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Liquid cooling Systems?
I've been looking for some time at getting a liquid cooling system for my computer. As it is, I have to run with the case open and a fan blowing into it (3 case fans apparently aren't enough, particularly during summer). I'm trying to keep the cost under $100 if possible.
Has anyone used the Bigwater cooling system? What kind of temperature reduction did you see over a standard heat sink and fan? How about other options in that general price range?
My CPU is an Athlon X2 5400. I've got an AMD-recommended fan that I bought bundled with it from NewEgg, but it just isn't cutting it.
to answer the questions posed: I have one case fan on the side blowing in, one on the back blowing out, and one on the front, blowing out. This SHOULD cause fresh, cool air to come in right by the CPU, and be pulled out front and back. Cables are neatly arranged for airflow.
As to why I know its running too hot. Soon after I built it, I would come home from work or wake up in the morning to find it shut down. At first I suspected operating system issues, but then I hear the motherboard's heat alarm going off (I keep the alarm set at a relatively low temp). I started monitoring the temp using SpeedFan and have noticed it running too hot. When I started running with the case open and a fan blowing in, all my problems ceased. However, this is noisier and less attractive. I'd rather just invest with a liquid cooling system and not have to worry about the temp.
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- BjornLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
You only need to install a liquid cooling system if you are overclocking your CPU.
If you are running at stock speeds, and the temperature is still too high, then you are missing something.
First, what makes you think it is too hot? Do you have a temperature monitor on the system, and if so what is it reporting?
Did you use thermal paste on the CPU?
Do you have sufficient airflow through the case? That does not mean do you have enough fans, that means have you cleaned up the inside of the case of dust and bundled the cables and tucked them away so they are not hindering airflow?
Also, which direction are the case fans blowing? If they are all blowing in, or all blowing out your cooling will not work properly.
- Anonymous4 years ago
the terrific way is to certainly engineer the device. If that may not obtainable/useful then you definately ought to construct it without liquid cooling, then keep an extensive eye on your inner temperatures, and then get liquid cooling if mandatory. an argument is your neon mild, and that i dont comprehend if it is interior your tower, and how plenty warmth it might generate. different than your neon mild, your device would not seem to wish liquid cooling. Many amateur builders certainly positioned too many followers in, questioning if some is sweet, greater is greater acceptable, and that may not the case.