View Single Post
Unread 09-14-2006, 08:08 AM   #55
Jag
Cooling Savant
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Portugal
Posts: 179
Default Re: watercooling lost its magic

Quote:
Originally Posted by DVL73
I simply don't understand why people are moaning about the WC stability and especially adding the MTBF in equasion. I've seen so many cases of cheapo fans dying on the CPU heatsink (mostly because of the dust and quality issues) and messing up the system. GPU sector is another story too...
Do you have a WCing setup in your computer?Guess not.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DVL73
Self contained, properly built, low maintenance WC loop will last for a years to come and what everyone is forgetting is that because of lower WC average temperatures of other system components (CPU/GPU) they will last longer and their MTBF is improved. How many cases of the DDC faults we have seen, if we exclude the usual user faults ? Are your cars safe and reliable ? cooling of the engine is based on the same principle..
Does Apple G5 ring a bell?

Quote:
Originally Posted by DVL73
Personally, I don't see much practical sense in BillA statement..
Well, BillA's statement is exactly in the same context as the others, so you seem to be contradicting yourself, defending some and condoning others.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DVL73
Logic is simple. Passion and excitement is gone. At some point in your life, I guess that you are more concentrated on the practical things and as Marci said things that are more important in life ... It's very individual, but on the other hand it's perfectly normal.

It's not important if someone throw the hands up in the air and give up. Important thing is what they done and what they left behind. That may include the inspiration too, for the youngsters.
Jag is offline   Reply With Quote