iamgiGGlz

Hey Overclock.net

I'm new to liquid and don't have packets of cash to spend.

Through some research I've noticed TT's liquid kits etc seem pretty good value for money; especially the Symphony Mini. I'd like to add the N.bridge and VGA blocks to the Symphony's loop, maybe with an extra pump tossed in for good measure.

I've noticed some bad press about TT's liquid hardware though, especially on this site. No specific problems are ever given. All the "official" reviews are good, but so many individuals bad-mouth TT.

Are they any good? Anyone using the symphony mini?

procpuarie

short answer: no
long answer: no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no

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Slinkey123

No. Far to many people have had the pump fail after a few weeks, or the the block crack and leak. Not to mention the bad performance from them.

You are much better off getting a decent aircooler for cheaper and will perform much better. A thermalright ultra extreme 120 is a much better option. Will completely own any TT water cooling

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mfb412

no, thermaltake is horrendous for watercooling, swiftech and coolIT are far superior, but even a good aircooler will be better than their kits, a custm built loop is where its at, they make good cases though

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iamgiGGlz

Sheesh, I guess that clears that one up then.

Kinda keen on the water cooling just for the cool value to be honest. Gonna steer clear of TT though. Looks like they're good on paper but don't have any staying power.

Alternative brands you can recommend??

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PhaedraCorruption

I'll have to admit, you can never compare a TT kit with something like a DangerDen kit or a SwiftTech. However, I got my kit for $80 and it comes with 2 radiators, 1 water block and a pump(with liquid and tubes). I have had it for about.. 4 months now and the pump and not failed nor has the tubing ever leaked. And although my temps are not "The Best" (29-33 Idle 49-55 Load *These Temps Are When My CPU was overclocked to 3.5GHz 65nm) for a $80 kit, IMHO TT kits are not bad. There may have been people with TT kits that have failed but like seriously.. its a $80 kit.

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Any of the cheaper kits on this page (minus the H20-120, the Apogee Drive is best avoided IIRC) would be the best starting point. Yes, they are more expensive but doing WC 'on the cheap' is neither worth it, nor as much fun.

If you are limited by budget, go with top shelf air-cooling (TRUE, Noctua) or save your till you can afford basic Swiftech set or something comparable in quality.

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conductor609

If you're really looking for a kit, check out the kits on petra's tech shop or danger den

mfb412

the Swiftech H2O-220 is a pretty good one, as is the CoolIT Domino A.L.C.

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afzsom

Remember, the OP is from South Africa (afaik) and probably has limited access to the parts you're all suggesting. If you can find any parts by Swiftech, that's a great place to start.

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