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folex187
02-04-2003, 06:55 PM
What do you guys think I should do? I'm looking for all out best cooling here-- Should I put together something using components on Dtek or should I just spend the extra cash and get a Koolance case??
Thanx,
Alex
[GF]Burke
02-04-2003, 09:31 PM
Koolance uses very poor hose clamps, and i would not trust it in my system.
sweeks
02-04-2003, 11:28 PM
you could always replace the clamps or double up over the stock ones
imported_Yoshi
02-05-2003, 05:28 PM
Well I personally safety wire all my hoses rather than using clamps.
I use aircraft stainless .032" safety wire.
John80y
02-19-2003, 10:10 PM
You won't go wrong with Dtek blocks and Danny will be having some new radiators within a week that will perform as good as any heatercore.

As for the hose clamps... I use Zip ties... I use a couple instead of a hose clamp and have no problems at all...
Bikr
04-07-2003, 10:25 PM
can I go with neither?? both of those kits aren't going to help you very much over air cooling.. I'd go with a kit from dangerden , or sysfx.. www.sysfx.net or www.dangerden.com
John80y
05-17-2003, 11:37 PM
D-tek blocks have proven to be better than dangerden blocks..

D-tek are not like koolance mass produced crap... D-tek is an excellent company with excellent products... Give them a try !
reifier
05-18-2003, 09:21 AM
I don't see why everyone thinks koolance is like kiddie water cooling...
30C on my Barton 2500+ overclocked to 2300Mhz is definitely WAY beter than air and I don't see it as poor for a water cooler at all...
I also like the radiator because it is pretty big... I have 5 fans blowing on it.
neb1211
05-18-2003, 09:40 AM
I also like the radiator because it is pretty big... I have 5 fans blowing on it.That is why i want a koolance water cooled case.
folex187
05-18-2003, 10:47 AM
Well, I have used both Koolance and Dtek stuff (outside of the waterblock, I used a Swiftech) and the temps are really close to the same. The Koolance is A LOT easier to set up and I think is a little quieter. The only downside I see to using the koolance is it doesn't seem to drop the temps back to idle as quickly as a high flowing kit and the boxes weigh a ton.. Horrible if you go to LAN parties.
-Alex