2007-07-15 09:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by brandon t 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If you are quite new in overclocking, try high-end air cooling. Great overclocks can be achieved (esp. w/ Core2 Duo) even with air cooling. Look at one of my idols:
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Consider air cooling solutions from Thermalright, Zalman, Scythe, Noctua, etc.
2007-07-16 01:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you decide to use water cooling.... then when you are ready ti fill the system...USE DE-IONIZED water. to leak test the system. De-ionized water can harm electrical parts in time...but not with a drop or two. The solution that the manufacturer tells you to use would be the best option once leak checks have been done.Good luck... it is nice...but remember to keep an eye on the system...make sure you never get to low and you will be topping off about every 3-15 days depending on the system.
2007-07-15 09:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water cooling can be tricky and dangerous if not done properly. You have to make sure tubes are secure and you're using the appropriate type of water with the right mixture of coolant. If there's any leaks, you can kill your whole PC. Also you need to make sure the tubes aren't next to anything that will melt them.
Overclocking just by itself can be dangerous. If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it.
2007-07-15 09:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't afford to replace your system you should not be overclocking or watercooling.
You could quickly leave your system unusable if you do something incorrectly.
If you accept the risks involved then look at overclockers.com or extremeoverclocking.com for more info.
2007-07-15 09:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by SilverKing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋