OCC has posted a review on another water cooling kit. This time we're looking at the Thermaltake ProWater 880i - http://www.overclock..._prowater_880i/.
Thermaltake ProWater 880i Water Cooling Kit Tested
Started by Nemo, Mar 26 2009 08:20 PM
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Posted 26 March 2009 - 08:20 PM
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Posted 26 March 2009 - 08:37 PM
Another con is the aluminum radiator, just another kit for people to buy and replace all the components until the have a decent system. Nice review though. 
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Posted 27 March 2009 - 02:50 PM
The price will really be pivotal on this kit I think, the performance is there for people just wanting to get their feet wet - pun intended - and I think this kit would provide a good learning experience for anyone looking into water cooling but not knowing where to start.
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Posted 27 March 2009 - 03:29 PM
The price will really be pivotal on this kit I think, the performance is there for people just wanting to get their feet wet - pun intended - and I think this kit would provide a good learning experience for anyone looking into water cooling but not knowing where to start.
Exactly. No word on availability yet though
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 12:07 AM
Shame you didn't compare it with the CoolIT domino.
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 03:38 AM
Pretty nice review...
One question though, what about buying a mediocre kit and throwing a water chiller into the loop?
Would that enhance the cooling by all that much?
(I'm not planning on it, I was just wondering)
One question though, what about buying a mediocre kit and throwing a water chiller into the loop?
Would that enhance the cooling by all that much?
(I'm not planning on it, I was just wondering)
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Posted 28 March 2009 - 08:42 AM
Shame you didn't compare it with the CoolIT domino.
I don't have every cooler unfortunately
Pretty nice review...
One question though, what about buying a mediocre kit and throwing a water chiller into the loop?
Would that enhance the cooling by all that much?
(I'm not planning on it, I was just wondering)
Thanks! I don't think it would be worth it, but you're welcome to try
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