Kool Mate for a res?

baker269 · 05-07-2002, 11:16 PM

Has anyone ever used a kool mate cooler for a res? I was thinking of filling it with water but don't know if it would maintain a low enough temp.

http://www.igloocoolers.com/products.asp?c=1

Haddy · 05-07-2002, 11:19 PM

hmm looks interesting...but ull probably run into the problem of 24/7 use causing it to fail early....saw the 5 1/2 year thing, but thats probably not 5 1/2 years of constant use....

WebMasta33 · 05-07-2002, 11:48 PM

50,000-hour operating life on the KoolMate 32.

But yeah, I highly doubt it's for running for long periods of time... Not only that, I'm not sure about the actual cooling capacity of it.

jaydee · 05-07-2002, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baker269
Has anyone ever used a kool mate cooler for a res? I was thinking of filling it with water but don't know if it would maintain a low enough temp.

http://www.igloocoolers.com/products.asp?c=1

I know foxonlsd from amdmb is using such a device. Seems to work well for him.

baker269 · 05-08-2002, 12:13 AM

If you look in the Frequently Asked Questions section it does say they can run continuous. Im thinking they wont be able to hold a low enough temp though.

Cyco-Dude · 05-08-2002, 12:36 AM

well, you could use it in addition to a normal rad, that'ld probably drop the temps to ambient; probably even lower.

mashie · 05-08-2002, 06:36 AM

I thought the coolmates just are using two HSFs with a pelt between and some good insulation. The hot HSF on the outside and the cool on the inside...

The result will probably be quite crap if you put a radiator inside it.

Cyco-Dude · 05-08-2002, 05:14 PM

i wasnt talking about putting a rad inside, i was thinking of using the Kool Mate just as a resevoir. i certainly think it can be used as a res in addition to a rad (but i think baker269 was thinking of using it without a rad?) im not sure id use it without a rad, since the water would eventually warm up, and i wouldnt know if it could chill the waster low enough as baker269 stated.

theres one way to find out tho!!

05-07-2002, 11:16 PM	#1
baker269 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5	Kool Mate for a res? Has anyone ever used a kool mate cooler for a res? I was thinking of filling it with water but don't know if it would maintain a low enough temp. http://www.igloocoolers.com/products.asp?c=1

05-07-2002, 11:48 PM	#3
WebMasta33 Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 526	50,000-hour operating life on the KoolMate 32. But yeah, I highly doubt it's for running for long periods of time... Not only that, I'm not sure about the actual cooling capacity of it. __________________ ========== --Soyo KT333 DRAGON Ultra (Platinum Edition) --AMD 1.4 @ 1.54 (11x) --768mb of PC2100 (@140FSB) --Asus v8200 GeForce3 @ 210/490 --Maxtor 40gb Quiet + 2 IBM 40gb 60GXPs (removable) + 8gb WD --Audigy --Maze 3, DD Gf3 block, 2x BIX, Eheim1250 ===========

05-08-2002, 06:36 AM	#7
mashie Cooling Savant Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 149	I thought the coolmates just are using two HSFs with a pelt between and some good insulation. The hot HSF on the outside and the cool on the inside... The result will probably be quite crap if you put a radiator inside it. __________________ mashie

05-07-2002, 11:19 PM	#2
Haddy Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mississippi Posts: 434	hmm looks interesting...but ull probably run into the problem of 24/7 use causing it to fail early....saw the 5 1/2 year thing, but thats probably not 5 1/2 years of constant use....

05-08-2002, 12:13 AM	#5
baker269 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 5	If you look in the Frequently Asked Questions section it does say they can run continuous. Im thinking they wont be able to hold a low enough temp though.

05-08-2002, 12:36 AM	#6
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	well, you could use it in addition to a normal rad, that'ld probably drop the temps to ambient; probably even lower.

05-08-2002, 05:14 PM	#8
Cyco-Dude Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 836	i wasnt talking about putting a rad inside, i was thinking of using the Kool Mate just as a resevoir. i certainly think it can be used as a res in addition to a rad (but i think baker269 was thinking of using it without a rad?) im not sure id use it without a rad, since the water would eventually warm up, and i wouldnt know if it could chill the waster low enough as baker269 stated. theres one way to find out tho!!

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