Liquid Cooling question

PG81 · 12 Feb 2016 at 18:13

Hi
I'm new to water cooling and was wondering whether liquid cooling is a good, cheaper option? I plan on using my old Coolermaster Praetorian case to save on budget but it only allows for 2x 80mm fans at the back. Will that be an issue?

If so, I was thinking I could lose one of the fans and use the space to pass through the pipes and keep the radiator externally - say on top. Would this work i.e. are the pipes long enough on the kits? Aesthetics are not so important to me as the case is hidden anyway.

Is liquid cooling recommended over water cooling? Need to keep the cooling budget under £100 really.

Thanks

chroniclard · 12 Feb 2016 at 18:15

You mean AIO vs custom water loop? :confused:

dholdi · 12 Feb 2016 at 18:17

I guess so for under £100.

PG81 · 12 Feb 2016 at 19:44

Yes to AIO. Seems a simpler option for a newbie (to watercooling) if they're worth the money.

Something like this:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...iquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060019-ww-hs-030-cs.html

dholdi · 12 Feb 2016 at 20:37

I don't think the pipes on that are long enough to put the rad outside on top, probably would be ok behind.