Watercooling kit for a water n00b?

[Camma]

Well, the more i look at it, and the more i listen to my "quiet" computer, the more i feel like its just not quiet enough and i want some water in there doing the work for me However.... i really have NO idea what is good, affordable, and worth my money to get. So, here's what I have...

Lian-Li PC60 (window and 2 cathodes)
Pentium 4 1.6A on an ASUS P4S333.

my temps right now, with my panaflo 1HA on an alpha 8942 are right around 33C idle and 42-45C under full load, at 1.58v. What i'm really looking for is something that will keep it cooler (i know its more than cool enough now, but i'm probably gonna throw some more voltage at it eventually), and more importantly, QUIET. I have 3 80mm 1HA's running as case fans right now, but my computer sits about 2 feet from my head, and its just too loud for my delicate ears

So... any suggestions would be appreciated, I'm not looking to spend more than about $250 on it (refund from googlegear on their MESSED UP Samsung).

Camma

 

[ChrisADuffy]

[/L]Here is a link to one that gets good reviews.

 

[Camma]

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[Mingon]

Get a koolance case, they are superb, my xp 1800 sits at 32c full load (measured from heatsink actual probably 40c) with the fans running at only 45%.

 

[Camma]

i would, but i really want to keep my lian-li case, i've put a good deal of money and work into it... what i really want is something i can put into my current case. of course, if i was gonna get a case, i've heard great things about the swiftec q-power cases...

 

[Camma]

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[mste456]

watercooling kits from innovatek are wicked. i just ordered mine yesterday. US u can get them @ highspeedpc.com. Cpufx's z4 intercooler kit is also a pretty good one also.

 

[JokerF15]

Screw the kits, Get your own 'kit':


Gemini High Flow/DangerDen Maze 3: ~40 bux
Ehiem 1048 Inline Pump: 40-50 bux
Heatercore: 17 bux Autozone or 35 bux modded already
Tubing:
Vinyl (About 2-3 dollars for plenty from home depot)
Silicone: 2 bux/ft
Hose Clamps: 50 cents each..
T (to let air out): 2.50..

That's all i can think of now, but that should be it. Check out www.overclockers.com for more info.

Trust me, the feeling you get from doing your own thing is 10 times better than you're ever going to get w/a pre-made kit. It's similar to overclocking, if someone else does it for ya, it aint as much fun.

If ya need more info, contact me, i'll be glad to help you and i know many other people will to. But read up at overclockers.com and you should get plenty out of it.

-JokerF15

 

[ChrisADuffy]

I agree with Joker, there is nothing like self satisfaction in a job well done.