Liquid Cooling

I have been looking into Liquid cooling for my computer. I haven't decided on anything yet, because I really can't find much info about them. Does anyone have any suggestions, or direction to reviews or any information that can be found?

Totally. That is all I use.

First off don't buy any type of "kit". Buy the specific parts for your specific system.

It is very easy actually as long as you are comfortable taking the whole system apart.

Most blocks need to be connected thru the boards so you will have to remove the motherboard from the case.

No big deal once you've done it or do it.

You can put blocks on the CPU and the GPU and the Northbridge depending on your heat issues and what you are trying to accomplish.

Liquid cooling reduces temps by nearly 50% in most cases over stock fans.

I will post a couple links for you where this world will open up but please come back here and let us know how it's going.

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...play.php?f=181

You also might find my last experience interesting:

New build

As to a hardware source I recommend Swiftech from my experience:

http://www.swiftnets.com/

As to a great personal retailer:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/

The owner of this company actually exchanges e-mails with you to get things right. After too many press 1 ifs I found this service incredible.

Let us know if we can help more.

Why wouldn't you want to get a kit? Wouldn't it be easy to do that, and then just upgrade as you go along?

No problems with taking apart the computer, been there, done that.

Goals for what I want to accomplish:
>Cooler running temps
>Longer life of components
>Best pieces you can get for decent money (I don't just want to throw away the money)
>Rule the world

Wait, how did that last one get in there? Anyway, the links are great, they certainly give lots of info. Thank you for that!! I will keep you updated as the project progresses. Currently, I am in the info and price gathering phase.

What I was thinking about:
>External Cooling radiator/tank/whatever it is.
>CPU/GPU cooling blocks with the option of N-bridge and S-bridge later on
>second GPU cooling block after purchase of two

The problem with kits are that they do not contain the best parts.

You won't find the best CPU block in any kit for example.

Nor will you find the best radiator in any kit. etc.

As this is a real interest of mine I will post some good parts when I get the time tonight or tomorrow.

More stuff here:

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...liquid+cooling

I usually keep my radiators outside the case. The other parts are simple: Pump > Blocks > Reservoir > Radiator/fan

Will post more ASAP

OK I am taking back the kit idea although I do think the second time you set up a system you will be into buying individual parts.

I started out buying kits and that is how I learned what I know. I am still learning.

So here is an excellent kit (only CPU block included):

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swh2edukit.html

This is some of the best stuff.

My first kit which I still use on my workhorse computer was an inexpensive Thermaltake similar to this:

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swh2licokitr1.html

You definitely want at least 3/8" tubing. Preferably 1/2".

You also need to verify that your selection will match your CPU socket type and then also your graphics cards and bridges if applicable.