Among the biggest priorities when it comes to building any kind of gaming system is how to keep it cool for an extended period of time. Overheating can be an unfortunate consequence of high processing power - the more your gaming PC has to work, the warmer it gets. Lack of a good cooling system can then lead to damaged CPU chips and other problems. The most common method of solving this is air ventilation via a built-in fan, but in fact water cooling can prove far superior if done right. Here are 3 main reasons to choose a watercooled PC:
Enhanced overall performance
A watercooled PC stays cooler for longer, which leads to consistently high performance over extended periods of time. Overheating can be one of the main causes of lasting issues with your PC and can even bleed over into your play sessions, as you'll notice the system struggling more with fast-paced games like Call of Duty. The high intensity of some games naturally means your PC has to work harder and could overheat faster without a good cooling system. Watercooled PCs are the best answer as they'll ease the heated pressure on the rest of your system.
More efficient than air fans
Did you know that water can absorb heat 23 times faster than air? Probably not because it isn't a useful fact in most situations, but in this case it means water is a far more efficient way of ensuring your machine is kept as cool as possible even during its most intensive periods of usage. Air fans have to work harder to keep your gaming PC cool, which is why they're also much louder during your play sessions. A watercooled PC, on the other hand, is noticeable simply by how much quieter it is at all times, letting heat pass through with minimal effort. Most of the time you'll forget it's even there.
Benefits of an open/custom looped system
Those new to the idea of water cooling and wanting to quickly implement it themselves may choose a simple closed loop system, which comes pre-built and is easily installed on your PC. However, there are numerous benefits to choosing an open/custom system. These include greater customisation options to fit the specific needs of your PC, the ability to hold more coolant, have higher flow rates and proper water blocks - all of which helps your watercooled PC get rid of excess heat. A custom looped system works very well but has to be created from scratch, so it's important to have the work done professionally if you're not an expert yourself.
There's little doubt that water cooling is the superior method of preventing your PC from suffering the effects of overheating, but it can go wrong if water leaks onto hardware. Therefore, it's vital to make sure the job is done right by true professionals. Get in touch with UK Gaming Computers for the best watercooled PC service available.