My Replacement Watercooling System

Hey people, just starting a thread for some advice on watercooling. I already have a (weak) watercooling setup that didnt take much knowledge to do, so i need to ask some things and also your knowledge on different components.

I'm in the UK so you'll have to remember that when telling me to get a cascade (Unless you find a UK stockist )

Ok, so far i think my components will be;

Block:D-Tek Customs LRWW Socket 478
Rad: Pro-120 Heatercore
Res: Generic UV 1x5.25" Bay Reservoir
Pump: Hydor L30

I will be using 1/2" ID Tubing from my local pumping supplier.

I have never set up a relay, how does this work (In detail-ish, i realise the pump needs to start when the PC is on )


Any problems with an IC7-Max3 and that waterblock?

Sorry if this has been answered, and i know you get loads of "best parts" threads but i need more confidence than just reading past posts

Cheers all,

~t0m

EDIT: Updated parts list.

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Bump

~t0m

Some stores carry pre-made (and $cheap) pump relays, i have addresses in France so there may be some in UK as well.
For your mobo fitment i have no idea.
As for your setup i'd suggest taking the D-Tek Pro Core or a car heatercore, the Pro-Core can be mated with a very well-made fan shroud (from D-Tek as well) and is globally a very good rad. Get a 120mm PAPST 4412 N/2GL, a "pretty quiet" fan to cool it.

Well i looked on the d-tek site, and i think i will buy it there. Unless they ship to the UK though, i will need a US relay

~t0m

just a normal $3 relay from any electronics store will work...i assume a normally open 12V would be what you need. just hook the power to like a fan header or something, and the power through to your pump.

Ah right, well thats alot more easy then

What about radiators/heatercores? I have read up on some but they seem abit bit -- i have 130x300x50 space, and it needs to be UK avaliable.

Thanks for replies so far,

~t0m

Im going to buy it from dtek usa, its about half the price of the UK equivalents.

~t0m

aNTiChRisT said:

Im going to buy it from dtek usa, its about half the price of the UK equivalents.

~t0m

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note that if you are buying from the states, the pump will be a 115v/60hz model

either get a 12V pump from dtek @ $79 (which also means no need for a relay)
http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=138

or get the pump this side of the pond...

don't forget to factor in VAT and possible customs duty - and shipping, you might find the saving is lower than you think...

Ah didn't think about that, but that 12v pump looks good

Also, i think there is a way that tax can be avoided, i will have to ask them about that.

~t0m

EDIT: BTW i just been playing deus ex again recently -- the second one just doesn't compare