Adaman
03-06-04, 07:45 AM
I got a couple of simples questions, at least i think they're simple :p.
Heat has always been a big problem for my computer, I'm hoping water cooling will be the solution for that. Though i'd like to get an idea of how much my temps will drop. Here's a water cooling setup i've got my eye on at the moment:
RBX: $53 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Blocks/rbx.asp)
Hydor L20: $35 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Pumps/Pump_hydor.asp)
Chevette 86' Heatercore: $22 (http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=15557101&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=45687475)
Clearflex60 - 10ft: $12 (20% off) (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/tubing_clamp.asp)
Hoseclamps - 15: $11.25 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/tubing_clamp.asp)
T-line: $1.75 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/fittings.asp)
So about how many degrees (Celsius) should that drop me? I just want to be sure it's worth the dough.
My other question is, will i need a new PSU? The one i have right now is an antec 350w. It's already handling the rig in my sig, plus 4 hard drives. Will water cooling put it over the edge? Or are PSUs not affected much by water cooling? I'm not so sure.
Heat has always been a big problem for my computer, I'm hoping water cooling will be the solution for that. Though i'd like to get an idea of how much my temps will drop. Here's a water cooling setup i've got my eye on at the moment:
RBX: $53 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Blocks/rbx.asp)
Hydor L20: $35 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Pumps/Pump_hydor.asp)
Chevette 86' Heatercore: $22 (http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=15557101&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=45687475)
Clearflex60 - 10ft: $12 (20% off) (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/tubing_clamp.asp)
Hoseclamps - 15: $11.25 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/tubing_clamp.asp)
T-line: $1.75 (http://www.dangerden.com/mall/Misc_Hardware/fittings.asp)
So about how many degrees (Celsius) should that drop me? I just want to be sure it's worth the dough.
My other question is, will i need a new PSU? The one i have right now is an antec 350w. It's already handling the rig in my sig, plus 4 hard drives. Will water cooling put it over the edge? Or are PSUs not affected much by water cooling? I'm not so sure.