» The computer overheats - how to cool

In the summer heat, more and more appeals from users that the computer began to suddenly turn off, cut down, hang - most likely he overheat. How to cool it? We look later.

Like mathematics and philosopher René Descarte, let's go from simple to complex. Repetition of capital truths about cooling PC Sometimes it helps to understand what was missed. So…

How to cool the computer when overheating

1. The system unit is better lowering down (ideally - on the floor, on a special stand on wheels). From the school year of physics, everything will probably remember that hot air usually rises up, and cold - lowers down.
2. Explore the surroundings of the systemism - is there a nearby curtain, napkins, chairs and other home utensils, which can interfere with the full air exchange computer.
3. Clean the inside of the PC with a vacuum cleaner. Dust and animal wool can be very sensible to climb the coolers, especially on the power supply.
4. Adjust the coolers on the front panel by blowing, on the back - on blowing out.
5. Make sure that in the system unit in this case there were no big gaps (for example, holes from the output panel for the drive).
6. The wires inside should also not prevent air circulation, therefore they should be accurately put and strengthen with ordinary clamps.
7. Check the presence of the thermal paste and with the need to update it (50 gram tube is worth a penny, and it is enough for 40-50 cleaning). To do this, you need to remove the coolers from the processor and the video card and gently linse with alcohol from the residues of the old thermal paste, then it is also scrupulously lubricate the surface of the processor's contact and the radiator and put everything in place.
8. If there are several hard drives in the housing, they are worth putting them away from each other.
9. If possible, do not connect to PCs power consumables like USB refrigerators, fans, etc. (especially it applies to laptops that we will talk below).
10. Install on the PC program to check the "iron" temperature. Free software is enough for these purposes. The normal temperature of individual components should be viewed on the manufacturer's website.
11. If necessary, change the regular cooler to the more advanced. Look tips on this occasion in the insert "Choosing a cooler is worth the needs."

PC temperature monitoring

Separately, it is worth talking about programs displaying the PC temperature. This software reads the temperature data from special thermal sensors. In addition to the sensors on the processor and the motherboard, you can also install additional. Sometimes such sensors are equipped with advanced computer enclosures of the IKONIK Zaria A20, they can be found in Zalman ZM-MFC3 devices. In addition, measure the temperature inside the housing can be a multimeter that has such an option. But back to the software. There are quite a lot of them. We list the main.

1. Everest. - A program that will conduct the diagnostics of the computer and issuing more information as its hardware (processor, motherboard, monitor and video communication, wheels, etc.), and about the software stuffing - operating system, drivers, all installed and separately Auto-loaded programs, running processes, licenses, hotels, etc., etc. It is possible to perform a test performance test and its comparison with reference results. It gives more than 100 pages of information, and also allows network audit and configuration of a computer to optimal operation.
2. Core temp - Compact program without unnecessary functions, designed to control the temperature of the processor. Core Temp may show the temperature of any individual kernel in each processor exhibiting in the system. Using this utility, you can observe in real time, as the temperature of the processor kernel changes depending on the load. The program supports the entire series of Intel Core and Core 2 processors, as well as all AMD processors in the AMD64 line. Core TEMP allows you to record processor temperature changes within a certain time with subsequent data transfer to Excel.
3. MBProbe. - Utility intended for tracking stresses, temperatures and operation of the system fans. Note: This program should be used carefully, knowing the principle of its action, since it usually applies to the composition with a small utility that resolves some of the security parameters forbidden by the system.
4. Speedfan.- A free program that monitors the temperature, speed of the cooler and voltage. Speedfan can also display the hard disk temperature if the device supports this option. The main function of Speedfan is to monitor the speed of the cooler and its change depending on the temperature inside the computer. It helps reduce the noise and consumption of electricity. The latest version has improved support for NVIDIA video cards, as well as access to information S.M.R.R.T. From some RAID controllers, supported support for new devices.
5. HDD Temperature. - A program that displays the temperature of the hard disk. It monitors the condition of the hard disk and its temperature to prevent data loss. The hard disk temperature monitoring is carried out at the expense of S.M.A.R.T., which is used in most modern hard drives.
6. HDD THERMOMETER.- monitors the temperature of the hard disk (disks). In case of exceeding the specified level, it may output a sound message, run an external application or turn off the computer (or enter it into the "hibernation"). In this case, the program distinguishes two levels of the unwanted HDD temperature - elevated and critical, and depending on this can act according to different scenarios. For example, when the slave is reached, the "Increased temperature" is displayed, and in case of exceeding the critical mark, the computer will turn off. If necessary, monitoring results can be recorded in the log file. Interface - multilingual. For full use HDD THERMOMETER requires free registration.
7. NextSensor. - Easy to use and does not require installation utility for monitoring temperatures and voltages in the computer (CPU / HDD), as well as the speed of rotation of the fans. Can give a signal when exceeding the permissible parameters. Remote monitoring is supported. Works with WinBond, Fintek and ITE SUPER I / O LPC sensors.
8. Cpucool. - program to reduce the temperature of the processor; In addition, it allows you to change the FSB frequency, optimize the operation of the processor, as well as monitor the main parameters of the motherboard and the HDD temperature.
9. HWMONITOR - a utility for control in real time such parameters of PC components such as temperature and voltage at control points, as well as the speed of rotation of the fans.
10. CPU-Z. - This is a free application program for displaying technical information about a personal user computer running under Microsoft Windows all versions, starting with Windows 95 and up to Windows 7. The program determines the technical characteristics of the central processor, video card, motherboard and RAM.

"Advanced" Computer Cooling

Surely everyone heard about rather complex additional cooling systems for PCs. They are radiator, liquid, freon, liquid and disheveled and fluid and cooling on the basis of liquid metal. Such systems are used mainly in overclocking, and the acute need for them, ordinary users do not have. Actually, this is like a comparison of the needs of the race car driver and the usual (even advanced) car enthusiast. The difference between these most technical needs is obvious. Water cooling systems are well-deserved in overclockers. The principle of their action is based on circulation of the coolant. In need of cooling, the components of the computer heated water, and water, in turn, is cooled in the radiator. In this case, the radiator can be outside the case and even be passive. It should be separately said about cryogenic cooling systems for PCs operating on the principle of changing the phase state of a substance, like a refrigerator and air conditioning. The disadvantage of cryogenic systems is high noise, a large mass and cost, complexity in the installation. But only using such systems, it is possible to achieve a negative processor temperature or video card, and, accordingly, the highest performance. It is worth adding a few words about the benefits of complex cooling systems. They are silent, and at any time in the PC you can enable the possibility of forced reinforced cooling. Of the minuses for an ordinary user, it is worth noting the fairly high cost of the finished system, the requirement of great accuracy during its use and the need for additional accessories during installation. In any case, experiments with such types of cooling should be carried out only with the need - if your PC really has huge power.

Water cooling systems have been used for many years as a highly efficient heat removal tool from the heating components of the computer.

The quality of cooling directly affects the stability of your computer. With excess heat, the computer begins to hang and the failure of overheated components is possible. High temperatures are harmful to the element base (capacitors, chip, etc.), and overheating hard disk can lead to data loss.

With increasing performance of computers, you have to use more efficient cooling systems. The traditional is considered an air cooling system, but the air has a low thermal conductivity and a strong noise is created with a large air flow. Powerful coolers make a rather strong roar, although it can provide acceptable efficiency.

In such conditions, water cooling systems are becoming increasingly popular. The superiority of water cooling over the air is explained by the heat capacity indicators (4,183 kJ · kg -1 · k -1 for water and 1,005 kJ · kg -1 · k -1 for air) and thermal conductivity (0.6 W / (m · k) for water and 0.024-0.031W / (m · k) for air). Therefore, with other things being equal, water cooling systems will always be more efficient than air.

On the Internet you can find many materials on ready-made water cooling systems from leading manufacturers and examples of homemade cooling systems (the latter are usually more efficient).

Water cooling system (its) is a cooling system in which water is used to transfer heat as a coolant. In contrast to air cooling, in which heat is transmitted directly, in the water cooling system, the heat is first transmitted to water.

The principle of work isa

Computer cooling is necessary to remove heat from the heated component (chipset, processor, ...) and dispersion. An ordinary air cooler is equipped with a monolithic radiator that performs both function data.

In his each part performs its function. The water unit carries out a heat unit, and the other part dispels thermal energy. An exemplary compound scheme of its components can be viewed in the diagram below.

Water blocks can be turned on in the circuit in parallel and sequentially. The first option is preferable in the presence of identical heat supply. You can combine these options and get a parallel-sequential connection, but the most correct will be the connection of the water blocks one by one.

Heat removal occurs according to such a scheme: the liquid from the tank is supplied to the pump, and then pumped further to the nodes that cooled the PC components.

The reason for this connection is a slight water heating after passing the first water block and the effective heat removal from the chipset, GPU, CPU. Harbor fluid enters the radiator and is cooled there. Then she gets into the tank again, and a new cycle begins.

According to constructive features, it can be divided into two types:

1. The cooling fluid circulates due to the pump in the form of a separate mechanical node.
2. Communication systems in which special refrigerants passing through a liquid and gaseous phase are used.

Cooling system with pump

The principle of its action efficiency and simple. The liquid (usually distilled water) passes through radiators of cooled devices.

All components of the design are connected by flexible tubes (diameter 6-12 mm). The fluid passing through the processor radiator and other devices, takes their heat, and then on the tubes falls into the heat exchanger radiator, where it is cooled. The system is closed, and the liquid in it is constantly circulating.

An example of such a compound can be shown on the example of CoolingFlow products. It is combined with a buffer tank for fluid. Arrows show the movement of cold and hot liquids.

Silent liquid cooling

There are liquid cooling systems that do not use the pump. They use the principle of the evaporator and the directional pressure is created that causes the coolant movement. Fluids with low boiling point are used as refrigerants. The physics of what is happening the process can be considered in the diagram below.

Initially, the radiator and highways are completely filled with liquid. When the temperature of the processor radiator becomes above a certain value, the liquid turns into steam. The process of converting fluid into steam absorbs thermal energy and increases cooling efficiency. The hot ferry creates pressure. Couples, through a special unilateral valve, can only go out in one direction - into the radiator of the heat exchanger-capacitor. There, steam displaces the cold liquid in the direction of the processor radiator, and, cooling, turns into a liquid again. So the liquid pairs circulates in the closed pipeline system, while the radiator temperature is high. Such a system is very compact.

Another version of this cooling system is possible. For example, for a video card.

A liquid evaporator is embedded in the graphic chip radiator. The heat exchanger is located next to the side wall of the video card. The design is made of copper alloy. The heat exchanger is cooled with a high-speed (7200 rpm.) A centrifugal fan.

Components free

In water cooling systems, a specific set of components, mandatory and optional are used.

Mandatory components:

• radiator,
• fitting,
• waterblock,
• water pump,
• hoses
• water.

Optional components are: thermal sensors, tank, drain cranes, pump controllers and fans, minor vaterblocks, indicators and meters (flow, temperature, pressure), water mixtures, filters, backpoints.

• Consider compulsory components.

Waterblock (English Waterblock) is a heat exchanger that transmits heat from the heated element (processor, video chip, etc.) water. It consists of a copper base and a metal cover with a set of fasteners.

The main types of Waterblocks: Processor, for video cards, on a system chip (North Bridge). Waterblocks for video cards can be of two types: closing only graphic chip ("GPU only") and closing all heating elements - Fullcover (eng. Fullcover).

Waterblock Swiftech MCW60-R (GPU-Only):

Vaterblok EK Waterblocks EK-FC-5970 (Full):

To increase the heat transfer area, a microchannel and microfield structure is used. Waterblocks are made without a complex internal structure if the performance is not so critical.

Chipset Waterblock XSPC X2O Delta Chipset:

Radiator. In its radiator, they call the water-air heat exchanger, transmitting the air heat from the water in the Waterblock. There are two subtypes of radiators: passive (ignorant), active (blown by the fan).

Bentable can be found quite rarely (for example, in its Zalman Reserator) because this type of radiators has lower efficiency. Such radiators occupy a lot of space and it is difficult to place them even in a modified housing.

Passive radiator AlphaCool Cape Cora HF 642:

Active radiators are more common in water cooling systems due to better efficacy. If you use quiet or silent fans, you can achieve a quiet or silent job. These radiators can be the most different size, but they are mainly made by multiple to the size of 120 mm or 140mm fan.

Radiator Feser X-Changer Triple 120mm Xtreme

The radiator is for a computer case:

Pomp - electric pump, is responsible for circulation of water in the contour of its. Pumps can work from 220 volts or from 12 volts. When there were few specialized components for sale for its sale, then used aquarium pumps operating from 220 volts. This created some difficulties, due to the need to turn on the pump synchronously with the computer. To do this, the relay applied to the pump automatically when the computer starts. Now there are specialized pumps with compact sizes and good performance that run from 12 volts.

Compact pump Laing DDC-1T

There are a fairly high hydrophone coefficient of hydroxistance, therefore it is desirable to use specialized pumps, as aquarium will not allow its fulfillment to work for full performance.

Hoses or tubes are also mandatory components of any of its own, water flows from one component to another. Basically use PVC hoses, sometimes from silicone. The size of the hose does not greatly affect the performance as a whole, it is important not to take too thin (less than 8 mm) hoses.

Fluorescent Hose Feser Tube:

Fittings are called special connecting elements for connecting hoses to components of its (pump, radiator, waterblocks). Fittings must be screwed into the threaded hole located on the component. You need to screw them out not very strongly (whaners keys will not need). Tightness is achieved by a rubber sealing ring. The vast majority of the components are sold without fittings included. This is then done so that the user can choose the fittings itself, under the desired hose. The most common type of fittings is a compression (with a cape nut) and a Christmas tree (fittings are used). Fittings are straight and corner. Fittings still vary by thread type. In computer, the carving of G1 / 4, less commonly, G1 / 8 "or G3 / 8" is more often found.

Water cooling of a computer:

Christmas tree fittings from BITSPOWER:

BitSpower compression fittings:

Water also belongs to the required component of its. It is best to refuel distilled water (purified by impurities by distillation). Deonized water is used, but it does not have significant differences from distilled it, it is only done in another way. You can use special mixtures or water with different additives. But it is not recommended to use water from under the tap or bottled for drinking.

Optional components are components, without which it can stably work, and do not affect performance. They are doing it more comfortable.

The tank (expansion tank) is considered an optional component, although it is present in most water cooling systems. Systems with a tank are more convenient to refuel. The water volume of the reservoir is not fundamental, it does not affect the performance of its. The forms of reservoirs are most different and choose them on the criteria for the convenience of installation.

Tubular tank Magicool:

The tap is used for convenient drain of water from the contour. It is blocked in the usual state, and opens when it is necessary to drain the water from the system.

Drain Crane Koolance:

Sensors, indicators and meters. There are quite many different meters, controllers, sensors for its. Among them are electronic water temperature sensors, pressure and water flow sensors, controllers, matching the operation of the fans with the temperature, indicators of water movement, and so on. Pressure sensors and water flow are needed only in systems intended for testing components, since this information for a regular user is simply insignificant.

Electronic stream sensor from Aquacompute:

Filter. Some water cooling systems are equipped with a filter included in the contour. It is intended for filtering a variety of small particles in the system (dust, soldering remains, precipitate).

Additives to water and various mixtures. In addition to water, various additives can be used. Some of them are designed to protect against corrosion, others to prevent the development of bacteria in a system or tinting water. We also produce ready-made mixtures containing water, anti-corrosion additives and dye. There are ready-made mixtures that increase its performance, but the increase in productivity from them is possible only insignificant. You can find fluids for its, which are not based on water based, but using a special dielectric fluid. Such a liquid does not conduct an electric current and when leakage, the PC will not cause a short circuit. Distilled water also does not conduct a current, but if shedding, it will fall on the dusty areas of the PC, it can become electrically conductive. There is no need for dielectric fluid, because it does not proceed well and has sufficient reliability. It is also important to comply with the instructions for additives. No need to pour them over measures, it can lead to deposits.

Green Fluorescent Dye:

The backpoint is called a special mounting plate, which is needed to unload the textolite of the motherboard or the video card from the effort created by the fastenings, and reduce the bending of the textolite, reducing the risk of breakage. Beckplast is not a mandatory component, but very often found in his.

Corporate Biscaplate from WaterCool:

Secondary Waterblocks. Sometimes, they put additional waterlines on weakly heat components. Such components include: RAM, power supply circuit transistors, hard drives and southern bridge. The optional components for the water cooling system lies in the fact that they do not carry improvements in overclocking and no additional stability of the system or other notable results do not give. This is due to the small heat generation of such elements, and with the ineffectiveness of the use of Waterblocks for them. Only appearance can be called the positive side of the installation of such Waterblock, and the minus is to increase the hydrosistance in the circuit and, accordingly, an increase in the cost of the entire system.

Waterblock for power transistors on the motherboard from EK Waterblocks

In addition to the mandatory and optional components, there is another category of hybrid components. There are components that are two or more component in one device. Among such devices are known: Pump hybrids with processor Waterlebler, radiators for their combined with integrated pump and tank. Such components significantly reduce their place and more conveniently in the installation. But such components are little suitable for upgrading.

Selecting a system

There are three main types: external, internal and built-in. They differ in the location in relation to the computer's housing of their main components (radiator / heat exchanger, tank, pump).

External water cooling systems are performed as a separate module ("box"), which is connected to Waterleblocks using hoses, which are installed on components in the PC case itself. A radiator with fans, a tank, pump, and, and, sometimes, for pumps with sensors, a power supply unit is almost always taken into the body of the outer water cooling system. Among the external systems are well known to the Water Cooling Systems Zalman Reserator family. Such systems are installed as a separate module, and their convenience is that the user does not need to refine and redo the case of its computer. Their inconvenience consists only in dimensions and it becomes more difficult to move the computer even for short distances, for example, to another room.

External passive Zalman Reserator:

The built-in cooling system is mounted in the case and is sold complete with it. This option is the easiest in circulation, because everything is already mounted in the housing, and there are no bulky structures outside. The disadvantages of such a system include high cost and the fact that the old PC body will be useless.

Internal water cooling systems are completely inside the PC housing. Sometimes, some internal components (mainly radiator) are installed on the outer surface of the case. The advantage of domestic is the convenience of carrying. There is no need to drain fluid during transportation. Also, when installing internal, it does not suffer from the appearance of the case, and when modging it can perfectly decorate the case of your computer.

Overclocked Orange Project:

The disadvantages of the internal water cooling systems are the complexity of their installation and the need to modify the hull in many cases. Also internal adds to your body a few kilograms of weight.

Planning and installing your

Water cooling, in contrast to air, requires some planning before installing. After all, liquid cooling imposes some restrictions that need to be taken into account.

During installation, you should always remember convenience. It is necessary to leave free space so that further work with its and components did not cause difficulties. It is necessary that the tubes with water freely passed inside the housing and between the components.

In addition, the flow of fluid should not be limited to anything. When passing through each water unit, the coolant is heated. To reduce this problem, a scheme with parallel coolant paths is thought out. With this approach, the flow of water is less loaded, and water comes into the water supply of each component, which is not heated by other components.

Well known Koolance EXOS-2 set. It is designed to work with the connecting tubes of the 3/8 section.

When planning its location, it is recommended to first draw a simple scheme. Having draws a plan on paper, proceed to real assembly and installation. It is necessary to decompose on the table all the details of the system and to approximate the desired length of the tubes. It is advisable to leave the stock and do not cut too short.

When preparatory work is done, you can start the installation of waterlocks. On the back of the motherboard behind the processor, a metal bracket of fastening the KOOLANCE cooling head for the processor is installed. This fastening bracket is equipped with a plastic gasket, to prevent closure with the motherboard.

Then the radiator attached to the North Motherboard Bridge is removed. The example uses the Biostar 965PT motherboard, in which the chipset cooling occurs with the help of a passive radiator.

When the chipset radiator is removed, you need to install the elements of fastening the water block for the chipset. After installing these elements, the motherboard put again into the PC housing. Do not forget to remove from the processor and the chipset an old thermalist before applying a thin layer of new.

After that, water blocks on the processor are carefully installed. Do not press them with force. Applying force you can damage the components.

Then work with the video card is carried out. It is necessary to remove the radiator existing on it and replace it with a water unit. When the water blocks are installed, you can connect the tubes and insert the video card into the PCI Express slot.

When all water blocks are installed, all the remaining tubes should be connected. The latter is connected to the tube leading to the external block of its. Check that the direction of water movement is correct: the cooled fluid must first enter the processor's water supply.

After performing all these works, water is poured into the tank. To fill the tank only to the level specified in the instructions. Look carefully for all the fasteners and with the slightest signs of leakage, immediately eliminate the problem.

If everything is properly assembled and no leaks occurred, you need to pump the cooling fluid to remove air bubbles. For the Koolance Exos-2 system, you need to close the contacts on the ATX power supply, and supply the water pump, without feeding the motherboard.

Let the system work slightly in this mode, and you carefully tighten the computer to one, then on the other side to get rid of air bubbles. After the output of all bubbles, add coolant, if necessary. If the air bubbles are no longer visible, then you can run the system completely. Now you can test the effectiveness of its installed. Although water cooling for the PC is still rare for ordinary users, its advantages are indisputable.

The water cooling system for the computer allows you to most effectively eliminate the problem of strong heating of the central processor.

Such a device does not have a strictly defined structure. It may vary and consist of various structures at once.

Essence of the liquid cooling system

In all cases, the liquid computers cooling system consists of a combination of the following types of schemes:

• A diagram with parallel connection of nodes, which are cooled (parallel working circuit). The advantages of such a structure: a simple implementation of the scheme, the easily calculated characteristics of the nodes that must be cooled;

• Serial structural diagram - all cooled components are connected in parallel. The advantages of this scheme are that the cooling of each of the nodes is more efficient.
  Disadvantage: It is quite difficult to send a sufficient refrigerant to a specific node;

• Combined schemes. They are more complex, as they contain several elements at once with both parallel and serial connections.

Component elements

In order for the cooling of the central processor to occur quickly and efficiently, each cooler must have the following elements:

1. Heat Exchanger - This element is heated, absorbing the heat of the central processor. Before new use should be waited for complete cooling of the heat exchanger;
2. Pomp for water - liquid storage tank;
3. Several pipelines;
4. Adapters between nodes and pipelines;
5. Tank for expansion- designed to provide the required place for the heat exchanger expanding during heating;
6. Filling system coolant - an element that fills the entire structure with liquid: distilled water or specialized fluid for its;
7. Waterblocks - heat supply for those elements that highlight heat.

Note! Liquid cooling system is low noise compared to fans. Some noise is still present, since its coefficient cannot be zero.

Best Water Cooling Systems for Computer

The main purpose of PC cooling systems is to ensure uninterrupted and stable operation of the computer itself and the creation of normal conditions for its user.

This implies a minimum of noise during operation.

These devices are warm from elements such as a processor and a power supply, preventing overheating and subsequent failure.

There are 2 options for cooling system - passive and active.

The second type, in turn, is divided into air, suitable for ordinary PCs and water, which is required for systems with very powerful or overclocked processors.

Liquid cooling is distinguished by small dimensions, low levels of noise created and high heat removal efficiency, thanks to which is very popular.

To select such a system, you should consider some nuances, including:

• Cost;
• Compatibility with processors or video cards;
• Cooling parameters.

Below is a list of the most popular water cooling systems from the popular Internet directory Yandex-Market.

List of popular water cooling systems with market.yandex.ru/catalog/55321.

The original in the view of its deepcool Captain 240 is equipped with two branded black and red fans with notches on the blades.

The impeller of each can rotate at a speed of up to 2200 rpm, creating noise no more than 39 dB.

At the same time, there is a splitter on the system that allows you to install additional 2 more fans.

The service life, which is guaranteed by the manufacturer, is about 120 thousand hours.

In this case, the operational term of the device compatible with the Intel processors (S775, S1150, S1356, S2011) and AMD (AM2, AM3, FM2) reaches 160 thousand hours.

The maximum speed of rotation of the blades - 2000 rpm, the mass is 1.323 kg, and noise during operation does not exceed 39 dB.

You can purchase such a network at a price of 6200 rubles.

The Maelstrom 240T system intended for Intel processors 1150-1156, S1356 / 1366 and S2011, as well as AMD FM2, AM2 and AM3, distinguishes the blue highlighting of the fans, allowing not only cooling the computer, but also make it modding.

The service life of the device - in the redistribution of 120 thousand hours, the weight is 1100 g, the noise level created is up to 34 dB.

You can buy a device on the Internet for 4400-4800 rubles.

Universal and fairly simple in the layout of the Corsair H100i GTX system is used to cool the majority of AMD and Intel processors manufactured over the past few years.

The weight of the equipment assembly is 900 g, the noise level is about 38 dB, and the power of rotation of the fans is up to 2435 rpm.

The average cost of the map is about 10 thousand rubles on the network.

A feature of the use of Cooler Master Seidon 120V system is the ability to install it both inside and outside the housing.

At the same time, the fans rotating at a speed of up to 2400 rpm, work very quietly - with noise level up to 27 dB.

Device compatibility - Modern Intel and AMD processors (to LGA1150 and Socket AM3, respectively).

The system weighs only 958 g and is able to work 160 thousand hours.

Acquisition is possible at a price of 3600 rubles.

Cooling system with your own hands

The processor cooling system can be purchased already in the finished form.

However, due to the fairly high cost of the device and not always sufficient efficiency of the proposed models, it is allowed to make it independently at home.

The resulting system will not be as attractive in appearance, but quite effective in action.

For self-making system should be done:

• Waterblock;
• Radiator;
• Pompe.

Repeat the design of most of its serial, is unlikely to succeed.

However, a little shattered in computers and thermodynamics, you can try to do something similar if not in appearance, then at least on the principle of action.

Production of Waterblock

The main part of the system, which accounts for the maximum of the heat generated by the processor, make the most difficult.

To begin with, the material of the device is selected - it is usually a sheet copper.

Then the dimensions should be determined - as a rule, it is enough for cooling a block 7x7 cm with a thickness of about 5 mm.

The geometric shape of the device is assumed to be taken inside the liquid as efficiently as possible washed all the elements of the cooled design.

As the base of the Waterblock, you can choose, for example, a copper plate, and the working structure is made of thin-walled copper tubes.

The number of tubes on the example is taken equal to 32 pcs.

The assembly is carried out using solder and electric furnace, heated to a temperature of 200 degrees.

After that, they begin to manufacture the next part - radiator.

Radiator

Most often, this device is chosen ready, rather than making at home.

You can find and acquire such a radiator either in a computer store or in the automotive salon.

However, it is possible and independently create the necessary element of its following items:

• 4 copper tubes with a diameter of 0.3 cm and a length of 17 cm;
• 18 meters of copper winding wire (D \u003d 1.2 mm);
• Any sheet metal with a thickness of about 4 mm.

The tubes are processed by the solder, made of metal with a width of 4-5 cm and up to 20 cm long.

Holes are drilled in it where the wire is starting. Now the wire is wound around the winding.

The process is repeated three times, having received the same same helix.

The assembly of spirals and tubes begin, first making the frame. Then stretch the wire.

The final stage is the connection of the frame with the input and output collectors of the system. The result is the detail of the following type:

POMP and other details

As a pump, it is allowed to take a similar device intended for aquariums. It is enough to the device with a capacity of 300-400 l / min.

It is equipped with an expansion tank (tightly closing plastic capacity) and pvc hose with passing pipes from cropping of metal (copper) tubes.

Assembly

Before collecting and installing the system, you should remove the factory device installed on the processor. Now it is necessary:

• Fasten the Waterblock from above the cooled part, for which the clamping bar is used;
• Fill the system by distilled water;
• Fasten the radiator on the inner surface of the computer cover (opposite the holes). If there are no ventilation holes, they should be done independently.

The final stage should be fixing the fan first on the processor (on top of the Waterblock).

And finally, it is necessary to provide meals for pumps by installing its working relay inside the power supply.

Water Cooling System for Computer - Detailed Description

Often after purchasing a computer, the user faces such an unpleasant phenomenon as a strong noise coming from cooling fans. There may be failed in the operation of the operating system due to heating to high temperatures (90 ° C or more) processor or video card. These are very significant drawbacks, eliminate which is possible with the help of an additional water-cooled PC. How to make the system with your own hands?

Liquid cooling, its positive properties and disadvantages

The principle of the system of the liquid cooling system of the computer (CZHOK) is based on the use of the corresponding coolant. The liquid due to the constant circulation comes to those nodes whose temperature must be monitored and adjusting. Further, the coolant for hoses enters the radiator, where it is cooled, giving heat air, which is then discharged beyond the system unit using ventilation.

Liquid having a higher thermal conductivity compared to air, quickly stabilizes the temperature of such hardware resources as a processor and a graphic chip, leading them to normal. As a result, it is possible to achieve a significant increase in PC productivity due to its systemic acceleration. At the same time, the reliability of the computer components will not be broken.

When using the CHLE, you can do without fans at all or use low-power silent models. The computer becomes quiet, as a result of which the user feels comfortable.

The disadvantages of the CHack should be attributed to its high cost. Yes, the finished liquid cooling system is not pleased with cheap. But if you wish, it can be done and installed on your own. It will take time, but will cost inexpensively.

Classification of cooling water systems

Liquid cooling systems can be:

By type of placement:

• external;
• internal.
  

  The difference between the external and internal ground in the where the system is located: outside or inside the system unit.

According to the connection scheme:

• parallel - with such a connection, the wiring comes from the main radiator-heat exchanger to each water unit, providing cooling of the processor, video card or other node / element of the computer;
• consistent - each canopy is connected to each other;
• combined - this scheme includes simultaneously parallel and serial connections.

By a method for ensuring fluid circulation:

• pompical - the system uses the principle of forced discharge of coolant to water blocks. Pumps are used as a supercharger. They may have their own hermetic case or dive into the coolant in a separate tank;
• silent - liquid circulates due to evaporation at which the pressure driving the coolant is created in a given direction. The cooled element, heating, turns the fluid flow into it into pairs, which then becomes liquid again in the radiator. According to the characteristics, such systems are significantly inferior to the pumps.

Types of CZHOK - Gallery

When using a serial connection, it is difficult to continuously provide a refrigerant all connected nodes Arallel connection diagram of the plug - a simple connection with the ability to easily calculate the characteristics of the cooled nodes The system unit with the inner sbet occupies a lot of space inside the computer case and requires high qualifications when installing
When using the external grip, the internal space of the system unit remains free

Component elements, tools and materials for assembling C

We will select the desired set for the liquid cooling of the computer's central processor.The composite will include:

water unit;

radiator;

two fans;

water pump;

hoses;

fitting;

liquid tank;

the fluid itself (in the contour you can pour distilled water or toosol).

All components of the liquid cooling system can be purchased in the online store on the relevant request.

Some nodes and parts, such as a water unit, radiator, fittings, tank, can be made independently. However, you will probably have to order turning and milling work. As a result, it may turn out that the CZHOK will cost more than if you purchased it ready.

The most acceptable and least costly option will be purchased basic nodes and details, after which they independently mount the system. In this case, it is enough to have a basic set of a plumbing tool for performing all necessary work.

We make the liquid system of cooling PC do it yourself - video

Production, assembly and installation

Consider the manufacture of an external pumping system of liquid cooling of the Central PC processor.

Let's start with the water-block. The simplest model of this node can be purchased in the online store. He goes immediately with fittings and clamps.

The water-block can be made independently. In this case, it will take a copper dryer with a diameter of 70 mm and a length of 5-7 cm, as well as the ability to order turning and milling work in a technical workshop. As a result, the homemade drill will be obtained, which, at the end of all manipulations, will need to be covered with car varnish to exclude oxidation.

For the fastening of the water-block, you can use holes on the motherboard at the original installation of the air cooling radiator with the fan. Metal racks are inserted into the holes, which are fastened with a strip cut from fluoroplast, pressing the water supply to the processor.

The radiator is best purchased ready.

Some craftsmen use radiators from old cars.

Depending on the size, on the radiator using rubber gaskets and cable screeds, or by means of screws, one or two standard computer fans are attached.

As a hose, you can use the usual liquid level made of silicone tube, cutting it from both sides.

No fittings do not cost any complimentary, because it is through them hoses connect to all system nodes.

As a supercharger, it is recommended to use a small aquarium pump, which can be purchased in the pet store. It is attached in the prepared reservoir for the coolant using the sucker.

As a tank for a liquid that performs the function of the expansion tank, you can use any food container from plastic with a lid. The main thing is that the pump is placed there.

For the possibility of topping the liquid into the container cover, the neck of any plastic bottle with a twist is crashed.

The power supply of all nodes is displayed on a separate plug to connect from a computer.

At the final stage, all the nodes of the plug are fixed on the size of the plexiglass sheet, all hoses are connected and fixed by clamps, the power plug is connected to the computer, the system is filled with distilled water or toxol. After starting the PC, the coolant immediately begins to be supplied to the central processor.

Waterclock on the computer with your own hands - video

Water cooling exceeds the characteristics of the air system initially installed on modern computers. Due to the liquid coolant used instead of fans, the noise background is reduced. The computer works much quieter. You can make the CBC with your own hands, while ensuring the reliable protection of the main elements and computer nodes (processor, video card, etc.) from overheating.

This material is inspired by the experience of working on the previous article, the hero of which was silent HTPC in the radiator housing. I really wanted to use AMD A10-5800K in it. A convenient thing in which a powerful processor and a graphical core are combined in one case. But there is one difficulty - its typical heat generation is 100 W. At first glance, this is not so much, but the critical temperature of the CPU is 70 degrees. It turns out an interesting equation in which there is a low temperature and decent heat generation. Not easy task.

Naturally, as every reasonable person, I was initially decided to go along the path of least resistance - buy a serial cooler, which could cope with the task of removal of 100 W heat from the processor.

Options Coolers

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There is a rather extensive list of cooling systems capable of working without fans and dispel from 65 to 130 W. Of course, the list is not the most complete.

The first two, you can say veterans, the rest are much younger. From the entire list I had the first three, and I decided to try them out in "passive", starting with Scythe Ninja.

Naturally, without a fan, since there were few hopes for him. Its technical characteristics indicate that it is capable of 65 W in "passive". And I put it on the stove processor.

In testing, MSI FM2-A85XA-G65 was used in testing. When you turn on, monitoring in BIOS shows 32 degrees, then the temperature begins to grow about 1 degrees per minute and very soon rolls over 73 degrees. Then I turned off.