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post #1 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:15pm
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Here is a picture of my computer right now. I need help picking a reservoir between a tube res and a bay res.
Which one do you think would look better for my system:
450

Here is what I'm thinking.
Put the pump on the bottom (next to my PSU), replace the top fan with my rad, and put two fans there.

Here is what I need help/opinions:
1. choose between a tube res and a bay res
2. what color do you think I should get for my tubing and fans?

Thanks a lot smile.gifwink.gif !
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post #2 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:18pm
1. If you have room for a tube res, it would look neater, really no difference besides looks
2. I'm partial to clear tubing + mayhem uv dyes.
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post #3 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:26pm
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1. If you have room for a tube res, it would look neater, really no difference besides looks
2. I'm partial to clear tubing + mayhem uv dyes.
K, thanks smile.gif . Do you think I have room for a tube res?
And what color fan do you think I should get?
Red?
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post #4 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:29pm
Res and pump

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14133/ex-res-301/EK_D5_X-Res_Top_140_Pump_Top_Reservoir_Combo_w_D5_Variant_Pump_Installed.html

I would recommend gentle typhoons for fans
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post #5 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:29pm
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K, thanks smile.gif . Do you think I have room for a tube res?
And what color fan do you think I should get?
Red?

The color is your preference.
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post #6 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:41pm
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Also, what rad should I use?

Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power 2x120mm Radiator
MCR220-QP Extreme Duty Dual 120mm Radiator
XSPC 2x120mm EX240 Multiport Radiator

They are all around ~$50.
Pick the best one wink.gif .
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post #7 of 15
7/9/12 at 12:43pm
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Also, what rad should I use?
Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power 2x120mm Radiator
MCR220-QP Extreme Duty Dual 120mm Radiator
XSPC 2x120mm EX240 Multiport Radiator
They are all around ~$50.
Pick the best one wink.gif .

XSPC 2x120mm EX240 Multiport Radiator with two ap-15's
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xs2xexmura.html thumb.gif
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post #8 of 15
7/9/12 at 1:38pm
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XSPC 2x120mm EX240 Multiport Radiator with two ap-15's
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/xs2xexmura.html thumb.gif

this
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7/9/12 at 1:54pm
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this
Is it better than Swiftech's?

What brand would you say is the best? Swiftech? XSPC?
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post #10 of 15
7/9/12 at 1:57pm
I prefer xspc I am runnning the ex240 right now and it performs well and it looks great all with a small form factor.
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