Thermaltake Silent Water II

djbbenn · 11-02-2006, 12:01 AM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/T...SilentWaterII/

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Azn Tr14dZ · 11-12-2006, 02:26 AM

Would you recommend this or the Corsair Nautilus?

djbbenn · 11-12-2006, 02:41 AM

Never used the Corsair unit... Though it's nicer looking, and has a lot better specs.

-Dan

PVTCaboose1337 · 11-15-2006, 02:09 AM

I am seriously considering this if I go for water cooling.

JC316 · 11-15-2006, 02:25 AM

Good review. Depending on how much it is, I may be grabbing one of these.

Frogger · 11-15-2006, 04:48 AM

Nice read Dan look forward to more reveiws from your desk

DaMulta · 11-15-2006, 05:09 AM

This is a 150 bucks at compusa, if I put a GPU block on it would it be worth the cost>?

Azn Tr14dZ · 11-15-2006, 05:13 AM

The Silent Water (not sure about 2) is $59.99 at newegg right now, much cheaper.

djbbenn · 11-15-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

This is a 150 bucks at compusa, if I put a GPU block on it would it be worth the cost>?

They're not even out yet afaik (just the first version)... We're just waiting for a response from TT on their price.

I doubt you could find a GPU block that uses 5mm ID outlets... There's not much pressure with a 72l/hr pump either. That's one downside of this cooler.

-Dan

DaMulta · 11-15-2006, 02:33 PM

I was thinking I might have to make an adaptor, but after what you have just said, not buying/I'm still thinking about a kit from DangerDen I think its the best way to go.

Urlyin · 11-15-2006, 03:16 PM

Nicely done Dan ...

Sasqui · 11-15-2006, 05:09 PM

Ditto - good review!

test0r · 11-15-2006, 05:50 PM

Great review, but I have a question. On page 4, the 132W-graph shows the temperature at load for the Silent Water II is 34 degrees while at 107W it's 38 degrees. Are you sure this is correct?

djbbenn · 11-15-2006, 11:18 PM

Thanks... Nice find test0r - fixed.

-Dan

11-02-2006, 12:01 AM	#1
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11-12-2006, 02:41 AM	#3
djbbenn Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,497 (1.48/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 41 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Never used the Corsair unit... Though it's nicer looking, and has a lot better specs. -Dan __________________ Can't max it, don't play it. **CPU Data Base\|Memory Data Base\|GPU Data Base The DEFINITIVE A64 OC Guide** єѓїč says: LOL, why do you even take showers?, to remove the dust that builds up on you?

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11-12-2006, 02:26 AM	#2
Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (3.25/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Would you recommend this or the Corsair Nautilus?

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JC316 Knows what makes you tick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW/ Texas Posts: 5,536 (3.96/day) Thanks: 598 Thanked 706 Times in 565 Posts System Specs	Good review. Depending on how much it is, I may be grabbing one of these. __________________ Core 2 Duo Overclocking guide Athlon 64 overclocking guide “If I were to do this, it'd be my luck that the door would rip off the hinges, burst into flames, and rape my face with fiery hot death.” -El Fiendo

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11-15-2006, 04:48 AM	#6
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11-15-2006, 05:13 AM	#8
Azn Tr14dZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,415 (3.25/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	The Silent Water (not sure about 2) is $59.99 at newegg right now, much cheaper.

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DaMulta My stars went supernova Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma T-Town Posts: 9,740 (8.08/day) Thanks: 980 Thanked 1,261 Times in 978 Posts System Specs	I was thinking I might have to make an adaptor, but after what you have just said, not buying/I'm still thinking about a kit from DangerDen I think its the best way to go. __________________ ocLIT The Hardware Punishers

11-15-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
Urlyin Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,978 (1.03/day) Thanks: 36 Thanked 88 Times in 52 Posts	Nicely done Dan ...

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11-15-2006, 05:50 PM	#13
test0r Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great review, but I have a question. On page 4, the 132W-graph shows the temperature at load for the Silent Water II is 34 degrees while at 107W it's 38 degrees. Are you sure this is correct?

11-15-2006, 11:18 PM	#14
djbbenn Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,497 (1.48/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 41 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Thanks... Nice find test0r - fixed. -Dan __________________ Can't max it, don't play it. **CPU Data Base\|Memory Data Base\|GPU Data Base The DEFINITIVE A64 OC Guide** єѓїč says: LOL, why do you even take showers?, to remove the dust that builds up on you?

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