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FunkyAneurysm · 04-08-2003, 04:29 AM

Redleader - I was kinda trying to avoid using the warmer case air to cool the rads... but I suppose you're right - it depends on how hot the case air actually gets... If the case air does not get ANY hotter (because the CPU, GPU & VidRAM, NB, HDD's are WC'd) then I won't have a prob.

Hmmmm.... so the question becomes - Does the case necessarily get hotter?

I suppose I am expecting the HDD Waterblocks to remove most heat, however, I am not planning to completely enclose the HDD's - only their tops & bottoms. Therefore, I expect some heat to radiate into the case air. Correct?

The PSU should also radiate heat into the case. Although it is well ventilated & uses 2 fans, the walls still feel hot to the touch - therefore heat will be radiating into the case air. Correct?

Also, DVD & CDRW would produce some heat, especially when burning, Yes?

You're right - The PSU may be a prob...

I could seperate the PSU from the components & case ... perhaps using the Rad fan tunnel asa wall ...(thinkin out loud)... perhaps duct the PSU with fresh air... like the Rad... hmmm...

Anyone with WCing setups where EVERYTHING is WC'd have any experience with hot cases??

Any thoughts??

Thanks!!

04-08-2003, 04:29 AM	#3
FunkyAneurysm Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Melbourne, OZ Posts: 6	New ideas... Redleader - I was kinda trying to avoid using the warmer case air to cool the rads... but I suppose you're right - it depends on how hot the case air actually gets... If the case air does not get ANY hotter (because the CPU, GPU & VidRAM, NB, HDD's are WC'd) then I won't have a prob. Hmmmm.... so the question becomes - Does the case necessarily get hotter? I suppose I am expecting the HDD Waterblocks to remove most heat, however, I am not planning to completely enclose the HDD's - only their tops & bottoms. Therefore, I expect some heat to radiate into the case air. Correct? The PSU should also radiate heat into the case. Although it is well ventilated & uses 2 fans, the walls still feel hot to the touch - therefore heat will be radiating into the case air. Correct? Also, DVD & CDRW would produce some heat, especially when burning, Yes? You're right - The PSU may be a prob... I could seperate the PSU from the components & case ... perhaps using the Rad fan tunnel asa wall ...(thinkin out loud)... perhaps duct the PSU with fresh air... like the Rad... hmmm... Anyone with WCing setups where EVERYTHING is WC'd have any experience with hot cases?? Any thoughts?? Thanks!!