.. Price/How to Watercool a CPU? Help! ..

[-EternitY-]

Well, You're going to think im a COMPLETE idiot for the moment.

But, Im overclocked a 1600 XP @ 1800 XP (1.4 TBIRD @ 1.55 Ghz) 155 MHz Overclocked on a STOCK HEATSINK That came with the processor. My case temp is about 80F, Im at a stable 109' Load about 111-113 It's a stable tempature.. And i'd like to get WATERCOOLING Or a DragonORB 3, What would be the BEST heatsink for my money, And also a good looking one, Im thinking about installing a nice window kit.. XMas is right around the corner..

Possibly..

Window Kit
Tempature Monitor
Dragon Orb 3 7000 RPM

A New heatsink or a delta is mandatory.

.....Also, How much lower would my temp go if i installed a Delta?

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Also.

How much would a decent Watercooling system would run, and what should i get? ....

Please list ALL What you think, Drop a line or two.

Thanks for spending your time ...

:beer:

[flounder43]

Steer clear of that Dragon Orb, and just take one step at a time. Everyone here at the Forum will be happy to help you with all other questions...

I happen to think that the Thermaltake Volcano 7 is a nice looking HSF, if you are concerned about looks...Otherwise, there is a TON of better HSF options out there...

If money were no object, I would get a Swiftech...

[-EternitY-]

Why steer out of purchasing the DragonOrb?

Cooling?

Well, I'd like a awesome looking heatsink because im going to eventually have a window kit.. I Want performance as well, But The Dragon Orb i believe will give me GREAT Performance, but if there's a heatsink they looks Better/equal As the DragonOrb 3 Then sure... Ill be glad to pay for one..

[flounder43]

RE: D-Orb

it is huge, heavy, and not that good...

[flounder43]

Look at the Volcano 7, see what you think...
http://www.thermaltake.com/v7.htm

The best HSF options are not the best looking, but I also really like the Swftech.

http://www.swiftnets.com/

[-EternitY-]

Yeah it's Pretty large... And Heavy..... How couldnt it be that good?

A) Has a 7000 RPM Core Fan

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Or should i just go with putting a Delta on my STOCK AMD Heatsink.. I'd rather save some money.. Also, About how many degree's would a Delta help on Temp rather then a stock 4600 RPM Fan. Vs the 7000k.

[-EternitY-]

About how much does one of those run for?

[flounder43]

I would recommend
www.sidewindercomputers.com

I have bought from them...good results...
compare there...

[-EternitY-]

Yo... My AMD XP Runs at about 109-113 ....Is that TOO hot?

Oh btw, Thanks for the link and the information.

[flounder43]

Originally posted by -EternitY-
Yo... My AMD XP Runs at about 109-113 ....Is that TOO hot?

Oh btw, Thanks for the link and the information.

It wouldn't hurt to take those temps down a bit...

Cheers :beer:
Happy Holidays...

[-EternitY-]

As i said earlier, If i popped a delta on this ... How big of a temp diff would be?

5c?

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Happy Holiday's to you as well...:beer: :burn:

[Mictlan]

Before you fry your XP, let me tell you that a heatsink can transfer a limited amunt of heat. This is a function of the surface area of the heatsink. You can try to increase by a limited amount that quantity using lots (and I'm mean a Delta) of air. But remeber that if you don not increase the amount of air entering the case, the temperature inside the case will increase and you could begin to reach the point were the stability (or the heath) of your system will be compromised.

I would suggest that you upgrade the heatsink to a bigger one before pumping more energy into the CPU. Try a SK-6, or Swiftech. Any of thise will give you a good improvement over the stock HSF. Also, before going up, you should mod your case, so you allow more air into and out of the case. Try to reach the point were the inside temperature is almost the same that your room temperature.

Happy Holidays and Good luck.