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My tower server is packed with hardware and could possibly overheat. 2 Opteron CPUs, 8 DIMMs, 4 hard drives all in an Antec P182 ATX case (not EATX/SSI/MEB/whatever) and the temperature of the box in spite of all the premium cooling fans (at room temperature) is getting excessive.
I'm looking for some serious cooling solutions. Air conditioning, maybe water cooling. Anything kind of cooling alternatives. Hard drive coolers, ventilation, refridgeration, whatever it takes. I cannot put this server in an HVAC since it's at home. I would prefer something quiet over noisy but at this point, I can't overlook anything.
Are kits specific to cases? Are they specific to CPUs? I've never done water cooling but I've gathered that by water cooling the CPUs, the CPUs maintain (or lessen) their temperature, but by avoiding CPU fans the ambient air within the case is not affected as greatly. Am I right about this? – osij2is – 2009-08-06T17:04:51.683
yes! and about the kits being specific to CPUs, there are kits that fit a multitude of different chips as well as ones designed specifically for certain CPUs. – John T – 2009-08-06T17:08:04.017
Well running Socket F Opterons (Barcelona) quad cores I can't imagine many water coolers being compatible. I've always imagined water kits for overclockers and gamers more than anything. – osij2is – 2009-08-06T17:14:39.617
I'm really looking into water cooling. Are there any good beginner's guide to water cooling online somewhere? I can't find anything that explains all the parts, specifications and what variables/intangibles go into water cooling systems. – osij2is – 2009-08-06T22:29:28.157
1http://www.spodesabode.com/archive/content/article/watercool/1 – John T – 2009-08-07T16:24:00.697