Air Cooler vs Water Cooler

Temps would go down, by how much during idle/load can't be answered easily, but typically under load temps will be much lower than air.

Performance won't change, unless you use the available overhead to overclock :)
 
If I was to upgrade to a watercooling solution with a combi res & pump, would it affect the setup/pipe connections if moved to another location for LAN games?
 
It shouldn't as the fill ports etc... would all be sealed, just don't go throwing the case about while full...which should go without saying really :)
 
pgi947 said:
It shouldn't as the fill ports etc... would all be sealed, just don't go throwing the case about while full...which should go without saying really :)
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It would be a good hours drive to the location if I made the upgrade. Guess I'll have to drive safely :D

Also, what case would you recommend? I'm really struggling to find a nice balance between looks & features.

Got these so far:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-023-NX&tool=3

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-075-NX&groupid=2362&catid=35&subcat=

I think this one would be practical, but looks a little bland:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-036-CS
 
Either of the last two tbh, I don't rate the Phantoms for WC much at all, some do love them though but it can involve modding to get a decent amount of radiator in.

The last two is down to you really, keep in mind the 810 is a big ol' case, but it will take thick 360+240 radiators easily with no modding. The 650D Is a smaller IMO more stylish case (I have its big brother the 800D) and will take a slim 240 up top and a 200mm radiator in the front. If your going to be lugging this around to LAN events then I would say the smaller the better.

I can only imagine what the 810 must weigh when fully loaded based off my similar sized 800D. My case fully loaded is an easy 25KG+.

You can't go wrong with either case though IMO. If it was my money i'd be going for the Switch 810 as I like a big case to work in :)

Edit: If you find the 650D bland take a look at the 600T, pretty much the same internally, just a little nicer on the outside, especially in white :cool:
 
pgi947 said:
Either of the last two tbh, I don't rate the Phantoms for WC much at all, some do love them though but it can involve modding to get a decent amount of radiator in.

The last two is down to you really, keep in mind the 810 is a big ol' case, but it will take thick 360+240 radiators easily with no modding. The 650D Is a smaller IMO more stylish case (I have its big brother the 800D) and will take a slim 240 up top and a 200mm radiator in the front. If your going to be lugging this around to LAN events then I would say the smaller the better.

I can only imagine what the 810 must weigh when fully loaded based off my similar sized 800D. My case fully loaded is an easy 25KG+.

You can't go wrong with either case though IMO. If it was my money i'd be going for the Switch 810 as I like a big case to work in :)

Edit: If you find the 650D bland take a look at the 600T, pretty much the same internally, just a little nicer on the outside, especially in white :cool:
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Thanks for the help!!

Really like the look of the 600T, just what I've been looking for to replace my HTPC.

Thanks :D:D
 
If you're considering a Phantom have a look at the link in my sig. Taken a fair bit of modding to get where I am now and I'm now looking to put a 360 in the roof...more modding!
 
I fitted a 240 Rad in the bottom of my phantom by de-riveting the large HDD bay and riveted the smaller one in its place :-) IMO its not a lot of effort for a WC in a Phantom and it does look very tidy when its done :-) depends highly on the end users mechanical skill level I am an aeronautical engineer by trade so i guess it comes naturally to me. others may struggle a little.
 
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