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Originally posted by Elcs
EDIT: Im thinking of getting a Northbridge waterblock and a GeForce 4 waterblock to reduce the number of fans. EPoX dont use good Northbridge fans and the replacement they sent is going now less than 1 month into use. Is using Watercooling on a GFX card or Northbridge worth it in terms of reducing noise or for that matter overclocking these days?
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Yes it's worth it, both for noise reduction and overclocking (watercooled NB = high FSB, provided you've got good memory modules).
WCing the GFX card is mainly for noise reduction, as i've yet to see OCing benefits. Generally GPU's are sold clocked very close to their limits.
Note: now you're looking into 3 waterblocks -> it will lead you more towards $280 - $300 for the grand total... You can do the CPU first then wait 1 or 2 months to get the 2 other blocks.
'edit) ah we posted at the same time. Put the components in the most obvious order, the one which won't produce any turns in tubing.. Usually ppl place the rad just after the pump, and at the lowest point to prevent bubbles to get trapped inside.
in the US the 1250 is just $10 more and worth them. Good luck if you find similar prices in Europe...