Will water cooled PC's become mainstream?

jmke · 21st November 2004, 18:39

Submitted by Teus, thank you!

"Do you believe we’re moving towards water-cooled computers, or will the manufacters (especially Intel) realize that if they keep making a dash to the fastest CPU’s they’ll only push the lifetime of the CPU’s back and make the cooling methods & power bill a horror?

Can’t say the mobile desktop AMD CPU’s weren’t a success (n/o for oc’ing), and intel is also bringing it’s mobiles to the desktop markt"

21st November 2004, 21:27

I think there are three groups who will use a wc:
the overclockers
the case modders
those who want peace and quiet.

but the big mass will stick to good ol' air cooling.

And isn't Intel already taking a different approach? their dothans offer a nice combination of low power consumption, low heat output and top performance.

21st November 2004, 21:39

It's still a risk to use water and electricity together, so WC will never get in workstations.
Plus, Intel has already tried to improve the cooling (BTX).

21st November 2004, 22:03

does distilled water become conductive after that it's been in your wc loop?

21st November 2004, 22:31

Quote:

Originally posted by kristos
does distilled water become conductive after that it's been in your wc loop?

I think not, it's still the same water, noting changed (except some anti alg liquid or something like that).
Or maybe the erosion of the waterblock will make the water conductive. But you have to wait a few 1000 years for that I think

21st November 2004, 22:51

ik was eerder aan stof aan't denken

Sidney · 21st November 2004, 23:42

Most of you know how I think.

22nd November 2004, 00:36

Quote:

Originally posted by kristos
does distilled water become conductive after that it's been in your wc loop?

yes, because of the dirt particles everywhere it won't be non-conductive anymore

Sidney · 22nd November 2004, 00:55

What will be your budget expense for next year if you are the IT manager in a medium size companY (sales less than $1 Billion per year) with say 1,000 PC's using water cooling?

Budget expense covers:
1) Repair maintenance in labor.
2) Repair maintenance in parts.
3) Loss time due to down time.

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What will be your budget expense for next year if you are the IT manager in a medium size companY (sales less than $1 Billion per year) with say 1,000 PC's using air cooling?

Budget expense covers:
1) Repair maintenance in labor.
2) Repair maintenance in parts.
3) Loss time due to down time.
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If W/C will become mainstream; when do you think Dell will offer W/C systems in Best Buy; Corporate Purchase?

How do you figure repair warranty on Dell; HP/Compaq; Gateway, etc?

If you can convince Corporates to buy W/C systems; you would become a mulit-millionaire overnight. I wish you the best of luck; come back here to visit the peasant (me) from time to time.

22nd November 2004, 18:21

imo, for enthousiasts only...
i think most people will start buying quiet pc with some sound damping material and 120mm low rpm fans + fanless psu.

21st November 2004, 18:39	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Will water cooled PC's become mainstream? Submitted by Teus, thank you! "Do you believe we’re moving towards water-cooled computers, or will the manufacters (especially Intel) realize that if they keep making a dash to the fastest CPU’s they’ll only push the lifetime of the CPU’s back and make the cooling methods & power bill a horror? Can’t say the mobile desktop AMD CPU’s weren’t a success (n/o for oc’ing), and intel is also bringing it’s mobiles to the desktop markt" __________________

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22nd November 2004, 00:55	#9
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	What will be your budget expense for next year if you are the IT manager in a medium size companY (sales less than $1 Billion per year) with say 1,000 PC's using water cooling? Budget expense covers: 1) Repair maintenance in labor. 2) Repair maintenance in parts. 3) Loss time due to down time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- What will be your budget expense for next year if you are the IT manager in a medium size companY (sales less than $1 Billion per year) with say 1,000 PC's using air cooling? Budget expense covers: 1) Repair maintenance in labor. 2) Repair maintenance in parts. 3) Loss time due to down time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If W/C will become mainstream; when do you think Dell will offer W/C systems in Best Buy; Corporate Purchase? How do you figure repair warranty on Dell; HP/Compaq; Gateway, etc? If you can convince Corporates to buy W/C systems; you would become a mulit-millionaire overnight. I wish you the best of luck; come back here to visit the peasant (me) from time to time. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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21st November 2004, 21:27	#2
kristos Posts: n/a	I think there are three groups who will use a wc: the overclockers the case modders those who want peace and quiet. but the big mass will stick to good ol' air cooling. And isn't Intel already taking a different approach? their dothans offer a nice combination of low power consumption, low heat output and top performance.

21st November 2004, 21:39	#3
wutske Posts: n/a	It's still a risk to use water and electricity together, so WC will never get in workstations. Plus, Intel has already tried to improve the cooling (BTX).

21st November 2004, 22:03	#4
kristos Posts: n/a	does distilled water become conductive after that it's been in your wc loop?

21st November 2004, 22:51	#6
kristos Posts: n/a	ik was eerder aan stof aan't denken

22nd November 2004, 18:21	#10
ph0ton Posts: n/a	imo, for enthousiasts only... i think most people will start buying quiet pc with some sound damping material and 120mm low rpm fans + fanless psu.