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im tossing out the stock intel cooler

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EgoFumPapa

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ive been stuck in the realm of stock hsf cooling for quite some time now, and i have decided that its time for a change. this will be my first attempt to water cool my system. ive been reading into things here and there for a few days now, and ive been going to dangerden and looking around. i think im almost about ready to buy, but first want some opinions from you watercool guys. since this is my first setup and im on a tight budget, id like to try to keep it under $150, sooooo here goes.
im looking at either a MAZE4 or Dangerden RBX waterblock
heater core or 80mm micro radiator
hydor l20 pump
7 feet of clear flex tubing
should i get a reservoir?
and also, what is some good additive?
if you guys could help me along here that would be awesome. thanks a lot!
 
150$... i'll give it a try.
block: swiftech MCW6000 - 40$
pump: L30 - 50$
Radiator: D-Tek Pro-120 Combo - 45$. you will get better profit/invest if you find a heatercore.
Tubing - 15$.
Misc - 10$
Reservoir - custom. very easy to build. check RoboTech's how to.
Additive - i would use "regular" car untifreez liquid. It's cheap.
it sums up to 20$ more than you are ready to pay, but i think the performance will be pretty good. You may choose TC4 wb from D-tek or spiral for 25$, L20 pump as you wanted on the 1st place, heatercore instead of radiator and finally end up with not as good performing but considerably cheaper setup. i guess around 100 $.
 
I was looking into this too, and a kit from Danger Den can be had for $150-175 depending on if you want to go cheap on the rad or not. It's a basic setup that'll include everything you need.
 
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