Where can I learn to watercool?

[Soyo Boy]

I've built my first pc, and im kind of frustrated because I cant overclock it very well, due to the heat problem... Where can I find a place to learn how to watercool, what i need, etc... thanks in advance to anyone who can help.

[donny_paycheck]

The front page, of course, contains a wealth of information. Also the cooling forum has loads of threads about it.

[customrig]

ya that would be the best place to go

[f155mph]

Go to the newbie section in the front page. You can learn almost everything about o/c there.

[Billvill]

What the previous posters are talking about is the front page of this web site OC.com . The tips and tricks section on the left side. Water cooling is at the bottom and if your not looking for it you may miss it.

As for parts I recommend www.dangerden.com

Billy

[Anonymous Jeff]

Well, you've definately come to the right place. :D

First off, you want to decide how much money you can spend. If not a whole lot, make a visit to your local junkyard or possibly an autoparts store and buy a nice heater core. Then swing by a petstore and grab an aquarium pump (if you don't want a reservoiur (sp?) make sure you get one that doesn't have to be submersed)...Eheim has a good line, and I've heard good things about Maxi Jet, too.

Then pick a waterblock. Dangerden has some good ones, though there are other places that have decent ones, too. Or you could make your own.

One of the big things that you want to take into account is the material that you're using. A copper block with a copper radiator is good, or an aluminum block with an aluminum radiator is also good. A mix is not necessarily as good, due to galvanasic corrosion (battery effect)...though that can be retarded with the use of anti-freeze or watter-wetter.

You'll have to get some tubing, as well. Typical size is 3/8", though 1/2" is becoming popular. You'll want to go with water the size is on the smallest size in all the parts you have.

Additionally, you have a choice of an inline system or a reservoir system. An inline system typically has a small offshoot tube to bleed the air out and to fill the loop up. A reservoir has a container of water. Usually the pump goes in the reservoir.

In addition to the radiator method, you could also use a "bong" type method. Best to look on the front page for that one. :)

[Billvill]

here is a great deal on a pump see this thread http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56889

I have few reserviors listed in the clasifieds as well at http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=65175

Billy