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August 20, 2013 7:22:45 AM

Which cooing system is required for overclocking the CPU

I am new to all this radiator, fans etc etc
help me
Anyone give me a idea about all these things

0. How cooling in water cooling system is done. Is it safe

1.How to select a cooling system
2.Which are the brands in cooling
3. Which is the best brand in cooling
4. Which is highest priced cooling system
5. Which is the quiet cooling system
6. Whether the GPU NEEDS EXTRA COOLING
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August 20, 2013 3:51:42 PM

Okay I think you're a little ahead of yourself.


First what kind of hardware are looking to cool? Are we talking a core i3 using a GT620 and a single 1Tb hard drive or a core i7 3990x overclocked to 4.5Ghz or more with 3 GTX Titans and multiple other pieces of hardware?

Second, what cooling solution are you using now and why are you looking to upgrade?

Third, what is your budget?

Fourth, are you willing to try and make mistakes to get it right?


Diving into a full water loop is not something you just decide to do overnight.
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August 21, 2013 2:11:31 AM

Now using stock cooling with five case fans .And now it's not overclocked(Going to do overclock) this is why the reason to upgrade cooling
Buget is not a problem I want a PC THAT IS CAPABLE OF EXTREME GAMEING AND OTHER STUFFS.All these components are in a locally available case that means not branded and I think this case need to Change for water cooling
Ready to do anything to make my PC perfect.

SUGGEST ME A GOOD CASE CAPABLE OF ALL THESE STUFFS

PC CONFIGURATION

CPU-Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
MOBO-ASRock X79 Extreme9
MEMORY-Corsair Dominator GT DDR3-2000 Memory
STORAGE-Western Digital WD10EZEX 1TB

GPU-Two Zotac ZT-60902-10M - 2GB 1.05Ghz

PSU-Enermax EPM1200EWT
One DVD drive
POSSIBLE TO ADD MORE COMPONENTS LIKE SOUND CARD,Network adapter etc etc

And I read about Water cooling are of two types
1.All in One(closed loop)
2.DO IT YOURSELF(Open loop) and
3.Combination of this two types.Which is better
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August 22, 2013 11:16:22 AM

Well if you're running this hardware you are going to need a good sized case. I'd go with a fulltower form factor. Personal preference will play a big part in selection. Do you like aggressive case styles? If yes consider the HAF X by CoolerMaster. If subtle is more your style I'd go with Corsair perhaps the 800D. That is what I am using for a custom open loop and it has been great.

After you've selected a case decide if you are willing to maintain and keep an open loop. Open loops have regular maintenance requirements which you'll want to keep.

Honestly the only component that should be watercooled at this point is your cpu. A pair of GTX660's do not need watercooling. I would suggest using a closed loop system to start.

The closed loops don't have any upkeep or maintenance requirements and for cooling purposes it will do worlds better than stock.

Open loops require several major components which each can cost what a closed loop system does.

1. Waterblock (cpu) - A starter block is $40-50.00 minimum. A full copper block will run $80-100.00+.
2. Radiator - Measure the fanspace you have available and TDP requirements for dissipation. When picking a radiator you have 3 different dimensions to consider. Length: fanspace is usually pretty accurate so 2x 120mm fans will make a 240mm radiator. Width: most of the time this isn't an issue but with unique cases and some radiators that stick out over the fan mounts. Height: NEVER underestimate how thick a radiator is. It can quickly add up and soon enough your radiator, fans, and rubber gaskets are just too thick for the space between your case and a motherboard, hard drive cages, etc.
3. Pumps: A pump needs to be able to circulate fast enough coolant. They are measured in LPH (litres per hour) or GPH (gallons per hour) and I'd suggest tracking how much fluid you use (also measured in litres or gallons for your convenience). But really this value is only important if you're cooling multiple cpus/gpus/etc. A couple of GPL or LPH is fine
4. Tubing: I can't explain all of the requirements here. Maybe another Tomshardware guru can expound on this? I chose mine for looks, size, and antikinking.
5. barbs or compressions? Barb fittings are cheaper. I can't say pros or cons as i've never used them. Compression fittings are downright awesome (in my opinion). I've used them several times and I like how secure they feel clamping down onto the hoses.
6. Reservoir (optional): for a single block basic loop you don't "need" a reservoir if you are using a good sized (240mm) or larger radiator. But if you do want one consider where it will mount. Some mount to the motherboard (by modding/drilling your own holes), some just fit in an "open space" in your case, and some fit into drive bays. I am using a 500mL XSPC reservoir that uses 5.25" drive bays for a mounting place.


most people do watercooling to set their rigs apart from the crowd so copying someone else's loop seems a bit impractical to me.


I am not a watercooling guru or even expert really. I've built half a dozen watercooled machines and each one has been a different experience with different parts and blocks. From what it sounds like I truly believe a Corsair H100i or H110i would fit your needs perfectly. Maybe another poster can offer a different opinion?
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August 23, 2013 2:20:24 AM

thanks for your advice I need to do some more research
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August 23, 2013 10:38:44 AM

I made the mistake of jumping into watercooling without a clue what I was doing. I blew my budget to pieces, almost lost my board and cpu to a leak I failed to check for, and it was not nearly as fun as I hoped because I did it all wrong :p  .
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August 23, 2013 5:06:45 PM

Before you get too far down the road to water cooling, have a look at this review: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/h100i-elc240-seidon...
The air cooler used for comparison purposes (Noctura NH D14) turned out to be just as good as the best water cooler, it was quieter and cost less.

I was all set to buy a water system until I saw this test and I decided to get the Noctura HSF instead.

Yogi
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November 2, 2013 7:38:23 PM

good,most people do watercooling to set their rigs apart from the crowd so copying someone else's loop seems a bit impractical to me.
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