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MJE

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Feb 26, 2007
new to forum, just bought watercooling system...unsure of which case etc help me out

Hello everyone,

I just picked up a new system that consists of the Intel E6600, Asus 680i mobo (step down from the striker mobo but essentially the same thing), 2 gigs of corsair, dual 320 gig hard drives, a new case and a evga 8800gtx highest end version they have available.

I also purchased the full cooling kit from swiftech www.swiftnets.com

Part # Processor compatibility
MSRP
US $
H20-220-APEX ULTRA + Complete system cooling kit, including Apogee GT CPU Water-block, MCW60 VGA kit, MCW30 Chipset water-block, MCR220 Radiator with fans and MCB-120 R2 "Radbox", MCP655 pump, MCRES Micro Reservoir, tubings, Smatcoils, Hydrx coolant, and various noise reduction accessories $379.95



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Now I've only done air cooled setups...primarily from swiftech because I enjoy working with them. What should I expect from my e6600? I have 2 cases..I purchased a new case which is a ThermalTake Armor VA8000BWS/SWA Full Tower and is viewable on http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/MHGSBG/article.php/3657561

I already own a 3dcool case which is the tornado 3000 series. Its been sitting in its box for a while and i finally put my current air cooled system into it.

the link for the mobo is here http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=397&model=1459&modelmenu=1 and in case the model number does not show up its a P5N32-E SLI 680i chipset.

I apologize for the novel...I'm really excited to get into watercooling and also to have something interesting to post vs. my air cooling experiences. I need a bit of help as far as what settings I should use for stability and performance...as usual I will ask the impossible...the highest performance along with the most stability. I'd like to get 3.8ghz out of the e6600 atleast...if thats a low goal then please let me know. The system will be coming together on Wednesday after someone gives me their opinion on what case to use.

thanks and looking forward to hearing from you guys.

-Mike
 
WELCOME!

While I'm not sure how much I'd be able to help you with your question, this would probably be better suited to the Intel CPU section. Also, if you've got any specific questions that have to do with water cooling, there is a water cooling sub-forum within this Cooling forum. You can access it by following the link at the top of the thread list inside the Cooling forum where you made this post. Congratulations on your new system.

Link to WC forum: http://www.ocforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71
Link to Intel CPU forum: http://www.ocforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2
 
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