Vantec Water-Cooling System

chris_kalan · 08-January-06, 04:04 PM

Hey, I have a few questions about Vantec's water cooling solution. I like the system because it is an all-in-one solution, for a very reasonable price. But I'm not a huge fan of the CPU waterblock, or the external waterblock. So would it be possible to change the waterblocks?? And would I be able to use a radiator waterblock instead??

Or, if anyone has heard bad things about the Vantec, can anyone else suggest something as an all-in-one solution. My price maximum is $400. Thanks!

MasterP · 08-January-06, 05:10 PM

First and foremost, I'm no WC pimp - AntiM, BA or any of the others will be able to give you better advice than me - that's for sure!

From the review I read on it, the Stingray chipset blocks don't sit correctly (the screws underneath the blocks don't allow the copper surface to make contact with the chip)
With the external pump too, It doesn't look that great (as for the raver lightshow... not my cup of tea)

I'd be more inclined to get a swiftech kit / Corsair "cool" kit or do some research, ask some questions and then build one yourself.

By radiator waterblock, I'm guessing that you might mean that thermaltake one (??)

chris_kalan · 08-January-06, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the info Masterp!! By radiator waterblock, I actually meant one of those radiators like the Black Ice Pro. No matter, if they are compatible, that's great! Thanks for the info! I like Corsair, so I'll look into their cooling kits....I didn't know they made water cooling stuff. Thanks again!

08-January-06, 04:04 PM		#1 (permalink)
chris_kalan Apex Techie Lite	Vantec Water-Cooling System Hey, I have a few questions about Vantec's water cooling solution. I like the system because it is an all-in-one solution, for a very reasonable price. But I'm not a huge fan of the CPU waterblock, or the external waterblock. So would it be possible to change the waterblocks?? And would I be able to use a radiator waterblock instead?? Or, if anyone has heard bad things about the Vantec, can anyone else suggest something as an all-in-one solution. My price maximum is $400. Thanks!

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08-January-06, 05:10 PM		#2 (permalink)
MasterP Da' Thunda' From Down Unda'	First and foremost, I'm no WC pimp - AntiM, BA or any of the others will be able to give you better advice than me - that's for sure! From the review I read on it, the Stingray chipset blocks don't sit correctly (the screws underneath the blocks don't allow the copper surface to make contact with the chip) With the external pump too, It doesn't look that great (as for the raver lightshow... not my cup of tea) I'd be more inclined to get a swiftech kit / Corsair "cool" kit or do some research, ask some questions and then build one yourself. By radiator waterblock, I'm guessing that you might mean that thermaltake one (??)

08-January-06, 10:20 PM		#3 (permalink)
chris_kalan Apex Techie Lite	Thanks for the info Masterp!! By radiator waterblock, I actually meant one of those radiators like the Black Ice Pro. No matter, if they are compatible, that's great! Thanks for the info! I like Corsair, so I'll look into their cooling kits....I didn't know they made water cooling stuff. Thanks again!