Guild Wars 2

Hey folks,

Look, I don’t see a section on this forum about computer hardware and stuff like that, but I figured I could ask my question here:

I would like to know what you folks think about liquid cooling for computers. Is it safe? Is it worth it?

I don’t overclock, but I like ROCK SOLID ultra reliable machines that can be run virtually 24/7 and last for years. My main reason for wanting liquid cooling is because it keeps my proc cooler, thereby extending its life and the main reason is because liquid cooling helps to keep dust out of my case.

So, tell me… what is your take on liquid cooling, and if you know of an ultra reliable solution let me hear it.

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Liquid cooling will not keep dust out. Mine has is on CPU only, all the rest (HD’s/Vid etc.) still need air flow/fans. Radiator also requires air flow and has a fan. Infact you will have to keep those fins cleaned or they will clog up and the coolant will not get cooled.
Other than that, the liquid cooling is great and has run flawlessly.
Perhaps google for liquid cooling tech site rather than a gaming forum for more detailed info.
or there is tech support section here too.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/support/tech

Whatever you think it will cost, double it :P I built a liquid cooled machine and to do it properly and safely required alot of research and design in terms of flow.
With modern coolants it is very safe as long as you have a decent maintenance routine as the coolant will ionise over time which is when leaks will cause issues.

It will keep your parts cool but you will get alot of dust and best be advised to put filters over the radiators. I cool mine with 6 1800rpm fans on 2 Black Ice rads and that sucks alot of dust as you want cool air moving over the radiators.

The other key thing is maintenance as you need to swap out coolant periodically and clean the blocks / fittings. This means you either need to design in quick disconnects or think how you intend to get the fluid out without getting it all over your parts.

Really it is very cool and I can definately say my pc was an achievement in skill and design and is very much my own. However it cost alot of money and is more high maintenance than a regular non water cooled system. I overclock as well so I have a very good reason for liquid cooling. If you don’t overclock then I’d suggest it’s probably a bit OTT for your needs.

If you really are into it as a project though then have a read on bit-tech or overclockers.uk for advice and builds. Good luck either way

Thanks, Cyndre. I think I am gonna stick with regular old air cooling for now. In addition to posting here, I have been doing a bit of reading and research about liquid cooling it seems to not be worth the time, money and risk – but I’ll keep learning more about it. I may change my mind.

The best self contained liquid coolers are the ones with larger radiators with twin fans. This means it has both a larger amount of coolant to hold heat and a more effective way to transfer the captured heat out of the coolant. The most basic single fan models aren’t all that much better at cooling than a similarly priced multi-heatpipe/fin air coolers.

FrostyTech is a good place to see cooler reviews.

http://www.frostytech.com/

Now a custom liquid cooling set up with an external radiator, that’s a whole different level of commitment.