Water cooling.

[dartblazer]

I recently just built my first system, last week actually. And i've been doing alot of benchmarking and other tests, like heat build up. I have a duron 800 unlocked with a super orb, an msi k7t pro2a, hercules mx, and a black hydraulic case. I have an 80mm sunon fan in front and a 60 in the back below the 300w psu. I have idle temps at 38 and stress temps at 45 with my duron at 950 1.8v.

I know this is well within the accepted range, but my computer is somewhat loud. If i change to a water cooled solution i assume that there will be significantly much less noise. If so how much? Also what if any kind of maintenance is needed on it? What would i expect to be spending if i switched? And could anyone recommend any sites so i could go look for even more information.

Thanks

 

[dartblazer]

anyone?

 

Go read my article on the subject

water cooling

 

[dartblazer]

very cool, i think im definitely gonna go with water cooling. and thanks for all the links on your site.

 

[goophie]

What kind of temperatures can i expect with watercooling? If i had around the same temps as dartblazer? 38-45 C with air cooling