Cooling n00b question asked 100 times before...

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  1. Dr_kazza

    Dr_kazza What's a Dremel?

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    <apologises for utter ignorance>

    If I wanted to get a watercooling system, what bits do I need...
    There doens't seem to be an idiots guide about saying
    "Tubing - at least X foot"
    "Pump"
    "Radiator"
    etc.
    etc.

    so what things do i need?

    Fanx :)

    Kazza
     
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  2. TiTch

    TiTch h2o cooled

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    The answer as to why there is not a simple idiots guide is because all watercooling solutions are that bit different depending on your case and the bits you are using. For example my new system has two seperate watercooling systems and a peltier.

    The procooling article I keep plugging is a good start but you will need to just read read and read.

    As to what you will basically need are :

    Pump, waterblock, radiator and fan, airtrap/reserviour (advisable), about 5 to 6 foot of silicon tubing (to allow for errors), de-ionised water, wetter water, hose clips (not jubilee), artic silver.

    The diameter of the tubing will depend upon block etc, but the common thought is that if you can go for 1/2" then do. There is no clear evidence that it improves cooling, but it does not harm it. It does however improve water flow, that must be a good thing, we think. :eyebrow: :eyebrow:
     
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  3. scopEDog

    scopEDog Minimodder

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    Maybe we should create a sticky with some of the more common questions answered with links..? The Modding guys have it :D
     
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  4. [GiB] Spawny

    [GiB] Spawny Xqpack Lovin

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    I will be embarking on a noobs start to finish water-cooling project. I'm not going to say to much as it will spoil the fun.

    As TiTch said there are so many ways of doing it would be hard to document. I will take this up offline with Titch and see what we can do.

    We will keep you peeps posted :D
     
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  5. TiTch

    TiTch h2o cooled

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    I know I have not spoken to Spawny yet (sorry) but I do think this is a very good idea.

    Any questions you peeps think should be included.

    Also we have some very knowlegeable members, whos comments and input would be greatly valued.
     
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  6. Haddy

    Haddy World Domination

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    just go over the basics (wb, rad, pump)...put the procooling article in there....list some sites to buy from (dangerden....tekheads....ect.......), maybe show some examples of certin things like show what exactly a t-split is and like the diff methods of getting it in a case....and add something about tecs at the end, tell them THEY CANT USE A ATX PS WITH ONES OVER 80w!.....
     
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  7. Dr_kazza

    Dr_kazza What's a Dremel?

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    Cheers guys... just gotta find out if it will fit in a coolermaster 210 or if it will be a macroblack type new project :):)

    Kazza
     
    Dr_kazza, 3 Apr 2002
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  8. Haddy

    Haddy World Domination

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    how bout some pics of the insde...i could tell u then...ur site had one but its wuz hard to c clearly
     
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  9. Dr_kazza

    Dr_kazza What's a Dremel?

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    either check coolermaster.com or

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    Not great for ascertaining the size of it really but there you go...
     
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  10. TiTch

    TiTch h2o cooled

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    Do I spot a nice little silverado there. I have one on my system as I have scavanged all my watercooling bits for my new project. Nice cooler.
     
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  11. Dr_kazza

    Dr_kazza What's a Dremel?

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    Good eyes batman ;)

    Cooling ability - probably average to good
    Noise - SILENT :):) ***




    Kazza



    *** compared to other air coolers ;)
     
    Dr_kazza, 5 Apr 2002
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