Water cooling insurance
Water cooling insurance
What specifications are you considering? When examining PC watercooling, you'll see only a slight performance boost compared to air. Also, what kind of insurance are you considering? Replacement plans and RMAs don't cover damage from leaks (like your loop). That's the information I was hoping to get. I asked specifically about insurance for water cooling, not just a comparison between water and air. I wanted to find out if leaks would be covered. Now that I understand, I'll explore other options. ...What about liquid nitrogen cooling? That would probably cost way more than my PC can handle. And my current build is
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/yLpd6X
Sorry, I don't want to type out all the parts.
What specifications are you considering? When examining PC watercooling, you'll see only a slight performance boost compared to air. Also, what kind of insurance are you considering? Replacement plans and RMAs don't cover damage from leaks (like your loop). That's the information I was hoping to get. I asked specifically about insurance for water cooling, not just a comparison between water and air. I wanted to find out if leaks would be covered. Now I'm thinking about other options. ...What about liquid nitrogen cooling? That would probably cost way more than my PC can handle. And my current build is
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/yLpd6X
Sorry, I just need the link without the details.
Deniedstingray :
kol272 :
Deniedstingray :
geofelt :
Insurance is a poor choice if you don’t want to succeed.
What components in your design assume water cooling will be necessary?
My frustrated thoughts on liquid cooling:
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You invest in a liquid cooler hoping to boost performance by several factors.
How much cooling do you truly require?
I generally prefer a single liquid cooler over multiple air coolers, as a quality passive cooler like a Noctua or phanteks can suffice.
A liquid cooler comes with drawbacks: higher cost, noise, reduced reliability, and no improvement in cooling efficiency within a well-ventilated case.
In essence, liquid cooling is just another form of air cooling—it shifts the heat exchange process but doesn’t necessarily improve results.
The placement of the radiator matters. Positioning it to draw in cool air from outside helps the CPU cool better, yet the incoming hot air can reheat internal components like the GPU and motherboard.
Conversely, directing it to exhaust reduces cooling effectiveness since it relies on pre-heated case air.
And... I’ve seen many disappointing stories about liquid coolers failing.
Search for "H100 leak"
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Your system will run quieter, be more dependable, and maintain optimal temperatures with a solid air cooler.
I appreciate your perspective; water cooling does carry risks, but if you push your PC to its limits—something I plan to do—it’s safer to opt for liquid cooling. Otherwise, heat buildup could damage parts.
Personally, I’m an animal lover, and my fur often gets stuck in the fans, blocking airflow. This prevents cool air from entering and hot air from escaping. Cleaning a water cooling setup is manageable compared to maintaining six or seven fans. Plus, a water-cooled CPU and GPU can reach temperatures 10 times lower than an air-cooled build with similar fans.
So... are you certain about your choice?
The link we’re after is exactly what we need, or you can just paste the BB code.
It’s best to invest the money in a water cooling loop and use a large air cooler such as an NH-D14 or PH-TC14PE, while allocating the rest to an SSD or a 1080.
I also suggest reducing RAM costs or opting for a PSU like the EVGA P2 series.
From my perspective, water cooling is mainly about looks and doesn’t add much value.
Choose an NZXT HUE+ and consider it sufficient.
The link we need is exactly what we’re after, or you can use the BB code. I suggest putting the money into a water cooling loop and using a large air cooler such as an NH-D14 or PH-TC14PE, while investing the rest in an SSD or a 1080. I also recommend reducing RAM costs or opting for a PSU like the EVGA P2 series. From my perspective, water cooling is mainly about appearance and doesn’t add much value. Just get an NZXT HUE+ and consider it enough. Thanks. This list is just a rough idea of what I want to build—not the final project. I’ll adjust it more to fit my budget and incorporate any suggestions from others.
I believe insurance is a poor choice because whoever provides it expects to collect more than they compensate for payouts.
I see your list, and here are some ideas:
1. Use the case as intended. The front 200mm intake fan will handle all cooling needs efficiently, operating at a quieter speed when running at 800rpm. You can add a second 200mm fan if desired. Maintaining clean airflow is essential, so ensure positive pressure is established.
This setup directs all incoming air from a single source and filters it. It’s not obvious whether the case includes a removable front intake filter, but you can supply your own. Whatever enters will leave through available outlets; the case offers ample space for air to exit. A single 120mm exhaust tube is suitable for controlling airflow direction. Using too much can pull in unfiltered air from other points.
2. The I7-6700k supports overclocking. The maximum overclock depends on the chip quality. As of 10/11/2016:
- 4.9% at a safe 1.40v Vcore
- 4.8% at 19%
- 4.7% at 61%
- 4.6% at 95%
The temperature you can safely run it is limited by your cooling solution. For instance, an I5-6600K with a Noctua NH-U12s and a case using a low-voltage 180mm fan can reach 4.8v. You might consider a Noctua NH-U14s for optimal performance. The smaller variants are better suited for graphics cards and help with heat dissipation from tall RAM modules. They also come with excellent thermal paste.
3. Do you truly require 64GB of RAM? A standard 2x8GB configuration usually suffices. Skylake supports dual-channel even with four slots.
4. I will never build again without an SSD for the "C" drive. It significantly speeds up everything.
120GB is a minimum; it can run the OS and a few games. If you go up to 240GB or 500GB, a hard drive may become unnecessary. I’d hold off on adding one unless you need to store large files like videos.
It’s straightforward to add a hard drive later. Samsung EVO is a solid option for performance and durability.
5. What gaming resolution will you choose? If you plan on 1440P, consider using a GTX1080. Personal preference matters here.
Value is ultimately something only you can decide.