Beginner's Guide to Water Cooling Your PC * READ THIS FIRST *

MIAHALLEN · 04-23-11, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hokiealumnus

You deserve it; your cases are fantastic!

+1...Definitely deserved Rich

Loo · 04-23-11, 06:43 PM

This is one good article.

Congrats.

hokiealumnus · 04-24-11, 01:41 AM

Thanks Loo!

Dooms101 · 04-24-11, 01:00 PM

Wow this was an awesome read and a great guide for beginners. Even though I've read all the stickies a thousand times and have set up a few loops, I still learned a few things. I might just start directing people to this article specifically instead of just saying "go read the stickies".

Awesome write up hokie!

Cantebuss · 04-28-11, 02:11 PM

First time poster and actually joined as a result of this post. These forums have been a great resource to me in the past few months. I have a single 120 loop for cpu only and am looking to expand it in the coming year. Thanks a bunch for this.

hokiealumnus · 04-28-11, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the kind words, it's great to have you. Welcome to OCF!

rired48 · 05-01-11, 09:19 AM

Considering going water-cooling just for cpu...
Current system:
Corsair 600T case
Asus P8P67-D MB
i7-2600k
Corsair Vengeance mem
Sapphire 5870 (will not OC)
Corsair HX850 PS

Son and I are gamers and want a big OC if the cpu cooperates.... @ 4.6-5.0ghz.

Will this case fit the water-cooling components easily?
What am I looking at approximately, cost-wise, for best H20 components setup?

Thanks for any help/suggestions...

m0r7if3r · 05-01-11, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rired48

Considering going water-cooling just for cpu...
Current system:
Corsair 600T case
Asus P8P67-D MB
i7-2600k
Corsair Vengeance mem
Sapphire 5870 (will not OC)
Corsair HX850 PS

Son and I are gamers and want a big OC if the cpu cooperates.... @ 4.6-5.0ghz.

Will this case fit the water-cooling components easily?
What am I looking at approximately, cost-wise, for best H20 components setup?

Thanks for any help/suggestions...

Should start your own thread. WHat are you looking to cool? CPU only? GPU only? Both? Case is OK, would do fine for a CPU only loop, you'd have to do a bit of cutting (I think) for a dual loop. You're lookin ~$300 for a new CPU loop, but you can easily cut that in half by going used. $500 or so is about where cpu+gpu loops start. It's not cheap. It's a hobby, not a next step from air. There's maintenance, there's setup, there's a lot of stuff that you've gotta do that you don't have to with air.

rired48 · 05-01-11, 10:30 AM

m0r7if3r...you state...
"WHat are you looking to cool? CPU only? GPU only?"...

My post states "...water-cooling just for cpu..."

So, around @ $300 for a cpu loop with best components?

Adragontattoo · 05-01-11, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rired48

m0r7if3r...you state...
"WHat are you looking to cool? CPU only? GPU only?"...

My post states "...water-cooling just for cpu..."

So, around @ $300 for a cpu loop with best components?

You should really start your own thread for this, but price is relative TBH. I built one system for ~$600 and another for half again as much...

Adragontattoo · 05-01-11, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m0r7if3r

Only thing that really stuck out in my mind was that you mentioned swiftech a lot when referencing products an had one dead link (the apogee XT testing). You also didn't mention the jingway pump series or talk about the benefits of single vs dual loops (though it was already a PRETTY long guide, so I'm not sure how much you could add)...but that's just me being overly critical.

Honestly most people will NEVER run a dual loop. Heck most of the Dual loops that I do see are absolute overkill and/or set up solely as a bragging item (for lack of a better term).

Great guide! Hopefully it answers many of the common questions or gives a starting point to work from.

m0r7if3r · 05-01-11, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Adragontattoo

Honestly most people will NEVER run a dual loop. Heck most of the Dual loops that I do see are absolute overkill and/or set up solely as a bragging item (for lack of a better term).

Where are you getting your data?

Vengance_01 · 07-09-11, 11:28 PM

I just wanted to post my thanks. I had a few questions about tubing and ID/OD stuff as its been 7-8 years since I ran any water cooling gear.

mgsickler · 08-08-11, 07:57 PM

Good read. A lot of valuable info in there. But I am still debating whether or not to water cool.

hokiealumnus · 08-08-11, 08:14 PM

It's worth it if you're ready to enter the obsession. Looks, silence, performance...it's all there. You just need to be ready to take the plunge.

SuperDave1685 · 08-08-11, 09:39 PM

Wow. Really, really sweet article. Probably the best how-to Watercooling article I've ever read. Seriously. Covers just about every little thing from components to planning,corrosion, and radiators. My hat's off to you good sir.

mgsickler · 08-09-11, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hokiealumnus

It's worth it if you're ready to enter the obsession. Looks, silence, performance...it's all there. You just need to be ready to take the plunge.

Yea, thats what I am most concerned about. The maintenence, and the time. I am not sure I f am ready to commit to that yet.

I mean, the payout definitely seems worth it. But it is a bit frightening. Also a little expensive.

Pc Peformance · 08-26-11, 05:20 PM

Long read, but really great and detailed post !

hokiealumnus · 08-30-11, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys!

DirkBalloon · 09-13-11, 07:58 AM

I have just recently started reading and learning about water cooling and I have a question about the guide. Why do you have to rinse out the radiator multiple times? What is there to be cleaned out of a new part / old part? What would happen if it was not rinsed out?

04-23-11, 06:43 PM	#42
Loo Registered Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montenegro, Podgorica	This is one good article. Congrats.
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04-24-11, 01:41 AM	#43
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04-24-11, 01:00 PM	#44
Dooms101 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: under a heatsink	Wow this was an awesome read and a great guide for beginners. Even though I've read all the stickies a thousand times and have set up a few loops, I still learned a few things. I might just start directing people to this article specifically instead of just saying "go read the stickies". Awesome write up hokie! __________________ [Dell Latitude E6420]............................[i5-2450M 2.5Ghz, 8GB DDR3, 500GB] Area51 Case Mod - ODD Window Mod - Dolk's Phenom II Guide - NZXT Phantom Triple Rad
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04-28-11, 02:11 PM	#45
Cantebuss New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arlington, VA	Thanks so much! First time poster and actually joined as a result of this post. These forums have been a great resource to me in the past few months. I have a single 120 loop for cpu only and am looking to expand it in the coming year. Thanks a bunch for this.
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04-28-11, 02:18 PM	#46
hokiealumnus Water Cooled Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC	Thanks for the kind words, it's great to have you. Welcome to OCF! __________________ Enjoy benchmarks? Join the benching team! \| New to water cooling? Read the Beginner's Guide to Water Cooling Your PC. xsuperbgx - "As a wise man once said: "Less talky. More clocky."" \| cyberfish - "When overclocked, it's undefined behavior." I.M.O.G. - "Vaseline on Ivy Bridge is a bad idea. But not so bad of an idea that it can't be fixed with a torpedo heater, a dishwasher, an oven, and a few hours. " \m/ OverClockers mATX L33T Club \m/ - Join Now! - My mITX Build
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05-01-11, 09:19 AM	#47
rired48 New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA / RI	Oh no, another new guy to H20 cooling... Considering going water-cooling just for cpu... Current system: Corsair 600T case Asus P8P67-D MB i7-2600k Corsair Vengeance mem Sapphire 5870 (will not OC) Corsair HX850 PS Son and I are gamers and want a big OC if the cpu cooperates.... @ 4.6-5.0ghz. Will this case fit the water-cooling components easily? What am I looking at approximately, cost-wise, for best H20 components setup? Thanks for any help/suggestions...
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05-01-11, 10:30 AM	#49
rired48 New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA / RI	m0r7if3r...you state... "WHat are you looking to cool? CPU only? GPU only?"... My post states "...water-cooling just for cpu..." So, around @ $300 for a cpu loop with best components?
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07-09-11, 11:28 PM	#53
Vengance_01 Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tustin Ranch, CA	I just wanted to post my thanks. I had a few questions about tubing and ID/OD stuff as its been 7-8 years since I ran any water cooling gear. __________________ Workstation and Mobile Workstation Dell XPS 1330: Core 2 T7500, 3GB Ram, 320GB HD, 13.3 LED, 8400GS, 20inch Dell 2007WFP When at Home.
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08-08-11, 07:57 PM	#54
mgsickler Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Morgantown, WV	Good read. A lot of valuable info in there. But I am still debating whether or not to water cool. __________________ Gaming Rig: i7 2700k:Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4:2x4GB Corsair Vengeance 1866:EVGA 680 GTX:Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200 Watt:256GB Crucial M4 heat
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08-08-11, 08:14 PM	#55
hokiealumnus Water Cooled Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC	It's worth it if you're ready to enter the obsession. Looks, silence, performance...it's all there. You just need to be ready to take the plunge. __________________ Enjoy benchmarks? Join the benching team! \| New to water cooling? Read the Beginner's Guide to Water Cooling Your PC. xsuperbgx - "As a wise man once said: "Less talky. More clocky."" \| cyberfish - "When overclocked, it's undefined behavior." I.M.O.G. - "Vaseline on Ivy Bridge is a bad idea. But not so bad of an idea that it can't be fixed with a torpedo heater, a dishwasher, an oven, and a few hours. " \m/ OverClockers mATX L33T Club \m/ - Join Now! - My mITX Build
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08-08-11, 09:39 PM	#56
SuperDave1685 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: USMC.. OoRah!!	Wow. Really, really sweet article. Probably the best how-to Watercooling article I've ever read. Seriously. Covers just about every little thing from components to planning,corrosion, and radiators. My hat's off to you good sir. __________________ ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) *Main Rig-i7 920 D0 @ 4.2Ghz (1.17v), ASUS Rampage II Extreme, 12 GB Patriot DDR3 1600, ATI HD5970 @ 775/1100, SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer, OCZ Revo X2 Drive SSD, 500GB, 1TB SATA, PCP&C Silencer 750W , D5 pump, Thermochill PA 120.3 w/ 3 Yate Loon Mediums, Swiftech Apogee XT*, Lian-Li PC-G75, ASUS VW226H 25.5", Logitech Z-5300e THX 5.1 Speakers My Massive PC Cleaning Thread! Heatware \| If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines. OoRah!
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08-26-11, 05:20 PM	#58
Pc Peformance New Member Join Date: Aug 2011	Long read, but really great and detailed post !
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08-30-11, 05:54 PM	#59
hokiealumnus Water Cooled Moderator Overclockers.com Lead Editor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC	Thanks for the kind words guys!
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09-13-11, 07:58 AM	#60
DirkBalloon New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chadds Ford, PA	I have just recently started reading and learning about water cooling and I have a question about the guide. Why do you have to rinse out the radiator multiple times? What is there to be cleaned out of a new part / old part? What would happen if it was not rinsed out?
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