- Joined
- Oct 2, 2003
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Hello everyone,
First of all, I have read and attempted to comprehend the Water Cooling stickies as much as I could. Unfortunately, the FAQ's don't answer questions specific to one's individual setup. Therefore, I will tell you what I am thinking...
First of all, about me:
I am running what is listed in my sig. My case is the Antec Soho File Server "SX1040BII". I currently use the Thermalright SLK-948U and air cooling. Right now, my temps hang around 48-50 all the time in Windows, and 55-57 or so when I game and do interesting things. The thing is, my system is pretty quiet because I use 2000RPM 92mm fans to cool. My 6800 Ultra fan is about the loudest thing in addition to the fan in my Fortron. I like quiet. Well, pretty quiet.
Now, about water cooling:
My budget is approximately $200-$250. Of course, less is desirable.
My expectations for water cooling are very low. I am merely seeking a water cooling solution that will simply make my A64 a little bit happier temperature-wise and, if I'm lucky, let me OC a tiny bit more. Therefore, my priority is to cool the CPU, and possibly cool the other components later. I have looked primarily at Dangerden and liked what I saw. A Maze4 setup is what I had in mind initially, but the DD TDX/RBX looked appealing too... again, I am new and know little Like I said, I would like the option to water cool my chipset and my video card eventually (the Dangerden Nvidia 6800 Water Block looks mighty appealing), so if I could plan for those later purchases with my current purchase, that would be ideal.
What really makes my heart unsteady is the thought of radiators and heater cores. I'm sort of unsure, first of all, which to use, and secondly which brand/make/model of either to buy. It's important for you all to know that I am uncomfortable/incapable of modding things for the most part because I have no place to do so as I live in a city with no convenient way to buy appropriate tools.
For the hell of it, this is what I priced at Dangerden:
CPU Style: Athlon 64
CPU Water Block: Maze4 ($42)
Top Type: Brass Top ($5)
Chipset Blocks: None-- add later possibly
Video Card Blocks: None-- add DD Nvidia 6800 block later
Fitting Size: 1/2" Fittings
Radiator: Double Heater Core w/ shroud ($50) OR
Black Ice Xtreme Radiator ($66) (unsure which would be more appropriate)
Fan: However many 120mm fans I need
Peltier & Neoprene: None
Pumps: Eheim 1250 for 1/2" system ($62)
Tubing: 10 Ft Clearflex tubing ($12)
Reservoir: None -- is this necessary?
Thermal Paste: I have more AS5 than I can handle
Water Additives: Figure this out later.
Hold Down Style: Socket tab ($8)
Misc: 12 Hose Clamps ($7.50)
Please tell me your thoughts. I apologize for my long-winded question but please understand that I'm trying to help you help me.
If you've read this far, thanks very much
Odie
First of all, I have read and attempted to comprehend the Water Cooling stickies as much as I could. Unfortunately, the FAQ's don't answer questions specific to one's individual setup. Therefore, I will tell you what I am thinking...
First of all, about me:
I am running what is listed in my sig. My case is the Antec Soho File Server "SX1040BII". I currently use the Thermalright SLK-948U and air cooling. Right now, my temps hang around 48-50 all the time in Windows, and 55-57 or so when I game and do interesting things. The thing is, my system is pretty quiet because I use 2000RPM 92mm fans to cool. My 6800 Ultra fan is about the loudest thing in addition to the fan in my Fortron. I like quiet. Well, pretty quiet.
Now, about water cooling:
My budget is approximately $200-$250. Of course, less is desirable.
My expectations for water cooling are very low. I am merely seeking a water cooling solution that will simply make my A64 a little bit happier temperature-wise and, if I'm lucky, let me OC a tiny bit more. Therefore, my priority is to cool the CPU, and possibly cool the other components later. I have looked primarily at Dangerden and liked what I saw. A Maze4 setup is what I had in mind initially, but the DD TDX/RBX looked appealing too... again, I am new and know little Like I said, I would like the option to water cool my chipset and my video card eventually (the Dangerden Nvidia 6800 Water Block looks mighty appealing), so if I could plan for those later purchases with my current purchase, that would be ideal.
What really makes my heart unsteady is the thought of radiators and heater cores. I'm sort of unsure, first of all, which to use, and secondly which brand/make/model of either to buy. It's important for you all to know that I am uncomfortable/incapable of modding things for the most part because I have no place to do so as I live in a city with no convenient way to buy appropriate tools.
For the hell of it, this is what I priced at Dangerden:
CPU Style: Athlon 64
CPU Water Block: Maze4 ($42)
Top Type: Brass Top ($5)
Chipset Blocks: None-- add later possibly
Video Card Blocks: None-- add DD Nvidia 6800 block later
Fitting Size: 1/2" Fittings
Radiator: Double Heater Core w/ shroud ($50) OR
Black Ice Xtreme Radiator ($66) (unsure which would be more appropriate)
Fan: However many 120mm fans I need
Peltier & Neoprene: None
Pumps: Eheim 1250 for 1/2" system ($62)
Tubing: 10 Ft Clearflex tubing ($12)
Reservoir: None -- is this necessary?
Thermal Paste: I have more AS5 than I can handle
Water Additives: Figure this out later.
Hold Down Style: Socket tab ($8)
Misc: 12 Hose Clamps ($7.50)
Please tell me your thoughts. I apologize for my long-winded question but please understand that I'm trying to help you help me.
If you've read this far, thanks very much
Odie
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