Custom Watercooling Setup (Haven't purchased it yet) - Overclock.net

tomclancey · 03-10-08

I'm looking into getting a watercooling setup when I get my new computer. I have all my parts laid out, but some aren't made anymore. Here's my list:

Radiator
Swiftech MCR320 Quiet Power Radiator $45.00
Pump
Laing D5 Vario/D-Tek/Danger Den D5 Inline 12V DC Pump $80.00
CPU Cooler
D-tek FuZion CPU Water Block $60.00
GPU Cooler
Swiftech MCW60-B VGA Cooling Water-block (2x) $80.00 (This item is Deactivated, I need a new one of these with 12.7mm Fittings. (1/2")
Tubing
7/16 inch General Purpose PVC Tubing (15') $7.35
Anti-Vibration
Petra'sTech 'gel-stuff' Vibration Absorption Block $3.99
Anti-Algae
Petra'sTech 'PT-Nnuke' Concentrated Biocide (10mL) $2.50
Radiator Fans
Yate-Loon 120mm Case Fan (3x) $9.45
Color Dye
UV Blue / UV Neon Green / UV Red $2.99
Reservoir
Swiftech MCRES-Micro $17.00

Grand Total: $308.28

microman · 03-10-08

whats with the gpu blocks?

Syrillian · 03-10-08

Looks good.

There are countless variations on a theme, but for all intents and purposes your gear looks solid.

If I may be so bold: Have you considered the D-Tek GPU Block? Also, the Swiftech Reservoir is great; very versatile and easy to fill and bleed. The only drawback is that cleaning it is a real PITA

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You will most likely get a number of recommendations for radiators...

Refresh · 03-10-08

If you are planning to get an 8800GTS/GT (G92) go on ebay and search for the EK block. I saw one for $80 earlier. You dont even need to buy ramsinks on them.

trueg50 · 03-10-08

Yea, depending on what you are willing to spend, a Black Ice GTX, or thermochill 120.3 would be a better choice for the rad.

tomclancey · 03-10-08

Alright, thanks guys.

@Microman: If you're wondering why two, I'll be doing SLI eventually, but I guess I'll only be needing one in the beginning.

@Syrillian: I'll take a look into that, I heard their CPU Cooler is amazing, so I'm sure their GPU cooler is equally in quality.

@Refresh: I have my spreadsheet set for two 8800GT 512Mb's, so I'll look into that. But I don't think I want to spend $80 on a GPU Block. :3

@Trueg50: Do you know how much those are in comparison to the Swiftech MCR320?

http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=183, Is that the D-Tek GPU Block you were referring to, Syrillian?

dr4gon · 03-10-08

Well the fuzion gfx is not a good choice for your loop because it will add way too much restriction. A fuzion for your cpu and only your cpu is a good choice. The mcw60s aren't any harder to clean?

The top comes off and you have the coper base just like any other block.

Syrillian · 03-10-08

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Originally Posted by dr4gon

The mcw60s aren't any harder to clean?

The top comes off and you have the coper base just like any other block.

...I was refering to the Swiftech Micro Res.... yeah no fun if you need to do more than rinse it out.

dr4gon · 03-10-08

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Originally Posted by Syrillian

...I was refering to the Swiftech Micro Res.... yeah no fun if you need to do more than rinse it out.

oh lol my eyes skipped over that part sorry

Yeah, mine wasn't too dirty I was lucky. I think I saw your post or someone else's on it where you/they had to use a qtip to rub off the sides.

I let mine clean in some vinegar-water solution and it did well.

ghost · 03-10-08

I would go thermochill for rad pricey but awsome.

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Refresh Programmer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: I ♥ NYC Posts: 3,075 Rep: 164 Unique Rep: 128 Trader Rating: 11	If you are planning to get an 8800GTS/GT (G92) go on ebay and search for the EK block. I saw one for $80 earlier. You dont even need to buy ramsinks on them.

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