This AM3 WC Setup Any good?

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AzNfOrLyFe

Discussion Starter · Nov 24, 2009

Looking to getting into watercooling for the first time, trying to build a custom set. This is what I got together so far from a post that I was browsing around from the user Juggalo23451. Seems like a real good setup, but want to make sure its good setup for my system. Also money is not an issue for me, so if there are any upgrades I can do or better brands, I would like to know

. Thanks for all your help and time!!

This is what I currently have:

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103692

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-363-_-Product

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-043-_-Product

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371012

Water Cooling Setup:

cpu
http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-Apo...k-pr-4246.html

adapter needed http://www.frozencpu.com/products/81...TZ-AM2-HD.html

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

tubing
http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html

rad
http://www.jab-tech.com/XSPC-RX360-T...r-pr-4384.html

or 240
http://www.jab-tech.com/XSPC-RX240-D...r-pr-4383.html

fans
http://www.jab-tech.com/Yate-Loon-12...D-pr-4335.html

fan controller
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...obus%20extreme

reservoirs
http://www.crazypc.com/products/wate...eservoirs.html

Also for my Vid Cards:

VGA Waterblock: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/Ca...ing-system.asp
VGA Heatsink: http://www.swiftnets.com/products/Caldera-HS.asp

Chipset:

Chipset Waterblock: http://www.swiftnets.com/PRODUCTS/MCW-NBMAX.asp

If Im missing anything else for WC System please let me know thanks!

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gsk3rd

· #2 · Nov 24, 2009

I recommend Petra'sTech CoolKit Elite - Rev.3

http://www.petrastechshop.com/pecoel.html

It is the system I have except the reservoir.

solid kit.

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hitman1985

· #3 · Nov 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by gsk3rd

I recommend Petra'sTech CoolKit Elite - Rev.3

http://www.petrastechshop.com/pecoel.html

It is the system I have except the reservoir.

solid kit.

qft, they have a nice quick and easy all in one kit there. almost the same then the one i had for my 920 DO .

its just a bit pricy for my feelings, if you piece it together elsewhere you get away cheaper

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dir_d

· #4 · Nov 24, 2009

Get the 965 C3 not C2 and i would go for the Antec CP-850 power supply since you getting a 1200...Read the review from johnnyguru.

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AzNfOrLyFe

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 24, 2009

Thanks for everyones fast replys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by dir_d

Get the 965 C3 not C2 and i would go for the Antec CP-850 power supply since you getting a 1200...Read the review from johnnyguru.

The comp parts I have displayed, is what I already have built on my comp.

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dir_d

· #6 · Nov 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by AzNfOrLyFe

Thanks for everyones fast replys!

The comp parts I have displayed, is what I already have built on my comp.

oh sorry...thought you were building from ground up

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jpm804

· #7 · Nov 24, 2009

CPU - might recommend - HK3.0 LC or EK LT Supreme both come in AM3 flavors and are priced same as that GTZ or slightly cheaper.

Not sure if that Swiftech Chipset block will fit your board, so you might want to double check.

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Seeing Red

· #8 · Nov 24, 2009

You should let us know of your budget so we can help even more. For some assumptions...
Fans you could do a little better with some panaflos:
http://www.jab-tech.com/120mm-Panafl...X-pr-3110.html

You could even get some cheap yate loons like these and cut out the motors to make shrouds.

Here is a sale that just opened up for a simple CPU loop. You would need a reservoir or a T-line:
http://www.overclock.net/cooling-pro...655-vario.html

It's not the greatest, but it's a start. I'm not sure of cooling everything in one loop, but go with a 360mm rad if you do.

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AzNfOrLyFe

Discussion Starter · #9 · Nov 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by Seeing Red

I dont have a budget, moneys not an issure for me. So Im looking for something really good and will last me awhile.

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Juggalo23451

· #10 · Nov 24, 2009

Awesome custom loop. things I would change

The Enzotech Sapphire Rev A is better than the gtz. It performs better plus it is only 35 bucks at newegg.

The panaflos 120x120x38 will be better fans more static pressure.

no reason to w/c your chipset just my opinion

Might want to get 2 rads on for cpu and chipset then one for you gpus if you plan to sli/ crossfire

OCZ Freeze or Ic Diamond for thermal paste

with one rad
res-pump-rad-cpu-chipset-gpu-res

2 rads will give you better temps
res-pump-rad-cpu-chipset-gpu-gpu

good luck and take you time to plan out everything

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Seeing Red

· #11 · Nov 24, 2009

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Originally Posted by AzNfOrLyFe

I dont have a budget, moneys not an issure for me. So Im looking for something really good and will last me awhile.

Well if money is no issue....

CPU (if you like black get the LT version):
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/heatkilleram21.html
-LT-
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25701

GPU (if you can find one):
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/hegp48lt.html
-or-
Nickel.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24489
Copper.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=24311

Now those blocks will give you the best temps, but by only by a few degrees over the Enzotech Sapphire Juggalo suggested and some Swiftech MCW60s. It's up to you to decide if those couple of degrees are worth double the price.

Food for thought:
http://www.overclock.net/water-cooli...blocks-i7.html

Again no real need to water cool the NB especially on a AM3 platform.

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