Oblivion77

How much is it for a good setup just to cool a CPU?

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RussianGrimmReaper

Do you want to build it yourself or buy a prebuilt system?

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Oblivion77

I was thinking more for the future, but build it myself.

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RussianGrimmReaper

For a DIY:
SwiftTech Appoge GT $50
Tygon tubing $15
240mm Radiator $50
Coolant $15
Pump $35

Total $165

Note this is a high-end build, there are cheaper parts.

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TnB= Gir

If you can get it used, around 100-150 bucks including shipping.

I got a setup for cpu and gpu with dual mcr220 radiators for 180 shipped. (used components)

And reaper, you forgot the pump and reservoir. (I prefer reservoirs to T lines. Not a big difference though.)

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RussianGrimmReaper

Reservoirs are only good if you mount them outside the case away from any exhaust fans. Otherwise T-Lines are better.

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TnB= Gir

I have a single bay DD res and I love it.

And you put in that list a pump for 35..... where can you get a good 1/2" ID DC powered pump for 35 bucks?

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ira-k

Something like this would make a real good OC'ing rig..

CPU Block...I like the Stinger all metal blocks, check out his D-Max...Stinger

For a commercial block I think the Fuzion is about the best...FuZion

I'd use a back-plate with them..Dtek FuZion Intel 775 Pro-Mount set

Pump...D-5

Rad...At least a 240 a 360 would be better..240 GTX..The BIX is cheaper and does well with 100+ cfm fans and a Bonnie heater-core is still a real good option...BIX 240

Tubing...I like this on 1/2" barbs it compact fits the barbs tighter and is a little more compact and will flow about as well as the full size stuff...7/16x5/8"

This for full size...1/2x3/4"

Res or t-line...I like a bay res when I'm using a case because it bleeds really fast....5 1/4" Bay Res

Clamps or zip-ties...


Stuff you might like to read, I'll leave you my cleaning and set-up PDF also, be sure to read all the stickies here also they will answer a lot of your questions...Take you time picking out parts and you will save some $$, decide what is best for your situation, whether your looking for max OC or just something a little better then a HSF,you can look in the for sale section and find good used gear also...

...Water Cooling - In English

...Assembling your Custom Watercooling Setup

...Bleeding my WC setup...

...D-Tek Fuzion install tip!

...Part 1-Temp's With and With-Out Shrouds

...How to make any sized shroud in 2 minutes

...How To: Build a Performance Shroud

...PC Water Coolant Chemistry - Part I

...Cooling - An In-Depth Look

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Death Dealer

Where is this pump you speak of. I decent 22db swiftech 90gph costs $65-70

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trapperkeeper

This is all good advice, and that list that ira-k posted is pretty much the standard loop suggested on the boards.

One more thing, and you probably already know this, but WC in particular is one area where it is better to go with quality parts to begin with then to have to upgrade later.