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- Mar 17, 2010
A little confusion
Ok so im planning my next build currently, of which im going to WC.
Iv pretty much determined what parts im going to use but still have a few questions. Im shooting for 1/2" ID tubing but... questions!
CASE - Coolermaster atcs 840
CPU (I7 920)- Apogee XT
GPU (ATI 5870)- EK Full Cover 5870 Acetal
Pump - Swiftech MCP655
Rad - Unsure (3x120mm)
Bay Resevoir - Unsure (possibly EK bay spin)
Tubing - 1/2" ID (Most confused part)
I might do NB/SB if its needed or if i get bored lol but thats for later.
So to the questions:
1) Firstly since im shooting for 1/2" ID how does this match up with the parts iv chose so far.
2) Tubing! What is the best OD size tubing(i have noticed some brands tossed around) for this type of setup? And what barbs should i have for this setup as well?
3) Would a single or dual bay reservoir be best? I want to keep the system internal.
4) Im completely prepared and plan on heavily modding this setup and of course OCing, so would i need to mod any of the WC parts?(obviously not the blocks)
Thats all i can think of right now, These may be stupid questions but I simply need a better explanation since this will be my first WC system, and I apologise in advance. Trust me Iv looked and looked for some of these answers and its just not clicking for some reason. Also I may turn this into a Crossfire setup later as well as as i said before cooling other areas, but my primary concern is the CPU/GPU loop for now.
Ok so im planning my next build currently, of which im going to WC.
Iv pretty much determined what parts im going to use but still have a few questions. Im shooting for 1/2" ID tubing but... questions!
CASE - Coolermaster atcs 840
CPU (I7 920)- Apogee XT
GPU (ATI 5870)- EK Full Cover 5870 Acetal
Pump - Swiftech MCP655
Rad - Unsure (3x120mm)
Bay Resevoir - Unsure (possibly EK bay spin)
Tubing - 1/2" ID (Most confused part)
I might do NB/SB if its needed or if i get bored lol but thats for later.
So to the questions:
1) Firstly since im shooting for 1/2" ID how does this match up with the parts iv chose so far.
2) Tubing! What is the best OD size tubing(i have noticed some brands tossed around) for this type of setup? And what barbs should i have for this setup as well?
3) Would a single or dual bay reservoir be best? I want to keep the system internal.
4) Im completely prepared and plan on heavily modding this setup and of course OCing, so would i need to mod any of the WC parts?(obviously not the blocks)
Thats all i can think of right now, These may be stupid questions but I simply need a better explanation since this will be my first WC system, and I apologise in advance. Trust me Iv looked and looked for some of these answers and its just not clicking for some reason. Also I may turn this into a Crossfire setup later as well as as i said before cooling other areas, but my primary concern is the CPU/GPU loop for now.