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this is my first loop, ordered a few days ago. Let me know what you think
first, to explain what I want:
-I dont want to ram my case completely full, and using available drive slots seems reasonable for a reservoir. That means the reservoir only has 1x 3.5 slot to fit in, because I have 2x optical drives and a dual 5.25 bay fan controller, plus a 3.5" memory card reader
-the loop will only cool my cpu for now (my gpu has an amazing zalmaan cooler, which, even with my overclocked card, keeps it running at 30 degrees idle and 40 degrees full load)
-the loop must be entirely housed inside the computer (but obviously vent outside the case)
-I want it to be quiet (currently I have 5 fans, all 120mm, which gets to be a bit loud, I'm hoping to lower the noise a bit)
my current computer:
asus maximus 2 formula
Q6600 @3.2 ghz on air at 35-40 degrees idle, 50-60 degrees load
520 watt corsair powersupply
thermaltake sopranoRs case
Now finally the water cooling gear:
-primochill typhoon - single floppy bay reservior
-primoflex pro lrt blue tubing
-primochill pure (32 oz) electric blue coolant
-swiftech mcp355 12v dc pump
-black ice FT stealth 120 radiator
-swiftech apogee GTZ
-all fitings are 3/8" od
do you think this small loop will help cool my cpu to a lower temp than it was on air?
first, to explain what I want:
-I dont want to ram my case completely full, and using available drive slots seems reasonable for a reservoir. That means the reservoir only has 1x 3.5 slot to fit in, because I have 2x optical drives and a dual 5.25 bay fan controller, plus a 3.5" memory card reader
-the loop will only cool my cpu for now (my gpu has an amazing zalmaan cooler, which, even with my overclocked card, keeps it running at 30 degrees idle and 40 degrees full load)
-the loop must be entirely housed inside the computer (but obviously vent outside the case)
-I want it to be quiet (currently I have 5 fans, all 120mm, which gets to be a bit loud, I'm hoping to lower the noise a bit)
my current computer:
asus maximus 2 formula
Q6600 @3.2 ghz on air at 35-40 degrees idle, 50-60 degrees load
520 watt corsair powersupply
thermaltake sopranoRs case
Now finally the water cooling gear:
-primochill typhoon - single floppy bay reservior
-primoflex pro lrt blue tubing
-primochill pure (32 oz) electric blue coolant
-swiftech mcp355 12v dc pump
-black ice FT stealth 120 radiator
-swiftech apogee GTZ
-all fitings are 3/8" od
do you think this small loop will help cool my cpu to a lower temp than it was on air?