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DVL73 · 09-14-2006, 07:47 AM

Unfortunately, problem with the Zalman Reserator is that it's not designed as performance wc system. As passive solution, it will cool your components just fine (although I wouldn't recommend serious OC) ... but you shouldn't expect miracles. If your system is stable, I don't see much point in improving things. Although 45*C coolant temperature is high, no dobt.

In my opinion, wc loop with proper low CFM radiator (PA160 or PA120 ... etc) with silent 120mm/25mm fan (even better option is maybe silent 120mm/35mm) downvolted to 5V -7V, will cool much better with little or no noise (it's even comparable to passive solution) and more importantly you will be much flexible during the system upgrades or even when you decide to upgrade your wc components.

Almost forgot ... ditch the chipset and hdd waterblock. They are just on the way and this could be the first step if you want to improve things.

09-14-2006, 07:47 AM	#6
DVL73 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK Posts: 29	Re: How to lower colant temp ? Unfortunately, problem with the Zalman Reserator is that it's not designed as performance wc system. As passive solution, it will cool your components just fine (although I wouldn't recommend serious OC) ... but you shouldn't expect miracles. If your system is stable, I don't see much point in improving things. Although 45*C coolant temperature is high, no dobt. In my opinion, wc loop with proper low CFM radiator (PA160 or PA120 ... etc) with silent 120mm/25mm fan (even better option is maybe silent 120mm/35mm) downvolted to 5V -7V, will cool much better with little or no noise (it's even comparable to passive solution) and more importantly you will be much flexible during the system upgrades or even when you decide to upgrade your wc components. Almost forgot ... ditch the chipset and hdd waterblock. They are just on the way and this could be the first step if you want to improve things.