Your computer can make some subtle to loud noise depending on what you are using it for. This noise is because the fan is trying to keep the temperature of your computer at the minimum safe for it. Keeping your computer cool helps to increase its performance and prolong its lifespan. One good way to do this is by using a liquid-cooling set up also known as water-cooling.
Whether you are hearing this for the first time or you are hearing it again but you do not know much about it, this article will give you some water-cooling tips for beginners.
The basic function of a fan in a computer is to drive heat out of it and keep it at a safe temperature. The basics of water-cooling are replacing the air with water. The water cooling unit can be external or integrated with the computer case. The liquid cooling is more efficient than air and it also eliminated noise from the fan.
Water-cooling is best if you are using your computer for demanding tasks like playing games or video editing and you want high performance. It is also good if you want to overclock your computer and increase its speed without the noise that may come from increased fan speed.
Basic components of a cooling system
1. Water Blocks
This part of the cooling system takes the heat produced from the processor and graphic cards and it has two parts. It has a base that makes contact with the processors and graphics card for heat transfer and a top that ensures that the water is sealed in the block.
2. Coolant
Coolant is any liquid that flows in the system that transfers heat away from the processor and graphics card. It is usually distilled water mixed with anti-growth and anti-corrosive agents.
3. Reservoir
The reservoir is where the liquid in the system is stored. From the reservoir, the liquid is pumped around the system to bring its cooling effects.
4. Pumps
Pumps can either be attached to a reservoir or stand on their own. The function of the pump is to circulate the coolant around the system.
5. Tubing
Tubings are the hose or pipes through which the coolant flows. They vary in size, shape, and color depending on the manufacturer. There are also soft and hard tubing and some are even made of glass.
6. Fittings
As the name implies, fittings join different part of the system together. For example, tubing to tubing is joined by fittings. Tubing to block, tubing to the reservoir.
7. Radiator and fan
This is like the most important part of the cooling system because this is where heat is being eliminated from the system. The fan helps to push the hot air while the radiator absorbs the heat.
Although water-cooling is not compulsory people have found it necessary because of its benefits. Water cooling is more efficient than air and has benefits for overclocking potentials. Water-cooling also requires lesser space than air cooling and they are fairly easy to install. If you live in an area with high temperature and you find these benefits to be appealing then you should consider water-cooling.
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