roanie25

Can you guys help me to choose the right water cooling parts for me?

Here's what I have so far:

Pump = Danger Den D5 12V Water Pump

Radiator = Swiftech Extreme Duty Triple 120mm Stackable Radiator with 1/4" BSPP hubs

CPU Block = Swiftech Apogee XT Waterblock for Intel socket 1366 (Core i7) and 1156 (Core i5)

Im planning to cool my i7 920 @ 4.2, 2x 285 GTX and if possible my x58 760 mobo... WOuld that be enough cooling for all, atleast for the cpu and the 2 VGA?

Also im not sure which tubing will fit in there and which fitting should i use

any help would be appreciated
thanks!

oh and if you can suggest better parts than those above please feel free

Chunky_Chimp

Nice parts so far. For tubing, that's all on personal preference; either 3/8" or 1/2" is perfectly fine, just choose any OD (outer diameter) and you're set; as for the brand, go for Masterkleer (avoid ClearFlex, it tends to cloud up) if you're on a budget, or Tygon if you have lots of tight bends. After that, pick fittings/barbs that match the tubing size (and make sure they're G1/4"; I recommend Bitspower compression fittings), and then fans for the radiator (see here for recommendations). If you want a reservoir, the Swiftech MicroRES is an excellent option that will fit just about anywhere. Hope this all helps.

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roanie25

so for the tubing its either a 3/8" or 1/2" OD? Will it fit those parts? Dont i need to consider ID as well?

thanks for the input BTW!
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_AKIMbO_

No, you can also get 7/16" tubing. 7/16" tubing is a favorite around here when paired with 1/2" barbs because it gives a snugger fit on the barb itself and thus is more likely to prevent leaks.

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Chunky_Chimp

Well by 3/8" or 1/2" I'd meant ID (though there's not just that, you can use 7/16", too, if you want, like AKIMbO said above), and you choose whatever OD you think works better; just make sure the fittings/barbs you get match the tubing dimensions or it won't work.

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junkyard00000

You will also want clamps if you are using standard fittings. I have used herbie clamps, worm drive clamps, and zip ties. Personally, I recommend the worm drive clams, as they grip the tubing very well and you can tighten them down quite a lot.

Alternatively, you can use compression fittings. Keep in mind that with those, you need to match both the ID and OD, not just the ID.

Also, for the D5, I think you should stay away from 3/8 ID tubing.

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Nick911

you don't need a stackable rad unless you are going to get 2. I advise the normal swiftech triple one.

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_AKIMbO_

+1 to this idea. It's exceptionally hard to get 7/16" tubing over a D5's barbs without first heating up the tubing in some hot water...so i can't imagine trying to get 3/8" tubing over it.

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Juggalo23451

No reason to to w/c you chipset.

standard set up
1/2 inch barbs for everything

mcp655 pump or mcp355
http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCP...r-pr-3803.html
65.00

tubing
http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html
.59 a ft

rad(x2) feser performance but not the price
http://www.jab-tech.com/XSPC-RX360-T...r-pr-4384.html
94.00
or RS360 like 45.00


fans
http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-12...d-pr-3771.html
3.70
or
panaflos better choice
120x120x38mm

fan controller
http://www.xpcgear.com/rheobusext.html
28.99
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811998808
15.00

reservoirs or tline
http://www.crazypc.com/products/wate...eservoirs.html
20-xxx

cpu
you have a good block picked out

gpu
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/ek-nv...---nickel.html

or
http://www.crazypc.com/products/PX9365GTX285.html
Thermal paste : OCZ Freeze or IC Diamond

Coolant: distilled water and 2 drops of pt nuke

one is for just distilled other is used with U/v dye
http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-bi...uery=pt%20nuke

Loop should go
res-pump-rad-cpu-rad-gpu-gpu-res

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junkyard00000

Also, I would advise that you get a reservoir. While you can get away with a T fitting to fill and empty your loop, a res will make this process much faster and easier. Swiftech's micro-res is a great size, and you get tons of ways to mount it.

This is true. I was actually thinking more about the amount of restriction 3/8 ID would have for a D5. A DDC would be better suited for that size tubing (as it has more head pressure)

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