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| System Name | Core p90 |
|---|---|
| Processor | I7 9700k |
| Motherboard | ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 |
| Cooling | Ek supremacy evo cpu block/nexxxos ut60 rad 480mm/D5 vario pump 310mm reservoir combo. |
| Memory | Trident gskill 4x8gb 3000mhz (temporarily running 2x 32gb ddr4 corsair vengeance 3600mhz) |
| Video Card(s) | Nvidia Founders edition rtx 3080 10gb |
| Storage | M.2 Intel 660p 1024gb, 4tb 7200 rpm black Western Digital hdd |
| Display(s) | Acer x34 predator 3440x1440p 120hz g-sync ultrawide 21:9 monitor |
| Case | Thermaltake Core P90 tempered glass edition |
| Audio Device(s) | On board |
| Power Supply | Thermaltake smart m1200w |
| Mouse | Razer Basilisk v3 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G910 |
| Software | Windows 10 64bit |
I'm looking to upgrade my current cpu to a 13th gen i9 intel cpu (or 14th gen)
They're known for generating quite a bit of heat.
I'm debating whether I should cool it with my traditional water loop (480mm rad d5 pump etc...)
or if I could go with something a bit exotic like this:
Now obviously, I'm not saying I should go and get exactly the machine from that video but the general principal is appealing:
1. Water chilling with no need for a radiator (although one can still be used)
2. Potentially less noise depending on the chilling machine used
3. More performance because cooler water temps
4. Some "dew point issues" to be mindful of but there a ways to go around that problem
5. I noticed some use special types of liquid coolant (to avoid freezing the liquid) and others water. Again, related to the dew point thing
6. Another concern I have when it comes to chillers is the fact that they probably dump their heat in the room. My office is in the basement and during the summer I don't really have a good cooling solution in the basement yet. Might need to eventually get a portable AC unit down here or something. Wasn't necessary before, but ever since I started working from home, my pc setup is causing the room to heat up more and I suspect with a chiller it would be even worse lol
So I'm wondering if you guys have experience with water chillers:
A. How well did it work for you?
B. How much noise are you getting from your machine?
C. Whats the maintenance like? I hear titanium coils avoid rusting to prolong the life of the chiller radiator
D. If you got photos or videos of your chiller/setup I'd be happy to take al ook. I could use the inspiration/advice
Up to now I found stuff like this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008088381660.html?channel=twinner
They're known for generating quite a bit of heat.
I'm debating whether I should cool it with my traditional water loop (480mm rad d5 pump etc...)
or if I could go with something a bit exotic like this:
Now obviously, I'm not saying I should go and get exactly the machine from that video but the general principal is appealing:
1. Water chilling with no need for a radiator (although one can still be used)
2. Potentially less noise depending on the chilling machine used
3. More performance because cooler water temps
4. Some "dew point issues" to be mindful of but there a ways to go around that problem
5. I noticed some use special types of liquid coolant (to avoid freezing the liquid) and others water. Again, related to the dew point thing
6. Another concern I have when it comes to chillers is the fact that they probably dump their heat in the room. My office is in the basement and during the summer I don't really have a good cooling solution in the basement yet. Might need to eventually get a portable AC unit down here or something. Wasn't necessary before, but ever since I started working from home, my pc setup is causing the room to heat up more and I suspect with a chiller it would be even worse lol
So I'm wondering if you guys have experience with water chillers:
A. How well did it work for you?
B. How much noise are you getting from your machine?
C. Whats the maintenance like? I hear titanium coils avoid rusting to prolong the life of the chiller radiator
D. If you got photos or videos of your chiller/setup I'd be happy to take al ook. I could use the inspiration/advice
Up to now I found stuff like this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008088381660.html?channel=twinner
