Beginner WC Kit?

[kompulsive]

I'm looking for a good starter WC kit. I will be using a LGA775 motherboard. I was looking at the Swiftec kits as they are relatively affordable. I am very worried about leaks as I will not be able to afford a new system if the new rig I am about to build gets soak. However, I do realize that there is always an element of danger involved in WC setups.

 

[Billb2]

Why do you want to WC (what is your objective)?
How much do you want to spend?

 

[kompulsive]

I want to get a Q6600 to around 3.5-4GHz if possible. I would like to spend around $200 if at all possible.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: kompulsive
I want to get a Q6600 to around 3.5-4GHz if possible. I would like to spend around $200 if at all possible.

want my honest advice?

sell the Q6600 and get a Q9550 instead.

You'll get your objective via air and have a better shot at it also.

If your in it for the fun and hobby reasons, then we can help ya out.

IF your in it for overclocking, upgrade your processor. That would be the safest route at getting what you want.

 

[kompulsive]

I haven't actually bought the Q6600 yet so I could get the Q9550 instead.

 

[Billb2]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

sell the Q6600 and get a Q9550 instead.

QFT

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i can get my Q6600 on air to 3.4 in the summer with room temps from 70-90 and 3.6 in the summer with temps from 60-72 my tuniq works pretty well

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

aigo knows his stuff, listen to this member; he's helped me

Thanks again Aigo

 

[aigomorla]

people shouldnt watercool for an expected overclock.

People should water cool if there bored with computers and they want to go up one.

People should also watercool if your very sensitive to noise and you want to hold a high yield oc. <difference is holding vs. expecting>

Watercooling is not a magic overclocking tool that will give you a gaurentee'd overclock.



Just want to make sure your migration reasons are real because a lot of people dont think about it carefully when they jump on water.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: aigomorla
people shouldnt watercool for an expected overclock.

QFT!

I switched to water on my old Q6600 expecting to hit 3.6GHz, never got above 3.4 which is exactly where I was on air. The temps were MUCH better but I gained zero speed.

 

[Tate7]

I watercooled my PC basically because I wanted a cool looking rig. And I didn't had to spend much on it. I got the Swiftech H20 220 Compact for as little as $90 on ebay and spent abt $30 on additional tubing, coolant and fans. You can get one from an etailer for abt $130. I also changes the fans to Sanyo Denski and the system Rocks!

Listen to Aigo, he is Yoda of Watercooling. He and WoodButcher helped me making my rig (Although its not fully complete). See this link if it helps:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2243372&enterthread=y

Cheers

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: Tate7
Listen to Aigo, he is Yoda

He's a little green squeaky voice dude? :laugh:

 

[Rabbits]

Not sure if those are the best things to go for, people have better success with custom kits.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Originally posted by: Tate7
Listen to Aigo, he is Yoda

He's a little green squeaky voice dude? :laugh:

[Yoda Voice] That, he might be, mmmm. [/Yoda Voice]

I don't think the starter kits are all that bad. It's like getting a case with a side window. Doesn't add much functionality, but damn it, I want one!

I actually just bought a starter kit. (oh teh noes, I expect aigomorla to reprimand me now in pm ) It is a slightly used (heck, looks brand new still) Cooler Master Aquagate R120 for $25.

Also, I'll probably be getting a CoolIt kit on Tuesday to play with. I've actually played around with an Asetek all-in-one kit** and it wasn't bad. I tested it against a Thermalright HR-01, both using same fan (lowish-mid RPM 120mm), plus a retail box cooler. CPU was a QX6800 65nm quadcore. The retail box cooler was from an E6750 or something, and was spanked hard. The Asetek was better than the Thermalright by a bit. I'm sure it would be closer if compared to a TRUE. However, the thing is that the Asetek can be mounted using an existing case fan (reducing need for one fan) and the hot air gets expelled out of the case which can be a good thing. Recently I've had a power supply do a thermal shut-off (and not turn on again while it was still burning hot) while I was torture testing some components in a case with ALL case fans unplugged. Extreme example, but can happen.

**The Asetek kit is basically this setup and boutique builders like Falcon NW use it. Sure, it doesn't hold a candle to a good water cooling setup, but it is so easy to install and still doesn't do too badly.

 

[Tate7]

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Originally posted by: Tate7
Listen to Aigo, he is Yoda

He's a little green squeaky voice dude? :laugh:

Yoda of "Water Cooling" not "Star Wars" :laugh:

btw does it make you Darth Vader, Gillbot?

oops Sorry, Obi Wan Kenobi, I mean :laugh:

 

[Tate7]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: Gillbot

Originally posted by: Tate7
Listen to Aigo, he is Yoda

He's a little green squeaky voice dude? :laugh:

[Yoda Voice] That, he might be, mmmm. [/Yoda Voice]

:laugh:

 

[EvilSponge]

I agree with Aigo you do it cause it's the next level to be honest I was able to hit 3.6ghz on air with my Q6600 and lapped push/pull TRUE with decent temps I wanted someting new I was bored. Even with water I was only able to move my constant OC up to 3.7ghz water is not a magic bullet it is just a tool that will help you get where your trying to go. Now with that being said a water cooled rig is a great conversation piece and all the variables you can play with on a water rig will leave you with many hours/days/weeks/years? of experimental goodness. The down side is it will also leave you with a much lighter wallet:laugh: I too must thank Aigo for the many hours of water experimental goodness. Good luck with your build and don't be afraid to ask allot of good people here happy to help.

-sponge