[1000bhp]

Hey Guys,

Recently bought a Server at home and wanted advice on what options do I have in case I want got for safe liquid cooling (preferably closed loop, to avoid any leakages) ?

I did try googling & binging, but couldn't find much information for any decent products available in India for my CPU as its a LGA 771 socket type (Except the Corsair H50 which supports LGA 775 socket, but not sure where to get one). I even tried contacting the Corsair support many times, but I always get an NDR stating their supports email ID does not exist.


Here's my specs,

PU : Intel Xeon Quad core 5405 (2 Ghz , 1333 FSB , 12 MB Cache)
Intel M/B : Dual socket S5000 XVN SATA
RAM : 8 GB FB DIMM Transcend 667 MHZ (32 GB Max supported )
HDD: 500 GB Samsung SATA* 2
Monitor: Benq E2200 HD (21.5" Widescreen)
Graphic Card: Palit 1 GB 9500 Super +
CABINET : VIP With 600 Watts CoolerMaster SMPS
Standard wireless Logitech Mouse and keyboard
Air cooling: 1 120 mm Cooler master + 2 80 mm exhaust fans and 2 80 mm Intake fans.

Even after replacing the stock fans with the CM one's, according the Speedfan, my CPU temps do touch 68 - 70 C when I run multiple VM's in it. What worries me is the "Thermal Specification" for my CPU is 67 C, so I got to get the temp below for the reliability factor.

Also the noise the CPU fan's make it becomes unbearable for me after 1 - 2 hrs of usage, so I normally open the cabinet and make it face the AC and then I get a relief, as the then temp does goes back to 55 - 60 C.

I even tried applying Dow Corning's TC-1996 thermal paste but it didn't help much.

Any advice on how to lower my CPU temp's would be really appreciated.

Regards,
Raghu

[SirAlec]

which cooler master are you using?

have you checked ones offered by thermaltake

[pranavt]

Don't point the AC air towards it, you will face problems of condensation.

[1000bhp]

SirAlec: I am using the 120 mm FAN which comes with the blue led...I dont think we have got much options here in India, as I guess there's only 1 model for 120mm and 80mm FAN's at lamington Road.

pranavt: Oh..k...Thx for letting me know, anyways there is some distance between AC Outlet and my cabinet and I tend to keep the AC mode in dry...so I guess it wont affect much.

Anyways guys, I did get response from Corsair support and they have said that the socket type 771 & 775 are the same, so I could use Corsair H50 on my processor, which is available at lamington road for 5600/-. So I guess I might go for it since its a closed loop cooler, so there's no way of leaking.

I also got a response from someone called Kimpreet Singh from Cool Tech- Delhi, he has sent me a brochure of their products and recommended for the z2 model (7500/-). Thought I couldn't find any reviews of their products on the Internet and also he said its 99.9% leak proof and I would have fill liquid once in 6 months....but I am still worried about 0.1%, as I have spend a lot on this monster. I have attached their catalog in case anyone wants to have a look at.

I am still searching for more products and also waiting for some experts to put in their views...

R

[pranavt]

Try Prime ABGB at Lamington Road, they will have something...