Iain Emms Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well then ive come across this one and thought i would ask some of you water cooled men is this a good water system any thoughts wellcome. Its a Corsair Obsidian 800D Xtreme WaterCooled Case. The water cooling spec is as follows, Watercooling Installed: • 1x ThermoChill PA120.3 - 360 Radiator (15mm) • 3x Xigmatek 120mm XLF-F1254 Blackline 1500RPM - White LED • 1x XSPC Single DDC Dual BAY* Reservoir - Multi Fascia • 1x 12V Laing DDC1+ Ultra 18W (MCP355) • 1x EK-Supreme HighFlow CPU Block - Acetal 775/1156/1366/AM3 • 1x Universal Intel/AMD Motherboard Back Plate • 3m 3/8" ID - 5/8" OD Clear Hose (XSPC) • 2x PrimoChill Anti-Kink Coils 5/8" • 6x 3/8" ID - 5/8" OD Compression Fitting All systems ship pre installed, filled and ready to go** Thats it then chaps let me know what you think. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyxx Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well Iain if you dont mind me saying....you have a great PC thats OC and running well, why do you need it, even if it brings your temp down my a bit.....you dont need it do you Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Well im thinking of getting a new case soon and came across this one, I was looking at the same case without the water cooling but just wanted a bit of advice im in two minds over the water cooled case because im getting good temps now and i think it will only come down another 5 degrees with the full water system and dont know if its really worth me spending a lot more money on it, The extra money could go towards a 980x which i think is a better idea oh i dont know im forever chasing the dream i guess cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainneedle1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 My $.02.......get the 980x.....and get this cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 ..if you don't have a full tower get one (I assume you do). This cooler beat all water cooling system but the custom made one, by custom made I mean you buy all the best part available, the best CPU block, the best radiator +++. so we are talking about $1,000.00 + on parts (assuming you are doing the GPU to). Here is a review on the new corsair H70 against the NH D14 with an overclocked i7 970 @ 4.53GHz...the NH is still the king of the road......not by much but still....now they added a third fan on the NH and the temp went down again..... http://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/zardon/corsair-h70-review-versus-vantage-nh-d14-4-53ghz/4/ The other BIG advantage the NH has over the watercooling is noice....belive it or not the NH is quieter than a custom built water cooling... Here is another review on it, the guy had watercooling before testing the NH and he is using the NH now for all his testing..... listen to the vid. at the end..... http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/noctua_nh-d14_review/4 Unless you go all in like N058BM did with his rig..... $900.00 +....buy the NH D14 Now a watercooling set up look cool and impressive but this Noctua cooler is the best of the best and it's $89.99 here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heiko Glatthorn Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 If you are planning to take the GPU and eventually the northbridge into the loop, you should use 1/2 inch tubing and a MCP 655 pump. However, it will cool better than air, no question... No more Vulcan bomber take off noises too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 Well then Thanks alain for posting these reports i think i will just go for the normal case and a i7 980x and keep my H70 for now and see how that goes so its saving time at Emmsies now. As i say it was just a thought. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Depending on build, the Corsair cooler will still need a well ventilated case, so will your gpu. The Antec NineHundredTwo is very versatile and has excellent airflow, in my opinion. Good luck with your build. Bjorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianos007 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 A custom water cooling cools definitely better than any air cooler. Like Heiko is saying you need a 1/2 tubing and a bigger pump a 655. But if you take your GTX480 in the waterloop the temps drop by half over air cooling. Here you find a example of my rig (parts list) http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=24646.60 Yes Alain a N cools better than the H70. Ok a H70 is liquid cooling at its worst. Where do you get the 1000 + price tag for a custom made cooling????? Grtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainneedle1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 A custom water cooling cools definitely better than any air cooler. Like Heiko is saying you need a 1/2 tubing and a bigger pump a 655. But if you take your GTX480 in the waterloop the temps drop by half over air cooling. Here you find a example of my rig (parts list) http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=24646.60 Yes Alain a N cools better than the H70. Ok a H70 is liquid cooling at its worst. Where do you get the 1000 + price tag for a custom made cooling????? Grtz Hi! Grtz.....remember I'm talking about the best custom stuff about water cooling....here is some hardware... Iwaki MD-20 Aquarium Water pump - Based off of the certain calculations this pump offers better performance than any pump in the world. It is designed for fish tanks but has been widely adopted by the pc community due to its low heat output of 14.5-20 watts, whilst still being more powerful than 2 Laing D5s put together. The ultimate pump for the experts. http://www.aquariumsupplystore.com/Productspages/iwaki_aquarium_pump.htm http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26144 $139.00 > $229.95 Thermocill PA - It's the best radiator out atm. It cools very well and isn't too restrictive. Get the largest one you can fit in you case, with suitable fans to accompany it. It works amazingly with high cfm fans, but even with quiet fans it's still the best radiator out. Add the fan + $$$ http://www.mountainmods.com/black-ice-gtx-560-p-580.html $185.99 CPU block http://www.swiftnets.com/ APOGEEâ„¢ GTZ $89.95 Water colled PSU http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59_319 $499.95 Reservoir... http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=59_318_708&products_id=27766 $139.95..... GPU Block http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11004/ex-blc-763/Bitspower_Black_Freezer_VG-NGTX480_GeForce_480_GTX_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acetal_Top_w_Matte_Black_Panel_BP-VGNGTX480-MBK.html?tl=g30c311s1173&id=b4nJpZPU $162.95 x 2 for SLI? Rams block http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9208/ex-blc-622/Koolance_RAM-33_Ram_Liquid_Block_-_Single_DDRDDR2DDR3SD_no_nozzles.html?tl=g30c225 $42.99 OK I'm well over $1000.00 and I have not touched the tubing, fittings-barbs, compression, splitters, one loop or two...more $$$ Now that's a custom water cooling solution....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianos007 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Hi Alain. The cpu block is antiek the XT is its successor much better Why in gods name you need a watercooled psu?(No need to buy this its a wast of money) 149 for a reservoir it must be gold plated Gpu block to expensive. Koolance hase one of the best blocks for the 480GTX.(Temps 100% stressed and extreme overclocked 50°C). The most expensive is not always the best in performance and quality Grtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainneedle1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Do you need a water cooled PSU....no.....do you want one ....yes.... Do you need a memory water cooler block.........no......do you want one.......yes... It's the same about air cooling.......do I need the best air CPU cooler......no.....do I want one......yes. Do you need the best PC's water cooling system money can buy....no.......do you want one.......yes.... Do you need Orbx to fly using FSX.....no.....do you want it........yes..... Do I need a Ferrari.......no......do I want one.......yes......still I can do 140 Mph in my chrysler 300 C rated at 160 Mph.....scary.but i did it....(shuuut don't tell).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heiko Glatthorn Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 No stink'n fish pumps in my PC !!! j/k That is a 220v pump, no ? Be careful that those tubes don't pop off your blocks with that pressure... (actually not kidding). And make sure you don't forget to turn it on, or that the switch works . Btw, the water needs actually some time to cool in that radiator. If you have very restricting jets in the block it might make sense. But i still won't use 220v... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianos007 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Why do you need a watercooled PSU?? Aircooling ok i had a noctua before my liquid. Its the best aircooler around. About the ferrari ok. My hole life i owend and still ride Italian exotic bikes Grtz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenBlade Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Do you need a water cooled PSU....no.....do you want one ....yes.... Do you need a memory water cooler block.........no......do you want one.......yes... It's the same about air cooling.......do I need the best air CPU cooler......no.....do I want one......yes. Do you need the best PC's water cooling system money can buy....no.......do you want one.......yes.... Do you need Orbx to fly using FSX.....no.....do you want it........yes..... Do I need a Ferrari.......no......do I want one.......yes......still I can do 140 Mph in my chrysler 300 C rated at 160 Mph.....scary.but i did it....(shuuut don't tell).... I´m SO with you on that one, Alain Bjorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainneedle1 Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 No stink'n fish pumps in my PC !!! j/k That is a 220v pump, no ? Be careful that those tubes don't pop off your blocks with that pressure... (actually not kidding). And make sure you don't forget to turn it on, or that the switch works . Btw, the water needs actually some time to cool in that radiator. If you have very restricting jets in the block it might make sense. But i still won't use 220v... http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=26144 HAhha hah...no it's not ....scroll down the page and you will see what you need to make it work, it's a power converter or adapter to take the 110 from the wall and reduce the power between 12 and 24 volt.......the one you are talking about is made for a fire truck..........hahahah j/k...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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