The time has come for watercooling - Overclock.net

Namrac · 06-09-06

Okay, I've been considering watercooling. I don't know a whole lot about it, but I I've learned enough to know that custom is the way to go. I won't be getting this probably for at least a couple months, but here's the parts list I'm thinking about.
Edit: System to-be as of 6/10/06
Swiftech Apogee - $44.95 from jab-tech.com
Black Ice GT Stealth 240 - $49.95 from performance-pcs.com (I'll put it in the front, along with my iCage)
Swiftech MCP655 - $65.95 from voyeurmods.com
Tanky (2 x 3.5" drive bay) Reservoir - $27.99 from performance-pcs.com (put it in my rear drive bays)
Thermaltake Thunderblade x 2 - $21.98 from performance-pcs.com
10 feet of UV Green Primoflex - $12.90 from voyeurmods.com

I might add a GPU waterblock later, we'll see. What do you guys think?

*soloz2* · 06-09-06

that looks good so far. I'd go w/ either a double heater core or a black ice gt 240 instead of the bix though.

what will you be using for tubing?

You can get better prices if you shop around a bit...

Namrac · 06-09-06

Not sure what I'll use for tubing, like I said, don't know alot when it comes to watercooling. Most of the places I shop for PC parts on have very limited selections on watercooling parts.

Edit: Damn, just noticed that the BIX is 3/8". I thought high-end WC used 1/2 inch for better flow? Oh well, can anyone reccomend a good site for WC supplies/parts?

Namrac · 06-09-06

Edited with new radiator and tubing.

*soloz2* · 06-09-06

places I have shopped to get my wc gear:
jab-tech.com - great site, and the cheapest place to get the apogee
sidewinder - good selection
frozencpu - usually the most expensive, but great service and fast shipping
performance-pcs.com - similar to frozencpu, but w/ better prices
mcmaster.com - best place to buy tubing

if you read the stickies there are a whole bunch of other places to get wc stuff from.

and you can get the BIX w/ 1/2" barbs... you just have to specify

Namrac · 06-09-06

Alright, thanks soloz. From what I've seen, your WC setup kicks butt, so your guidence is really helpful.

Gattzumaul · 06-09-06

www.Voyuermods.com
Has the mcp655 of sale now for $65 (10-15 cheaper then anywhere else)
They also have 1/2" Primoflex tubing for $1.29 a foot

I think it as jab-tech that has the Swiftech Apogee CPU block on sale for $45 as well.

Namrac · 06-09-06

Okay, so I've read that a res is not neccesary if you have a T Fitting... why is that? I know what a T fitting is, but how can that replace a reservoir?