Watercooling, should I?

[pwsymonds]

So im getting a new system sometime around January (Just after xmas, perfect timing for some ocUK voucher usage)

Now component wise im close to being decided but right now its just waiting till January to see the updated pricing, if any!

My question is about watercooling. Now ive never built a PC with watercooling before but this time i have a little more money to spend and more time on my hands! I also want my next system to be a bit more customized than my last which was just bog standard, my GPU the only part i really invested in and its waaaaay to old now (nvidia 7950 SLi , lol, ive managed to hold on to them till now i know)

Anyway, to the point, is it worth it? Seings as it will be my first time, would someone be able to spec me a full kit? Is it worth doing the GPU as well as the CPU? Im really new to it so it would be appreciated. Also, any risks? Whats the best case to use?

I know i could just get the corsair h50 or 70 but i wanted to get more involved...im sure you understand where im coming from

 

[TheCenturion]

Hello mate

Watercooling isn't the kind of thing that you can just do as you go along. It requires lots of thought and preparation, and lots of reading. I'd suggest starting off by reading the sticky at the top of this subforum, and after that there's a whole load of guides available online. OcUK is also here if you have any questions.

 

[pwsymonds]

Hiya, yep i just saw it, great thread im checking it out now lol

New here you see, point and laugh..

Thanks, its got pretty much all my questions.

 

[Bubo]

VAT going up in the new year btw.

 

[Essexraptor]

Welcome to the forums

Not for the faint hearted. All I would say ... is research it well and double check that you are buying the right and compatable components. Use the forum to ask all the questions that your not sure about. The "Water Cooling Gods" on here have been doing it for a number of years and know most of the pit falls by now.

Lastly ... Good Luck!!

 

[pwsymonds]

Thanks for the advise. Im a quick decider and what im going to do is first just use a non watercooling method.

Then as i get used to the new machine and get my ideal setup, im going to take my time and slowly set it up on water as time passes. make a hobby out of it. Time is something ill be needing with this one. My biggest fear was the maintenance but it doesnt seem all to much if your enthousiastic about it.

Cant wait for January to come, ive been holding out for a little while and more and more tempted every day to just buy now, but im holding out to see what sandybridge has to offer over the current i7 range
Bubo do you reckon the increase in VAT will have a massive impact? as in, worth buying now instead of later?

Thanks for the quick answers people, appreciate every input

 

[Greboth]

I would research it a lot before deciding finally on whether to do or not. Maybe even build the system as air cooled before planning loop and ordering the parts. Generally though I would say if you are confident with your pc building skills then go for it but don't blame me if it goes wrong

I agree with above also, there are enough people on here who have been doing it longer and helped me out with a few questions before I built my loop.