H20 is the way to go.

[xCarne_Asada]

I am positive I am getting water cooling. I have a price range of about $250 or more for watercooling and another maybe $200 for a new case. The Dtek Customs look nice FLOWMASTER MAX /w The Copper Spir@l Waterblock (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/2/5.htm?246) or the MAX-INLINE /w Spir@l Waterblock (AMD) (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/2/32.htm?246). What do any of you recommend? Would a peliter be worth it too?
I decided to just buy my own case and install the kit myself cause no company offered anything i was really interested. I am planning on getting a full tower case one that has 6 ext. 5.25 bays and a few 3.5, and a 300+ power supply.

[DAppel]

Build your own kit. It's cheaper that way, end there is no doubt about quality (you are going to do it right, otherwise it's YOUR cpu that's going to fry!)

By he way, what does xCarne_Asada mean ?

[Christoph]

Personally, I find that xCarne_Asada is one of the better names around. Carne asada means roasted meat, I think (Spanish).

Anyway, Spir@ls rock, but you'll be waiting for a long time if you go that path. I ordered one and am using the time to make sure that my cooling sys will be able to keep an oven below ambient.
For the ultimate cooler, you'll have to go with a bong (http://www.overclockers.com/articles389/).
Definately build your own cooler. That way you'll know just what you're getting. Here (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=168521) is the cooling link page to end all cooling link pages. It's got sites from everyone at hardocp that cares to contribute.
If you want a Spir@l, order right now to minimize the wait and then research on parts. Make sure you get a big beefy (300-350 GPH) pump if you get a spir@l.

Edit: Wait a sec, DAppel. You're from Brazil and you don't know what carne asada means? It can't be that different from Portugese, can it?

[William]

DangerDen makes great great blocks. Use an Eheim or Danner pump on the sucker and use either a heater core radiator or the ultra cube radiator to cool the sucker. Should make an awesome system.

[Christoph]

In my book, bongs are first, heater cores are second (same effectiveness at MUCH lower cost) and everything else is third.
No flaming intended. Just my opinion.

[DAppel]

Originally posted by IdeaMagnate
Personally, I find that xCarne_Asada is one of the better names around. Carne asada means roasted meat, I think (Spanish).

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Edit: Wait a sec, DAppel. You're from Brazil and you don't know what carne asada means? It can't be that different from Portugese, can it?


Yep, I know what Carne Asada means. Actually in portuguese it's Carne Assada, with two S's.

Just asked because I was curious if he knew the meaning, or maybe thrilled to find someone who speaks my language (maybe a "compatriota") here in the forums.

[cowanrg]

the thing about bongs is that they arent maintenance free... i live in colorado, and i can GAURENTEE you within a day, 1-2 gallons could easily evaporate. plus, it takes too much room. with radiators you can have it all inside your case still.

but i do agree for pure performance issues, bongs are better

[xCarne_Asada]

I am looking into DangerDen they look so nice, I am going to try and put a custom rig together. Also, what do you guys think of these? Other Watercooling (http://www.overclockershideout.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=o&Category_Code=Socket+370%2C+7%2C+462%28AMD%29%2C+P 4)

Choosing a good water cooling system is one of the tuffest things I have had to do.

In your guys opinions who offers the best watercooling products?

[xCarne_Asada]

Ahh I think I am going crazy. I keep trying to build a custom kit. So far I have put one together. Do i need to cool my Motherboard chipsets or my video card? The DangerDen Super Cube Radiator looks so nice and I like the Reservoir at Overclockers Hideout. Is a pump and reservoirs the same thing? and can i mix pieces? Like take the Maze2 and Super Cube from and Mix it with the stuff i find at OC Hideout, some please help me. I have so many questions.

[Warlord2]

sure you can mix things

I see no reason why

the maze2 is awesome and the spiral may if any just a tad better

the ddcube is also very worth it as you get good cooling and is compact

[xCarne_Asada]

Which Radiator would you get?

The Super Cube (http://www.dangerden.com/test/images/super_cube/both_large.gif)

Heater Core (http://www.dangerden.com/test/images/heater_core/heater_core_large.gif)

Cooling Cube (http://www.dangerden.com/test/images/cooling_cube/boxster4.gif)

[William]

the heater cores are excellent although you get the same thing cheaper at Autozone. Have not heard many performance results from the Super Cube but it looks to be awesome.

And yes, bongs are better, but radiators are easier to keep up with.

[xCarne_Asada]

Should I get another power supply? With my new case I am either going to get a 300-400watt. Then I was planning on getting a 100-200 extra one.