I have never had a water cooled system. However, I have put together multiple systems, but always felt that a good aircooled system is a better and cheaper choice for me.
Now here is a problem - since a little while ago, my HD4870x2 has been going up to insane temps - nothing changed in the case, the only thing changed is windows 7 - and only in full screen mode. windowed mode - everything is fine, there is no dust - I dont know what the reason is - these normally run hot but now under windows 7 it went crazy, there are a number of other people on AMDs forums with the same issue.
Anyway, I think water cooling is a good option for me at this point. I want to water cool my i7 and the 4870x2.
I did go through a couple of different posts here, but I imagine I need a really good cooler to put the heat out of the 4870x2, i7 puts out alot of heat as well...
Price isnt really an object, but I would like to stay within reason.
What do you think is the best choice for me, I have looked on petra and jab-tech but just not sure what the best is.
I was looking at the
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swh2ulcpulic.html kit and getting a
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swca48cosy.html to cool the 4870x2.
But maybe that kit is abit underpowered for my application?
Also, do i need a chipset waterblock? if so, my mobo is the asus p6t deluxe.
And if it matters my case is and older version of the XCLIO Windtunnel , but with the same fan configuration. can be seen here
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103011
Thinking about this from a mechanic perspective, a bigger radiator is ultimately going to be the most important part.... but thats just my guess ...
I see that there are a couple of different pump options - the larger pumps seem like they would be loud... can I get away with something like the MCP355 ? or do i need a MCP 665? I would think speed shouldnt be as important as long as I have a big radiator that gets really cool.
Help is needed
Thanks!
Now here is a problem - since a little while ago, my HD4870x2 has been going up to insane temps - nothing changed in the case, the only thing changed is windows 7 - and only in full screen mode. windowed mode - everything is fine, there is no dust - I dont know what the reason is - these normally run hot but now under windows 7 it went crazy, there are a number of other people on AMDs forums with the same issue.
Anyway, I think water cooling is a good option for me at this point. I want to water cool my i7 and the 4870x2.
I did go through a couple of different posts here, but I imagine I need a really good cooler to put the heat out of the 4870x2, i7 puts out alot of heat as well...
Price isnt really an object, but I would like to stay within reason.
What do you think is the best choice for me, I have looked on petra and jab-tech but just not sure what the best is.
I was looking at the
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swh2ulcpulic.html kit and getting a
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swca48cosy.html to cool the 4870x2.
But maybe that kit is abit underpowered for my application?
Also, do i need a chipset waterblock? if so, my mobo is the asus p6t deluxe.
And if it matters my case is and older version of the XCLIO Windtunnel , but with the same fan configuration. can be seen here
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103011
Thinking about this from a mechanic perspective, a bigger radiator is ultimately going to be the most important part.... but thats just my guess ...
I see that there are a couple of different pump options - the larger pumps seem like they would be loud... can I get away with something like the MCP355 ? or do i need a MCP 665? I would think speed shouldnt be as important as long as I have a big radiator that gets really cool.
Help is needed
Thanks!
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