- Joined
- Jul 20, 2004
I Have allways wanted to get into water cooling, but financially, it is out of my reach. Building my own components from scratch to save money, is allso out of the question, as I have no more tools than a leatherman and a flashlight.
I may have a good compromize to propose to the community.
1. Get a good deal on a good waterblock.
2. The tubing can be had at any corner hardware/auto store. (Your prices may vary)
3. A small radiatior can be scrounged for a gentle price if you know where to look..., and fans - well, im sure we can handle that...
4. I see no reason that tupperware cannot be a good resouirvour. (If modded correctly.)
5. I do not believe that we have to buy "computer enthusiast" pumps, for astronomical costs!
Just about any small 12V pump will do!, and many can be had from the dusty corners of the local bait and tackle shop for under $15
I propose that if a small bilge pump can keep you from drowning, and your ship from sinking, I'm perfectly happy to drop it in some tupperware, and adapt it for cooling uses on my rig.
As most of us are modders, and are capable of adapting parts and making proper systems anyhow, give some thought to bilge pumps.
For example, a large retail chain sells bottom fed 12V pumps that can be had for less with a bit of reasearch.
I may explore this instead of case/air cooling upgrades...would like to provoke some thought in the community, and possibly save some people some $$$...
I am very tempted to take this option instead of the cost of new air cooling...Bilge Pumps
I may have a good compromize to propose to the community.
1. Get a good deal on a good waterblock.
2. The tubing can be had at any corner hardware/auto store. (Your prices may vary)
3. A small radiatior can be scrounged for a gentle price if you know where to look..., and fans - well, im sure we can handle that...
4. I see no reason that tupperware cannot be a good resouirvour. (If modded correctly.)
5. I do not believe that we have to buy "computer enthusiast" pumps, for astronomical costs!
Just about any small 12V pump will do!, and many can be had from the dusty corners of the local bait and tackle shop for under $15
I propose that if a small bilge pump can keep you from drowning, and your ship from sinking, I'm perfectly happy to drop it in some tupperware, and adapt it for cooling uses on my rig.
As most of us are modders, and are capable of adapting parts and making proper systems anyhow, give some thought to bilge pumps.
For example, a large retail chain sells bottom fed 12V pumps that can be had for less with a bit of reasearch.
I may explore this instead of case/air cooling upgrades...would like to provoke some thought in the community, and possibly save some people some $$$...
I am very tempted to take this option instead of the cost of new air cooling...Bilge Pumps