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Mega Watercooling Roundup Conclusion  
Date Published:
10-19-2006
Written By:
Temujin
Edited By:
Diceman
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Roundup Results:


Idle Temperatures

 

Load Temperatures

 


Overclocked Temperatures

 

Final Ratings:

This next chart was based on the Designed kit from tubing to screws, the Installation methods, the Difficulty of the installation, and the Quality of the water blocks. Some kits would improve greatly with something so small as a bolt added to hold the long screws steady so that the chipset and VGA water blocks are easier to install. And naturally some kits would benefit greatly with at least a dual 12cm radiator upgrade.

Click any kit below to view the full review:
 

Attribute Ratings

Kits
 
Installation Design Difficulty Quality Total
Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultra+ 4 5 4 5 18
Zalman Reserator 1 Plus 5 4 5 5 19
ThermalTake 745 Bigwater 3 4 3 4 14
Vantec Stingray 5 5 4 4 18
Alphacool NexXxoS 4 3 3 3 13
Asetek WaterChill 3 5 3 5 16
Zalman Reserator 2 5 4 5 5 19
Koolance EHX-1050SL 4 5 4 5 18
Ratings of 1-5, 5 being best.


Conclusion:  

The great thing about water cooling is that there is almost always someone else who has had the same success or obstacles as any other person. And chances are you will find many answers or solutions to your questions in many forums, including Virtual-Hideout's. Google can be a very useful resource as well.

If at any time you come to an obstacle within your own system's water cooling kit installation, feel free to stop by our Forums. You can also stop by our chat room #Virtual-Hideout on both EnterTheGame.com and Gamesurge.net Internet Relay Chat-room networks.

1. When possible, always pre-attach tubing to the water blocks, especially if they are heavier or need more effort to push on the tubing.
2. Use non-detergent lubricant when attaching tubing to make it easier.
3. Use 100 Percent distilled water as it will help protect your components if something ever leaks.
4. Read through the manual so you can ask questions ahead of installation, if you have any.
 

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