Hello to everyone here!
I have been interested in water cooling for quite a while, and have been close to starting several times. Finally, I have found myself in a situation where I am satisfied with my system specs, and would like to employ some water cooling and overclocking.
I will start off by listing the info 9mmCensor suggested new people post.
* List what computer parts you have (basics like CPU, motherboard) or will be getting for your watercooled monster.
I have:
Athlon 64 3200+ 939pin cpu
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo
Asus N6600GT 256mb video card
2 WD 160gb hdd's (in raid 0)
1gb kingston ram
* List why you want to watercool. Is it noise, preformance, abit of both, or to be the only guy in the retirement home with a watercooled A64.
I want to do some overclocking, not really too much though. I think I'd like to get my processor from its current 2.01Ghz to about 2.7ish. My computer howls rite now, so I would like a noise decrease, however it is not the most important thing on my list. My cpu idles at about 36C and maxes 45~46C currently, this is probably mostly due to the poor airflow in my case, I already know its not exactly efficient. Lastly, being new to this, I'm kind of worried about leaks, and I heard they usually occur at the reservoir, so a reservoir outside the case would be nice i think.
* List your budget. From small to large, watercooling parts can be selected to fit your budget.
My budget currently is about $400CDN (350USD) but if thats not enough for what I need I can just wait till I've worked a few more hours. However, I'm not really interested in anything too expensive.
* List what tools you have or have access and how profficient you are with them.
I'm not really sure what tools are necessary. If all I need are regular tools my dad is a tool and dye maker so I have access to anything I want. If there are special computer water cooling tools however, I probably dont have them.
* List what kind of encloser (case) you have. And whether you are willing to cut it up.
I could make a few incisions in my case, but I'd really prefer to keep it all intac.
I've been looking over a few water cooling kits and one which caught my eye was the Zalman Reserator 1 Plus. I don't know if thats good for what I want but the reviews I've read have been good. It's a complete kit and I do want to cool the CPU, northbridge, and GPU with this.
Thank you all in advance for any input!
I have been interested in water cooling for quite a while, and have been close to starting several times. Finally, I have found myself in a situation where I am satisfied with my system specs, and would like to employ some water cooling and overclocking.
I will start off by listing the info 9mmCensor suggested new people post.
* List what computer parts you have (basics like CPU, motherboard) or will be getting for your watercooled monster.
I have:
Athlon 64 3200+ 939pin cpu
Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo
Asus N6600GT 256mb video card
2 WD 160gb hdd's (in raid 0)
1gb kingston ram
* List why you want to watercool. Is it noise, preformance, abit of both, or to be the only guy in the retirement home with a watercooled A64.
I want to do some overclocking, not really too much though. I think I'd like to get my processor from its current 2.01Ghz to about 2.7ish. My computer howls rite now, so I would like a noise decrease, however it is not the most important thing on my list. My cpu idles at about 36C and maxes 45~46C currently, this is probably mostly due to the poor airflow in my case, I already know its not exactly efficient. Lastly, being new to this, I'm kind of worried about leaks, and I heard they usually occur at the reservoir, so a reservoir outside the case would be nice i think.
* List your budget. From small to large, watercooling parts can be selected to fit your budget.
My budget currently is about $400CDN (350USD) but if thats not enough for what I need I can just wait till I've worked a few more hours. However, I'm not really interested in anything too expensive.
* List what tools you have or have access and how profficient you are with them.
I'm not really sure what tools are necessary. If all I need are regular tools my dad is a tool and dye maker so I have access to anything I want. If there are special computer water cooling tools however, I probably dont have them.
* List what kind of encloser (case) you have. And whether you are willing to cut it up.
I could make a few incisions in my case, but I'd really prefer to keep it all intac.
I've been looking over a few water cooling kits and one which caught my eye was the Zalman Reserator 1 Plus. I don't know if thats good for what I want but the reviews I've read have been good. It's a complete kit and I do want to cool the CPU, northbridge, and GPU with this.
Thank you all in advance for any input!