splashing sounds from water cooler

[BigCharb]

SUP, i have a swiftech H20-120 premium cooling kit installed in my computer, for about a month now since I've installed it i have been noticing splashing sounds from my resivour. is there any way to reduce or eliminated these sounds from coming from my system? if it wasn't for that my comp would be near silent.

thanks l8er

 

[piratepast40]

You could put some baffle plates in the reservoir to reduce sloshing. You could also add some small fish that swim slowly near the bottom 8)

 

[rubix_1011]

Baffles would work, but that would be more work than its worth. Especially since you would have to dismantle the res and then reseal it. It might be something you have to deal with, or move it higher up in your case to prevent/reduce splashing of the coolant as it enters the port. Also, try to fill the coolant up as much as possible so there isn't the 'room' for the coolant to spash; it will baffle itself. Other than that...maybe search for a diff res. Usually, if its a new build...expect gurgling, bubbles and the need to refill for about a day or 2 until its all worked out. You say its been a month, if all the above are checked...diff res?

 

[BigCharb]

...fish, yah, funny. my resivour fits in a 5.25" slot and there is no way to open it for modification, any other ideas?

 

[BigCharb]

yah, i didn't want to get another res but i guess i have no choice. the splashing is loud and it wakes me up at night when i'm azureusing.

thanks l8er

 

[chuckshissle]

Fill the reservoir as much as you can, that way it's less air space for the water to move around and less or no noise. That is why I'm using the T-Split reservoir for better flow and no noise and cheap as well.

 

[piratepast40]

...fish, yah, funny. my resivour fits in a 5.25" slot and there is no way to open it for modification, any other ideas?

Sorry, just saw the opportunity and coulnd't resist

Like others have said, the gurgling and splashing is caused by voids (air). Filling and venting should reduce the noise considerably.

 

[BigCharb]

no worries man, this splashing sound gets on ur nerves, it sounds like one of those Asian fountains. I'm going to try to mod it by making it external and placing it on the top of my case, if it works I'll cover it with a shoe box or sumthing; if not I'm go'n to need a new res and pump.

l8er

 

[waylander]

I second the filling it as full as possible... I use a vertical cylindrical one myself so that doesn't really happen... I also don't have my computer in my bedroom...

 

[tool_462]

Probably easier than modding your system would be to simply use a T-Line setup such as Chuck mentioned. Easy and cheap. Saves space too.

 

[BigCharb]

SUP, so i googled T-line and i got this, http://www.wc101.com/guides/t-line/. it looks easy so I'm going to try it and c if it will help.

Thanks l8er

 

[tool_462]

You simply eliminate a reserviour. It will certainly solve the problem.

 

[infyrno917]

Remove the air, or if possible remove the resivoir. They're pointless anyway, a sealed system works better. Just fill it before you install it.

 

[BigCharb]

dam, i never thought of getting rid of the resivour. i will still have to mod the pump so it will work cuz its attached to the res. thanks alot l8er

 

[The_Interloper]

I'm quite sure you are referring to the acrylic bay reservoir because mine does the same thing. I combated this by turning my pump down. It also reduced my temps because it's less energy being transfered to the loop.

 

[celewign]

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[tool_462]

SUP

 

[celewign]

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