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SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
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<div class="IPBDescription">Which is the best liquid cooling unit?</div> I figured I would start this up because I haven't seen a good techy nerd discussion in a while...

What do you think is the best CPU liquid cooling unit readily available on the market today?

My descoveries...

The <a href='http://www.thermaltake.com/watercooling/cl-w0005bigwater/cl-w0005.htm' target='_blank'>Thermaltake cooler</a> has a neat little all copper block, but I don't know if that radiator looks up to specks for serious OCing needs...

[H]ard|OCP seems to like <a href='http://www.hardocp.com/article.html?art=NjQ1LDE=' target='_blank'>Koolance</a> coolers...

What do you think?
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  • BirdyBirdy Join Date: 2003-05-29 Member: 16825Members, Constellation
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  • V_MANV_MAN V-MAN Join Date: 2002-11-03 Member: 6217Members, Constellation
    edited October 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin-Birdy+Oct 18 2004, 03:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Birdy @ Oct 18 2004, 03:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--emo&::fade::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/fade.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='fade.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    That pic of that PC is almost a sexy as you Birdy
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  • HawkeyeHawkeye Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1855Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-V-MAN+Oct 18 2004, 09:23 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (V-MAN @ Oct 18 2004, 09:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Birdy+Oct 18 2004, 03:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Birdy @ Oct 18 2004, 03:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--emo&::fade::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/fade.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='fade.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    That pic of that PC is almost a sexy as you Birdy <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Here we go.

    Let the games begin. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • ZelZel Join Date: 2003-01-27 Member: 12861Members
    My AMD3600+ (barton 2500 mobile) with rear mounted resevoir?
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  • funbagsfunbags Join Date: 2003-06-08 Member: 17099Members
    For any cooling needs, or modding needs for that matter ,check out xoxide.com. Great prices, and a wide variety to choose from.

    Personally if and when I do get WC, im getting this:

    <a href='http://www.xoxide.com/reserator.html' target='_blank'>http://www.xoxide.com/reserator.html</a>

    <a href='http://store1.yimg.com/I/xoxide_1813_11718169' target='_blank'>http://store1.yimg.com/I/xoxide_1813_11718169</a>
    <a href='http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/xoxide/zalman4.jpg' target='_blank'>http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/xoxide/zalman4.jpg</a>

    Cheap and effective, and simple.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    The Reserator is very quiet and sufficient for normal to moderate ICing use. I think it's too expensive for the moment, but hey if you're willing to dish bucks for watercooling, that's what I'll get. It's totally silent and can reasonably up your speed.

    I think that for a top-notch set tuned for heavy overclocking, building your own set is the way to go. Check the tubing, the individual waterblocks, the pump and the reservoir according to your needs.
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  • funbagsfunbags Join Date: 2003-06-08 Member: 17099Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cereal_KillR+Oct 18 2004, 10:23 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cereal_KillR @ Oct 18 2004, 10:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The Reserator is very quiet and sufficient for normal to moderate ICing use. I think it's too expensive for the moment, but hey if you're willing to dish bucks for watercooling, that's what I'll get. It's totally silent and can reasonably up your speed.

    I think that for a top-notch set tuned for heavy overclocking, building your own set is the way to go. Check the tubing, the individual waterblocks, the pump and the reservoir according to your needs. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Thats what I was going to do, and I would still do it if it wasnt for the fact that its 100 more dollars then the reserator, and I know everything is compatible.
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  • BeastBeast Armonkyi Join Date: 2003-04-21 Member: 15731Members, Constellation
    Hmmm.. watercooling..
    Just how Easy is it to install a watercooling set, and to overclock a 2500 barton into the 3200+ levels without problems of heat?
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    Well it depends on the kit. There's new kits that are totally sealed and have an installation just as easy as any other heatsink: put WB on processor, set tank anywhere convenient and well ventilated (this can also be inside your unit) and make sure the tubing allows good flow. And voila!
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    Well I can only assume that an all copper water block is a good idea... I like the no fan heatsink tower as a resavoir, but when the temperature outside gets hot, it kinda defeats it's own pourpous... Maby run it into a fridge located nearby the computer or something <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    edited October 2004
    <span style='color:gray'><b>I</b></span> would highy, highly <i>not </i>reccomend the reserator. For several reasons:
    -Stupidly expensive, for that cash I could get some really nice blocks from DD along with other high quality parts
    -HUGE, nobody realises how big this thing actually is.
    -Crappy cooling, it's cooling is nowhere near on par with other cheaper pieces.
    -Tiny pipes, should be 1/2"

    Here are my tips when setting up a water cooling system:
    - Don't use a commercial radiator, pick up either a transmission radiator from a car shop, or a heatercore from the same place. They will be 1/2 the price, and heatercores, by design, work <i>much</i> better then any kind of radiator.
    - I highly reccomend <a href='http://www.dangerden.com' target='_blank'>Dangerden</a> blocks, they make some of the best and fairly priced. Only way to do better is make your own blocks imho
    - 1/2 " tubing. Almost everything is available with those size barbs now-adays, higher flowrate and lower friction = better cooling, and pumps that can use 1/2 inch and keep higher pressure are more readily available.
    -Never try mixing metals, Ex: an aluminum radiator and a copper waterblock. 1 word= corrosion
    - Only ever use distilled water, trust me on this, tapwater= very bad
    -Don't use the premade "all in one" external box kits, they are horrid and over-priced (ex: thermaltake aquarious)

    Yeah so that's all I have to say.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    There's also special fluids to put for added performance, or anti-corrosive stuff to put in your distilled water in order to preserve your components.
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  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Cereal_KillR+Oct 18 2004, 02:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cereal_KillR @ Oct 18 2004, 02:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> There's also special fluids to put for added performance, or anti-corrosive stuff to put in your distilled water in order to preserve your components. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    <span style='color:gray'><b>I</b></span>f that wasn't in a thread about water cooling it would be really funny.
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  • Cereal_KillRCereal_KillR Join Date: 2002-10-31 Member: 1837Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Xyth+Oct 18 2004, 09:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Xyth @ Oct 18 2004, 09:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cereal_KillR+Oct 18 2004, 02:20 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cereal_KillR @ Oct 18 2004, 02:20 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> There's also special fluids to put for added performance, or anti-corrosive stuff to put in your distilled water in order to preserve your components. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    <span style='color:gray'><b>I</b></span>f that wasn't in a thread about water cooling it would be really funny. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Isn't it amazing how this IS a thread about watercooling? <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • XythXyth Avatar Join Date: 2003-11-04 Member: 22312Members
    edited October 2004
    <span style='color:gray'><b>Y</b></span>eah, I meant to say <i>this</i>...
    Yeah...
    edit:bbcode..
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  • SwiftspearSwiftspear Custim tital Join Date: 2003-10-29 Member: 22097Members
    Dangerden blocks have an insane 'Friggin Awesome Meter' rating!

    How do you get a transmisson radiator from a car shop to do what you want it too? I was under the impression that they didn't make those in all copper...

    Holy cripes the have some nice radiators on the dangerden website...
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