Water cooling problem

[JuKe]

hi guys

first I wanted to go water cooling cause I thought it would be a nice project. Now I want to do it because when I turn off my pc, I hear a ringing in my left ear from the noise of the god damn CPU fan. to cut noise I already dropped more money on an enermax fan adjustable PSU (good stuff, I recommend!) but its not enough. the main problem is the CPU fan (for AMD obviously)

the problem is that in my state of anger do to ear problems, the noises in my head suggested I buy quick. I bought a Koolance cpu cooler cause it looked cool and seemed it will do the job.
the problem is that its 1/4" intake/out and most radiators and pumps are 1/2"

I've been told its not a big problem as no matter what the pump, theoratically water cannot be compressed and so the water block will hold.
I want a good pump because I want to make a switchable path to cooling. one to the radiator, and one to an external cooling unit made just to look good and score with the ladies (as we know, hot chicks dig a good rig)
so im thinking Ehim and Black ice.

wanted your thoughts on this before I go out and do something stupid again.

Thanks
JuKe

[Toaster]

Howdy,
Heat dissapation and noise need not go hand in hand.
While AMD processors tend to create more heat, you might have other problem areas.
When I build a system, especially for myself, noise is of high concern.
Primary to system cooling in my builds was getting cool air into the system and heated air out as efficiently and as quietly as possible.
I found the following formula to work 100% for my builds:

1. Often a frontal intake fan is not mandatory and under certain circumstances can actually reduce cooling.
2. Exhust fans are a better idea PROVIDED that the intake vent area is at least twice the area of all exhaust fan areas combined.
3. Case vents vary wildly, be sure you have adaquate venting. Some cases have these vents on the bottom of the case and can easily be obstructed.
Be sure this area remains open and enlarge these vents if practical.
4. 2 lower speed (and quieter) fans is sometimes better then one high speed fan.


Notes:
Some cases have side vents. These vents if they exist on the system board tray side of the case (not the system board side) have little use and should be blocked or otherwise restricted. Try to keep mother nature on your side by allowing cool air to enter at the lower side of the case and exhaust at the high side.
If your case has vents on the sides and these vents are along the lower edge and a higher edge, try restricting the higher edge.
This can be done on a temorary basis by taping a piece of paper over certain vents to try to "steer" cooling air.
There are a myriad of ways to achieve the same task but differing case designs make defined means of cooling corrections an experimental affair. Simply, try any of the above and keep an eye on system temps.
Luckily, building a quiet Intel based system is quite easy and the same on an AMD class system should be almost as easy. Obviuosly, cooling on an AMD class system is gravely important.

[Floppyman]

Hi,

A lot of information on watercooling can be found on the www.overclockers.com forums. Also check out www.dangerden.com for watercooling supplies and accessories. HTH