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jEevion
03-14-07, 05:31 PM
Hi I am building a PC soon that will have watercooling. However, I will most likely be using a G81/R600 GPU. The two kits I am looking at are:

Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultra Universal CPU Liquid Cooling Kit
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20942&vpn=H20-220-APEX-Ultra&manufacture=Swiftech

And

Swiftech H20-220 Apex ULTRA+ Complete System Liquid Cooling Kit
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=20943&vpn=H20-220-APEX-ULTRA+&manufacture=Swiftech

However, the last one (+) comes with the MCW60 VGA block, but this doesn't work for future gen cards does it? Am I better off to get the first one and buy a compatible block down the road? I will be heavily overclocking. So should I get it anyways so that I have the NB block as well? Thanks.

CrazyIrish
03-14-07, 05:37 PM
A lot of people don't think a northbridge waterblock is worth the added restriction. You can get a pretty good active nb cooler for around $30 or so. I would grab one of those and just grab the cpu-ony kit.

jEevion
03-14-07, 05:45 PM
Would I need any additional accessories to add the GPU block to the loop (other than better hose clamps), or is that kit good to go?

OCnewbee
03-14-07, 05:50 PM
I vote for the first kit, you can always add a NB block down the road if you need one really bad, And if you decide to cool the GPU then you have the open otion of getting the right block for your card. Now if that block fits the card you have right now then maybe the second kit is for you.

jEevion
03-14-07, 05:51 PM
Yes I think it does. I have the 7800GT.

Is it just as simple as getting a G81/R600 compatible block to add it to the loop? I don't need anything else?

CrazyIrish
03-14-07, 06:00 PM
Just the clamps and hoses.

jEevion
03-14-07, 06:08 PM
I just bought the NZXT Lexa, but when I look at these pics, I don't see where I can drill holes for the tubes if I mounted the rad box on the back:

http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/cases/NZXT/Lexa/

CrazyIrish
03-14-07, 08:25 PM
There is a pretty large open space above the expansion card slots, and of course there are expansion card plates with fittings on them. Just try not to introduce to many wierd bends and you should be fine.