Ready to watercool what do I need?

[MtSpawn]

Ive been doing alot of reading on watercooling. I ready for slowly build a watercooled case. I was wondering if its cheaper to buy a kit or a case. Or just build one from scratch. I cant seem to find anywhere a list of materials needed. Can some one help??

Justin

[turbo accord]

from what i have heard buy your own case and build one out of parts. dont buy a kit.

[MtSpawn]

Can someone give a link or a list of the parts need to make one??

[The_Jizzler]

sure thing. id say build your own kit, will cost about the same and perform better imop. heres a list of whats needed to make your own setup:
waterblock
pump
1/2 inch tubing
resevoir
misc. barb fittings

the water block can be bought pre-made from a host of manafacturers that you can find here on the forums, or the front page. cost=40-80$

for a pump, most use aquarium water pumps, some use submersible pond pumps. i doesnt really mattter as long as it can do 250-500 gph at a decent head,... like mine does around 400-500 gph at 3-4 feet i think. cost=30-80$

1/2" tubing can be bought at many hardware stores. most use clear, most use 1/2" as it gives good flow for its size, although 3/8" is another popular size. cost=2-10$

u can use almost any type of container for a resevoir, as long as ittl hold enuff water, and the pump if you choose for a submersible kind. 5 gallon buckets work great. cost=free-10$


misc fittings, barbs, clamps, etc... youll figure it out as you need em. can all be had at most hardware stores. cost=2-10$

[Enigma422]

Read the stickys, visit ProCooling (http://www.procooling.com) and the the front page (http://www.overclockers.com). As jizzler said you need a waterblock, pump, tubing, and as an option a reservior.

Here are several sites you can visit for water cooling parts:
Danger Den (http://www.dangerden.com)
DTek Customs (http://www.dtekcustoms.com)
Cool Technica (http://www.cooltechnica.com)

One peice of advice, know what you are doing before you start this project. IMO a properly built water cooling system beats air cooling hands down and once you start this path you will wonder why you even used air cooling in the first place, but water and electronics don't mix, so be comfortable with it first before proceeding.