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- May 1, 2004
I have tried to answer my questions from reading the forums, but there doesn't seem to be a good summary sticky. If I missed it, please tell me the link and I'll do the rest.
I am running a AthlonXP 3000+ overclocked to 3200+ specs. This is in an Antec 835 case with one intake fan and two exhaust fans. The CPU has a CoolerMaster Aero 7 HSF. My CPU temp as reported by ASUS PC Probe is 23-24degC above the motherboard temp which is always within 1-1.5degC of ambient temp when running at full load. I am NOT using an expensive thermal compound like Artic Silver 5.
Right now, I see MB temp of 26degC and CPU temp of 50degC at full load.
How much would I have to spend on a typical DIY watercooling kit?
How much of a CPU temp drop could I expect?
Assuming that a more radical overclock would make the best use of a watercooling kit, what is the best overclock I could expect from my setup with a typical DIY watercooling kit?
I am running a AthlonXP 3000+ overclocked to 3200+ specs. This is in an Antec 835 case with one intake fan and two exhaust fans. The CPU has a CoolerMaster Aero 7 HSF. My CPU temp as reported by ASUS PC Probe is 23-24degC above the motherboard temp which is always within 1-1.5degC of ambient temp when running at full load. I am NOT using an expensive thermal compound like Artic Silver 5.
Right now, I see MB temp of 26degC and CPU temp of 50degC at full load.
How much would I have to spend on a typical DIY watercooling kit?
How much of a CPU temp drop could I expect?
Assuming that a more radical overclock would make the best use of a watercooling kit, what is the best overclock I could expect from my setup with a typical DIY watercooling kit?