Upgrading whole Cooling setup

[Nebby]

I have really the basic cooling in my case 1 System fan 1 stock CPU cooler and stock fan on New vid card. Want to do make it the coldest I can. Either with WC or Fans. I am Ordering http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104015 for a Powersupply because all i have is a 350watt El cheapo

Here are the fans I was thinking about

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835185125
is my first choice.
Or is a Silverstone SST-NT06 Worth the money?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835220012

And for the case 2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999613
One for the front sucking in air and one for the back for blowing out the hot air

For the Video I am Ordering
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143071
Would the stock cooling be enough or would I have to put an after market?

For Motherboard I am Ordering
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136166
Should I put a aftermarket cooler on north bridge? or leave that as well? if i put a north bridge cooler it would be
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835108072

Yes i am going to Overlock the shiznit out of it. Just to say I can. Or should I go water cooling? Noise is not important to me. I dont care if it sounds like a Harrier jet taking off

 

[phreejak]

Well, it depends on what kind of budget you will have...

With Water cooling, you could get an entry level premade kit like BigWater but, you could probably find a good HSF combo that might do almost as good. I'd say, to get into water cooling for just the CPU and have equiptment that you can use for future computer upgrades, you shouldn't spend less than about $180 - $200.

 

[Nebby]

well right now my budget for cooling is $250 american but about Mid Oct I could spend $400 american on cooling. I was thinking about Water Cooling but didnt know really where to start. Ive been reading some other forums about water cooling I might just go that route. and Mix match what I can


P.S. If i mess with the cooling of the Vid card and put a WC cooler on it does it Void the warrenty?

 

[phreejak]

Pump:
Swiftech MCP655 12v DC Pump ($77)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swmc12vdcpu.html
Sooo quiet and yet, so powerful. 317gph, 12v standard 4-pin molex connector to your PSU

CPU waterblock:
Swiftech STORM Rev 2 ($80)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swstunhipebl.html
The top of the line CPU waterblock

GPU waterblock:
Acetal MAZE4 GPU ($45)
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=150&cat=48&page=1
Low restrictive properties to waterflow.

Swiftech MC14 VGA Forged Copper BGA Ramsinks ($17)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=196&products_id=3811
For videoram

Reservoirs:
Danger Den Single 5 1/4" Bay Reservoir ($30)
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=52&cat=27&page=1

PrimoChill - Single Floppy Bay Reservoir ($10)
http://www.voyeurmods.com/index.php?action=item&id=1697&prevaction=category&previd=2&prevstart=0

Cyclone 120 External mounted ($33)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=318&products_id=20585


Radiator:
Dual 120mm
Black Ice Xtreme II Radiator ($43)
http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=2&cat=85&page=1

PrimoChill Black Ice XtremePro 2 Shroud ($12)
http://www.voyeurmods.com/index.php?action=item&id=1059&prevaction=category&previd=2&prevstart=0
TO help sela off the gaps between the rad & fan to focus air direction

Radbox Assembly ($20)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=1956
Don't worry about using the PCI pass-thru that comes with it.


Tubing:
Tygon 1/2in. ID 11/16in. OD Laboratory Tubing #R3603 ($2.25/ft)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/ty1idx11odx3.html
Get, at least, ten feet. Best tubing around and you won't find it cheaper anywhere else


Clamps:
Breeze Miniature Hose Clamp 7/16 in. to 25/32 in. (10/#3.60)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/brmihocl7int.html
to secure the tubing to the fittings
get 20


Kinks:
Swiftech Coolsleeves 625 ($2.60)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swco625.html
helps protect tubing from kinking in tight bends
get 2


Coolant:
Regular
HydrX Extreme-Duty UV Coolant ($3.29)
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/hyexduco.html
UV Reactive, biological preventative - must mix with distilled water
get 2

OR

Non-conductive
PrimoChill ICE 32oz ($20)
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=303&products_id=3982
lubricant, non-conductive, corrosive inhibitant, non-toxic, biodegradeable, biological preventative
get 2

This would give you a top of the line water cooling loop with premium components and it would net you some excellent temps for both the CPU and GPU. As far as the warranty - it would only void the warranty if you told them you did. Keep the stock HSF parts somewhere and should anything happen just switch them out. Be careful about those clothed thermal interface pads that are usually on the videoram - keep them in case you ever need to send the card in. By no means whatsoever are you to reveal that you had anything cooling the videocard other than the stock HSF that it came with.....

 

[Nebby]

Sweet Thanks for the info Phreejak. I guess im going to go WC then. Seems like the most logical thing to do.

Would it help OC if i could put a BGA ramsink on my MB ram?

 

[phreejak]

With water cooling, it is always going to be best that if you decide to get into it, that you invest in quality parts because for the price of most premade kits you could almost get a decent HSF that will ALMOST do the same job. I mean that for, literally, half the investment of a premade kit, you could get a supreme HSF that would function just fine. Investing in parts, like those I listed, will ensure that your cooling loop can travel with you as you upgrade in the future and it can handle most anything you get. The only added expenses you will incure are those for GPUs & CPUs (when they change structure) and, maybe, additional components that you just want to add yoruself

 

[Nebby]

Do i need to buy all 3 Reservoirs?

 

[phreejak]

lol..no

People always have their preference as to what kind of reservoir they like so I just gave you three examples, of which you will only need 1 of course.

 

[Nebby]

I will prob go with the Cyclone 120 External mounted and mount it on the top of my case. Should I mount the Pump on the bottom or next to the reservoir? for best water flow

 

[phreejak]

For the optimal setup with the pump/reservoir it is best to have the reseroir as high above the pump as possible. You see, pumps push liquid through a cooling system as whatever they are rated but their pulling capabilities are not near as effective. That is why having the reservoir as high above the pump as possible is helpful because they have gravity to assist them in completing the cooling cycle.

 

[Nebby]

So basically like this

http://pheonixangel82.byethost9.com/images/wc.bmp

Sorry wont let me post a pic til 100 posts

 

[phreejak]

that'll work - just make sure that the reservoir is directly connected to the pumps intake valve