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I would pick the Swiftech setup as well if those 2 were the options. Better CPU block with a better pump and larger diameter tubing. Not a hard choice, except for the price. :beer:
 
It is best not to get a kit and get the parts that you want .
Im in canada as well . I got my gear from http://www.memoryexpress.com/ (alberta) and http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/ (Ont) .

I would suggest a apogee or apogee gt + a d5 pump
for that GFX card im not sure what block is bet for that ( time for you do do some reading :) ) there are some options for full cover blocks DD has one and Eddy has one that is better and cheeper but you have to order from the US or the UK . and for the rad what side are you planing 120.2 or 120.3 ?
 
||Console|| said:
It is best not to get a kit and get the parts that you want .
Im in canada as well . I got my gear from http://www.memoryexpress.com/ (alberta) and http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/ (Ont) .

I would suggest a apogee or apogee gt + a d5 pump
for that GFX card im not sure what block is bet for that ( time for you do do some reading :) ) there are some options for full cover blocks DD has one and Eddy has one that is better and cheeper but you have to order from the US or the UK . and for the rad what side are you planing 120.2 or 120.3 ?
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lol, i totally forgot that Bigfoot has H2O stuff. i wouldnt mind going seperate parts, but i dont know what to buy. you know, what's the best bang for the buck.

i live where it gets really hot in the summer so i need good cooling to get this chip stable @ 3.0 ;)
 
Thermaltake makes decent cases but stay away from their Watercooling stuff. It's not any better than air cooling from what others have shared on the forums here. You are almost always better going with a custom kit than a retail kit. There's a reason why a kit will cost almost as much as that Thermaltake kit and case combined. The Swiftech kit with the Swiftech 120x2 radiator, d5 equivilant pump, and Apogee cpu block is a pretty good kit though. I would go with the 2nd option you linked for sure. I've seen the kits on Frozen CPU too. you may wish to check there to see if it's cheaper.
 
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||Console|| said:
Yea I payed 500$ for my gear a few months ago from memeryexpress
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wow, must be a nice setup, but 500.00 is more than i can afford. going to cancun in a couple weeks so my H2O budget is limited! i would really like to keep it in the 300.00 "CDN" range :)

main reason i like the swifty kit is i can keep my current case, that rad mounts on the outside! (bonus)
 
Alien1099 said:
Thermaltake makes decent cases but stay away from their Watercooling stuff. It's not any better than air cooling from what others have shared on the forums here. You are almost always better going with a custom kit than a retail kit. There's a reason why a kit will cost almost as much as that Thermaltake kit and case combined. The Swiftech kit with the Swiftech 120x2 radiator, d5 equivilant pump, and Apogee cpu block is a pretty good kit though. I would go with the 2nd option you linked for sure. I've seen the kits on Frozen CPU too. you may wish to check there to see if it's cheaper.
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thanks Alien1099, i will steer clear ;)
 
him being in the sates doesnt really matter most ppl will ship to canda you just have to pay for the extra shiping =)


Yea i use core temp my load temp is ~40 .
my old 3200+ loaded @ 30deg @ 1.55v and 2.7ghz ( on my water setup)
If i had 300 $ to spend this is what i would get
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19862&vpn=MCP655&manufacture=Swiftech

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19770&vpn=Storm Waterblock&manufacture=Swiftech

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19767&vpn=MCW60-
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( do soem research to make sure that fits your gfx card )
and get a heater core from a parts store till you can afford a nice 120x3 rad
 
||Console|| said:
him being in the sates doesnt really matter most ppl will ship to canda you just have to pay for the extra shiping =)


Yea i use core temp my load temp is ~40 .
my old 3200+ loaded @ 30deg @ 1.55v and 2.7ghz ( on my water setup)
If i had 300 $ to spend this is what i would get
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19862&vpn=MCP655&manufacture=Swiftech

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19770&vpn=Storm Waterblock&manufacture=Swiftech

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19767&vpn=MCW60-
B&manufacture=Swiftech
( do soem research to make sure that fits your gfx card )
and get a heater core from a parts store till you can afford a nice 120x3 rad
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and the exchange rate, and the duty ;)
 
Go for the SWIFTECH! It includes everything you'll need plus VGA block, at a price that is competitive.

If it comes to W/C there is no such thing as "maintenance-free", that is all just ********...censored British curse...

Figure out yourself how much more shipping you'll pay if you pick & choose from a few different dealers.

This SWIFTECH kit with 1/2" tubing, double radiator etc., is the standard of performance in it's class under $300. Check out Joe's test review on this site here.
 
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