Since you guys helped me get my CPU temps under control (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=494089), I thought I would get some help moving to water. I have never done watercooling before, so I could use some help in identifying all the parts I need for my loop.
Current Setup:
CPU: QX6700 (cooled using Tuniq Tower w/ AS5)
GPU: Single 8800gtx
MB: Intel Bad Axe 2
Mem: 2x1gb PC2-8000 Crucial Ballistix
PSU: 850W Silverstone Zeus
HD: 1x74gb Raptor, 2x300gb Maxtor
Current Temps: ~45C idle, ~66C under load.
Budget: $250 - $450.
($250 has been wife-preapproved. I am sure I could get $350. I could _probably_ hit $450 if I beg enough)
Current Shopping List:
Cpu block: New Swiftech CES block (or Swiftech Apogee) - $50
Gpu: EK-FC8800 GTX full cover waterblock - $120
Pump: MCP355 w/ Petra Top and EK 1/2" barbs - $100
Rad: Undecided (MCR-220? BI-GTS 240?) $50
Reservoir: Swiftech Micro reservoir: $20
Tubing: 10ft Tygon 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) - $30
Clamps: Worm drive clamps - $5
Fans: Yate Loon 70CFM fans - $12
Total: $387
Does this sound like a reasonable setup? Here are a few specific questions:
1) Is a 2x120mm rad is sufficient for the heat from both a quad-core and a 8800GTX? My case does not have room for a 3x120mm rad, but I do have room for TWO 2x120mm rads.
2) Are 70cfm fans sufficient? Should I be looking at higher airflow fans?
3) Is the MCP355 w/ Petra top overkill for this setup? Should I be looking at a MCP655 instead?
4) Are the tubing diameters good? Should I go with smaller diameter tubing (either ID or OD)? Is the Tygon a waste of money?
5) Is there enough of a difference between the Thermochill PA 120.2 and the ones above to justify 2x the price? Should I skimp on other things (pump/tubing) to go for the Thermochill rad?
6) Is the 8800GTX waterblock a waste? I really like the look of the thing, but if its a useless accessory I can dump it.
Thanks very much for any input!
Current Setup:
CPU: QX6700 (cooled using Tuniq Tower w/ AS5)
GPU: Single 8800gtx
MB: Intel Bad Axe 2
Mem: 2x1gb PC2-8000 Crucial Ballistix
PSU: 850W Silverstone Zeus
HD: 1x74gb Raptor, 2x300gb Maxtor
Current Temps: ~45C idle, ~66C under load.
Budget: $250 - $450.
($250 has been wife-preapproved. I am sure I could get $350. I could _probably_ hit $450 if I beg enough)
Current Shopping List:
Cpu block: New Swiftech CES block (or Swiftech Apogee) - $50
Gpu: EK-FC8800 GTX full cover waterblock - $120
Pump: MCP355 w/ Petra Top and EK 1/2" barbs - $100
Rad: Undecided (MCR-220? BI-GTS 240?) $50
Reservoir: Swiftech Micro reservoir: $20
Tubing: 10ft Tygon 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) - $30
Clamps: Worm drive clamps - $5
Fans: Yate Loon 70CFM fans - $12
Total: $387
Does this sound like a reasonable setup? Here are a few specific questions:
1) Is a 2x120mm rad is sufficient for the heat from both a quad-core and a 8800GTX? My case does not have room for a 3x120mm rad, but I do have room for TWO 2x120mm rads.
2) Are 70cfm fans sufficient? Should I be looking at higher airflow fans?
3) Is the MCP355 w/ Petra top overkill for this setup? Should I be looking at a MCP655 instead?
4) Are the tubing diameters good? Should I go with smaller diameter tubing (either ID or OD)? Is the Tygon a waste of money?
5) Is there enough of a difference between the Thermochill PA 120.2 and the ones above to justify 2x the price? Should I skimp on other things (pump/tubing) to go for the Thermochill rad?
6) Is the 8800GTX waterblock a waste? I really like the look of the thing, but if its a useless accessory I can dump it.
Thanks very much for any input!