Just under 4 years ago I built my current rig. 1700+ tbred b (cost £43 at the time, talk about bang for buck over 4 years) running at about 2300mhz. In fact I just found the original thread from when I was designing it LOL!!!
http://www.ocforums.com/archive/index.php/t-169035.html
Anyway save you reading all that its currently being cooled by:-
Overclockedpc Abyss 2x120mm radiator
Overclockedpc Atlantis waterblock
ehiem 1048 pump
Over the last 4 years it has run brilliantly with load temps in the low 50's with the 120mm fans at a very low speed. In fact I feel shamed to admit it but I have never even changed the water because it has always run so well and the water still looks clean to me.
Anyway now its time for an upgrade since even though my machine is still fairly fast compared to whats available now my e-pride is feeling low. I have more or less decided to go with a Core2Duo e4300 once they are out and trying to get it to about 3.2-3.4. I have been looking at the huge monster size tower heatsinks available now and I am caught between the two.
I have been looking at reviews and these monster HSF's seem to be closing the gap between air and water. so the million dollar question, do I stick with my WC and just buy a new block like the White Water, or do I buy a monster HSF for about the same price?
What sort of temps am I looking at with that pump and rad with a WW block? I am seeing about 50-55 with the tuniq tower heatsink in reviews. Is it worth the hassle of putting my WC in a new case which I would have to mod?
Any view welcome please.
http://www.ocforums.com/archive/index.php/t-169035.html
Anyway save you reading all that its currently being cooled by:-
Overclockedpc Abyss 2x120mm radiator
Overclockedpc Atlantis waterblock
ehiem 1048 pump
Over the last 4 years it has run brilliantly with load temps in the low 50's with the 120mm fans at a very low speed. In fact I feel shamed to admit it but I have never even changed the water because it has always run so well and the water still looks clean to me.
Anyway now its time for an upgrade since even though my machine is still fairly fast compared to whats available now my e-pride is feeling low. I have more or less decided to go with a Core2Duo e4300 once they are out and trying to get it to about 3.2-3.4. I have been looking at the huge monster size tower heatsinks available now and I am caught between the two.
I have been looking at reviews and these monster HSF's seem to be closing the gap between air and water. so the million dollar question, do I stick with my WC and just buy a new block like the White Water, or do I buy a monster HSF for about the same price?
What sort of temps am I looking at with that pump and rad with a WW block? I am seeing about 50-55 with the tuniq tower heatsink in reviews. Is it worth the hassle of putting my WC in a new case which I would have to mod?
Any view welcome please.