Water cooling waterblocks/pumps

Shadowsilence · Posted: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 02:07:33 Post Subject: Water cooling waterblocks/pumps

I'm considering going into Watercooling, I purchased a CM stacker case, a 2x80mm radiator, and a decent sized reservoir. I'm not planning on going straight to water cooling until I upgrade to a 64-bit system. What's your opinions on who makes good water blocks, and pumps? I mostly get my supplies from Xoxide, but they have a rather small selection. I got my other stuff at a site I've never shopped at before. So any information on what y'all might use or prefer would rock. Thanks!

Shadowsilence · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:09:40 Post Subject:

Well after no reply and being quite impatient I went with a Swiftech MCP650â„¢ 12 VDC Pump pump, which seemed nice and high flow. My choice of a waterblock isn't the 'best' choice simply because it doesn't cool as uber as the rest, but it will work on my socket A, and on my socket 939 when I decide to upgrade. I went with the Zalman ZM-WB2.

BeerCheeze · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:14:32 Post Subject:

Sorry... I've never gained the trust to put water inside my computer case. So I couldn't help ya.

Shadowsilence · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:28:40 Post Subject:

Neither do I. Fluid XP+

Properties:
* Environmentally Safe: Non-toxic, biodegradable
* FDA approved food grade ingredients.
* Long Lasting: 5+ year shelf life.
*Robust: Not prone to mechanical shearing (Pumping).
*Corrosive inhibiting: Neutral pH (pH of 7) and non-electrolytic; does not cause galvanic corrosion (if spilled in system, no need to clean between chips on board etc.) or rusting.
*Non-conductive
*Versatile: Formula can be tailored for various viscosities and systems.
*Works great with UV water dye

**To be used as a water replacement in a cooling system. Adding water will negate the benefits of this coolant.**

IceNine · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:37:00 Post Subject:

whoa whoa whoa...

linkage?!?! I've never considered or even thought of that!

Shadowsilence · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:40:28 Post Subject:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=59_239&products_id=2735&osCsid=87de8bfea21f74e62c9653f1637bd0ca

It's currently sold out, they're sending 1 of the 2 bottles I ordered.
It's on the expensive side, but not as expensive as if I sprung a leak.
According to their e-mail it should be in stock by the end of the week again.

IceNine · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:42:40 Post Subject:

No kidding. Spend a little extra dough as insurance, I suppose. Now THAT is worth it.

Shadowsilence · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:44:29 Post Subject:

I've put to much into my computer to have a possilbe drop of water make it fubared.

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:57:58 Post Subject:

They offered a sample for review... Umm, I never followed up... Bang Head

Shadowsilence · Posted: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:27:50 Post Subject:

When I get my WC all up and going, I'll try and write a review if I can Rolling Eyes