Case to loud, Water cooling solution advice??

[escapek]

Guys, Right now I'm running an 8rda+, 2400XP system in an Antec SX-830. I currently have (6) 80mm fans in the case along with the fan I have on my Thermaltake (a 60mm fan. Had a black delta but had to remove it, made things even worse). The cooling in the case is great so far even though I haven't overclocked my XP2400 yet it runs about 37c under load. The noise didn't bother me at first but it's just way to loud now. Wondering If I should/can get a water cooling solution that is fairly easy to setup. If I go that route I have 3 questions:

1. Can I get rid of ALL (or maybe all but 1) of the fans currently in the case?
2. Will the cooling be as good or better with only a water cooling solution?
3. Which water cooling setup should I look at getting?

Thx...EK

 

[aircooled]

6 80mm fans??? No need for so many fans especially if you are not overclocking.

The 60mm fan is probably the loudest as the smaller fans have to spin faster and are usually louder.

I'd put a quiet 80mm on the CPU and not run so many case fans (one intake and one exhaust should be just fine for a non o/c'd box).

 

[escapek]

Well I am planning on overclocking, sorry to have left that detail out. This is the second reason I'm contemplating a water cooled solution.

 

[Nighthawk69]

I suggest you do a LOT of reading and research before jumping into anything, though I do that before I buy most stuff anyway...

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[Elcs]

Im planning on doing the Watercooling on my machine.

Check over @ Anandtechs Cases & Cooling for the thread. Feel free to read and post any questions. It might benefit us both.

 

[Booster]

Well I can't tolerate even 1 extra case fan on my Athlon 1800. I don't OC and run it with only CPU fan (unfortunately, also very loud Thermaltake Volcano 8SE 60mm 5400rpm fan) and the PSU fan on. I can't even tolerate a video card or chipset fan that's why I had to go with a fanless, but still a modern card Radeon 9000.

 

[96VegasVette]

I'm very happy with my Swiftech Q-Power setup. Excellent cooling ability, little maintenance and very quiet.