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antipop
12-07-2002, 04:25 PM
Is there a cheap way to get the cpu temp below ambient? I don't want something temporary. I've looked at the peltier but it's too expensive for me (it's mostly the psu that is expensive).
BTW i'm watercooling
KnightElite
12-07-2002, 07:21 PM
Cheapest way, if you already have watercooling, is probably to either put a TEC on the block or make a water chiller. Or, possibly, if you have an air conditioner, you could duct it into your radiator intake, which might do the trick.
Cathar
12-07-2002, 08:46 PM
Evaporative Tower ("bong") water cooling.
If set up properly they'll bring your water temps to just above the dew point, which can be anything from 0-20C below room temperature depending on ambient humidity. Generally best to route the air-flow through the tower outside to prevent raising your room's humidity to 100%.
KnightElite
12-07-2002, 11:34 PM
Right... I forgot about bongs. Thanks for the reminder Cathar :D.
antipop
12-08-2002, 03:22 AM
I don't think a bong would be a good idea for me, i live in a student room (it 9m²) and i don't want to live in the amazonian forest :). I think i'll have to put money on the side and get me a pelt