Corsair Nautilus 500 Watercooling Kit - bit-tech.net Forums

The_Pope · 5th May 2006, 12:39

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...lus_500/1.html

Bindibadgi · 5th May 2006, 13:08

Fred was a teenage hand model..

Fly · 5th May 2006, 13:46

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I'm a hand model, mama. A finger jockey. We think differently than the face and body boys... we're a different breed.

z4114 · 5th May 2006, 14:22

Those sealed disconnects are awesome. Has anyone used them on their personal WC rigs before? How do they affect flow and whatnot?

WhiskeyAlpha · 5th May 2006, 14:25

Hi Guys,

So, my first post:

Might as well get it over with and stop worrying about sounding like a complete n00b!

I've got a fairly good knowledge of PC components and their operation but only recently have I ventured into the world of overclocking.

I've put together a nice little system - Antec P160W case, Enermax Noistaker 600w PSU, ASUS A8N32SLI mobo, AMD Opteron 165 (@2.6Ghz), XFX Extreme edition 7800gt, 2x250Gb WD SATA Hard disks etc.

I have a 120mm intake and a 120mm outtake fan. Now the system is completely stable and everything runs perfectly but I am a little concerned about the heat (particularly CPU and mobo temps).

My CPU idles at about 46C and under load can get up to around 58C. I'm using Artic Silver 5 and an Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. My mobo idles at about 42C but can get up to 48C under full load.

Basically, the reason for all this info is that I would like to know whether water cooling is the answer. Unfortunately, being new to overclocking, I know absolutely nothing about water cooling but something like this corsair product intruiges me.

Would I be able to add A GPU water block? and what about NB/SB blocks?

Your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

drudragon · 5th May 2006, 14:27

A well written article with great informative images

Being a relative newbie to understanding WC, this has certainly shown me confidence at possibly attempting such a starter kit for newbies :P

jezmck · 5th May 2006, 14:43

Do you have an aprox price or distributor?

chemo · 5th May 2006, 14:51

i dont like the look of the mounting being all plastic and non adjustable.
nice review with great pics though

PA!N · 5th May 2006, 14:58

Nice review (as always)
I saw it at the Cebit and the quality really looked very good.

MiNiMaL_FuSS · 5th May 2006, 16:10

WhiskeyAlpha - post in the extreme cooling forum mate and sombody will answer any questions u have.

zr_ox · 5th May 2006, 16:23

Thats a nice looking system.

The markets just right for something like that now as well.

Only concern is the potentially poor sealing between the radiator and fan, what would you say about that?

Washfordmonkey · 5th May 2006, 17:01

looks quite smallish..
would def fit ontop of a shuttle?

i might start seriously considering this!!

Arkuden · 5th May 2006, 17:10

shape is kinda ugly to me but it seems to be a solid little kit. Maybe it was just the pic of this kit ontop of the CM stacker case that didnt fit well but still impressive.

Firehed · 5th May 2006, 19:37

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Originally Posted by jazzle

Do you have an aprox price or distributor?

Article said just under 100GBP. I'd imagine $150 give or take in the States, between exchange rates and you guys always getting a raw deal on anything computer related.

I hate having anything external, but it seems like one of the better kits.

The_Pope · 5th May 2006, 19:41

£100 inc vat from Scan - see the final page for a direct link

WhiskeyAlpha · 5th May 2006, 19:47

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Originally Posted by MiNiMaL_FuSS

WhiskeyAlpha - post in the extreme cooling forum mate and sombody will answer any questions u have.

Thanks a lot mate - appreciated.

LoneArchon · 5th May 2006, 20:24

Look nice i think it would match the black Li Lain v2000 or 1000 very well. I like custom loop better but this kit is great for starting out in water cooling. My frist watercooling kit was a swiftec kit.

ashikamlani · 5th May 2006, 21:02

would something like this be easy to set up for someone inexperienced?

(i.e. me!)

dire_wolf · 5th May 2006, 22:01

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Originally Posted by ashikamlani

would something like this be easy to set up for someone inexperienced?

(i.e. me!)

Of Course!

That, after all, is why it exists

jezmck · 5th May 2006, 22:05

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Originally Posted by The_Pope

£100 inc vat from Scan - see the final page for a direct link

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z4114 FACE! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 285	Those sealed disconnects are awesome. Has anyone used them on their personal WC rigs before? How do they affect flow and whatnot?

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WhiskeyAlpha Hypermodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: East London Posts: 831	Hi Guys, So, my first post: Might as well get it over with and stop worrying about sounding like a complete n00b! I've got a fairly good knowledge of PC components and their operation but only recently have I ventured into the world of overclocking. I've put together a nice little system - Antec P160W case, Enermax Noistaker 600w PSU, ASUS A8N32SLI mobo, AMD Opteron 165 (@2.6Ghz), XFX Extreme edition 7800gt, 2x250Gb WD SATA Hard disks etc. I have a 120mm intake and a 120mm outtake fan. Now the system is completely stable and everything runs perfectly but I am a little concerned about the heat (particularly CPU and mobo temps). My CPU idles at about 46C and under load can get up to around 58C. I'm using Artic Silver 5 and an Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. My mobo idles at about 42C but can get up to 48C under full load. Basically, the reason for all this info is that I would like to know whether water cooling is the answer. Unfortunately, being new to overclocking, I know absolutely nothing about water cooling but something like this corsair product intruiges me. Would I be able to add A GPU water block? and what about NB/SB blocks? Your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

5th May 2006, 14:27	#6
drudragon What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 3	A well written article with great informative images Being a relative newbie to understanding WC, this has certainly shown me confidence at possibly attempting such a starter kit for newbies :P

5th May 2006, 16:23	#11
zr_ox Whooolapoook Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stalking Orco Posts: 1,117	Thats a nice looking system. The markets just right for something like that now as well. Only concern is the potentially poor sealing between the radiator and fan, what would you say about that? __________________ 0ptimizm :PC under review

5th May 2006, 17:01	#12
Washfordmonkey Ultramodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bindi's Pocket Posts: 1,140	looks quite smallish.. would def fit ontop of a shuttle? i might start seriously considering this!!

5th May 2006, 17:10	#13
Arkuden mow? Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 931	shape is kinda ugly to me but it seems to be a solid little kit. Maybe it was just the pic of this kit ontop of the CM stacker case that didnt fit well but still impressive.

5th May 2006, 19:41	#15
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	£100 inc vat from Scan - see the final page for a direct link

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LoneArchon Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Waldorf,MD Posts: 422	Look nice i think it would match the black Li Lain v2000 or 1000 very well. I like custom loop better but this kit is great for starting out in water cooling. My frist watercooling kit was a swiftec kit. __________________ .:NEED MORE ENERGY:. A64 x2 4800+/eVGA Geforce 8800gtx with dangerden Water Block/2GB Corsair 3200/250gb Western Digital/Asus A8N32-Sli Deluxe/24" Acer LCD

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ashikamlani Supermodder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 482	would something like this be easy to set up for someone inexperienced? (i.e. me!)