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First of all, hey there :) You will be seeing alot of me around the boards here I think. :toast:


So, I was wondering what some things I should look for when choosing a water cooling system, I'm new to the whole thing, so any info is good info :)


Thanks
 

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Large pipes, strong pump, quality cpu block, effecient radiator, and cool ambenient airflow and no restrictions...
 

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OK about the CPU block, I did read here not to get a plexi block, cause they will crack, so what kind is a better option?
 

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Hey, and welcome to TPU. Great place to get info/help/support/tools and downloads. As far as watercooling goes check out thread "what a day I've had" in Gerneral Nonsense section. That waterblock of AthlonX2's was less than 30 days old, don't get a plexi waterblock. Also talk to the ATIOnion, he routes his watercooler through a fridge in the garage. Have fun O'c-ing, l8r.
 
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pexi-blocks are just for show, just get a solid copper block.
 
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Also talk to the ATIOnion, he routes his watercooler through a fridge in the garage. Have fun O'c-ing, l8r.


I love that Idea!!!:rockout:
 
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Hey, and welcome to TPU. Grat place to get info/help/support/tools and downloads. As far as watercooling goes check out thread "what a day I've had" in Gerneral Nonsense section. That waterblock of AthlonX2's was less than 30 days old, don't get as plexi waterblock. Also talk to the ATIOnion, he routes his watercooler through a fridge in the garage. Have fun O'c-ing, l8r.

Now that I would love to see :rockout:
 
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