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Hardware Tuning & Testing => Modding and overclocking => Topic started by: voodoo5k6 on 16 February 2012, 17:19:08

Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 16 February 2012, 17:19:08
New project : Voodoo5 6000 rev.3700A WaterCooling edition.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/773068Voodoo5k6twelftha.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/541930Voodoo5k6twelfthg.jpg)

Step by step :

- Waterblocks :

That is the coding that allows the machine to make that logo on front waterblock

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/5080113dfxlogoproto.jpg)

Delrin + Copper

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/261386delrincopper.jpg)

Voodoo5 6000 heatsinks removed

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/974503v5k6heatsinksoff.jpg)

Just a quick sketch up of the card and what needs to be cooled.
the green is the pcb, the bright red is the HiNT chip, and the 4 squares are the GPU's.


(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/780325sketchup.jpg)

The whole back of the card will be cooled.  One large block.  a large single piece of thermal tape will be used.

The one large sheet will touch every inch of the board and pull the heat off.

the chips themselves get hot. The back of the chips were probably getting hot from the lack of cooling on the top of them.

This rear block will take off any heat the top block will produce.  It will pull any heat off of every component that it touches.


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/236569Voodoo02.jpg)

A CAD model of the card.  Things to cool in black, and things to avoid in red, and the very limited holes in the board.

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/533799Voodoo01.jpg)

Basic overall shape :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/798457Voodoo03.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/715695Voodoo04.jpg)

The blue outline that is the funny shape is the copper
the black outline is the overall card.
The copper is what needs to be touching the chips, so I will avoid all those red areas.
The plastic is thick enough to just mill out depressions for the components.
So the black plastic will cover the entire card
giving you the sleek appearance of a seamless block.
A copper plate that touches the HiNT chip, GPU's and Ram.
Then the black plastic is a much larger piece that covers most of the card.
Each block will be 19mm thick.
V5k6 card is 1.6mm thick, and 19mm of copper and plastic on each side


All of my stuff (WaterCooling kit).
I can't put into words, how powerful just one of those fans are.
I will have to screw this thing to a table.
I firmly believe that the radiator will levitate if all three are on.
I am still speechless from the power of a single fan.
I have all the power imaginable, and it sounds like a jet starting up :)


(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/315915list.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/241372watercoolingkit.jpg)

Delta Fans 120 mm * 38 mm - 252 CFM ai capacity  :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/138184watercoolingkitfans.jpg)

... In Development ...
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 01 March 2012, 14:51:48
(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/404139Machine.jpg)

Here is a print to scale (I hope) version of the copper section of the waterblock.

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/306626printoscale.jpg)

The plastic top part will have the same top and left boundaries.

Cut a prototype out of aluminum

Here is a basic prototype of the copper board that will touch all the chips.

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/356098proto.jpg)

A few minor improvements to a few lines of code and it will be ready to cut.
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 04 March 2012, 10:45:19
Block progress :

The backside blocks initial outer shape is cut.  Fits like a charm.

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/252793blockprogress1.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 05 March 2012, 19:11:43
Block progress... Hard work...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/169861milling1.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/921631milling2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/855447milling3.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/708993milling4.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/719926milling5.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/881878milling6.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/750424blockprogress2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/204079blockprogress3.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/545242blockprogress4.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/665902blockprogressa.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/294454blockprogress5.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/841920blockprogress6.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/491491blockprogress7.jpg)

Your reactions?
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 05 March 2012, 20:47:35
Milling of the Vram section:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/292564blockprogress8.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 05 March 2012, 22:21:11
Now that's what I call a damn cool project.
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 06 March 2012, 10:37:31
QuoteOriginally posted by LordJebe

Now that's what I call a damn cool project.

Thanks for your support ;)

I have good news and bad news.  The bad news is the O-ring sealing didnt work.  Thats a simple fix-i will seal it with a silicone gasket sealant along with the O-rings.  So thats really not a big issue.  It will never ever leak.  
The good news is the block is very effective.  when i was doing the leak test i pumped some cold water and the block instantly got very cold. The performance of these blocks are very good!


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/612373blockprogress9.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 06 March 2012, 13:01:21
One thing I noticed is that you designed the block so that the water flows from the first chip to the last, so the first one gets the coolest water and the last one gets the warmest water. But I guess it would had been too complicated to make it so that each chip gets it's own water.

Anyways, good to hear it's working well! I wonder if this is the first time anyone decides to water cool a Voodoo5 :D
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: m14radu on 06 March 2012, 20:23:01
That is no problem !
This is realy an advantage, because only the fist VSA is used most of the time, for windows and 2D. The rest of the VSA"s are used only for 3D and AA.

;)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 10 March 2012, 00:05:50
Right, that does sort it out quite well... And to be honest, I doubt the cooling is going to be a problem with a block like that :D
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: m14radu on 10 March 2012, 08:30:27
The size of the cooler could cause instalation problems in small cases.
@Michael: You will need generous case for the beast :)
Btw: Did you think to build a special 3dfx tribute case ? This would be another intersting Projekt !
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 11 March 2012, 02:58:38
QuoteOriginally posted by m14radu

The size of the cooler could cause instalation problems in small cases.
@Michael: You will need generous case for the beast :)
Btw: Did you think to build a special 3dfx tribute case ? This would be another intersting Projekt !


Not for now...but yes interesting project ;)

The blocks are just about finished as far as basic construction.

I came up with an idea to make a seperate plate for it with the logo. I attached a pic of the 0.25" plate.  The logo will go on that plate to give it some personality.


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/615963blockprogress10.jpg)

Beginning 3dfx logo :

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/2255373dfxlogo.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 12 March 2012, 20:26:12
Video in the making :

First part :

http://youtu.be/ci7J7gEdsrk

Second part :

http://youtu.be/4M9pWfutlXM
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 18 March 2012, 02:33:35
Cutting the plate :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/429465blockprogress11.jpg)

I wanted to have copper in the logo correct.
Sheet copper for the logo arrived (0.032" sheet copper).
...Working on logo now :-)...

Still a little more work to do, but its getting there :

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/9656253dfxlogo1.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 27 March 2012, 17:18:55
The end of the "X" is 0.7mm thick.  That was no easy task
Here are the results :)


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/2806713dfxlogo6.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/6279483dfxlogo7.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/9872993dfxlogo8.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/5200133dfxlogo9.jpg)

Any reactions?
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 27 March 2012, 21:35:05
That logo is absolutely amazing, great job!
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 29 March 2012, 03:09:28
Rear Plastic :

Voodoo5 6000 logo :

First step :

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/253601Voodoo56000logo1.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 29 March 2012, 13:33:34
Front waterblock:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/910303frontblock.jpg)

He came across a slight problem.  H can't mount the plate without covering the holes.
Rear plate would cover up holes.
The solution is I stick it on.
I can purchase a special role of tape so I can remove it whenever I want.
I can purchase some extra tape to stick the rear plate on waterblock.
That is a very easy solution.


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/805308rearblock1.jpg)

Still trying to dress up the Voodoo5 plate, but here its almost finished.  Both blocks are sealed watertight now.  Just awaiting installation...

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/4061732blocks.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 29 March 2012, 17:04:02
I present to you the completed front side GPU block:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/949022frontblock2.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/725848frontblock3.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/936040frontblock4.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/122401completewaterblocks1.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/726575completewaterblocks2.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 31 March 2012, 23:24:42
Voodoo5 6000 logo:

Video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6dtdUe1NqU

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/944582Voodoo56000logo.jpg)

Here is the finished plate.  He put tape on the back so I can stick it on when I want.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/768369Voodoo56000logo2.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 01 April 2012, 16:41:29
He have been test fitting the contact of the card for hours...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/320675thermalpadsonV5k6.jpg)

Bonus Time:

The POWER of Delta fans:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9_L_Rz6H5M

3dfx waterblock leak test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR_L9in2AiE

One word: impressive...no?
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 01 April 2012, 19:24:03
I don't think the fans are loud enough :D
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 02 April 2012, 22:07:57
The last part:

Enclosing a bag of spacers (washers) that are plastic.  They need to be stacked 2 high on each side of the card.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/259196last1.jpg)

The 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 Watercooling Legend Edition:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/844091last2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/522572last3.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/873677last4.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/440367last5.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/462591last6.jpg)


Third video:

http://youtu.be/QiQyRnStHGU


Thanks for Nateman_doo.

An Amazing Man...
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 03 April 2012, 11:15:00
Packing:

Step 1: the card as it was received, about to be packed...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/548528packing1.jpg)

Step 2: card in bag, placed in box lined with anti-static foam.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/328690packing2.jpg)

Step 3: card secured in foam.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/442293packing3.jpg)

Step 4: card completely immobilized in foam.  Voodoo plate & old fans on top.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/748137packing4.jpg)

One unmarked box.  Ready to go.

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/273260packing5.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 06 April 2012, 17:50:19
Hello,

I just received package with the 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 Watercooling Legend Edition...

Here are the pictures:

Unpacking...

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/170754unpacking1.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/731350unpacking2.jpg)

The card  ::)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/274866Voodoo5k6legenda.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/432454Voodoo5k6legendb.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/819138Voodoo5k6legendc.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/505694Voodoo5k6legendd.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/165419Voodoo5k6legende.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/900395Voodoo5k6legendf.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/382497Voodoo5k6legendg.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/921557Voodoo5k6legendh.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/168580Voodoo5k6legendi.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/537985Voodoo5k6legendj.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/476211Voodoo5k6legendk.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/325539Voodoo5k6legendl.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/472065Voodoo5k6legendm.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/413438Voodoo5k6legendn.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/625396Voodoo5k6legendo.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/751603Voodoo5k6legendp.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/935767Voodoo5k6legendq.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/883442Voodoo5k6legendr.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/740612Voodoo5k6legends.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/627097Voodoo5k6legendt.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/600070Voodoo5k6legendu.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/677598Voodoo5k6legendv.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/394841Voodoo5k6legendw.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/645727Voodoo5k6legendx.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/901584Voodoo5k6legendy.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/318348Voodoo5k6legendz.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/702903Voodoo5k6legendz1.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/659935Voodoo5k6legendz2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/412284Voodoo5k6legendz3.jpg)

This weekend, I will test just the boot of the card just to see if she works without water.
I let you know.
I have fear...
I am waiting for the Watercooling system parts package now.
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 07 April 2012, 13:54:38
Today, I have tested the Voodoo5 6000 Watercooling Legend Edition booting without water.
Just to see if the card boot...

Here are results and pictures:

Card and Adaptors ready to test:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/828711test1.jpg)

Assembled:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/468812test2.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/275870test3.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/562467test4.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/859464test5.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/519258test6.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/921814test7.jpg)

Complete PC with the card:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/817143test8.jpg)

Turn ON:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/191930test9.jpg)

V5k6 Bios:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/260561test10.jpg)

Booting video:

http://youtu.be/kk-0aPfs2pc


As you can see, this is a successful booting test :)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 08 April 2012, 00:43:54
Big applause to you and Nateman_doo. That card is truely Legendary [8D] It just looks so darn amazing you could spend hours looking at the pictures. Good luck with setting up the watercooling system, I hope everything goes well!
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 10 April 2012, 13:22:45
QuoteOriginally posted by LordJebe

Big applause to you and Nateman_doo. That card is truely Legendary [8D] It just looks so darn amazing you could spend hours looking at the pictures. Good luck with setting up the watercooling system, I hope everything goes well!

Thanks for you words :)

Waiting my second package, here are some pictures:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/833441best1.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/444982best2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/455013best3.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/160261best4.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/158684best5.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/373355best6.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/290070best7.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/280851best8.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/589897best9.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/310233best10.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/903100best11.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/468798best12.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/963924best13.jpg)

I hope you enjoyed it
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 12 April 2012, 17:11:36
Hi,

Waiting the Voodoo5 6000 Watercooling Legend Test, I make for you a little video...

http://youtu.be/tXNRnvZjbqE


Feel free to post your coms...

Thanks.
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 12 April 2012, 19:37:20
One Teaser with a great music... :)

http://youtu.be/vJJI4UnL6iM
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: m14radu on 14 April 2012, 12:00:28
Amazing result Michael !

The cooling looks great, let's hope now that it would cool the v5 6000 enoght to overclock the beast :)

I bet that you will reach 210 Mhz easy :)

What about the PC case ? A tribute case is now required imho :D

Let us know mate !
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 15 April 2012, 11:11:32
QuoteOriginally posted by m14radu

Amazing result Michael !

The cooling looks great, let's hope now that it would cool the v5 6000 enoght to overclock the beast :)

I bet that you will reach 210 Mhz easy :)

What about the PC case ? A tribute case is now required imho :D

Let us know mate !

Hi m14radu,

I am not considered a proper tower case but I am looking for a new amazing motherboard this month...very hard to find and buy it.
Goods ideas you have but now I don't have too much money.
Thanks for your support...
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 20 April 2012, 17:48:33
Hello,

Today I make Quake 3 Benchmark with my Voodoo5 6000 Watercooling Legend Edition card at different frequencies.

Here are the results...

Picture:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/275940V5k6LegendTest.jpg)

Video:

http://youtu.be/bn7sQCIb00U

Any Reactions?
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 23 April 2012, 13:54:15
Hi,

Today, I have tested my card with a new frequency.

Now, the Delta Fans don't touch the desktop.

Pictures:

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/797357V5k6withQuake3.jpg)

(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/209027V5k6withQuake32.jpg)

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH2V_RcuX74

Any reactions?
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: LordJebe on 26 April 2012, 23:51:43
Great to finally see that beast in action :D
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 02 May 2012, 21:26:07
New test with new tubes but same results for the max frequency: 201 MHz

Pictures:

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/708183Legendnt1.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/301583Legendnt2.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/778229Legendnt3.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/824698Legendnt4.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/554279Legendnt5.jpg)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/401286Legendnt6.jpg)
Title: 3dfx Voodoo5 6000 First Watercooling Edition
Post by: voodoo5k6 on 02 May 2012, 22:16:59
The V5k6 WC Legend Edition Booting:

http://youtu.be/IOAAXPgzf7E