CPU Cooling

[chavo12345]

Hello,

Im posting asking you several questions. I am currently thinking of switching from my regular fan CPU cooler, which has been great, but its VERY LOUD. I was thinking about switching to watercooling, but I have several questions

1. How often would the coolant have to be replaced?

2. How quiet and power consuming are they?

I am currently looking at this one

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Cooling-High-performance-Cooler-CWCH50-1/dp/B002QG2H7K/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289691775&sr=1-2

 

[chavo12345]

The problem is that my case is pretty small, and I cannot fit huge fans which usually are the quietest. A 120mm is definitely quieter than a smaller fan. So theoretically, a cooling system like this will be quiet. IDK though ill wait till more people comment.

 

[thechief73]

Hi Chavo, I know alot of people use the Corsair H50 and I belive there is also a H70 model, so someone with first hand advice is bound to find your thread sooner or later. But I can answer your questions to and extent.

1. The Corsair model cooler are sealed and you do not ever have to change the coolant inside them.

2. Fan runs at 1700RPM and has a noise level of 29.75 dB, The max airflow is 59.05CFM, and the pump draws 2.4 watts(not 100% sure on those numbers yet)

You may also want to read up about them on Corsairs website: http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/default.aspx

And also on these sites:
http://www.guru3d.com/article/corsair-h50-cpu-cooler-review/
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/612436-official-corsair-h50-h70-club.html
Both are very good sites.

Just so you know there are alot of mixed opinions about these two model coolers and how well they actually can cool your CPU, so your most likely going to have to do some research and reading.

[EDIT] - ct1615 has made a very good point, and if you can fit the CM Hyper 212+ in your case, which most Mid-Towers can, I would recommend to go that route also.

 

[chavo12345]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811192089

heres my case

 

[chavo12345]

Anthlon II X4 640, yes im using stock

 

[thechief73]

^14.75" x 5.38" x 14.00"^ That is quite small and most tower style coolers including the CM Hyper 212+ will not fit, so you would have to consider a design similar to this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103084&cm_re=35-103-_-35-103-084-_-Product , as it seem the Corsair H50 will not work aswell.

 

[chavo12345]

I'm goin with the scythe, thanks for all your input on this.