asetek water cool - any good?

[ericjmense]

I'm going to finally do it but it will be a few months of saving, I'm going all water cooling. I have been looking at this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835703012
The only deal is I can't find a review with a dual core processor. I'm just looking for advice if it would be a good kit or should I just buck up and spend the extra cash on the swiftech and add the chipset and VGA blocks

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835108076

I just am not sure I want to spend that much. Or can i get something else for the same price that will be better?

[jester]

Havnt read up on any on asetek.

I know you wouldnt be disappointed with the swiftech kit thou. If it were my cash id get that & add the other blocks later.

[Bio-Hazard]

Swiftech, better blocks all around, less restrictive radiator and much better pump.

[ericjmense]

looks like i could get ultra + for about 70$ more and that will inclure ram sink, extra clamps, and enoughf hose

[Bio-Hazard]

The Ultra+ is a pretty nice kit IMHO, just be very carefull if the NB block will clear all the components on your MoBo before you order it. I see no reason to water cool the NB myself, but there are a lot of people that do mainly for the noise.

[jester]

I see no reason to water cool the NB myself, but there are a lot of people that do mainly for the noise.

Lot of the newer mobos (including mine) use passive cooling with heatpipes which work fine untill ya take away a regular cpu fan. I had to jimmy rig a fan to cool the chipset cause it was hitin 60c+ at only 290htt.

[Bio-Hazard]

My NB hardly ever goes over 40c with the stock cooler set manulyy to 3000 rpm so I can't hear it at all, but I also have a bit more clean airflow in my case than most folks.
Like I said before, if you plan on water cooling your NB, make double sure it clears all the surounding components and be prepaired for a performance drop when adding the block to the loop.