TheHostileGamer Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Hello everyone, Air over clocker here looking to maybe start a liquid cooled system (I live in Vegas so it gets hot with fans) and I was wondering how long the Corsair H60 would work for? I feel like just starting with a beginner style water cooler but I'm concerned that maybe it will only work for a year or maybe I have to refill a reservoir every so often? Thanks for your help and suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 The Corsair H50, H60, and H70 are all self contained WC units. They will not need "refilling" after any period of time. Corsair makes very solid products, and although I have never owned the H60, I have owned 3 H50's and have never had problems with any of them! With the H60, you get a 2yr warranty from Corsair, but I imagine that the cooler will last longer than that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHostileGamer Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Since you seem quite knowledgeable with this type of stuff so lemme ask you this. Is there any pre-made kits for CPU & GPU combo? I really don't trust my ability in building something that pumps water through my electronics lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Well, for starters, you should list the cpu and gpu you intend to cool. Because temps vary so much, and there is just such a big difference between AMD and Intel for cpu temps, especially the i7's, they run hot! Also what case do you have, since water cooling will eat up space inside of a case pretty quickly. This will help me get a better idea of what you need, and what kind of space you have to work with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHostileGamer Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 AMD Phenom II 940 AM2+ ATI 5850 GPU Antec P-180 case Antec 900w "High Current" PSU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Looks like you biggest hurdle will be the space in the Antec P180. Since your cpu, the AMD 940 doesn't run very hot, you could probably get a way with running the cpu and gpu with a 240mm radiator. But, you would see lower temps and more OC headroom if you went with a 360mm rad for a single loop on the cpu and gpu. But with only 1 exhaust fan on the back, and another 1 fan on the top, mounting a 240mm internally will prob not work out with your P180. Are you wanting everything to fit inside the case, or would mounting the rad externally be an option for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHostileGamer Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 Hmmmm see my system is getting a little dated, so I was thinking of building a new system in 6 months or so. Maybe I should wait and then get a case that can house everything internally. From I've been hearing everyone likes that HAF case so maybe that will be a good start to my new build. Thanks for all your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 np on all the help Yea, if you are planning on building a new system soon, then waiting and looking at new cases will be your best bet! That way you can calculate your new cpu and or gpu's heat/power output and get the WC components that you need! The HAF 932 or X is great for WC, because they can house a 120.3(360mm) radiator at the top of the case! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHostileGamer Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 What about Koolance? Do they still make cases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedway Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 What about Koolance? Do they still make cases? No they don't, you can still find their older cases sometimes used, but I don't suggest it. You are much better off getting a nice case like one of the HAF series, and modding it yourself for water cooling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro_dude15 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 No they don't, you can still find their older cases sometimes used, but I don't suggest it. You are much better off getting a nice case like one of the HAF series, and modding it yourself for water cooling! i dont think you have to do any modding on the haf 932/x, other than maybe securing the pump to the bottom. on the haf 932 if you were wanting a bit more extreme you still dont have to modify you can put this on the side panel! and if you have a 360 up top and a 140 out back you could wc quad fire with a couple oced 6990's! everything internal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHostileGamer Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 That thing looks beastly. I think I'm gonna get a H60 for this summer and see if that decreases the heat in my office without having to have my AC on all day. If it does, when I build my new system, i'll get something more hardcore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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