So knipex brings forward a rather interesting proposition really; the best idea I have seen in this thread. This is actually a very good idea that would spawn a great article I think:
1) Wizd forums puts together their ideal cooling system using their principles: smaller pumps, smaller tubing, low flow rates, quiet operation
2) Procooling forums does the same thing
3) I test them both out, and then I make any changes/substitutions that I would personally do to both and test again
We would have to both cool the same amount of items (CPU+GPU seems to be reasonably popular in both places), and the radiators should have similar facial surface area (sized for 2x120mm fans would be my recommendation).
I would limit the part choice to currently available commercial waterblocks (so no Cascade SS guys sorry) and would prefer to stay out of parts selection on the Procooling side of things. That way I should have some comments/changes to make for both the Procooling and Wizdforums cooling loops.
Evaluation would presumably be based upon:
Noise
Performance
-CPU cooling
-GPU cooling
Appearance/Quality ??
Don't think ease of use really matters as these are both DIY setups at this point
This would be more fun than arguing in the forums, wouldn't it? Note that wizdforums could easily put together a kit that looks a lot like a US system: 10mm ID tubing, larger pump, etc. to improve performance. That would be, in my opinion, conceding defeat on this whole "low flow is just as good" argument. Procooling could also make a lot of concessions to lower noise that would degrade cooling performance. Gotta be careful there or your foes would end up at that "1-2C difference" number that, in my opinion, would be a win for the "smaller is just as good" argument.
Does this sound like a worthwhile expenditure of effort?
//edit: Perhaps if we were to set up something like this with a clearly defined goal then the "winning" side could have both cooling loops sent to them when testing is complete? Like racing for car titles
