First watercooling help

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phil128

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Hi. I'm looking into cooling my new computer at the end of the month. This is the first time i've attempted to do this. I've read various forums and site about it but i'm a little unsure which is the best way to cool my components.

I'm cooling to achieve something like this:



I'm thinking if its possible to have the reservoir external i.e at the back of the case (towards the top). I'm only interested in cooling my CPU/ MOSFET's/ chipset/NvBridge.

The parts within the pic are the same as my system.

Does anybody have any problems with this setup?

Btw i'm going to purchase the latest koolance CPU block and the custom koolance PWM/CHIPSET block.

Later on i will start to cool down my GPUS too.

Thanks people.
 
VRM/chipset blocks are a waste of money. Put that into better fans/fan controller/better rad. Even better, you could invest that in quick-disconnect connectors since it sounds like you'll be expanding your loop gradually.

As for a reservoir, check out the Swiftech MCRES V2. It's tiny enough you can put it tons of places inside your case.
 
Is having a VRM block essential when increasing voltage to the CPU? As i thought having one will decrease the temperature when increasing voltage to the CPU due to the amount of current being drawn from the mosfet's?

Cause i would like to have these stable as possible, as they provide the cpu with a clean voltage.

What ya think? Thanks for the replies too!
 
Is having a VRM block essential when increasing voltage to the CPU? As i thought having one will decrease the temperature when increasing voltage to the CPU due to the amount of current being drawn from the mosfet's?
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Yes but its the increase in operating frequency due to the OCing that causes most of the increase in current flow. Also to be considered is the removal of the stock downward blowing Intel fan which washes the area around the CPU with "blow-by". This air movement is also important in keeping all the components of the CPU voltage regulation circuity at a decent operating temp. Even with the mosfet blocks I would still want to position a fan to provide some airflow to the area. Even solid caps can overheat and have their life reduced.
 
If your overclock, want a quiet system, or want brownie points; I'd say it's worth it.
 
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