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- Jul 23, 2007
Hey guys,
I'm having a little trouble specking a water cooling system for my rig.. the problem is I'm really picky. I guess that's why I'm here So here is what I need, in order of importance:
1) I want my computer to be as quiet as possible. As it is it sounds like a jet engine and that's annoying.
2) I want my case to stay pretty!
http://www2.bc.edu/~hallaba/wickedfast/1.jpg
http://www2.bc.edu/~hallaba/wickedfast/2.jpg
I want to avoid the really thick tubes that go everywhere and UV colored stuff etc.... I'm trying to go for something minimalist, like on the Voodoo Omen computers. The cooling liquid can be blue or red, but i really really really don't like green stuff. Also I'd like to put the pump/reservoir somewhere out of sight, such as in one of the drive bays.
3) As for performance. I'd like my CPU to stay at a reasonable temperature when I play games or run 3Dmark. I don't need it to be pushing ambient temp, but I want it replacing my heater in the winter.
Here is a link to my case specs. I've got two emtpy 5" bays, 1 empty floppy bay, and 1 empty hdd bay:
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=228&code=031
How many radiators do you think I will need to cool just the CPU? I've looked at the Thermaltake TMG1 "racing inspired" radiator and I like it because I can attach my existing case fan to it. Also looked at the Zalman ZM-WB5 which looks like a good performer, but cant seem to find it in stores. Obviously Apogee GTX is good, but I don't like the looks of it as much as the Zalmans!
I know I'm picky but i'm counting on you expert modders to help me out. THanks!
I'm having a little trouble specking a water cooling system for my rig.. the problem is I'm really picky. I guess that's why I'm here So here is what I need, in order of importance:
1) I want my computer to be as quiet as possible. As it is it sounds like a jet engine and that's annoying.
2) I want my case to stay pretty!
http://www2.bc.edu/~hallaba/wickedfast/1.jpg
http://www2.bc.edu/~hallaba/wickedfast/2.jpg
I want to avoid the really thick tubes that go everywhere and UV colored stuff etc.... I'm trying to go for something minimalist, like on the Voodoo Omen computers. The cooling liquid can be blue or red, but i really really really don't like green stuff. Also I'd like to put the pump/reservoir somewhere out of sight, such as in one of the drive bays.
3) As for performance. I'd like my CPU to stay at a reasonable temperature when I play games or run 3Dmark. I don't need it to be pushing ambient temp, but I want it replacing my heater in the winter.
Here is a link to my case specs. I've got two emtpy 5" bays, 1 empty floppy bay, and 1 empty hdd bay:
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=228&code=031
How many radiators do you think I will need to cool just the CPU? I've looked at the Thermaltake TMG1 "racing inspired" radiator and I like it because I can attach my existing case fan to it. Also looked at the Zalman ZM-WB5 which looks like a good performer, but cant seem to find it in stores. Obviously Apogee GTX is good, but I don't like the looks of it as much as the Zalmans!
I know I'm picky but i'm counting on you expert modders to help me out. THanks!