- Joined
- Feb 8, 2007
Water Cooling Purpose: Lower temps for overclocking headroom, cool factor. Noise is not really an issue.
Budget: High, but I am considering performance vs. price. I don't want to squeeze out an extra .5C for $200.
Planned computer components;
ThermalTake Armor case
EVGA 680i Motherboard
Core 2 Duo (6700 or 6600)
Corsair Dominator Memory
8800GTX video card (Probably a BFG with the DangerDen waterblock preinstalled; I would prefer an EVGA but finding 8800GTX waterblocks for sale seperately right now is impossible)
OCZ gaming extreme PSU
Other useless junk unrelated to cooling
Here are the parts I am considering for the cooling solution:
Danger Den TDX for the CPU
Danger Den 680i Chipset block for the NB
Danger Den full coverage 8800GTX waterblock (preinstalled on card if I get the BFG)
ThermalTake AquaBay M3 reservoir
ThermalTake AquaBay M1 level indicator/flow meter
Some variation of Black Ice radiator (either 2x120 or 3x120)
Pump
Here are some of my questions:
Is the BFG with the preinstalled DangerDen block a good product? It is about $50 more than buying an EVGA and installing a block myself, but I cannot find the blocks for sale seperately (everyone is out of stock). I don't want to wait months to purchase this, in fact, I would prefer to purchase within a week.
I would prefer a 3x120mm radiator. For this reason, I would like to run the radiator external to the computer, mounting it or resting it on my desk somewhere. I have had trouble cleaning internal radiators in the past, so this seems like an easy way to access the radiator for cleaning, and will prevent me from having to mod the case. Decent idea? What would be a good solution for routing power to the fans?
The pump I would like to use is the MCP655. It uses 1/2" fittings, but the ThermalTake reservoir and flow meter use 3/8" or smaller. The DangerDen blocks can use either 1/2" or 3/8" inch. What is the best solution to this? I would prefer to use these parts if possible, but if there is a superior alternative, I am all ears.
Having used A/C pumps in the past, what is the most effective way to route 12v DC to the pump while the system is off for filling and leak testing?
Any help would be appreciated!
Budget: High, but I am considering performance vs. price. I don't want to squeeze out an extra .5C for $200.
Planned computer components;
ThermalTake Armor case
EVGA 680i Motherboard
Core 2 Duo (6700 or 6600)
Corsair Dominator Memory
8800GTX video card (Probably a BFG with the DangerDen waterblock preinstalled; I would prefer an EVGA but finding 8800GTX waterblocks for sale seperately right now is impossible)
OCZ gaming extreme PSU
Other useless junk unrelated to cooling
Here are the parts I am considering for the cooling solution:
Danger Den TDX for the CPU
Danger Den 680i Chipset block for the NB
Danger Den full coverage 8800GTX waterblock (preinstalled on card if I get the BFG)
ThermalTake AquaBay M3 reservoir
ThermalTake AquaBay M1 level indicator/flow meter
Some variation of Black Ice radiator (either 2x120 or 3x120)
Pump
Here are some of my questions:
Is the BFG with the preinstalled DangerDen block a good product? It is about $50 more than buying an EVGA and installing a block myself, but I cannot find the blocks for sale seperately (everyone is out of stock). I don't want to wait months to purchase this, in fact, I would prefer to purchase within a week.
I would prefer a 3x120mm radiator. For this reason, I would like to run the radiator external to the computer, mounting it or resting it on my desk somewhere. I have had trouble cleaning internal radiators in the past, so this seems like an easy way to access the radiator for cleaning, and will prevent me from having to mod the case. Decent idea? What would be a good solution for routing power to the fans?
The pump I would like to use is the MCP655. It uses 1/2" fittings, but the ThermalTake reservoir and flow meter use 3/8" or smaller. The DangerDen blocks can use either 1/2" or 3/8" inch. What is the best solution to this? I would prefer to use these parts if possible, but if there is a superior alternative, I am all ears.
Having used A/C pumps in the past, what is the most effective way to route 12v DC to the pump while the system is off for filling and leak testing?
Any help would be appreciated!