Koolance cases

[posterus]

I saw previews for a segment on the show that dealt with cooling cases. I wasn't able to see the segment but I am in need of some more cooling action cause my 2 athlons overheat constantly. I was wondering if anyone has seen or had experience with the Koolance cases. They sound promiseing and seem well priced. Not to mention they look sweet. I'm looking at getting the blue one. Here is the link:
http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopdi...54&cat=Koolance (http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=54&cat=Koolance)

Any feedback on this type of cooling is apprecieated. I'm new to this type of stuff.
Thanks
-joe

[posterus]

sorry for posting in wrong board

[Lem6687]

Koolance along with all the other companies that make the same kind of cases(cheiftec, antec, etc) They provide proper cooling. I have a cheiftec with 3 case fans and a cheapo heatsink....and my processor is overclocked....(see sig) and i maintain about 38-39 degrees celsius any time...So if you were to get one id get one with soem case fans....Also since the case is made of alluminum the case its self is pretty cold....Real Good Cases

[posterus]

thanks for the info.
is the only form of cooling in your case through the fans? or is it water cooled. the koolance cases are watercooled. they cool the hd cpu and other drives. the site doesn't really go into how the watercooling system works. i wonder if there is a chance that whatever is controling the water flow breaks and fowls up your machine??
btw, i had no idea there was such a large group of people doing these case mods....cool stuff

[priztech]

the koolance system uses two pumps and overheat protection, if it gets to hot the alarm sounds an the system is shut down automatic. if you check out http://www.koolance.com, check out the faq area and the manuals for their systems are downloadable.
:D

[krzcooter]

I am building a gaming pc right now with the Koolance PC2-601BW Case. The case is nice. I really like the module on the top. It has 3 fans that cool the radiator. I took the 3 fans out and included 3 clear fans with Blue LEDs. The fans on top plug right in to a board that controls the LED, Fans, and the power switch is routed through it so that if the case overheats, it can shut the computer down. There is a temperature sensor that connects so it and the sensor goes between the processor cooling block and the processor. This give the temp to the LED. If the temp goes above 122 degrees F then the computer beeps at you. If it goes above 127 degrees F, then the computer shuts down automatically. The case is spacious. One of the things that I like is the 3.5" drive bays are removable. All you have to do is push a lever back and you can remove the whole drive cage. The radiator that comes in the case takes up the top 5.25" Drive bay. Everything seems nice about the case. I have not built the computer yet because I just got the case, but everything looks good. The pump reservoir, and radiator are already mounted. all you have to do is connect the cpu, motherboad, video, and harddrive coolers, which are bought extra, and you are all set.

[neb1211]

i was also looking at going with a koolance water cooling case because of all the safety precutions that are included. I was against water cooling until i saw the koolance cases.

[Brudaman]

I was wondering how a water cooling case works....

[reifier]

I also purchased a koolance case. I really like it.
It makes it really easy.
There is even a hole with a cap on the bottom of the pc to fill the tank from outside the case.
Keep in mind though that the radiator takes up a drive bay.
I went for the regular size case and regret it a bit.
Buy the full tower one.

[techtvman]

what is the maintenance on watercooling do you have to refill every so often, do u have to change the water and any thing else u can think of that could be maintenance. post all maintenaces

[Bikr]

I would strongly advise against buying a koolance on a gaming rig.. or any rig you plan to OC also. The koolance systems are meant to bring w/c to everyday users , not to highend users. Check out the other co's out there ie .. danger den , www.dangerden.com sysfx , www.sysfx.net etc.. before making your decision. Also when posting system temps it is completely pointless to post "i get 38c steady" 38c sux if you are in a 28C ambient. I keep my room at 27C ambeint and keep a steady 29C core temp with a sysfx block and sysfx dual 80mm fan radiator. on a duron 1ghz OC'd to 1.5ghz..