A lot of PC builds online (including manufacturer photos & NR200P builds) incorrectly mount AIO liquid coolers, leading to pump noise/whine and early cooler failure.
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We've wanted to do this video idea for a long time now, but finally got around to it after seeing an increase in manufacturers incorrectly picturing liquid coolers installed in their cases. Bitfenix and Cooler Master have both shown installation procedures that can actually kill the cooler, while pretty much everyone else has shown some form of sub-optimal installation that will minimally hurt the acoustic performance of coolers. In instances of mini-ITX cases like the Cooler Master NR200P, we've noticed a lot of build photos on forums online (and in YouTube media, but we don't blame the YTers or builders for overlooking this) installing coolers bottom-mounted. This, we think, isn't an issue with the reviewers or the PC building enthusiasts, but with the educational materials provided with the cases. The fact that there is an explicitly mentioned bottom-mount for radiators in a case where it's very likely to be used is a problem, and any case with such a mount should include warnings against installing closed-loop liquid coolers with block-mounted pumps in these positions. Installing a custom loop bypasses this issue, since the pump is almost never going to be in the block, and therefore should never be at the top of the loop (it's more likely to be in the middle of the loop). But AIO CPU coolers should not ever be bottom-mounted with the pump at the top of the loop. Manufacturer websites (shown in this video) also commonly show front-mounted radiators with tubes at the top, which will become noisy as permeation increases, and sometimes can be noisy immediately. This video is a PSA to try and help reduce pump whine, pump noise, and prevent liquid coolers from dying early or overheating.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Stop Doing It Wrong!
03:14 - Mounting AIOs Wrong Can Kill Them
04:52 - How Liquid Coolers Work
05:52 - Cutting Open a Cooler & Building a Test Vehicle
07:02 - Proving a Point with a Clear Coldplate
07:30 - Important Science: Air Gap & Permeation
08:55 - Manufacturing an AIO Cooler
10:03 - Permeation & Plastic Deformation
11:00 - Experiment Setup
13:00 - Good: Top Mount, Tubes Down
14:46 - Bad: Bottom Mount, Tubes Up
15:52 - Lowest Point vs. Highest Point in the Loop
17:10 - Pump Starved for Water & Plastic Decay
17:56 - Bad: Front Mount, Tubes Up
19:50 - Ideal Orientation for Front Mount
20:03 - Good: Front Mount, Tubes Down
20:58 - FEP, EPDM, & PTFE Tubing Explained
22:50 - Permeation & Evaporation Rate (Ideal Conditions)
24:24 - Air Bubble Formation & Pump Noise or Failure
25:01 - Stop It!
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Kelly Clarkson Weight Loss Tips: Lessons Learned from Her Personal Journey
Cracking the Code to Sustainable Weight Loss
When it comes to celebrity weight loss transformations, Kelly Clarkson's journey is truly inspiring. From shedding over 50 pounds in just a year and a half after her initial gastric band surgery, she has become an advocate for healthy living and wellness. But what makes her approach so effective? It all boils down to combining the right strategies with discipline and patience.
Kelly Clarkson emphasizes the importance of eating clean food, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, managing stress levels effectively through meditation or yoga practices (which help regulate cortisol hormone), exercising regularly – preferably outdoors! Her secret weapon lies not only in her exercise routine but also how she takes care of herself mentally which includes reading before bedtime every night. By incorporating these habits into daily life routines such as limiting screen time right after meals reducing overall calorie intake significantly helps support successful long-term weight management goals unlike fad diets focusing heavily on diet alone tend towards quick gains instead leading users often feeling more irritable than ever initially they'd started their journey off with high hopes.
Mindful Eating for a Healthier You
Another vital lesson learned from Kelly's journey is the value of mindful eating. She emphasizes paying attention to hunger cues, enjoying meals without distractions like TV or phone use during meal times - allowing your body time between courses – stopping when satisfied (as opposed overeating). By tuning into internal signals rather than relying solely on external guidance sources such as strict diets plans she ensures her food choices support balanced health alongside overall weight management effectively promoting healthier habits throughout daily life especially focusing attention around emotional well-being aspects beyond just the physical side allowing sustainable lifestyle modifications to prevail.
The Power of Sleep for Weight Loss
Adequate sleep plays a significant role in achieving and maintaining healthy body weight, which was clearly highlighted during Kelly's transformation. During this process she started going through rigorous exercise routines followed by ensuring adequate rest so that her muscles could recover properly leading to faster metabolism rate overall supporting fat burn at night improving glucose regulation hormones function while minimizing excessive eating habits formation behaviors due stress factors present throughout daily experiences especially when dealing with high-pressure roles like hosting talk shows late into nights further validating why addressing sleep needs alongside nutritional management yields optimal results long-term success often lies.
Effective Stress Management Techniques
Stress and weight loss go hand-in-hand, as Kelly learned during her journey. She shared how she managed to reduce stress levels effectively through regular practice of meditation which helped regulate cortisol hormone – the one linked directly with appetite suppression & increased fat burning metabolism rate when controlled successfully leading improved digestion enhancing nutrient uptake thus promoting overall health wellbeing alongside body's ability maintain healthy weight efficiently avoiding yo-yo dieting behaviors due fluctuations constantly throughout day because certain external demands.
The Science Behind Kelly Clarkson’s Approach
Combining all these elements - eating clean food, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, managing stress effectively through practices such as meditation or yoga exercises engaging in regular physical activity preferably outdoors enjoying balanced portion sizes limiting overall calorie intake significantly reducing screen time immediately after meals – allows one's body adapt gradually reaching equilibrium maintaining ideal weight efficiently supporting both mental well-being & satisfaction level along way unlike restrictive diet plans often leaving users deprived still experiencing cravings leading unhealthy eating behaviors further promoting healthier choices thus ensuring long-term success.
Celebrity-Approved Wellness Strategies
Finally, Kelly Clarkson reminds us that incorporating celebrity-approved wellness strategies into daily life is key. Whether it's prioritizing time for meditation and yoga to lower stress levels or finding ways to stay active without feeling forced (like dancing at home), these small actions add up significantly over time allowing bodies naturally settle closer healthy body weight range while boosting energy & resilience aiding in managing unexpected challenges that inevitably pop during daily routines giving ample flexibility moving forward toward long-term sustainable success rather than facing disappointment due failing short term diets leading back unhealthy habits vicious cycle
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