All-in-One water cooler solution for possible i7 920?

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

I know this might ruffle some feathers as most people piece out their water-cooling systems. I've done air OC's forever, and want to move to water-cooling when I build my new rig. Is there a good set that makes setup relatively painless?

If a moderate water-clock is better than the best air-OC I want to go that route... plus the lowered noise sure would be nice.

I.M.O.G. · Mar 9, 2010

Most painless probably is this Corsair unit if it suits your case:
http://www.overclockers.com/corsair-hydro-series-h50-review/

You can get it from Newegg here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&AID=10446076&PID=3754110&SID=skim1132X509988

If it interests you, you'll want to read Hokie's thoughts in that review so you understand what it is and what it isn't.

Gwiggles · Mar 9, 2010

Another option that combines a reservoir, pump and radiator into one item is this:

Swiftech MCR Drive Series Rad/Pump/Res Combo

That will require a little bit more work, but the results will be better than the Corsair H50.

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

I.M.O.G. said:
Most painless probably is this Corsair unit if it suits your case:
http://www.overclockers.com/corsair-hydro-series-h50-review/

You can get it from Newegg here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&AID=10446076&PID=3754110&SID=skim1132X509988

If it interests you, you'll want to read Hokie's thoughts in that review so you understand what it is and what it isn't.

Wow, those results are somewhat disappointing. I need a high clock speed (looking for 4.0 OC). So that water setup is only on par with the best air units? What if I paired the setup with this case with the 3x120 radiators & fans?

http://www.overclockers.com/corsair-obsidian-800d-case-review/

I.M.O.G. · Mar 9, 2010

It could surely work good, but you'd be looking at a more custom solution - the Corsair isn't a unit where you can swap out pieces and parts like you can a DIY water loop. The folks here can give you some tips on which parts to choose, but it would be most helpful to know your price range if we aren't only talking about all in one units like the 2 we mentioned so far in this thread.

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

Gwiggles said:
Another option that combines a reservoir, pump and radiator into one item is this:

Swiftech MCR Drive Series Rad/Pump/Res Combo

That will require a little bit more work, but the results will be better than the Corsair H50.

I don't mind a slightly more complicated setup. I mostly want a pump & block system that works nicely together and is reliable. I guess I don't mind if I have to go with a separate radiator purchase if the tubing connections are seamless.

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

I'd like to stay under $150 for the watercooler setup, because I know I still have to spring for a new case too (and this is separate from my other post with $700 for cpu/mobo/RAM)
seen here: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636420

Grosjambon · Mar 9, 2010

150$ Euh?
Mine was 164$ without fan and I had A LOT of good deals
(free cpu block)
40$ mcp 655
and other was brand news.

U should check classifield if u have access and seek some deals...

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

What about this setup? http://www.crazypc.com/products/h20-220-compact-93720.html

Would it be better than the Corsair offering?

Grosjambon · Mar 9, 2010

yea but i have heard taht the cpu block/pump is flooding over time.
Google it.

Nebulous · Mar 9, 2010

Take no substitute

http://www.jab-tech.com/Water-Cooling-Full-Kits-c-58.html

Vengance_01 · Mar 9, 2010

I would recommend Swiftech H20-220 Compact CPU Water Cooling Kit. If you case can fit a dual 120mm radiator, this should fit the bill nicely and come under your budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=swiftech_h20-220-_-35-108-105-_-Product

Grosjambon · Mar 9, 2010

he's better putting a real 200$ on a good custom waterloop then going for cheap one.

Gwiggles · Mar 9, 2010

Grosjambon said:
he's better putting a real 200$ on a good custom waterloop then going for cheap one.

Agreed. I probably wouldn't skimp on a watercooling setup. If it means waiting a big longer, then I'd wait if I were you.

Conumdrum · Mar 9, 2010

Vengance_01 said:
I would recommend Swiftech H20-220 Compact CPU Water Cooling Kit. If you case can fit a dual 120mm radiator, this should fit the bill nicely and come under your budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=swiftech_h20-220-_-35-108-105-_-Product

Depends on what he's cooling. And his needs. Most who come here asking are past stock air due to overclocking.

That setup will work okay on a 755 platform, but not on the new i7 chips. If you overclock, the thermal ability of the copper block will not be able to pull the heat. The rad and supplied fans are okay. But the block isn't designed for the massively higher heatloads we have now.

In fact, I haven't seen any tests or user inputs of that one on say an i7 at 4.0. Because it's old and no one likes testing old stuff.

Not saying it's bad, but don't think in an overclocking situation on a modern chip it would be worth the trouble.

jpinard · Mar 9, 2010

Conumdrum said:
Depends on what he's cooling. And his needs. Most who come here asking are past stock air due to overclocking.

That setup will work okay on a 755 platform, but not on the new i7 chips. If you overclock, the thermal ability of the copper block will not be able to pull the heat. The rad and supplied fans are okay. But the block isn't designed for the massively higher heatloads we have now.

In fact, I haven't seen any tests or user inputs of that one on say an i7 at 4.0. Because it's old and no one likes testing old stuff.

Not saying it's bad, but don't think in an overclocking situation on a modern chip it would be worth the trouble.

I would want something that performs better than a Thermalright 120 Extreme.

One thing wasn't considering was an AMD upgrade. My last OC experience with AMD was pretty crappy (FX-57), and my current system (Duo-Core 2.4MHz OC to 3.3MHz) was so stable I wasn't sure I wanted to trot down the Phenom path. Any thoughts? Are they now easier to cool/clock up than they used to be?

Grosjambon · Mar 9, 2010

Phenom II 965 rev c3 will clock to 4ghz with no problems. and they are not as furnace as i7 are.

Conumdrum · Mar 9, 2010

Man, tough question. You want fun overclocks or raw performance? I think the AMD is more of a challenge and is a great budget chip. You can save over $150 with a AMD and Mobo combos.

Then raw performance. I'm an Intel user, was AMD when they were the king. Intel is the pure performance winner. Overclocking, mobo choice, encoding DVDs, etc etc.

What do you want?

Back to watercooling.............

You can do MUCH better for a bit under $300 for watercooling an AMD or an intel. Temps will be much much better no matter what. But it starts at $250 with shipping no matter what chip you choose, AMD or intel.

Vengance_01 · Mar 10, 2010

Conumdrum said:
Depends on what he's cooling. And his needs. Most who come here asking are past stock air due to overclocking.

That setup will work okay on a 755 platform, but not on the new i7 chips. If you overclock, the thermal ability of the copper block will not be able to pull the heat. The rad and supplied fans are okay. But the block isn't designed for the massively higher heatloads we have now.

In fact, I haven't seen any tests or user inputs of that one on say an i7 at 4.0. Because it's old and no one likes testing old stuff.

Not saying it's bad, but don't think in an overclocking situation on a modern chip it would be worth the trouble.

While I agree its not the best, it will still out preform any air cooler or be on par at a reduced noise level. If he wants something good for an I7, he will need to spend some more $$$, but that kit I suggested fits well with room to grow.

Conumdrum · Mar 10, 2010

Vengance_01 said:
While I agree its not the best, it will still out preform any air cooler or be on par at a reduced noise level. If he wants something good for an I7, he will need to spend some more $$$, but that kit I suggested fits well with room to grow.

I see you have been here along time. Do you watercool? Are you familiar with Martins or Skinnees heatload calculations?

Not the best is fine. Buying a setup that can't cool to what watercoolers expect by spending 2x over an air cooled setup need to see? That setup is old.

I beg to differ.

The upgrade costs are high. The CPU block part will need to be replaced. The Rad is just big enough to cool an i7 at stock at high ambients not counting overclocks. The MCP350 pump is fine in a basic CPU only loop. The hose will need to be replaced. The cost to upgrade is close to a full custom kit for sale right now with a much better pump and one of the top CPU blocks.

We just don't recommend that kit anymore. It can't handle modern loops.

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