It's about time I WC....

[Icewind31]

The 350 is quite restrictive if he's hoping to expand later on, so the GTZ would be a better deal,

and if it ever comes in stock he can always grab the LT version (which has the same base as the CU) of the Heatkiller which is the same price as a GTZ (65) from sidewinder 59.99 (the am2->775 enzotech bracket is only 5bucks) =65

better yet if he gets the HK3.0 LC from perf pcs, it's only 55 w/ the adapter and still better than GTZ

He's using AM2 so he won't need a 775 backplate w/ that adapter.



If he's going low rpm on the fans he's better off saving 1/2 the costs and using the swiftech rad since they're only 1-2C apart in the 500-1200rpm range Yate Loons

Not trying to rip, but if you recommend him to go w/ a XSPC or GTX rad, and deal w/ the costs of going higher w/ a rad... I'm sure he can do the same for a cpu block imho.

 

[Binge]

how's he supposed to mount a Heatkiller in an AMD rig when the only options available are 775 and 1366 in the states?

 

[douglatins]

Yup

 

[Icewind31]

how's he supposed to mount a Heatkiller in an AMD rig when the only options available are 775 and 1366 in the states?

I've used an enzotech block before, and they have a mount adapter that basically converts the am2 to lga775 hole spacing:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22795

You just have to make sure the screw set that comes w/ it is tight enough, but I have used it w/ certain lga775 blocks and works fine.

Also sidewindow does have AM2 Heatkiller... go take a look yourself:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/heatkilleram21.html

 

[Icewind31]

if the block is not getting enough pressure from the screw set w/ the enzotech (because the screws bottom out) I just add washers

 

[AllHopeIsGone1]

Oh watercooling is an amazing experience to go through. I loved setting up my custom watercooling and the best part was filling up the system! LOL

 

[phanbuey]

Oh watercooling is an amazing experience to go through. I loved setting up my custom watercooling and the best part was filling up the system! LOL

yeah buddy... then crack a beer and marvel at the awesomeness. Then tweak and bench for a few hours lol.

 

[Binge]

I've used an enzotech block before, and they have a mount adapter that basically converts the am2 to lga775 hole spacing:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=22795

You just have to make sure the screw set that comes w/ it is tight enough, but I have used it w/ certain lga775 blocks and works fine.

Also sidewindow does have AM2 Heatkiller... go take a look yourself:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/heatkilleram21.html

I thought you said they had them. They are clearly out of stock.

 

[MRCL]

Oh watercooling is an amazing experience to go through. I loved setting up my custom watercooling and the best part was filling up the system! LOL

And then the fear of leaks, the minutes of uncertainty, and the awesome relieve when the loop is leak proof

The best above all is to look at what you have done and can say "I did this myself".

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Not forgetting the people who see it and are amazed you have water in your pc.I've had an electric guy and a plasterer see my pc and look dumbfounded when they see it.The electric guy said,whats the pipes for in your pc,and was quite shocked when i said its water cooled.

Water cooling FTW

 

[MRCL]

Not forgetting the people who see it and are amazed you have water in your pc.I've had an electric guy and a plasterer see my pc and look dumbfounded when they see it.The electric guy said,whats the pipes for in your pc,and was quite shocked when i said its water cooled.

Water cooling FTW

Lol yeah my boss asked me today how my water cooling goes along, I said I'll expand the loop. He was like "Yeah, till it leaks and your PC is fucked. But it sure rocks to have water cooling, doesn't it? *has shiny glow in eyes*" Another collegue was first thinking I made a joke when I said I ordered some water cooling parts for the PC. He didn't believe this was possible until I showed him some pictures.

 

[crtecha]

I'll be sitting pretty in the club soon