Water Cooling Setup

cambrose · Oct 26, 2010, 03:03 PM

I'm looking to go to a water cooling setup due to adding a stronger second video card and new cpu, and am looking for any advice on certain components or setup. The information on my rig is current, with the following changes:

Processor: Will be an AMD 940 Phenom II X4
Video Card: The 4850 will be swapped for a 5XXX series (not sure of card yet)

I have no preference on any manufacturer or method of water cooling products, I just want what works the best.

Takaharu · Oct 26, 2010, 03:37 PM

Why not go for a 6850 (or wait for a new cooler for the 6870) and get a high-performance CPU fan?

I keep looking at water cooling then I think of the price...
If you add together the cost of a graphics card with a full water cooling setup you might as well just get a 5970 or the like.

cambrose · Oct 26, 2010, 04:16 PM

2 Reasons:
1- I am tired of my computer sounding like a jet prepping for takeoff.
2- Having two 2-slot cards in my system terrifies me about heat in the computer case.

Didn't realize the price-point on the 6870, I think I'll probably get one of those regardless.

Takaharu · Oct 26, 2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cambrose

2 Reasons:
1- I am tired of my computer sounding like a jet prepping for takeoff.
2- Having two 2-slot cards in my system terrifies me about heat in the computer case.

1 - Air cooling has come a long way. Near-silence is achievable.
2 - Get 1 instead

Either that or buy a motherboard with more spacing. It still works out cheaper than water cooling

If you're dead set on water-cooling though...

OldBuzzard · Oct 26, 2010, 07:12 PM

I've been water cooing since 2003 when I got my first Koolance EXOS setup.

If you are looking for cooling a non or mild OCed system, then I can highly recommend the Koolance products. Especially for a first time WCer.

Water cooling systems, pc liquid cooling kit, cpu, video card, hard drive

They have excellent instructions. All of their components are designed to work with each other, and their compression fittings make installing a breeze.

I'm a big fan of the EXOS external system since it's easy to move it from case to case when you upgrade.

If you are going to want to do some major OCing, and want to squeeze out that last .01 deg of cooling, than look at someone like Danger Den or Swiftec(sp?).

cambrose · Oct 26, 2010, 09:38 PM

I'm wanting something that isn't the most complicated thing ever to do, but allows me to cool off some internal stuff that concerns me, and gives me room for decent oc.

**kris23** · Oct 26, 2010, 09:59 PM

pick one... both are top cooling brands.

Swiftech H20-320-EDGE Triple 120mm Radiator Liquid Cooling Kit Products Model: H20-320-EDGE [H20-320-EDGE] : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come

Koolance Water Cooling Kits : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come

id go with the swiftech since its a cheaper overall solution with equivalent cooling capacity and newer Laing DDC pump

jaydeee · Oct 30, 2010, 12:27 PM

water cooling system is really cool, just wish I can play with it.

Oct 26, 2010, 03:03 PM	#1
cambrose HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Water Cooling Setup I'm looking to go to a water cooling setup due to adding a stronger second video card and new cpu, and am looking for any advice on certain components or setup. The information on my rig is current, with the following changes: Processor: Will be an AMD 940 Phenom II X4 Video Card: The 4850 will be swapped for a 5XXX series (not sure of card yet) I have no preference on any manufacturer or method of water cooling products, I just want what works the best.

Oct 26, 2010, 03:37 PM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,847 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Re: Water Cooling Setup Why not go for a 6850 (or wait for a new cooler for the 6870) and get a high-performance CPU fan? I keep looking at water cooling then I think of the price... If you add together the cost of a graphics card with a full water cooling setup you might as well just get a 5970 or the like. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Oct 26, 2010, 04:16 PM	Thread Starter #3
cambrose HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Water Cooling Setup 2 Reasons: 1- I am tired of my computer sounding like a jet prepping for takeoff. 2- Having two 2-slot cards in my system terrifies me about heat in the computer case. Didn't realize the price-point on the 6870, I think I'll probably get one of those regardless.

Oct 26, 2010, 07:12 PM	#5
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Water Cooling Setup I've been water cooing since 2003 when I got my first Koolance EXOS setup. If you are looking for cooling a non or mild OCed system, then I can highly recommend the Koolance products. Especially for a first time WCer. Water cooling systems, pc liquid cooling kit, cpu, video card, hard drive They have excellent instructions. All of their components are designed to work with each other, and their compression fittings make installing a breeze. I'm a big fan of the EXOS external system since it's easy to move it from case to case when you upgrade. If you are going to want to do some major OCing, and want to squeeze out that last .01 deg of cooling, than look at someone like Danger Den or Swiftec(sp?). __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Oct 26, 2010, 09:38 PM	Thread Starter #6
cambrose HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Water Cooling Setup I'm wanting something that isn't the most complicated thing ever to do, but allows me to cool off some internal stuff that concerns me, and gives me room for decent oc.

Oct 26, 2010, 09:59 PM	#7
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Re: Water Cooling Setup pick one... both are top cooling brands. Swiftech H20-320-EDGE Triple 120mm Radiator Liquid Cooling Kit Products Model: H20-320-EDGE [H20-320-EDGE] : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come Koolance Water Cooling Kits : Performance-PCs.com, ... sleeve it and they will come id go with the swiftech since its a cheaper overall solution with equivalent cooling capacity and newer Laing DDC pump __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Oct 30, 2010, 12:27 PM	#8
jaydeee HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Re: Water Cooling Setup water cooling system is really cool, just wish I can play with it.