I need good cooling, what do you think?

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Well, my p4 2.66 "B" will do 3 ghZ plus, but that's with an IDLE temp of over 60 degrees C. I don't dare find out what the load temps are at that, but at stock the load temps are around 65C... Keep in mind this is an ABit board (IS7-E), so it's a little high, but still, too hot for me.

Anyway, I have a nice crisp 100 dollar bill setting here from something I sold, so I'm wanting to buy some nice cooling. For 100 bucks, I could easily get an SP94 and some fans. I was thinking about getting an SP94, plus a fan adapter to attach a nice, high CFM 120MM fan to it. Then, get some nice LED case fans (about 5 of them, I have a Chieftec case). Should come out to a little under 100 bucks.

What do you think of that, do you think it would be a good idea to use a 120 MM fan via an adapter? Noise IS an issue for me, so with a 120 I could get a low-dB high-CFM fan and have the best of both worlds. Do you think getting it to fit would be a problem? I have a Chieftec case and an IS7-E, if it makes a difference.

Or, I could save up about 75 or 100 more dollars and get watercooling... But this is a lot more money for me (I'm a teenager, and I don't work, so...), so it would have to be worth it. Watercooling would probably not be THAT much cooler than good aircooling, or would it? Is it worth the extra money for, say, a budget kit (175 or 200 dollars) from danger den?

Sorry for the tons of questions...

Thanks :p

Edit: How far off are ABit's temp monitors, anyway?

Edit 2: I'm thinking about this fan: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-999-012&depa=0

Moves more air than a Vantec Tornado, and much quieter
 
wait untill i post my thread about a CHEAP w/c system. it will be in a few days since i don't have my stuff yet.

it is made up of

DD Maze1 with TEC plate
NB cooler
both $48

170W 50mm TEC
$14

275gph pump
free since i took it from my dad that has a bunch of aquarium stuff

heater core from something
$10

fish tank
free

fittings
free

tubeing
free

ice
free-ish

water
free-ish


$72 system
 
Originally posted by thebro
wait untill i post my thread about a CHEAP w/c system. it will be in a few days since i don't have my stuff yet.

it is made up of

DD Maze1 with TEC plate
NB cooler
both $48

170W 50mm TEC
$14

275gph pump
free since i took it from my dad that has a bunch of aquarium stuff

heater core from something
$10

fish tank
free

fittings
free

tubeing
free

ice
free-ish

water
free-ish


$72 system
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Cool, I'll keep an eye on it. Just wondering, what are you going to use to power the TEC? I've never been able to find anything cheapish that would power one. Just an old PSU?
 
to answer your psu Q

i modded a old pos psu to give power when i flick the switch

then i had a molex connector that has wires still on it so i have it hooked to the 12v wires
 
Well, I just ordered:

Panaflo 92mm Fan: $11.00
1000 peice cable ties (zip ties) $9.99
Thermalright SP-94 Heatpipe Heat Sink $48.99
Cable "Y" Power Splitter (going to splice the connector onto the fan) $4.99
CoolerMaster blue LED case fan $9.15
Newegg Case Badge - Free

Total $95.12

Hmm, I still have $4.88 to spend... What shall I order? :D
 
lets us know the results. I am curious too see how drastically ur temps drop.
 
what brand... hmm. soo many to choose.


i myself like harp or guinness or both together.. yum.

sorry i have rich taste.:p


but i will drink milwaukee's best:D if i am feelin cheap:rolleyes:
 
Too late, I wasted it on a bunch of stickers from ThinkGeek.

Sad, eh? :p
 
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