Need Liquid Cooling Advice

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Alright well i've been looking at getting a liquid cooling set for a while and have changed my mind about going air cooling after learning the advantages of water over air.. but yea here are my parts... and i need to know if they are good and good priced cuz im tryin to get the best price for money parts

Black Ice Pro II $30
Via Aqua 2300 $20
Swiftech MCW55 $35
WhiteWater CPU Block $30
Tubing $10
2-120mm 41.7cfm 19db for each fans $12
Swiftech Hydrx Coolant $2

 

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that system will do a good job especially for the price.

 

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that will be a nice budget system.

 

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That will work well for a budget setup. If you do go with a via aqua pump, you may want to do this mod: http://www.wc101.com/guides/ViaAqua/

 

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alright good.. nething else i need? cuz if so i'm gonna buy it soon *possibly tomorrow* and i'll need to know if clamps or nething else is needed... and should i go with 3/8" ID tubing? or 1/2"?

What are the major differences *besides price* between
http://www.cooltechnica.com/Merchan...&Product_Code=AQX-WW-LE-USMA&Category_Code=WB
http://www.cooltechnica.com/Merchan...&Product_Code=AQX-WW-AL-USMA&Category_Code=WB
http://www.cooltechnica.com/Merchan...oduct_Code=AQX-WW-AL-USMA-QC&Category_Code=WB

 

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please check that the whitewater is okay for your board !!
its a big block and wont firt on my board

 

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And you need hose clamps, it's not optional. They are a must have.

 

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how do i know if it fits or not? and alright how many will i need?

 

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well the main thing that restrics it are the caps around the socket.
im just saying what its a bit block that all.
someone more familiar with ur boartd might know

as for clamps... one for every barb.. i count 9 for that set up you have there... another few spares wont go a miss.
they are a must ! ( unless using mastekleer tubing... but even then id be careful ! )

 

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Yea I don't use any clamps with #5233K44 over 1/2 barbs, but I've grown possibly a little too comfortable over time. I still recommend ties clips or clamps, especially for first timers.

 

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alright... and how will liquid cooling affect my moving my computer in my car from place to place??? i can have it to where i can put it in and out of my case depending on the situation?