Recommed water cooling for armor+ mx case

[Ebtoulson]

Hey guys I was just wondering which system or parts would go best with my armor+ mx case. Since it is a midtower I don't have that much room. Looking on thermaltakes website they were using in the drive bay systems like bigwater 760i and 780e. I kind of like both of these but would they really cool that much since its blowing the air up into the case. Price range is around $200.

 

[TonyL222]

What components are you looking to cool? Will you OC?

 

[rubix_1011]

No, please don't go the route of the Bigwater. If you have limited space, look into something with the MCP-355 pump. They have one that integrates into a small reservior, or even one like this

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7..._Bay_Reservoir_Pump_Combo.html?tl=g30c107s152.

You would do far better with a pump like that pushing your coolant than those Bigwater pumps. Even something like this

http://www.petrastechshop.com/swh2cocpulic1.html

would do far better than that Bigwater kit.

 

[Shadow703793]

^True. Here is a good guide to Water Cooling:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=54331
It's a bit old (~2006) but the content are still good.

 

[Ebtoulson]

Thanks for your relies.

I'm looking to cool my cpu (was thinkin about cooling northbridge but that guide said HELLZ NO to that lol). I do plan to do some mild overclocking to my e6600 before getting a new core i7 in about a year or so. That's another thing, do yall think I should just wait till I get a new cpu/motherboard (new waterblock is around $40-60) or do you think the waterblock is going to be compatible?

Yea I really like the XSPC Dual Bay Reservoir Pump. So if I go with that pump/reservoir what waterblock, radiator, and tubes/clamps do yall recommend?

I was planning on going with Feser One Non Conductive Cooling Fluid unless there is a better alternative.

 

[Conumdrum]

Take a week to learn before you ask such basic quiestions. To help you, I have a noob cut n paste for you. Don't take it the wrong way, but PLEASE learn before you leap.

Great place, not wayyy over the top with uber WC guys.
http://www.ocforums.com/index.php
Uber place, owned by one of the worls winning OC guys in the world. Not a place to post or ask questions by noobs, but an awesome place to learn.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/
Another good place to learn
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/
The GURU of independant testing, worshipped by many.
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/
Great places to buy WC stuff
http://www.dangerden.com/index.php [...] e&Itemid=1
http://www.petrastechshop.com/
http://www.jab-tech.com/
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[Conumdrum]

I'll steer you to some more technical links, please spend a few days (DAYS) reading posts, searching, learning.

Great place, not wayyy over the top with uber WC guys.
http://www.ocforums.com/index.php
Uber place, owned by one of the worls winning OC guys in the world. Not a place to post or ask questions by noobs, but an awesome place to learn.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/
Another good place to learn
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/
The GURU of independant testing, worshipped by many.
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/
Great places to buy WC stuff
http://www.dangerden.com/index.php [...] e&Itemid=1
http://www.petrastechshop.com/
http://www.jab-tech.com/

Hope it helps, see ya in a few days, get edumacated!

 

[Ebtoulson]

Alright man, yea I'm not in a hurry so I'll read up on the forums.

 

[rubix_1011]

Please, please do some reading. Knowledge is your greatest ally in this...don't rely on flashy packaging or multiple exclamation marks (This cooler will totally pwn your temps OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Check the validity of any claims against benchmarks and testing done against other coolers.

I might have to slap myself for actually writing the comment in parenthesis...

 

[TonyL222]

You really should get familiar with the topic - so you can at least understand the advice we give. Here's a link to many "Water Cooling Essentials":

http://www.overclock.net/water-cooling/226970-water-cooling-essential-threads.html