Looking for input on my WC component choice ..

[Anubis_386]

I'm planning on setting up a loop in my CM Stacker 831 pretty soon. Depending on my budget when I come around to buying it will be a CPU only loop (if I'm poor) maybe with a block for my 790i NB (SPP) .. if i'm not poor). Later on I intend to get a GPU block (for when the GTX 280s are out) ..

My system specs are in my signature .. The loop will be cooling a X3350 (Q9450) and (budget depending) the NB (SPP) of my 790i board ..

Water Cooling component wise .. I was thinking:

D-Tek fuZion v2 CPU Water block + Quad Core chamber thingy
Hardware Labs Black Ice GT Extreme 240 Rad
Swifttech MicroRes
Laing DDC-1T Pro w/Petras Tech DDCT-01s Top
1/2" ID Tygon R3603 Tubing

As you can see, I plan to use 1/2" (3/4" OD) tubing so everything would have 1/2" barbs .. Anything else I need? Like hose clips or that? ..

Got a couple of questions .. Anything above I should change? Offering better performance, higher pressure/flow or what ever? I plan on mounting the Rad in the drive bays, so does anyone know of anywhere you can buy like Rad to 5.25" brackets .. Also, how much tubing will I need, like maximum I should buy?

Any and all input is much appreciated .. Cheers guys :beer:

[ou_phidelt]

I have a couple suggestions. First do not add a chipset block in your loop. Unless things have changed it will restrict your coolant flow and really hurt the performance. Just get a nice Thermalright air cooler for your north bridge.

Second I would go with 7/16 tubing. The difference is flow is minimal at best. The pluses is a much tighter fit over your barbs(zip ties would be plenty for securing them) and much easier routing of the tubing.

I am not very familiar with that radiator so I'll leave final judgment to someone else but I wouldn't try and cool a quad on anything less than a MCR320.

Everything else looks good. Just forget some additives. I only used a biocide(Petras stuff) but others like to use anti-freeze among other things.

[CGR]

Chipset blocks are usually ok, and if I recall, those boards have pretty hot NB's.

[Anubis_386]

Yeh that was my thinking .. Also the stock NB (SPP) fan is hella loud ..

For 7/16 tubing, is that 7/16 ID or OD? .. Also, what's the best sorta order to have things in .. I take it putting the Rad just just before the CPU block will yield the best temps ..

[Stocki]

I also have a nb block and it serves very well.
These small fans on the nb produce much noise.
I have the mcw30 and it has not disappointed me so far.

7/16 is ID
Just use 1/2 barbs and you will have a tight fit

The order depends on your case/setup.

Just put the res before the pump so it doesnt run dry.
Rad beforce cpu/hottest block is also a good idea.

My loop looks like this:

res-pump-rad-cpu-more blocks-res