Hello All,
I've been lurking for quite a while and have decided to take the plunge (no pun intended) into WC. =)
I am looking to do 2 very simple loops (so that I'll have a smaller chance of mucking it up) in a small custom made enclosure for:
Asus P6T V2 Deluxe
i7 920 (4GHz OC)
MSI 295GTX (dual PCB) (running at 70-80degrees C with fan on full. seriously loud)
The stuff I am looking at is:
a. Swiftech MCR320-DRIVE With Pump x2 (1 for the proc and 1 for the card which I am going to OC later)
b. EK Water Blocks EK-FC295 GTX SLI - Acetal (I have been checking but haven't found out if the MSI 295 GTX is a reference board, advice anyone?)
c. Swiftech Apogee XT
I got some questions about:
1. 1/4" BSPP - 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Compression Fitting - Thermochill
Assuming that I am running the tubes straight from radiator to block, I only need 4 right? Are they the right ones to fit on the Swiftech radiators. (1/4" NPSM threaded hubs)
2. Should I go for Tygon R-3400 1/2" ID 3/4" OD - UV Resistant black Tubing or Tygon® Silver Antimicrobial Tubing 1/2in. ID 3/4in. OD. I am not sure about this. I live in a high humidity and high ambient temp. (24-32degrees C). Do I still need PT Nuke or silver coils if I get the tubings?
3. Considering that the rad has a built in pump, should I use the 'boiling water' method to flush the rads before use?
I have all the FAQs across the WC boards but they don't cover these 2 questions. I really appreciate the help rendered. If there are any other advice that I should take, please feel free to let me know.
Best
Wesley
I've been lurking for quite a while and have decided to take the plunge (no pun intended) into WC. =)
I am looking to do 2 very simple loops (so that I'll have a smaller chance of mucking it up) in a small custom made enclosure for:
Asus P6T V2 Deluxe
i7 920 (4GHz OC)
MSI 295GTX (dual PCB) (running at 70-80degrees C with fan on full. seriously loud)
The stuff I am looking at is:
a. Swiftech MCR320-DRIVE With Pump x2 (1 for the proc and 1 for the card which I am going to OC later)
b. EK Water Blocks EK-FC295 GTX SLI - Acetal (I have been checking but haven't found out if the MSI 295 GTX is a reference board, advice anyone?)
c. Swiftech Apogee XT
I got some questions about:
1. 1/4" BSPP - 1/2" ID - 3/4" OD Compression Fitting - Thermochill
Assuming that I am running the tubes straight from radiator to block, I only need 4 right? Are they the right ones to fit on the Swiftech radiators. (1/4" NPSM threaded hubs)
2. Should I go for Tygon R-3400 1/2" ID 3/4" OD - UV Resistant black Tubing or Tygon® Silver Antimicrobial Tubing 1/2in. ID 3/4in. OD. I am not sure about this. I live in a high humidity and high ambient temp. (24-32degrees C). Do I still need PT Nuke or silver coils if I get the tubings?
3. Considering that the rad has a built in pump, should I use the 'boiling water' method to flush the rads before use?
I have all the FAQs across the WC boards but they don't cover these 2 questions. I really appreciate the help rendered. If there are any other advice that I should take, please feel free to let me know.
Best
Wesley
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