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Axle · 10-21-2002, 08:34 PM

First off, I HATE noise!! I've had what's considered a very quiet computer for the last year[1.2 t-bird w/Thermosconic Thermoengine, no case fans, Vantec stelth in 400 watt powerman (made by sparkle), and GF4 cooler], and I wanna shoot it!!

I don't think I could take two (even shrouded) 120 Pana's at 7v on the radiator. But why have a radiator? A large enough res will work well enough, correct? I'm not OCing, I just want it stable and quiet. So here's the $5 question, how big?

I've seen pictures (although not explained) of "waterpoles", or just some 5" PVC white pipeing that you get at the Home Depot, stood up (about 3 or 4 feet of the stuff). This makes very little sense to me, but I like the concept. Standing it up would place an awfully large load on the pump anyway I look at it, but what's wrong with laying it down? Or maybe this isn't even a good idea at all; just some sort of large container. Whatever the res may be, does anyone think this is a good idea?

I gave up my whole dream of WCing a few months ago when I didn't have the money (although I got FANTASTIC help here last time, and I still apprechiate it!), but now I'm ready.

Please & thankyou, anyone have any ideas?

TIA,
~axle~

10-21-2002, 08:34 PM	#1
Axle Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wind Gap, PA Posts: 112	radiator alternatives.. First off, I HATE noise!! I've had what's considered a very quiet computer for the last year[1.2 t-bird w/Thermosconic Thermoengine, no case fans, Vantec stelth in 400 watt powerman (made by sparkle), and GF4 cooler], and I wanna shoot it!! I don't think I could take two (even shrouded) 120 Pana's at 7v on the radiator. But why have a radiator? A large enough res will work well enough, correct? I'm not OCing, I just want it stable and quiet. So here's the $5 question, how big? I've seen pictures (although not explained) of "waterpoles", or just some 5" PVC white pipeing that you get at the Home Depot, stood up (about 3 or 4 feet of the stuff). This makes very little sense to me, but I like the concept. Standing it up would place an awfully large load on the pump anyway I look at it, but what's wrong with laying it down? Or maybe this isn't even a good idea at all; just some sort of large container. Whatever the res may be, does anyone think this is a good idea? I gave up my whole dream of WCing a few months ago when I didn't have the money (although I got FANTASTIC help here last time, and I still apprechiate it!), but now I'm ready. Please & thankyou, anyone have any ideas? TIA, ~axle~