2k build - water cooled q6600 project

[spydermark]

i'd like feedback on this set up for OC'n along with potental assembly issues along with any general thoughts, last system i put together was a 386 in the early 90's




Case:LIAN LI PC-60BPLUSII W Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-P35-DQ6 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
Video:EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
Power: PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad (Black) EPS12V 750W Continuous @ 40°C (825W Peak)
CPU:Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80562Q6600
Mem:CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory HD:Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
Optical:Sony NEC Optiarc 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black SATA Model AD-7170S-0B
Watercooler:Swiftech H20-220-APEX-GT CPU Liquid Cooling Kits

 

[emp]

I'd go with the GA-P35C-DS3R just to save some money and take out someone on a friday night, but that's just me. Other than that looks VERY solid.

 

[IcY18]

Looks like a great setup, the mobo will offer you features that you most likely will never need but for this size setup it's a "why not" decision i think. Other motherboards that are just as good are the Asus P5k Deluxe or the Gigabyte P35-DS3R, do not opt for anything DDR3 as it is a complete waste of money now and in the near future.

One thing that should concern you is the size of your case, its not very big and most likely won't fit your watercooling setup very nicely. Also i would question its compatibility with a 8800GTX. If your stuck on Lian Li you'll be hard pressed to pick up a bigger case without going more expensive. Other cases that would offer good room would be the Thermaltake Armor, Cool Master CM Stacker 810 or STC-T01.

Outside of those cases your looking to spend over $200 if you want the size and look in a Lian Li case.

As far as overclocking it'd be best to refer to one of the many overclocking guides first, the hardest part of the setup will be the watercooling setup. You'll want to be extremely care not to leak water on your components, i'm not sure how good the instruction in a kit like that but i would take every precaution.

 

[grieve]

I would go for a Danger Den setup for the water cooling.

I personally have never used Swiftech H20-220-APEX-GT CPU Liquid Cooling Kits but I have never heard a person say they are happy with any 'kit'

Seems the only way to water cool is to build one... costs more, but is far better and lets face it, if your going spend $250 on a water cooling setup you might as well throw another $150 in there and do it right.