hi guys i am new to watercooling but i would like to know what the best kits on the market are for the cheapest price.
the case that I have is a Thermaltake Chasar MK-I
[url]http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1393&ID=2048#Tab0[/url]
CPU: Intel CPU Core i5 Unlocked 2500K Sandy Bridge Quad Core Processor
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3, Intel Z68, Socket 1155
I am able to have a 240mm radiator at the top of the case, if you look at the link and scroll to the bottom
thanks for helping :)
Dunno any good water cooling kits, but just going to say this; water cooling is generally a pretty expensive idea, make sure you have the cash.
Are you looking for a full system or a closed-loop CPU cooler?
closed-loop CPU Cooler
Closed loops aren't that good at all. You should invest in proper water cooling or an NH-D14 for air cooling.
[QUOTE=GreenDolphin;34004849]Closed loops aren't that good at all. You should invest in proper water cooling or an [b]NH-D14 for air cooling[/b].[/QUOTE]
This.
Well, it's not that they aren't good, it's just if you room has a high ambient don't bother with water because odds are the temps won't be as good.
If your ambient is below 80F, preferably 75F closed loops will give you good performance. If your ambient is quite high then don't really bother. I'd personally would just go with a closed loop honestly. Custom water loop is all fun and stuff, but one tiny screw up then everything is down the drain.
If you're really set on a closed loop system, get a H80 or H100, depending on what you want to do, if you care about quietness get a H100, or if you don't mind having high CFM fans with good satic pressure you may get better performance out of the H80 given that your ambient is low enough.
Currently running a full loop system for my rig. SLI 580 with EK blocks, EK Supreme HF on 980x and 2x Quad high FPI radiators with 2800RPM panaflows at around 1500, <--- big mistake, should have went with GT's and lower FPI radiators.
I hope 7970 blocks come out soon :)
I've got an H60 with a push-pull, and I have to say that it only just barely outperforms my stock cooler. It's more for aesthetics, really. You should get an NH-D14 like those guys said, I hear it is _amazing_.
[QUOTE=:smugspike:;34009962]I've got an H60 with a push-pull, and I have to say that it only just barely outperforms my stock cooler. It's more for aesthetics, really. You should get an NH-D14 like those guys said, I hear it is _amazing_.[/QUOTE]
H60 is by no means a performance cooler. It's not really on the same level as the NH-D14 either. NH-D14 is a top of the line Air cooler, the H60 is just a budget closed loop system :P
Don't buy any kits, most of them are horrible. Build your own from scratch
but in new to watercooling
[QUOTE=hugek1ll;34020118]but in new to watercooling[/QUOTE]
Then take the time to learn more about watercooling before buying or just stick to regular aircooling.
using a closed loop will teach you nothing about watercooling
[QUOTE=pure.Joseph;34019438]H60 is by no means a performance cooler. It's not really on the same level as the NH-D14 either. NH-D14 is a top of the line Air cooler, the H60 is just a budget closed loop system :P[/QUOTE]
I didn't imply it was either a performance cooler nor anywhere close to the NH-D14, but I've run an NH-D14 on a test rig before with a 2500k and it ran fantastic, I'm just saying from personal experience that closed-loop systems aren't really that good.
[QUOTE=:smugspike:;34022043]I didn't imply it was either a performance cooler nor anywhere close to the NH-D14, but I've run an NH-D14 on a test rig before with a 2500k and it ran fantastic, I'm just saying from personal experience that closed-loop systems aren't really that good.[/QUOTE]
You just answered your own reply. LOL. Your personal experience with that cooler doesn't speak for the others out there. You're comparing apples to oranges my friend....
That being said, go to Hard forums, or XS and look at the water cooling build logs, that's where I learned quite a bit for my current rig. :)
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