Newb Watercooling Needed - $250ish budget preferred

I would get a better case for watercooling. Look in sig for my for my W/C Case suggestions thread

No reason to cool the n/b at all

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 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
120x120x38

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
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-019-_-Product

Thermal paste : OCZ Freeze or IC Diamond

Coolant: distilled water and 2 drops of pt nuke

loop
res-pump-rad-cpu-res

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

Comparison of i7 waterblocks using the RS360
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...blocks-i7.html

also try to go in the for sale section to same some cash to

It's a bit more expensive than juggalo's setup, and he includes a nicer radiator if you pick the XSPC RX360. However, I'm a big fan of the 355+XSPC restop. It'll be strong enough if you expand your loop, and the pump really comes alive with it. No need for PT nuke if you're okay with a pure silver setup so I've included everything you need for microbial protection. I also did everything from one shop because otherwise shipping can kick your butt if you don't find free shipping deals.

Figured you'd like to see some other options, and you can pick and choose between whatever anyone posts. Good luck, and ask tons of questions before you take the plunge. Remember, water won't change your life, but it sure as hell will be a lot of fun to fiddle with!

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yeah the 355 with a top works great the Enzotech Sapphire Rev A beats the gtz and the Enzotech is only 35 bucks

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Damn, I guess I've been slacking on the new block comparisons. I thought the GTZ was beating everything on the i7's. Time to go refresh.

EDIT: My bad, I completely lost my head on that one, as Juggalo said GTZ is slacking by few degrees, and is definitely a loser compared to the Rev A for price/performance. My mistake!

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I agree that the kits at petra's are great, however you can build the same kit for less money, or an upgraded kit for the same price. If you don't want to go through and build your own completely custom kit they are absolutely the best you can easily find of the web. However, if you're cheap like me, or have your own plans, you can do better price wise! Heck just go to Jab-Tech and see the same kit priced out, when I was planning my loop it was like 40$ cheaper.

I'm pretty sure that's what vuxdu meant, not meant to be bashing him at all! ++ for recommending the for sale section, it's always a bargain here at OCN.

Well OP I doubt you'll be back after all that, but hopefully you will..