Endevor Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 I have a XION Predator case that I'm told is made to handle watercooling. My processor still has the stock heat sink and fan which is getting really loud. Yes, I know, I need something new, and there are tons of fans out there that are quiet, but I want to switch to watercooling. My question is should I go ahead and get a kit for the case that I have or buy a new case that comes with a watercooling system. The case I'm looking at for a new one is this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12303/cst-1071/Ikonik_Ra_X10_Extreme_Liquid_Cool_PC_Automotive_Technology_Full_Tower_Chassis_w_Multi-Radiators_-_Black_CS8009BK.html?tl=g30c83s532 I've also seen several watercooling kits out there that I'm looking at. Question mainly is, in the long run, should I stick with the case I have and get a kit or get a case with watercooling already in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 From the cost, customization and performance standpoint there isn't any way that I can recommend buying a case with water cooling already in it. Take your current case and water cool it. There are so many awesome options these days - so much better than the first time I built a water cooling loop. p.s. welcome to OCC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endevor Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Haha, thanks! Hope to be contributing more than asking about stuff soon. That does sound like a cheaper route. Was more curious on what the cases that came with the water systems had over what I have. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owenisbad Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Not saying don't do it but I was just wondering why you want to go with water cooling? Amd's run very cool and you could easily take that phenom to its overclocking limits with a $30 coolermaster hyper 212+, and I doubt your 4670 would run anywhere near hot enough to need much extra cooling. With how much it would cost to set up a loop you could probably get a decent air cooler and a graphics upgrade. I don't think that water cooling is bad, I just don't think its the best upgrade for you imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) The kits do include all the parts you need minus cooling for GPU, chipset, ram, and HDD. The EK H30 and XSPC Rasa are the most popular kits. You also have the choice of going with a custom loop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek8yhdNAkvY Edited July 20, 2011 by Krazyxazn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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