Lowfat and Drake to help me along the way __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen