Which AIO watercooling kit is suitable for a self-built FreeNAS system?

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Which AIO watercooling kit is suitable for a self-built FreeNAS system?

Which AIO watercooling kit is suitable for a self-built FreeNAS system?

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iiThZGreeN
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04-02-2016, 07:41 PM

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Hello everyone. I plan to assemble a Supermicro Mobo-based FreeNAS server using an Xeaon E3 v5 CPU. I intend to install an AIO watercooling system within the Fractal Define R5 case. The main goal here is quiet operation. Since there are many AIO kits available, I would appreciate your recommendations on which one to choose for this project.

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iiThZGreeN

04-02-2016, 07:41 PM #1

Hello everyone. I plan to assemble a Supermicro Mobo-based FreeNAS server using an Xeaon E3 v5 CPU. I intend to install an AIO watercooling system within the Fractal Define R5 case. The main goal here is quiet operation. Since there are many AIO kits available, I would appreciate your recommendations on which one to choose for this project.

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xISplex
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04-10-2016, 06:22 AM

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Since a FreeNAS server uses minimal CPU resources, I believe watercooling it isn't a good idea; it's unnecessary and doesn't contribute much to quiet operation. If the goal is quiet performance, a fanless cooler could be a better option. Here are some examples: http://www.quietpc.com/cpu-fan-coolers

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xISplex

04-10-2016, 06:22 AM #2

Since a FreeNAS server uses minimal CPU resources, I believe watercooling it isn't a good idea; it's unnecessary and doesn't contribute much to quiet operation. If the goal is quiet performance, a fanless cooler could be a better option. Here are some examples: http://www.quietpc.com/cpu-fan-coolers

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MilckyDreams_
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04-10-2016, 06:41 AM

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Based on the chosen fan setting, AIOs aren't always quiet—they often need powerful fans to work effectively, and reducing fan speed for noise can lower their performance.

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MilckyDreams_

04-10-2016, 06:41 AM #3

Based on the chosen fan setting, AIOs aren't always quiet—they often need powerful fans to work effectively, and reducing fan speed for noise can lower their performance.