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Lvis201
02-20-04, 08:58 PM
Alright, ive decided that i want to set up my own watercooling system for mainly two reasons. 1.) It looks bad ass and would go well with my uv theme. 2.) I do moderate overclocking and ive messed around with the normal stuff enough (Fans, heatsinks, etc.). I dont want to buy a kit so here are the two things that ive found. Im thinking they are ok but i need yalls opinion on whether they actually are worth my money and what else i should get. So far i want:

Swiftech MCR80 Radiator (http://www.crazypc.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=120199&Product_Code=9313)

Hydor L20 Pump (http://www.directron.com/pumpl20.html)

I think these are two fairy decent entry level components. I know i need a water block (one for gpu and one for cpu) and a resevoir. I would like yalls opinion on what would go well with the two things i already have. Any other advice would be VERY much appreciated.

obsolete
02-20-04, 09:43 PM
Go with the Hydor L30 pump (http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/ex-pmp-12.html). It's what I use, 320 gph instead of 185 gph. Depends on how much space you have. I went with the D-Tek Jr. Radiator (http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=227) due to size limitations. It's a 66-67? Radiator you can get at Napa for less. But this one already has 1/2 barbs & you do not have to modify them. (It's painted to =/ ) Go with the Jr. if you have size limitations. These radiators have been noted to perform well.

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Lvis201
02-21-04, 03:22 PM
Alright what about waterblocks and resevoirs? What would go well with the setup im making? I want a waterblock for my gpu and cpu. What would yall suggest? Oh and also about that radiator (The D-Tek) im pretty sure im not going to have a space issue but where on your case did you put yours? ( BTW, i have that standard X-Pider full tower case so its pretty big.)

PolarExpress
02-21-04, 07:54 PM
For your CPU a White Water or RBX ( from D-Tek or Danger Den respectively) are the top of the game. I also grabbed my block for the GPU while there (DD for me). Res is a bit harder to decide on. You have two separate camps on what's better. First thing to consider is space. If you need more space a res is an easy thing to skip and loose no performance.

Best way to decide what's best for you is to search out t-line and res and read because there is just to much to really be covered in one post.

For the rad you want it somewhere that allows for the best air flow of fresh outside air (of the case or the house). Most folks end up placing the rad at the front of their case or the top center.