new to water...

[e_storm]

hey guys, I'm new to the water cooling arena and have a few questions.

First I'm looking at getting a Swiftech M462 waterblock and an Aheim pump. Will i need a separate powersupply to power this pump? I currently have a 400watt quality powersupply. System in question is a T bird 1.4/Epox 8K7A+.

also, in regards to peletiers...do they go under the waterblock or between the coldplate and the waterblock? Reason I ask is because I'm wondering if some waterblocks are designed for pelts and some are not?

thanks..

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[The Overclocker]

1) the Ehiem pump runs from mains power, you do not need anoher powersupply.

2) as i understand it the peltier goes in between the coldplate and waterblock, as long as the waterblock had a large flat base it should be able to take a peltier

[ButcherUK]

If you want pelts with swiftec get the MCW462-BTEC

[e_storm]

Actually, I don't want to mess around with Pelts yet...just keep it simple for now :)

the question I was asking about the power to the pump was mainly to ask if my 400Watt PS will be able to handle the pump as well as the normal work load.

[Wicked Klown]

It should handle it. As a matter of fact I think you can run one off of a 300 watt PSU.

[res0r9lm]

ehiem makes aquarium pumps thay run on 110 volts nice and quiet. bilge pump for a boat runs on 12v not as quiet or as reliable
if you want to run off 12v get a high preformance fuel pump

[Billvill]

I think your on the right track not using a pelt. I have a water system without a pelt and it does a great job. As for the pump, tie it to the ac on the power supply. You may want to find an ac fan for your radiator also. I have everything on a power strip and hit it then my pc.

for what it is worth , Billy

[ButcherUK]

Or do what I did and have a dedicated rad fan power supply. Mine is a 0-14.5V temp variable supply which I made, comes on with the pump (same power cord), and the comp is linked off that, so I can't power the comp up without the pump and fan on.

[e_storm]

cool, thanks guys

I'm looking at the Swiftech MCW462 right now... What waterblocks do u guys use?

And is there a big advantage to 1/2" fittings, to the regular 3/8?

[GoldenTiger]

1) 1/2" is better. Same cost, more flow :).

2) I'd get a Maze 2 instead of the Swiftech, but they're both about equal.

3) It's "Eheim", not "Aheim" :burn:.

[res0r9lm]

swiftech is harder to get all the air out of block

[e_storm]

Originally posted by GoldenTiger
1) 1/2" is better. Same cost, more flow :).

cool, I'll go with 1/2" then.

2) I'd get a Maze 2 instead of the Swiftech, but they're both about equal.

I was looking into those also, they do look better from what I've seen, cheaper too :) . I'll probably go with Maze.

3) It's "Eheim", not "Aheim" :burn:.

noted...