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System Name | Ultrabeast GX2 |
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Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @ 4.0GHZ 24/7 |
Motherboard | Gigabit P35-DS3L |
Cooling | Rosewill RX24, Dual Slot Vid, Fan control |
Memory | 2x1gb 1066mhz@850MHZ DDR2 |
Video Card(s) | 9800GX2 @ 690/1040 |
Storage | 750/250/250/200 all WD 7200 |
Display(s) | 24" DCLCD 2ms 1200p |
Case | Apevia |
Audio Device(s) | 7.1 Digital on-board, 5.1 digital hooked up |
Power Supply | 700W RAIDMAXXX SLI |
Software | winXP Pro |
Benchmark Scores | 17749 3DM06 |
OK, my point may be lost.
When I was assuming that there wasn't a specific store to buy from, I suggested that there were other options. Corsair has the H80 and H100 at the top of their sealed water cooling units (the i series doesn't yet seem to be available at the stated retailer). The H80 comes as single radiator, with a fan for each side. It does a good job cooling, but it only slightly outperforms some air cooling options.
The H100 comes as a dual width radiator, and is packaged so that two fans can be placed on one side (you can get 2 more fans, but it doesn't come packaged with them). The H100 has better performance than the H80. If you've got room in your case, get the H100. If you want something smaller get the H80.
My original point was that the H series is not as great as the Thermaltake alternatives. Noisier fans, a 100 USD additional purchase for digital fan speed control, and more rigid tubing make the other options worth pursuing if you can. As the OP doesn't have this option, the H100 should be a good fit. It's capable enough, and you can connect the fans to your MOBO for control.
For reference, my H80 does 23c idle 37c load on my pII 945 overclocked. Some of the best air cooling can come close, but nothing air can touch that.