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| Thread ID: 100425 | 2009-06-07 07:44:00 | What cooling system? | Openingfuel (14473) | Press F1 |
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| 780310 | 2009-06-07 07:44:00 | Well what cooling system should i get. I can get a very good liquid cooling system or i can get a excellent air cooling system with very good fans, new powersupply and memory. So im lost for what i should do, I dont have much time till I buy:confused::confused::confused: |
Openingfuel (14473) | ||
| 780311 | 2009-06-07 07:51:00 | Depends what you can afford | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 780312 | 2009-06-07 07:53:00 | I can afford a very good liquid cooling system from a good brand. But I could get all that other stuff with the air cooling | Openingfuel (14473) | ||
| 780313 | 2009-06-07 07:56:00 | Well your current case is useless in terms of cooling. Whats your budget? I see you'll OCing are you intending to try and get this higher? Are you after a quiet system or simply a cool noisemaker? If you go with Water Cooling do you have the knowledge/tools to do this yourself or would you get a store to fit it? |
stormdragon (6013) | ||
| 780314 | 2009-06-07 08:18:00 | Well your current case is useless in terms of cooling. Whats your budget? I see you'll OCing are you intending to try and get this higher? Are you after a quiet system or simply a cool noisemaker? If you go with Water Cooling do you have the knowledge/tools to do this yourself or would you get a store to fit it? Well, my budget is about $640, and yes I am trying to overclock my Q6600 past at lest 3.0ghz. I dont care how much noise it makes as I have very loud speakers+sub :punk. I have never done this before but i have connections and friends who know alot about this sort of stuff. |
Openingfuel (14473) | ||
| 780315 | 2009-06-07 08:25:00 | Get a Thermalright IFX-14 or Ultra-120 Extreme. Couple it with a goo 12cm fan and you're good to go. As you can see I have my Q6600 at 3.4GHz using the TRUE120 with a Scythe fan and it loads at mid-high 50s. | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 780316 | 2009-06-07 08:41:00 | I was looking at the Xigmatek XT-S1284 Achilles and having about 3 of there fans because of its orange theme, which is how im modding my case. Would the Thermaltake IFX-14 be anybetter? | Openingfuel (14473) | ||
| 780317 | 2009-06-07 08:52:00 | IFX-14 is slightly better than Ultra-120 Extreme, and Ultra-120 Extreme is better than the XT-1284 Achilles. | qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 780318 | 2009-06-07 08:55:00 | The Xiggy is a good cooler OOTB - and handles the Q6600 no probs. I use one, and initially took my system up to 3.3 (similar OC to qazwsxokmijn's) - but clocked it back down to 3.0 because I'm more comfortable with that for longetivity. If you were going to get the TRUE 120 lapped - it's widely regarded as the best air cooler on the market (esp among o'clockers). For a start off, I'd look at replacing your case. I goggled the 'wizard' and couldn't find it - but the rest of the Trendsonic cases all look 'budget' - and you want a decent case if you're going to proceed with modding & o'clocking. I'd recommend an Antec 300 for a midsize-case, or the Antec 900 for a full size. You'll probably also need to buy an extra couple of 120mm fans for the case. Next - you didn't mention your PSU. If you've got a basic budget PSU, you should replace it now for something dependable (Silverstone, Corsair etc). Finally - with your cooler purchase - air is all you really need if you're not pushing to the extremes. Three coolers I'd recommend (I considered them all for my build) = TRUE 120, Xigmatek Dark Knight (comes with MOBO backplate), or Noctua NH-U12P. |
Brooko (8444) | ||
| 780319 | 2009-06-07 08:58:00 | Just came across another of your threads do you still have the case in your signiture or did you upgrade to one of those you mentioned here (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)? | stormdragon (6013) | ||
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