I want to order parts for my first water cooling setup soon, and would like some input...
CPU block: WhiteWater Poly-topped ($65)
GPU block: DangerDen Maze4 GPU ($48)
Haven't seen alot of GPU blocks, but the new DD one can't be too bad.
Pump: Hydor L30 ($50) / Danner Mag 3 ($45) DM 5 ($53) / Eheim 1250 ($70)
This one really gets me... I've heard all but good about Eheim, but the Hydor seems to outperform it slightly at $20 less, but if its not as reliable...
As for Danner Mag... I've seen alot of you here recommend the Mag 3 to others. anyone have input on a Danner Mag 5? That is still cheaper than an Eheim/Hydor but I have no idea what the heat/noise levels are.
Radiator: DTek Heat Core Pro Combo w/ shroud
I kinda considered tryin to pickup up a Chevette heatercore isntead, but decided that I'd pay for the convenience of a ready to use one. I'll probably use double shrouds w/ 2 120mm Panaflos.
Reservoir: BayRes ($25) or DangerDen ClearRes ($25)
BayRes is pretty convenient for placement, have heard minor issues Filling/bleeding it, anyone use the DD one? or can recommend another?
Would you recommend using brass barbs for everything or are plastic ones ok? a few parts come with the plastic ones.
Can i pickup some trusty hose clamps at Home Depot/Menards? I dont like the idea of plastic ones. I'll get some 1/2in ClearFlex tubing.
I'll probably use the zerex or Purple Ice and distilled water.
Is there a guide somewhere how to make all the connections secure? What type of silicon should I use?
Is this all I need? I know its alot of questions, any help would be greatly appreciated!
CPU block: WhiteWater Poly-topped ($65)
GPU block: DangerDen Maze4 GPU ($48)
Haven't seen alot of GPU blocks, but the new DD one can't be too bad.
Pump: Hydor L30 ($50) / Danner Mag 3 ($45) DM 5 ($53) / Eheim 1250 ($70)
This one really gets me... I've heard all but good about Eheim, but the Hydor seems to outperform it slightly at $20 less, but if its not as reliable...
As for Danner Mag... I've seen alot of you here recommend the Mag 3 to others. anyone have input on a Danner Mag 5? That is still cheaper than an Eheim/Hydor but I have no idea what the heat/noise levels are.
Radiator: DTek Heat Core Pro Combo w/ shroud
I kinda considered tryin to pickup up a Chevette heatercore isntead, but decided that I'd pay for the convenience of a ready to use one. I'll probably use double shrouds w/ 2 120mm Panaflos.
Reservoir: BayRes ($25) or DangerDen ClearRes ($25)
BayRes is pretty convenient for placement, have heard minor issues Filling/bleeding it, anyone use the DD one? or can recommend another?
Would you recommend using brass barbs for everything or are plastic ones ok? a few parts come with the plastic ones.
Can i pickup some trusty hose clamps at Home Depot/Menards? I dont like the idea of plastic ones. I'll get some 1/2in ClearFlex tubing.
I'll probably use the zerex or Purple Ice and distilled water.
Is there a guide somewhere how to make all the connections secure? What type of silicon should I use?
Is this all I need? I know its alot of questions, any help would be greatly appreciated!