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Cyph3r · 02-11-2002, 08:07 PM

Its my understanding that watercooling setups always run at or above ambient temps when running strictly with radiators.

I was introducing a friend of mine to the concept of watercooling pc's and he became instantly leery about condensation possibilities.

Take all questions below in the worst possible case such as there are no heat sources in the system. (i.e. cpu is off and pump doesn't add any heat)

Is there any possibility for the water temps to drop below room temp with a rad?

Could room temp changes cause the water to at a given point in time be cooler than room temp?

If I brought my system in from the cold outside into my nice warm room would i get condensation (i know this is a stupid question just have to ask it)?

Thanks,

Cyph3r

02-11-2002, 08:07 PM	#1
Cyph3r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 45	Watercooling -- Always above room temp? Its my understanding that watercooling setups always run at or above ambient temps when running strictly with radiators. I was introducing a friend of mine to the concept of watercooling pc's and he became instantly leery about condensation possibilities. Take all questions below in the worst possible case such as there are no heat sources in the system. (i.e. cpu is off and pump doesn't add any heat) Is there any possibility for the water temps to drop below room temp with a rad? Could room temp changes cause the water to at a given point in time be cooler than room temp? If I brought my system in from the cold outside into my nice warm room would i get condensation (i know this is a stupid question just have to ask it)? Thanks, Cyph3r