Are the ThermalTake "Big water 12cm Liquid Cooling Systems" any good?

budlik · 18th October 2004, 1:37 AM

Just curious as to know wether these systems are any good and if they are, where is the best place to buy. And If they are crap, why?

I'm going to be running a AMD ATHLON 64mg 3200+ and a Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 XT PLATINUM EDITION 256meg ViVo / DVI video card which i am hoping i can also watercool.

Budlik.

phextwin · 18th October 2004, 8:55 AM

Its the first semi decent kit by Tt, but the combination of Aluminium rad and copper block, (plus that DIY is heaps better) is a major flaw.

budlik · 18th October 2004, 9:49 AM

So paying around 200 for it is useless? I am best for now running a aircooled system and not overclocking my system untill i learn/understand how to setup my own system.

Another thing is, i want a cmpletely internal system, and i want warrantee on my parts, as im gunna be running a $1000 video card and i dont want any stupidity on my behalf to kill it.

budlik.

phextwin · 18th October 2004, 11:50 AM

Not useless, pointless maybe, but definatly not useless.

Copper and Aluminum will lead to Galvanic corrosion. It will work, but i wouldnt trust it in the long term.

Research, google, the answers will come.

You also aware that using any cooler other than stock voids your warranty?

oldmanemu · 18th October 2004, 11:51 AM

As phextwin said copper block and Au rad don't mix even with corrosion inhibitor in the fluid as it will eventually break down and then you will get corrosion. Do some more research on components. Look at www.radiical.com.au for their gear, or try and get a storm block from Cathar in his next batch. PC Case Gear have the new MPC650 pump and rads etc. When you assemble the bits leak test it away from the computer for a few days then assemble it in the computer without stressing any of the connections.

l00b3r · 18th October 2004, 12:07 PM

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If you want whats good. Only cool your CPU, dont risk killing a $1000+ Card.

I would buy the following.

Jaron IceCool 2X120mm Rad.
2 X Low noise 120mm fans.
3M of Tygon Tubing (I got some, but only cause your my mate)
1 X Storm G4 CPU Block (There is a wait unfortunatly)
and an Eheim 1048.

that would do an awsome job, and will do its job for years to come!

-Matt

18th October 2004, 1:37 AM	#1
budlik Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Aus Posts: 235	Are the ThermalTake "Big water 12cm Liquid Cooling Systems" any good? Just curious as to know wether these systems are any good and if they are, where is the best place to buy. And If they are crap, why? I'm going to be running a AMD ATHLON 64mg 3200+ and a Sapphire ATI Radeon X800 XT PLATINUM EDITION 256meg ViVo / DVI video card which i am hoping i can also watercool. Budlik.

18th October 2004, 11:51 AM	#5
oldmanemu Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coastal Victoria Posts: 991	As phextwin said copper block and Au rad don't mix even with corrosion inhibitor in the fluid as it will eventually break down and then you will get corrosion. Do some more research on components. Look at www.radiical.com.au for their gear, or try and get a storm block from Cathar in his next batch. PC Case Gear have the new MPC650 pump and rads etc. When you assemble the bits leak test it away from the computer for a few days then assemble it in the computer without stressing any of the connections. __________________ OCAU Camera Club member 81, Former Panasonic DMC-FZ20 user and now Konica Minolta 5D owner Some photo's Last edited by oldmanemu; 18th October 2004 at 11:52 AM.

18th October 2004, 8:55 AM	#2
phextwin Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Geelong Velocity:Unknown Posts: 4,222	Its the first semi decent kit by Tt, but the combination of Aluminium rad and copper block, (plus that DIY is heaps better) is a major flaw.

18th October 2004, 9:49 AM	#3
budlik Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Aus Posts: 235	So paying around 200 for it is useless? I am best for now running a aircooled system and not overclocking my system untill i learn/understand how to setup my own system. Another thing is, i want a cmpletely internal system, and i want warrantee on my parts, as im gunna be running a $1000 video card and i dont want any stupidity on my behalf to kill it. budlik.

18th October 2004, 11:50 AM	#4
phextwin Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Geelong Velocity:Unknown Posts: 4,222	Not useless, pointless maybe, but definatly not useless. Copper and Aluminum will lead to Galvanic corrosion. It will work, but i wouldnt trust it in the long term. Research, google, the answers will come. You also aware that using any cooler other than stock voids your warranty?

18th October 2004, 12:07 PM	#6
l00b3r (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Urban..... Bris Posts: 8,357	.. If you want whats good. Only cool your CPU, dont risk killing a $1000+ Card. I would buy the following. Jaron IceCool 2X120mm Rad. 2 X Low noise 120mm fans. 3M of Tygon Tubing (I got some, but only cause your my mate) 1 X Storm G4 CPU Block (There is a wait unfortunatly) and an Eheim 1048. that would do an awsome job, and will do its job for years to come! -Matt