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Originally Posted by JSimmons
In order for watercooling to go mainstream, the package would have to be simple to install, take up very little space, and require *no maintenance on the part of the user*.
That last part is the most important.
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well, apple have managed. It honestly cant be that difficult - it only becomes hard when bling is applied to the situation. Use hard lined tubing which doesnt allow (much if any) water evap through the tubing. Use a soldered copper block, and a decent pump + radiator. Have the connections pre-done in the case with everything in there waiting for an install. No harder than air cooling, realistically - but hey, even idiots get air wrong, so you have to cater for the lowest common denominator.
Course, the bonus with apple is the outlets internationally and the warrantee and repairs...
The ideal case/water set up would have a w/c'ed psu integrated as well; It cant be that hard to integrate high performance with small space and low noise - its just clever use of space, really. I havent seen a case yet that i would describe as designed 'right' - the p180 is the closest, i guess. Oh for a decent sheetmetal shop... next year I'll have access to one though
