Xoxide's Koolance PC2-601 Case

Zardon · Jan 14, 2003, 06:06 PM

As microprocessors advance, minimum feature size is reduced allowing for more transistors to fit on the same size die. Increased transistors count allows for architectural advances to improve performance – but usually at the cost of raising the power, thereby creating more heat. This has created a growing need for improved cooling solutions. Right now, the most popular method of cooling these processors is with air cooling. Air Cooling is often loud and inefficient – and many people are now looking for better ways to cool. One of the best options is water cooling. But water cooling requires many components as well as modifications to the computer case. To simplify this process, Koolance makes cases equipped with everything you need to get started water cooling.

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Desert_Siege · Jan 15, 2003, 05:38 AM

Mine is not from that company, but I love it! I have had it running for about 9 months now and it has been rock solid. The only thing I can complain about is no removable filters for the fans at the top. To gain access to clear dust build up, you have to drill out 3 rivets from the back and front after removing the front bezel and the entire top comes off pretty hassle free from there. The hardware inside is top notch and has worked flawlessly from the time it was first powered on. I have never seen a processor temp above 45C and that was with some experimenting with 2.0 volts on my old 1700+. It rarely gets above 41C after hours of gaming now. If you want quiet, consistent cooling in a great case it is worth checking out.

Jan 14, 2003, 06:06 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Xoxide's Koolance PC2-601 Case As microprocessors advance, minimum feature size is reduced allowing for more transistors to fit on the same size die. Increased transistors count allows for architectural advances to improve performance – but usually at the cost of raising the power, thereby creating more heat. This has created a growing need for improved cooling solutions. Right now, the most popular method of cooling these processors is with air cooling. Air Cooling is often loud and inefficient – and many people are now looking for better ways to cool. One of the best options is water cooling. But water cooling requires many components as well as modifications to the computer case. To simplify this process, Koolance makes cases equipped with everything you need to get started water cooling. Read the full article with some beautiful pictures over at buddhacon thanks techconnect for the info

Jan 15, 2003, 05:38 AM	#2
Desert_Siege Professional Slacker Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 274 Rep Power: 0	I love mine! Mine is not from that company, but I love it! I have had it running for about 9 months now and it has been rock solid. The only thing I can complain about is no removable filters for the fans at the top. To gain access to clear dust build up, you have to drill out 3 rivets from the back and front after removing the front bezel and the entire top comes off pretty hassle free from there. The hardware inside is top notch and has worked flawlessly from the time it was first powered on. I have never seen a processor temp above 45C and that was with some experimenting with 2.0 volts on my old 1700+. It rarely gets above 41C after hours of gaming now. If you want quiet, consistent cooling in a great case it is worth checking out.