This seems to be cool

john · Feb 26, 2009, 12:43:14

Overclocked Orange

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 12:49:33

Can't say I was impressed with the reporter, beige boxes haven't been around for years, to mention but one point.

john · Feb 26, 2009, 12:51:02

Actually I've not heard the commentary as I don't have a soundcard at work

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 12:53:51

You won't like it very much, I fear, John. Banal springs to mind.

trophymick · Feb 26, 2009, 12:54:02

Let's hope he doesn't spring a leak

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 12:55:47

It's going to get expensive if he does, Mick.

Sebby · Feb 26, 2009, 13:24:20

From what I've read, water-cooled systems always leak, and it's only a matter of time... I don't think I'd like a water-cooled machine for the simple reason that I'd be worried about it all the time, and certainly wouldn't like to leave it running when not at home.

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 14:30:21

I'm a little loathe too, Seb, I'd rather buy a faster processor in the first place. TBH, for my use, it really wouldn't make that much difference.

Simon · Feb 26, 2009, 17:24:40

I've always bean warned that water and electricity aren't a good mix.

Glenn · Feb 26, 2009, 17:28:24

Isn't Sam's PC liquid cooled?

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 17:38:05

Quote from: Simon on Feb 26, 2009, 17:24:40
I've always bean warned that water and electricity aren't a good mix.

By whom?

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 17:38:23

Quote from: Glenn on Feb 26, 2009, 17:28:24
Isn't Sam's PC liquid cooled?

I've heard that Sam is.

Simon · Feb 26, 2009, 17:56:02

Quote from: Rik on Feb 26, 2009, 17:38:05
By whom?

2-1!

Rik · Feb 26, 2009, 17:57:34

Everyone else is now scratching their heads and trying to work out what cabbalistic mystery we are discussing.

Simon · Feb 26, 2009, 17:59:57

Lance · Feb 26, 2009, 19:30:41

Quote from: john on Feb 26, 2009, 12:43:14
Overclocked Orange

David seriously needs to get out more!

Ted · Feb 26, 2009, 22:18:27

Quote from the site.

"Modifications of this kind can be dangerous and invalidate manufacturer warranties"

Well! you don't say!

john · Feb 26, 2009, 22:41:46

Quote from: Glenn on Feb 26, 2009, 17:28:24
Isn't Sam's PC liquid cooled?

I don't know but I bet Rik's keyboard is

Simon · Feb 26, 2009, 22:47:18

Actually, I think he has a bucket under his desk.

john · Feb 26, 2009, 22:48:07

I don't think that's for purposes of cooling though Simon

Simon · Feb 26, 2009, 22:51:22

Sebby · Feb 26, 2009, 23:18:46

Quote from: Ted on Feb 26, 2009, 22:18:27
Quote from the site.

"Modifications of this kind can be dangerous and invalidate manufacturer warranties"

Well! you don't say!

You just know that some moron would have sued the BBC had they not written that!

Rik · Feb 27, 2009, 09:24:19

Quote from: john on Feb 26, 2009, 22:41:46
I don't know but I bet Rik's keyboard is

Rik · Feb 27, 2009, 09:24:48

Quote from: Simon on Feb 26, 2009, 22:47:18
Actually, I think he has a bucket under his desk.

Don't give away all my secrets, Simon.

Odos · Feb 27, 2009, 17:50:09

Quote from: Sebby on Feb 26, 2009, 13:24:20
From what I've read, water-cooled systems always leak, and it's only a matter of time... I don't think I'd like a water-cooled machine for the simple reason that I'd be worried about it all the time, and certainly wouldn't like to leave it running when not at home.

All my machines since 2000 have been water cooled, not had a leak yet. To me water cooling is far better, and it keeps my machines cooler. This machine is running a 6600 quad and the bios is reporting a temp of just three degrees above ambient.

The main reason I prefer liquid cooling is that even when running at stock speeds it's just so much quieter. These days the biggest noise factor comes from the graphics card coolers but just stick on a GPU waterblock and the silence returns

Rik · Feb 27, 2009, 17:52:02

Long time no see, Tony, how are you?

Odos · Feb 27, 2009, 18:01:24

Quote from: Rik on Feb 27, 2009, 17:52:02
Long time no see, Tony, how are you?

Fine thanks Rik

I've been here all the time lurking ( I only log in to post ), just not been posting. Most subjects I have no preference, knowledge or opinion on so I keep my gob shut

Rik · Feb 27, 2009, 18:01:54

Many people wish you'd give me lessons.

Simon · Feb 27, 2009, 18:33:53

Quote from: Odos on Feb 27, 2009, 18:01:24
Most subjects I have no preference, knowledge or opinion on so I keep my gob shut

Doesn't stop me!

john · Feb 27, 2009, 19:07:18

Quote from: Simon on Feb 27, 2009, 18:33:53
Doesn't stop me!

Me neither

vitriol · Feb 28, 2009, 11:55:13

I built a friend a water cooled machine about a year and a half ago, it's still running great. Virtualy silent and his Q6600 quad runs nice at 3.2ghz. (default 2.4Ghz)

I'd do it myself just don't have the time or money at the moment. Just buy quality water cooling kits / componants and things will be fine.