Official Antec Kuhler Owners' Thread

Shayper · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:13

Hmm not sure about that... Can you enlighten us Jessie?

1Day · 24 Feb 2011 at 14:19

Most of the newer motherboards allow full control of the fan headers from either the BIOS itself, or third party applications that are bundled with the motherboard in the OS. You can configure most of these to do what you are wanting to do. Their is no imperative to use the supplied fan.

Schizo · 24 Feb 2011 at 15:41

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnh6_eCEhs

just seen this video and it says it comes with different colour changing lights on the unit it ?

also says you there is a program where you can monitor the water inside the unit ?

sounds rather good if you ask me.

mine is still sealed up from delivery tuesday.

Apem · 24 Feb 2011 at 15:46

Thats a diffrent model coming out later on someone was on about this else where cant remember where though sorry.

Antec_Jessie · 24 Feb 2011 at 15:56

Apem said:
Thats what i said in my post was asking if there would be problems not using the fan connector from the pump if you want to change the fans and use the new fans on a pwm header and not use the included fan cable from the pump.

If you want to use PWM, you're more than welcome to - the fan header from the pump simply controls the fans via liquid temperature. If you'd rather have more control via your BIOS, there wouldn't be any problem.

Apem · 24 Feb 2011 at 16:04

Thanks Jessie exactly what I was wondering just wanted to make sure there wasnt a problem not using that cable from the pump. Do you happen to know what size screws would be needed to add a second fan to the rad please.

Antec_Jessie · 24 Feb 2011 at 16:07

schizo said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mnh6_eCEhs

just seen this video and it says it comes with different colour changing lights on the unit it ?

also says you there is a program where you can monitor the water inside the unit ?

sounds rather good if you ask me.

mine is still sealed up from delivery tuesday.

The KUHLER H2O 920 is the next product we'll be releasing and has all of those features you mentioned and more.

s there an optimal configuration for the rad/fan setup? I have it in push/pull using both the original fan and the Phantom exhaust fan, with the original pulling. I also have the radiator mounted so the hoses are to the left hand side of the case as you look forward at it. Is there any better setup?

Push-pull is going to be the best cooling that you can get with a unit like this. It all depends on what you want to get out of the cooler. If you're pulling fresh air in from the outside of the case through the radiator, you'll see better CPU temps but slightly increased ambient temps. If you're pulling air through the radiator from inside the case, your ambient temps will be better but your CPU temps won't be as good.

With regard to the hoses, we haven't seen any measurable advantage to one hose orientation over another. Install them however is best for your case.

Shayper · 24 Feb 2011 at 16:49

Thanks jessie, just don't think I could have any more intakes and it still work

Apem said:
Thanks Jessie exactly what I was wondering just wanted to make sure there wasnt a problem not using that cable from the pump. Do you happen to know what size screws would be needed to add a second fan to the rad please.

Just do what I did mate, and use half the screws on one fan and the other half with the other, works like a charm

J-FRO · 24 Feb 2011 at 16:58

So come on guys give us your temps and pictures then. I'm hoping to build a rig in April and I'd going to go for a water cooler either way. So I want those temps and pics damn it! I demand them!

Antec_Jessie · 24 Feb 2011 at 18:02

Apem said:
Thanks Jessie exactly what I was wondering just wanted to make sure there wasnt a problem not using that cable from the pump. Do you happen to know what size screws would be needed to add a second fan to the rad please.

It's a 6-32 x 1-1/4 screw. You should be able to find them at any hardware store.

Apem · 24 Feb 2011 at 18:06

Thanks again Jessie thought they might be

vail3r · 24 Feb 2011 at 21:36

Cmon, pictures of the unit installed and Temp details please

Shayper · 24 Feb 2011 at 22:59

How do you post pics on here? Got a few of teh build, need to upload

1Day · 25 Feb 2011 at 09:11

Upload your images to imageshack or some similar image hosting site. Then take the direct link and insert within the image tags. The image tags are triggered by selecting the little image of a mountain between the quote and insert url tags.

J-FRO · 27 Feb 2011 at 13:29

Any pics of this yet lads?

Temperature readings as well?

Schizo · 27 Feb 2011 at 16:11

J-FRO said:
Any pics of this yet lads?

Temperature readings as well?

i was think this also.

ill be doing mine tomorrow so will have pictures up then.

Schizo · 28 Feb 2011 at 11:22

pictures as promised.

not done a temp test but will get it up soon but does look good already,will let it settle down and stress it and overclock my q6600.

idle at the moment is 25c on all four cores.

pump was a bit noisy when started but seem's to have settled down.

case is a corsair 800d.

Stoner81 · 28 Feb 2011 at 15:32

I have one on order though have to wait until the 7th before it comes back in stock

once I have it installed will post pics etc.

Stoner81.

J-FRO · 28 Feb 2011 at 16:19

Looks pretty good schizo, you got any other case fans operating there as well for more airflow or....?

Schizo · 28 Feb 2011 at 16:26

i have this on the front bays...

one 140mm fan on the bottom shelf and 3 120mm fans in the roof.

fan inside is running at 400rpm
lian-li fan is running at 600rpm
3x top fans are running at 800rpm.

im happy with this at last and have spent to much time getting this case how i wanted it.

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