E eagle5968 In Runtime Messages 110 Feb 18, 2010 #1 which water block should i get for i7 920? do i need 2 cool other things on the motherboard>?? using EVGA E758 im already getting gpu cooler from EK
which water block should i get for i7 920? do i need 2 cool other things on the motherboard>?? using EVGA E758 im already getting gpu cooler from EK
B Burn Fully Optimized Messages 1,958 Location San Diego Feb 18, 2010 #2 Motherboard cooling isn't really necessary in most cases... You should be fine with just cooling the CPU. I would go for the Swiftech Apogee XT, best block on the market atm
Motherboard cooling isn't really necessary in most cases... You should be fine with just cooling the CPU. I would go for the Swiftech Apogee XT, best block on the market atm
OP OP E eagle5968 In Runtime Messages 110 Feb 18, 2010 #3 what size fittings / hose should i get?? is it ok to use all different brand of parts for my water cooled setup?
what size fittings / hose should i get?? is it ok to use all different brand of parts for my water cooled setup?
B Burn Fully Optimized Messages 1,958 Location San Diego Feb 18, 2010 #4 Yeah brand doesn't matter. I would go with 1/2" ID 3/4" OD tubing with 1/2" fittings Or some people like to get 7/16" ID 5/8" OD tubing with 1/2" fittings because it creates a "better seal" but it really doesnt matter if you use clamps (which you should always use)
Yeah brand doesn't matter. I would go with 1/2" ID 3/4" OD tubing with 1/2" fittings Or some people like to get 7/16" ID 5/8" OD tubing with 1/2" fittings because it creates a "better seal" but it really doesnt matter if you use clamps (which you should always use)