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Tim S · 31st Jan 2007, 14:17

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

mattthegamer463 · 31st Jan 2007, 15:26

Looks like a good solution for the budget enthusiast who doesn't want to risk his rig. My only concern is that it doesn't cool your CPU, which would make it the only WC system you need in your rig to cool the major components.

Tyinsar · 31st Jan 2007, 20:52

Thanks for the review, I've been wondering about these. It looks like I'm sticking with a good "silent" air cooling system for now (unless I suddenly get a much hotter running card).

ikra · 31st Jan 2007, 21:10

massive to be honest...

Nature · 31st Jan 2007, 22:56

Biscuts, and "quite frankly" lots of them..

Tulatin · 1st Feb 2007, 03:11

eh, temps like that were to be expected from trying to put 130w onto a 2x80mm rad.

Captain Slug · 1st Feb 2007, 05:09

I hate products like these. So utterly pointless when for less money and less complication you can get a better heatsink that will give you lower temperatures.
Cooler Master either needs to abandon their water-cooling line or fire everyone involved.

Mother-Goose · 1st Feb 2007, 08:48

more kudos for the nautilus it seems

Bindibadgi · 1st Feb 2007, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tulatin

eh, temps like that were to be expected from trying to put 130w onto a 2x80mm rad.

The rad isn't the issue. A 2x80mm should be fine, it's the cooling block to get the heat to it that's the problem.

Captain Slug · 1st Feb 2007, 16:05

Yeah, that and the pathetic pump.

Bindibadgi · 1st Feb 2007, 16:10

Well the cooling block contains the pump. Even in low flow situations like the European wc-ers specialise in you can still get good temps.

sl1xx · 4th Feb 2007, 23:32

thanks for the review.thats all im going to say lol

31st Jan 2007, 14:17	#1
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1st Feb 2007, 03:11	#6
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