What made you go Water Cooling? - Page 7

HammerON · Nov 27, 2012, 10:25 PM

It was EK either last year or the year before (can't remember). Got me worried and I took my loop apart and checked my EK Supreme Nickel waterblock and found no corrosion

Interesting threads:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1269138/k...-plating-ok/20
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...-PHN-or-silver

There was even a news post on TPU:
http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...t=EK+corrosion

Heldelance · Nov 27, 2012, 11:02 PM

Turns out a mate of mine replaced this radiator for his car for a higher performance one. He now has a copper radiator (previously in an Impreza STI) spare. If I can find space for this, I might just use it. :P

Wile E · Nov 28, 2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PopcornMachine

I also use distilled water, with just a silver coil to keep it clean.

Works great and so much cheaper than the bottled coolant stuff.

Oh yeah, forgot about the little chunks of silver in my reservoirs. I use those as well.

vawrvawerawe · Nov 28, 2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wile E

Oh yeah, forgot about the little chunks of silver in my reservoirs. I use those as well.

I put large chunks of diamonds and other rare gems in my reservoir.

(kidding; I know you meant because silver kills bacteria and algae.)

t77snapshot · Nov 28, 2012, 07:37 AM

Options 1, 2, and for overclocking of course!

ALMOSTunseen · Nov 30, 2012, 07:08 AM

The lovely australian summer. This is in C.....

Heldelance · Dec 4, 2012, 06:30 AM

Urgh, don't remind me of that day! I spent almost all of it asleep since it was so damned hot.

ALMOSTunseen · Dec 4, 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heldelance

Urgh, don't remind me of that day! I spent almost all of it asleep since it was so damned hot.

:P, And it thunders in the night....
Another rare aussie found.

HammerON · Dec 4, 2012, 06:58 AM

Move to Alaska

ALMOSTunseen · Dec 4, 2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HammerON

Move to Alaska

http://img.techpowerup.org/121204/Capture021.jpg

Though that makes you exempt from overclocking challenges :P

HammerON · Dec 4, 2012, 07:12 AM

Been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time I have had a case that accomodates radiators

ALMOSTunseen · Dec 4, 2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerON

Been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time I have had a case that accomodates radiators

http://img.techpowerup.org/121204/New Home.jpg

aka, get a big ass rad.

Heldelance · Dec 4, 2012, 07:16 AM

Man I'd love to live out somewhere cold like that! Maybe not quite as cold but somewhere where even in deep summer, it only ever hits 18C tops.

Trying to plan out my watercooling build because the radiator is an RX480 (the Haf 932 can only fit the RX360). Everything else fits but I'll need to drill a hole on the side of the case to link the radiator.

HammerON · Dec 4, 2012, 07:22 AM

I have a Feser Monsta / Monsta Lite 420 Xchanger Triple 140mm, however it would not fit

This EK Coolstream XT rad is working just fine

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xt-360.html

ALMOSTunseen · Dec 4, 2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heldelance

Man I'd love to live out somewhere cold like that! Maybe not quite as cold but somewhere where even in deep summer, it only ever hits 18C tops.

Trying to plan out my watercooling build because the radiator is an RX480 (the Haf 932 can only fit the RX360). Everything else fits but I'll need to drill a hole on the side of the case to link the radiator.

London? Save yourself the trouble, just put a 120 infront. I'll prolly change my H100 to the NZXT kraken 280 when pc case gear gets it in, apparently march.....

phoen · Dec 4, 2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heldelance

Man I'd love to live out somewhere cold like that! Maybe not quite as cold but somewhere where even in deep summer, it only ever hits 18C tops.

Trying to plan out my watercooling build because the radiator is an RX480 (the Haf 932 can only fit the RX360). Everything else fits but I'll need to drill a hole on the side of the case to link the radiator.

Right now in Belgium, Brussels, 3°C

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Wile E · Dec 4, 2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerON

Been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time I have had a case that accomodates radiators

http://img.techpowerup.org/121204/New Home.jpg

I got one last year (iirc).

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25681

HammerON · Dec 4, 2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wile E

I got one last year (iirc).

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25681

That is not a case! That is a really nice techstation. I was using one for the last couple years

fusionblu · Dec 4, 2012, 11:56 AM

My reason would be the first two and maybe the third one too, but while most would have it for overclocking (it would appear) I got mine just because it requires less maintenance in the long term and if you decided to change RAM it is a lot easier to do as there isn't a large copper or aluminium cooling tower in the way like you would have with air CPU coolers.

Also a water cooler is generally easier to clean than a air cooler and the performance I've had from my past and current water coolers have always been good to the point that the performance from a water cooler is what I consider to be normal rather than good or very good when I first started to use water cooling.

mmmb.mp · Dec 31, 2012, 04:07 AM

I never knew u'all went to using liquid..On computers... until I heard/seen a fail on youtubeyO'..that kinda made me think about my job that of hydraulics and fluid flow, to include cooling heat sensistive elements and sealing/guarding against the enemy. So, to me this has opened a new.."What Now"..Liquid Nitro on a chip..BadAxx, but not always ready available to keep ur what nots cooled. Then there is that damn refrigerator ice up with an excuse to be used??

OneMoar · Dec 31, 2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammeron

been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time i have had a case that accomodates radiators

http://img.techpowerup.org/121204/new home.jpg

whyunowatercoolgpus ?

OneMoar · Dec 31, 2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmb.mp

I never knew u'all went to using liquid..On computers... until I heard/seen a fail on youtubeyO'..that kinda made me think about my job that of hydraulics and fluid flow, to include cooling heat sensistive elements and sealing/guarding against the enemy. So, to me this has opened a new.."What Now"..Liquid Nitro on a chip..BadAxx, but not always ready available to keep ur what nots cooled. Then there is that damn refrigerator ice up with an excuse to be used??

NON NONSENSICAL POST IS NONSENSICAL
aru drunk ?

MxPhenom 216 · Dec 31, 2012, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerON

Been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time I have had a case that accomodates radiators

http://img.techpowerup.org/121204/New Home.jpg

That is one clean ass setup!

Im getting a switch 810, Maelstrom res, MCP35X, new fittings because i want to go to bigger tubing, 360 rad, and XSPC Raystorm for my rig. A new project I have been planning to near in a few months. Probaby around the end of February.

Oh and ill be including Carbon Fiber vinyl in the project.

Go To Sleep · Dec 31, 2012, 05:13 AM

I voted for it is quieter. Also I'd like to add that it looks nicer inside (if you have a transparent side panel). It's also quite exciting to build your own water cooled system, especially for the first time.

RejZoR · Dec 31, 2012, 09:13 AM

Noise and performance. Even though i'm using only a closed water loop (Antec H2O 920), the performance gain is incredible. Much higher overclock (400MHz higher than before at 4,2GHz) and i can use it with the lowest fan RPM so it's much higher performance at much lower noise. I don't even have to increase fan speeds anymore and the case internal temperature is now much lower.
One of the best investments that i've made into PC imo.

View Poll Results: I went to water cooling because....
of its cooling capabilities	51	54.84%
it is quieter	19	20.43%
it looks BAD ASS	16	17.20%
Money isn't an issue for me. Disposable income FTW	7	7.53%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

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Nov 28, 2012, 07:37 AM	#155
t77snapshot Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.Cali Posts: 3,384 (2.06/day) Thanks: 3,157 Thanked 2,705 Times in 1,131 Posts System Specs	Options 1, 2, and for overclocking of course! __________________ [FS][US]comp~shop! Heatware » steamID Save Lives→ Join WCG Today! Join the Nzxt Clubhouse!

Nov 27, 2012, 10:25 PM	#151
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,371 (2.83/day) Thanks: 3,987 Thanked 2,883 Times in 1,546 Posts System Specs	It was EK either last year or the year before (can't remember). Got me worried and I took my loop apart and checked my EK Supreme Nickel waterblock and found no corrosion Interesting threads: http://www.overclock.net/t/1269138/k...-plating-ok/20 http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...-PHN-or-silver There was even a news post on TPU: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...t=EK+corrosion

Nov 27, 2012, 11:02 PM	#152
Heldelance Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 106 (0.05/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Turns out a mate of mine replaced this radiator for his car for a higher performance one. He now has a copper radiator (previously in an Impreza STI) spare. If I can find space for this, I might just use it. :P

System Name:	Freeman's Box (HL2 mod)
Processor:	Intel core i5 650@3.6Ghz
Motherboard:	Asus Maximus III Formula
Cooling:	ApogeeXT/EK pump/ 2 rads
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Hard Disk:	Sam 840 250Gb, WD 640Gb
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Nov 30, 2012, 07:08 AM	#156
ALMOSTunseen Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 674 (2.60/day) Thanks: 246 Thanked 275 Times in 190 Posts System Specs	The lovely australian summer. This is in C.....

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Dec 4, 2012, 06:30 AM	#157
Heldelance Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 106 (0.05/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Urgh, don't remind me of that day! I spent almost all of it asleep since it was so damned hot.

Dec 4, 2012, 06:58 AM	#159
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,371 (2.83/day) Thanks: 3,987 Thanked 2,883 Times in 1,546 Posts System Specs	Move to Alaska

Dec 4, 2012, 07:12 AM	#161
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,371 (2.83/day) Thanks: 3,987 Thanked 2,883 Times in 1,546 Posts System Specs	Been water cooling for about 5 years, however this is the first time I have had a case that accomodates radiators

Dec 4, 2012, 07:16 AM	#163
Heldelance Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 106 (0.05/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Man I'd love to live out somewhere cold like that! Maybe not quite as cold but somewhere where even in deep summer, it only ever hits 18C tops. Trying to plan out my watercooling build because the radiator is an RX480 (the Haf 932 can only fit the RX360). Everything else fits but I'll need to drill a hole on the side of the case to link the radiator. Last edited by Heldelance; Dec 4, 2012 at 07:19 AM. Reason: added info

Dec 4, 2012, 07:22 AM	#164
HammerON The Watchful Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 4,371 (2.83/day) Thanks: 3,987 Thanked 2,883 Times in 1,546 Posts System Specs	I have a Feser Monsta / Monsta Lite 420 Xchanger Triple 140mm, however it would not fit This EK Coolstream XT rad is working just fine http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-coolstream-rad-xt-360.html

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Dec 4, 2012, 11:56 AM	#169
fusionblu Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, England, UK Posts: 246 (0.26/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	My reason would be the first two and maybe the third one too, but while most would have it for overclocking (it would appear) I got mine just because it requires less maintenance in the long term and if you decided to change RAM it is a lot easier to do as there isn't a large copper or aluminium cooling tower in the way like you would have with air CPU coolers. Also a water cooler is generally easier to clean than a air cooler and the performance I've had from my past and current water coolers have always been good to the point that the performance from a water cooler is what I consider to be normal rather than good or very good when I first started to use water cooling.

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Dec 31, 2012, 04:07 AM	#170
mmmb.mp Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post System Specs	I never knew u'all went to using liquid..On computers... until I heard/seen a fail on youtubeyO'..that kinda made me think about my job that of hydraulics and fluid flow, to include cooling heat sensistive elements and sealing/guarding against the enemy. So, to me this has opened a new.."What Now"..Liquid Nitro on a chip..BadAxx, but not always ready available to keep ur what nots cooled. Then there is that damn refrigerator ice up with an excuse to be used??

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Dec 31, 2012, 05:13 AM	#174
Go To Sleep Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 15 (0.10/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I voted for it is quieter. Also I'd like to add that it looks nicer inside (if you have a transparent side panel). It's also quite exciting to build your own water cooled system, especially for the first time.

Dec 31, 2012, 09:13 AM	#175
RejZoR Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Europe/Slovenia Posts: 3,967 (1.26/day) Thanks: 39 Thanked 753 Times in 541 Posts System Specs	Noise and performance. Even though i'm using only a closed water loop (Antec H2O 920), the performance gain is incredible. Much higher overclock (400MHz higher than before at 4,2GHz) and i can use it with the lowest fan RPM so it's much higher performance at much lower noise. I don't even have to increase fan speeds anymore and the case internal temperature is now much lower. One of the best investments that i've made into PC imo. __________________ RejZoR's Little Secrets @ rejzor dot tk

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Motherboard:	ASUS Rampage II Gene + 2x Noiseblocker XM2 on chipset/VRM
Cooling:	ANTEC H2O 920 + 2x Noiseblocker M12-S3HS
Memory:	6GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz
Video Card:	GIGABYTE RADEON HD7950 3GB WindForce 3X (1100/6000)
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Benchmarks:	It can run 3DMark and all...

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