First time Water-cooling...need help choosing

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 9, 2005

I wanted to get the opinion of many on which water-cooling system is the best for the system in my sig? Also, please specify if anything additional would need to be purchased to water-cool my video card and RAM.I need a water-cooling system that will fit internally into my case.Thanks in advance for your recommedations! :clap:

PS--If you reccommend a unit thats been reccommended already, please recommend a second water-cooling system if you can

Alchemy1 · Dec 9, 2005

What kind of case do you have and what is your budget? Both plays a large part when deciding on parts. I am fairly new to WC'ing, but I am going to throw some suggestions out there. I am sure if I have made an oversight it will be corrected

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Pump: MCP655
Rad: BIPII/BIXII (don't know how big your case is or how you feel about noise level)
CPU block: Storm
GPU block: Maze 4
Ram block(s): I have no clue
Tubing: 1/2" tygon (if price is not an issue) or 7/16" masterklear(sp?)
Fittings: 1/2"
Resivore: If you have space or want one

Just my suggestion FWIW and it may change based on budget and/or case size.

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 9, 2005

My case is a Thermaltake Xaser III V2000A
My budget is very flexible,but I was hoping to spend around $150-200 ( but could spend more if its more practical)

I wouldnt mind just buying the parts individually,but would need a detailed guide since I am a virgin water-cooler.I want to cool my CPU,GPU, and probably my RAM.I am not a novice to computer hardware by any means,so I wouldnt be intimidated building it part-by-part...but if a kit is the best way to start out, then I hope I have provided enough information.

SewerBeing · Dec 9, 2005

There is really no point in watercooling your ram, just stick a fan over it and it will be fine. The parts there look good and you should be very satisfied with the results.

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 9, 2005

Yeah, I was mostly concerned with cooling the GPU and CPU...I just need to be pointed in the right direction

Alchemy1 · Dec 10, 2005

Well, those are some of the best parts avaliable right now and it has been eyeballed and approved by a senior so I think you are headed in the right direction. If you need help/directions with putting the parts togehter I am sure somone will be more than happy to assist you with that as well.

noob_ass · Dec 10, 2005

get a innovatek setup as they use smaller tubing, smaller blocks and you dont need a lot of space as the resevoir fits on the pump.

SewerBeing · Dec 10, 2005

noob_ass said:
get a innovatek setup as they use smaller tubing, smaller blocks and you dont need a lot of space as the resevoir fits on the pump.

Well yes but its not as good as the parts recommended above and I think it may actually cost more. All in all with a bit of moddng the parts should fit into the case.

BTW: you don't need a reservoir a T-Line will work just as well. A T-line is also safer and takes up less room.

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 10, 2005

Alchemy1 said:
Pump: MCP655
Rad: BIPII/BIXII (don't know how big your case is or how you feel about noise level)
CPU block: Storm
GPU block: Maze 4
Ram block(s): I have no clue
Tubing: 1/2" tygon (if price is not an issue) or 7/16" masterklear(sp?)
Fittings: 1/2"
Resivore: If you have space or want one

Alright,now I can look into these items.If anyone wants to suggest a different pump, radiator, resevoir ect, then please do...it will give me more food for thought!Thanks :clap:

SewerBeing · Dec 10, 2005

http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=369416 <- I suggest reading that if you feel there are better choices.

Also browse around procooling and systemcooling for some reviews.

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 13, 2005

SewerBeing said:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=369416 <- I suggest reading that if you feel there are better choices.

Also browse around procooling and systemcooling for some reviews.

Thats a great link! I found another one similar,but this one is way more detailed and informative!I just cant believe I overlooked it since its a sticky.

Thanks!

RDWest2005 · Dec 13, 2005

I have the same case

You have plenty of room
I took all top monthly roundup best cooling products link and went by that

at first in had the thermaltake big water kit

if you really want to save $ - the thermaltake works GREAT DUDE

its 149.99 with everything just to cool cpu - then add a gpu block thermaltake has for like 32$ more

i have the pD 840 dual core - intels factory matched heatsink/fan was running it at 60c idle

the thermaltake dropped it down to 40c idle
so that shows it works - but its not the best by no means

i was just un happy with 1/4" tubing mainly

but i went to the extreme with same case
look here...
http://www.carolina-customs.com/my-new-box/

I wanted my BIX3 on to show off

but if you want - i can tell you a very nice way to mod the bottom of that case if you want the BIX3

PS- if you go with apogee cpu block - don't be shy - bare down on plastic barbs - force o ring down into its groove - i just has a leak and luckily got it back running

~RD

HeatM1ser2k4 · Dec 16, 2005

RDWest2005 said:
You have plenty of room
I took all top monthly roundup best cooling products link and went by that

at first in had the thermaltake big water kit

if you really want to save $ - the thermaltake works GREAT DUDE

its 149.99 with everything just to cool cpu - then add a gpu block thermaltake has for like 32$ more

i have the pD 840 dual core - intels factory matched heatsink/fan was running it at 60c idle

the thermaltake dropped it down to 40c idle
so that shows it works - but its not the best by no means

i was just un happy with 1/4" tubing mainly

but i went to the extreme with same case
look here...
http://www.carolina-customs.com/my-new-box/

I wanted my BIX3 on to show off

but if you want - i can tell you a very nice way to mod the bottom of that case if you want the BIX3

PS- if you go with apogee cpu block - don't be shy - bare down on plastic barbs - force o ring down into its groove - i just has a leak and luckily got it back running

~RD

I dont know how I can thank you for all your efforts, but I at least want you to know how much I appreciate all of the help you have given!

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