Any suggestions/ideas for my 1st WC setup?

[MadHatter]

I am builidng a PC with these specs:
Gigabyte DS3 mobo
e6300 Allendale
2x GB DDR2 800
Geforce 7900 GS

I plan on OC'ing the proc and GPU, and so I've been researching a liquid system to keep temps low. Anyways, I plan on purchasing one of these WC sets to keep things cool....

Set 1:
DD MAG II - LE (39.95)
DD Dual 3.5" Res ($24.95)
Bonneville 77 heater core ($20)
tubing/connectors from Home Depot ($10)
Coolant fluid ($10)
DD Maze4 GPU ($35)
MCW30 (for NB)($30)
DD TDX ($50)

OR

Set 2:
TT BigWater 745 L.C.S. ($160)
TT Aquarius Series VGA ($32)
MCW30 ($30)

So...which set should I get, and what changes should I make to it?
Personally, I am leaning toward Set 2 because it comes with a 12cm rad and a 2x12cm rad (both of which I can fit in my case), and because it seems like an easier set up than Set 1. However, I am not ready to sacrifice cooling performance just because I don't want to get my hands dirty by going to the "Auto-Zone", finding said "heater core", and pitching together my own custom designed WC kit.

That's pretty much it...thanks in advance for helping me.

 

[(Clanger)(DOA)]

Thermaltake: bad
Danger Den : good

Also I guess you can get away with just distilled water.

 

[NxDS]

Would suggest set 1 DD stuff. From memory the TT Bigwater's only pushes 400l/hr as opposed to the DD's 500-odd litre flow rate. Generally more flow = better especially if you intend on putting a lot of things in your loop. I would say a heater core would be vastly superior to the TT radiators.

On the subject of flow, it might be a good idea to invest in a DD D5 pump (better flow and head pressure).

Also, TT aquarius imo looks like its designed for fairly small tubing, and although it comes with fittings to convert to 1/2" tubing, it will probably restrict flow somewhat to the rest of your components.

Just to give you an idea - I started off with the TT system and upgraded to my current sig components after finding the TT system totally inadequate. CPU runs on average 6-8 deg C cooler under load (full CPU and GPU loads) with the new system.

Better to spend the time and money up front and get the DD stuff imho than ending up $192 out of pocket when the TT ends up in the bin

 

[Dragoon42]

Please don't go with thermaltake. If you really want to get a kit. Check out petras tech shop. They sell good kits and their prices aren't too high.


I would recommend this one:

http://www.petrastechshop.com/pecoba.html