OptikaliLLusion Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 I am looking for a water cooling system (prefferably CPU and case) that is not the highest end, but not lowest. Something modest, but not crap. Cheap, but not cheap. So what would you guys and gals reccomend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 Wow Deja vu! Use the Search function as this has been discussed many times... but I recommend a custom made system... cheaper and better than most if not all kits... I (and many others) custom built mine.... Whitewater block from Dtek (get the solid not NOT the Lucite as they 'can' crack) Hydor L30 or Eheim 1250 pump Homemade res using 2" or 2.5" PVC pipe 1/2"ID 3/4" OD tubing from the hardware store Chevette or similar heater core (or the DD or Dtek heater cores if you don't want to mod it yourself) a little time and effort Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 How much is cheap, give us a price figure you are shooting for. You can build a kit for any price (within reason), it just depends on how much "custom" work you want to put in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 Good point.... its kind of like a very old saying for race cars and motorcycles.... "How fast can you afford to go?" How cold can you afford your system to be? (is that even in English? My system cost about $150 or so.... and it is the one listed above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptikaliLLusion Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 That sounds reasonable... how well does it cool? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FollowerCTO Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 And this thread proves, even if the topic has already been discussed, every person's situation is unique, and can lead to a discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptikaliLLusion Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 How about this: http://www.thinkgeek.com/pcmods/cooling/6044/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted May 20, 2004 Posted May 20, 2004 I am running the voltage in the sig... and even with the recent heat...I have never seen over 39c so it cools fine for me...and it is almost silent! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptikaliLLusion Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 exeter, could you get on AIM please? I'd like to further this discussion with you on AIM for speedy response... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 sorry...don't use IM software.... can send me a PM here or post it... ask the others around here...I have no life, I'll respond pretty quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptikaliLLusion Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 Where'd you get all the hardware, and could you write up a little guide for me should I buy one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter_acres Posted May 21, 2004 Posted May 21, 2004 part of the fun is the research...but I bought the block from Dtek... The parts for the reservoir from Lowes the heater core (the chevette is common, I am using a Pontiac Boneville) from Autozone.... if you don't want to mod it (you need to be comfortable soldering(with a blow torch) barbs into the core) then both Dtek and Danger den have heater cores for sale... tubing from Lowes... made my own relay (pump turns on and off with the computer) with parts from radio Shack... Pump from Dtek.... start searchng through google and you will find quite a bit... I researched for quite some time before I built mine...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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