Building Computer, need help deciding best Cooler

[Classified95]

Ok, well I'm going to make a build in a Silverstone SG03-B Micro-ATX case, so I don't have much room. I was going to mount the kit at the top, a big squeeze, it it would fit. I'm planning on getting this motherboard: DFI LP JR P45-T2RS Intel P45. Anyways, I plan to get an E8400, and OC it to 4.0, and I was wondering what'd be the best cooling kit. This would be my main computer, and for LANing around, but mainly just at home hardcore gaming.

I was looking at these 2 in particular, but if you find better setup's, or kits, please let me know. I need to know what one will give me lower tempatures. Thanks!

Swiftech H2O-120 Compact CPU Liquid Cool Kit

CoolIT Systems "PURE" CPU Cooler Kit

Thanks Again!

 

[Ham]

If you want a pc you can 'lan it' with just save yourself a massive amount of hassle and get a top end air sink. Water isn't transport friendly.

 

[Classified95]

If you want a pc you can 'lan it' with just save yourself a massive amount of hassle and get a top end air sink. Water isn't transport friendly.

Can I ask why? It's not like I'd have to refill it or anything, as long as it's leak proof, all done properly, what's the hassle? Wouldn't it be better cause a lightweight CPU Block has no chance of damaging the motherboard unlike a heavy air cooler?

 

[gotmaxpower]

I've not had much experience with watercooling, but I bet it can get temperamental at times. The connections can come loose after a while, and that will cause fried parts, annoying things happening etc. So, why bother messing around with watercooling when you can get a decent enough air cooler to take your CPU to whatever GHz you want.

 

[Luigi]

The chances are it will get knocked around a bit, the hose will come loose and then you will have a nice big leak...

TBH, the Z600 is probably just as good as them, see here

 

[Classified95]

Ok, well I have a SSF case, (Small Form Factor), so I can only use watercooling, or a whimpy server-size heatsink. But I've decided for the Swiftech H20-120.

 

[k4p84]

water does take up a fair bit of room too mate, pump, res, rad, fans and the tubing.

if its all done well there is no reason it should be leak prone.

plus coolants such a Fesser are non conductive.

hell an air cpu cooler could unseat itself from the MB during 'heavy handling' so you would hit t-max.

ED

 

[rrjwilson]

I have a pretty heavily watercooled setup and I use a local hall every 2-3 months for some work related LAN action. Never had any problems with my setups. It could be my connections though, all connections are internal using circlips onto metal barbs and done up using a proper wrench on both the circlip and barb.

The only leak I have ever had was caused by the stupid Asus supplied plastec 3/8" to 1/2" adaptor which I tightened gently. It then leaked so I tightened more. It leaked again so I tightened more. It leaked again so I tightened it again. It leaked again and I tightened it again. It leaked again and then as I tightened it up again I saw the plastic was broken. It simply wasn't up to the job of downsizing.

Oh if you do have problems with a leak most peoples stuff would fry on here as they don't do the acrylic coating like the sub-zero boys. I did and have so far had no problems with coolant on boards.

 

[D-Cyph3r]

As long as all connections are properly secured tubing wont just "pop" off. For a rig thats going to be move around alot i'd suggest 3/8" or 7/16" ID tubing over 1/2" ID barbs along with cable ties or wormdrives, solid as a rock (although you will have to literally cut the tubing off when it comes to taking it apart).

In the slim chance you did have a leak while transporting it you shouldn't have any dead hardware as there wouldn't be any electricity running through the machine. Strip it down, leave it somewhere dry and warm to dry off for a couple of days and in most cases everything will still work.