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Windows 7 - NEW CASE + Water cooling system |
09-07-2010
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NEW CASE + Water cooling system Hello...
Some weaks ago I've opened a thread about my games crashing, the result was that my PSU was broken and my CPU and GPU temperature are heating too fast: Games Crashing - BLACK SCREEN
Also my case is too small there is no room for air circulation, I've been thinking on buying a a new case, PSU and a water cooling system.
I want you to verify some things for me and give some recommendations...
If I understand correctly water cooling system can cool multiple components and just my CPU, Can it cool the PSU? Graphic card?
Anti-corrosion Coolant, Is this something I need to do one time only? or change frequency?
Hmm... This is my specs:
AMD Phenom 9950 x4 Black edition Socket AM2+
MSI K9A2 CF - MSI Global – Computer, Laptop, Notebook, Desktop, Mainboard, Graphics and more
Please help, I'm tired of heating problems.
Thanks for the help. | My System Specs | | |
09-07-2010
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#2 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9 |
It can cool CPU, GPU, northbride, and southbridge. Some can even do harddrives. Never heard of a PSU one.
Also, don't bother with anti-corrosive, you want non conductive and bacteria killing.
~Lordbob | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Hera OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9 CPU Intel i5-2500k Motherboard ASUS P8P67 Pro Memory 2x 4Gb Corsair VENGEANCE DDR3-1600 Graphics Card NVidia GeForce N260GTX Twin Frozr Sound Card Realtek HD OnBoard Audio Monitor(s) Displays ASUS 24" Monitor Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Razer Tarantula Mouse Razer Lachesis PSU Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W Case Cooler Master Haf 932 Cooling Fans Hard Drives G.SKILL Phoenix Series 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA II Internet Speed not fast enough |
09-08-2010
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Wait. But don't I need it for the water cooling it self? isn't it some kind of liquid?
Any good recommendation for water cooling system? Case? PSU? | My System Specs | | |
09-08-2010
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It depends on your budget.
The best water cooling kits are those where you select individual components instead of buying a 'complete kit' - but this can be a lot more expensive. Low end water cooling kits can be less effective than air cooling.
A simpler and cheaper alternative would be a good high airflow case case with a good air cooler.
Cases - Coolermaster HAF 922, 932/HAF X, CM690II Advanced, Antec 902, Lian Li Lancool K60/K62, Corsair 600T,700D,800D etc
Without knowing what GPU you have, it's hard to recommend a PSU.
But just a few of the better brands are Corsair/Seasonic/Antec/Silverstone/Enermax etc | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Me OS 7 Ultimate x64 CPU i5 2500K 4.7 Ghz Motherboard ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3 Memory 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz Graphics Card Asus GTX 580 DirectCU II Sound Card X-FI Forte 7.1 + ATH-AD900 Headphones Monitor(s) Displays x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony Screen Resolution 1920*1200 / 1920*1080 Keyboard Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL Mouse Razer Imperator + Razer Lachesis PSU Corsair AX1200W Case Lian Li PC-V1020A Cooling Noctua NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14 : Noctua NF-P12 120mm Hard Drives 2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) Other Info Laptop Specs:
Clevo Sager P170HM //
17.3 Matte 1920x1200 //
i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz //
Dedicated GTX 485M //
240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray //
Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0 |
09-08-2010
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Quote: Originally Posted by smarteyeball It depends on your budget.
The best water cooling kits are those where you select individual components instead of buying a 'complete kit' - but this can be a lot more expensive. Low end water cooling kits can be less effective than air cooling.
A simpler and cheaper alternative would be a good high airflow case case with a good air cooler.
Cases - Coolermaster HAF 922, 932/HAF X, CM690II Advanced, Antec 902, Lian Li Lancool K60/K62, Corsair 600T,700D,800D etc
Without knowing what GPU you have, it's hard to recommend a PSU.
But just a few of the better brands are Corsair/Seasonic/Antec/Silverstone/Enermax etc My GPU is GIGABYTE HD4890 1GB and my PSU right now is ASPIRE 550W, And it already faild me 3 times over the past 2 years.
I've brought a good air cooling when I purchase this computer, I was very disappointed with it But I'm still open to new suggestions.
I've thought on Coolermaster HAF 922 too... Isn't there a different version for AMD processors?
I still want a water cooling system, my budget is 1500 ILS which is something like 400 USD. But I can exceed that if the system is proved to be good. | My System Specs | | |
09-08-2010
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9 |

Quote: Originally Posted by r5r4y Wait. But don't I need it for the water cooling it self? isn't it some kind of liquid?
Any good recommendation for water cooling system? Case? PSU? I mean that you should use a non conductive liquid in the water cooling. Mineral oil is non conductive (you can run your computer IN it), but won't work (too thick) in this case.
You can buy special "water" for water cooling that is non conductive, prevents bacterial growth, and is non corrosive.
Distilled water will work as well (cheaper).
~Lordbob | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Hera OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9 CPU Intel i5-2500k Motherboard ASUS P8P67 Pro Memory 2x 4Gb Corsair VENGEANCE DDR3-1600 Graphics Card NVidia GeForce N260GTX Twin Frozr Sound Card Realtek HD OnBoard Audio Monitor(s) Displays ASUS 24" Monitor Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Razer Tarantula Mouse Razer Lachesis PSU Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W Case Cooler Master Haf 932 Cooling Fans Hard Drives G.SKILL Phoenix Series 60GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3R 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA II Internet Speed not fast enough |
09-08-2010
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#7 | | Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit sp1 |
@LordBob isn't water cooling a lot of hard work and keeping up with changing the water and making sure leaks aren't presenT
I figure it is like any other device or tool that can possibly cause alot of damaged if defective I would be worried about leaky hoses and water spilling inside the case
I know it has been tested many times but I feel that is kinda dangerous pro or not
I would like to know your stand on that LordBob cause you yourself have came through with some spectacular views on what should and shouldn't be
Thanks for the reply and knowledge on the subject because this is foriegn to me | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Built by me Bulldozer series Generation FX OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit sp1 CPU BullDozer 8120-30p Oc'ed BE 4.5Ghz 1.44 V-core Motherboard MSI 990FXA-GD80 Memory 8 Gigs of Corsair Vengeance Ram 1600mhz-Oc'ed 1760 Mhz Graphics Card Radeon Diamond Hd 6870 1gb Msi Twin frozer Hd6870 1gb X-fire Sound Card THX tru souround sound audio Monitor(s) Displays 22" envision 1050dp hdmi 37in vizio hdmi dual monitors Screen Resolution 1680x1050 22"- 1920x1080 37" Keyboard Logitech wireless keyboard Mouse Logitech wireless mouse PSU AX850w Corsair Gold 80plus certified crosfire/sli Case 2-CoolerMaster Elite 371 Yes same case for 2 different Pc's Cooling Antec 620 Water cooling system and 4 120 mm LED fans Hard Drives Corsair 80 Gb SSD Seagate baracuda 500 Gb WD Mybook 500Gb Internet Speed Cable 20+ mb Other Info I have 2 systems Bulldozer AM3+ 8120-30P Oc'ed 4.5Ghz AM2+ 925 deneb 2.8 to 3.2 Ghz Both stable Both Gaming Rigs Diamond/MSI HD 6870 1Gb X-fire and Diamond HD5770 1Gb Also Hp Notebook 1.65 ghz Dual core amd E-450 8gb Patriot Ram DDR3 Discrete Gpu Hd6320 dedicated ram 1973 mb 15.5 screen |
09-08-2010
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[QUOTE=sygnus21;946472] 
Quote: Originally Posted by r5r4y and my PSU right now is ASPIRE
550W, And it already faild me 3 times over the past 2 years.
You might want to look into a quality power supply  Yeah, I've fixed it 3 times over the years but I think what causing it to fail is only the heating problem In my case... where there is almost no room for air circulation. But I'm still going to replace it and didn't heard of good recommendation yet... Anyway... As I said... I think I'm going to bring Coolermaster HAF 922, Is it even AMD compatible?
I saw HAF 922 has a room for a lot of fans, And would like now to hear some good air cooling system, for the CPU and the case itself. And what fans should flow air in and what should flow it out. | My System Specs | | |
09-08-2010
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#10 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |

Quote: Originally Posted by r5r4y 
Quote: Originally Posted by sygnus21 and my PSU right now is ASPIRE
550W, And it already faild me 3 times over the past 2 years.
You might want to look into a quality power supply  Yeah, I've fixed it 3 times over the years but I think what causing it to fail is only the heating problem In my case... where there is almost no room for air circulation. But I'm still going to replace it and didn't heard of good recommendation yet... That's what those links ( Info on power supplies …) were for
Anyways Antec & Corsair are but just two of the most popular power suplies around. A good 650 - 700 watt PS should do you just fine. You shouldn't need anything over 850watts at the most. 
Quote: Originally Posted by r5r4y Anyway... As I said... I think I'm going to bring Coolermaster HAF 922, Is it even AMD compatible? It's just a PC case, so yes, it's compatible.
Good luck. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Built by me OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 CPU Intel Core i7-950 (3.06GHz) OC to 3.8GHz Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD5 rev 1, F6 Bios Memory Corsair Dominator -TR3X6G1600C8D (6GB - 3X2GB) Graphics Card AMD Radeon HD6950 2gig (Sapphire) Sound Card X-Fi Titanium Fatality Pro Monitor(s) Displays HP ZR22w 22" LCD Monitor Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Logitech Wireless Wave Mouse Logitech Performance MX PSU Antec Signature - SG-850 Case Cooler Master HAF X Cooling Noctua NH-C12P SE14 Hard Drives Primary - OCZ Vertex 2 SSD (120GB). Storage - One 1TB WD Caviar Black, One 750 WD Caviar Black. Internet Speed High Speed Cable Other Info Memory Timings - 1600MHz @ 8-8-8-20-1T @ 1.640 volts All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:11 PM. |  |