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well i wanna watercool my very expensive build so that i can overclock more and keep my temps low here are the spec of my build

intel core i7 965 extreme edition 3.2 GHZ

3xEvga gtx 285 1 Gb FTW Edition

Asus rampage II lga 1366 extreme

LIAN LI PC-P80 Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Retail

here is what i plan to get

i am going to make 2 loops because i am going to water cool the entire system,so any problems????

*** HOT *** Swiftech APOGEE GTZ Ultra Extreme Performance Universal Water-block
- Water Block Hold-down Plate Add Swiftech Apogee-GTZ-Ci7 Hold-down for LGA1366

3x*** NEW *** Koolance VID-NX285 (GeForce GTX 285) [no nozzles] *** NEW *** Koolance VID-NX285 (GeForce GTX 285) [no nozzles]Backorder
- Nozzles Add Nozzle Pair, G 1/4" Swivel Angled [13mm, 1/2"] NZL-L13KG

2xAlphacool Laing DDC-Pump 12V Ultra Water Tank
- Fitting Size 1/2" Barb for 1/2" ID tube

20x Feser Tube Active UV Hose - 1/2" ID (3/4"OD) Anti-Kink Tubing - UV Blue

20xKoolance Resuable Hose Clamp [19mm, 3/4" OD] - Black

2x *** NEW *** Feser X-Changer 360mm Xtreme Performance Radiator - Thermochill Killers!
- Shroud Add Feser TFC Xtender Shroud(s) - Blue
- Nozzles Add Nozzle Pair, G 1/4" Swivel Angled [13mm, 1/2"] NZL-L13KG

2x EK-Multioption RES 400 Rev. 2
- Fitting Size 1/2" Barb for 1/2" ID tube
- Reservoir Accessory Add EK-ANTI-Cyclon

2x Feser One F1 Cooling Fluid - Clear/UV Blue - 1 Liter

12xScythe S-Flex 120mm Fan - Ultra High Speed (SFF21G) (i know i need only 6 but i will get 6 more in case any of them stopped working so that i can replace it quickly)

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Rad, fans, CPU block (GTZ FTW!) looks good. Mind linking me to the specs for the pump?

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Reply to Shadow703793

Looks good, post pics on your build.

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Reply to Conumdrum

here is a link to the pump http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] eb376034de and i may post some pics for the build when i buy the water cooling parts and set them up,because i am sure it will look better with the watercooling

Reply to computersss

if your after performance then the http://www.performance-pcs.com/cat [...] eb376034de

is a better pump but wont look as nice, also because of its power id recomend metal barbs and jublie clips for the hoses.

Reply to richardscott

well it be better than the Alphacool laing as many people always recommend them

Reply to computersss

koolance pmp-400 (ddc3.25) with xspc restop (or ek x-top v2) = best flow and head

pump
[url=http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=201&products_id=22586&zenid=78041990f3b2418edcbf48eb376034de][/url]
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top
[url=http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=439&products_id=23357&zenid=78041990f3b2418edcbf48eb376034de][/url]

or you can get this top and stick 2 pumps on it for extra flow :D

[url=http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=439&products_id=24124&zenid=78041990f3b2418edcbf48eb376034de][/url]

Reply to upsidedown

well even with the two pumps on it it will still have about the same performance as the one id suggested.

Reply to richardscott

the eheim pump is indeed powerful, but its an AC pump so you need an extra power source for it. It is also much larger than the lang ddc pumps making it harder to work with, and if op is going for two loops, its not really an easy pump to work with.

@op, if its your first build the lang ddc pumps w/ a top is probably the easiest to work with.

Reply to upsidedown

sounds like that your computer will be a beast, the SkullTrail MOBO would have been a good option with that kind of Budget. Anyway.
Hi guys I'm looking to set up a water cooling system for my AMD6000+ I have allready purchased a Thermaltake AquaBay M3 1U Liquid/Water Tank, and am now looking for a Radiator. I wish for a good one because i will be upgrading my system to the AMD Bulldozer when it is released. i would like to use my watecooling for my new computer,
With my current system i will be cooling a AMD 6000+ CPU & Nvidia Geforce 9600 512mb, The Graphics Card is overclocked, but because i'm cheap i have a MOBO that doesn't allow me to overclock my cpu.
Are there any reviews on this radiator, http://www.koolance.com/water-cool [...] uct_id=634
I am after a radiator of this type or size.

Or does any one know of any other good radiators, also i am after a shop in Melbourne Australia that sells Water cooling gear.

Thankyou

Bernie


Message edited by berniemansell on 03-30-2009 at 06:01:45 AM
Reply to berniemansell

Aussie and Kiwi based Online Stores
flabbergast.com.au
cool-z.com.au
chilledpc.com.au
pccasegear.com
overclockers.co.nz

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Reply to Conumdrum

computersss if you have the cash have you considered a custom phase change? you might be interested if you look into them go to extremesystems.org for more info

Reply to richardscott

THANKYOU Conumdrum
The cool-z.com.au web site has helped me out. I can get most of my water cooling needs. i am thinking about getting the Swiftech MCR320 Quiet Power Radiator (3x120) Info on this product can be found here
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/swmcqupo3xbl.html
I'm hoping that this radiator will be ok.

Another question?
are there any differences between Gold, Copper, or Pure Aluminium, water Blocks.
I'm guessing that Copper would be the best option.

Reply to berniemansell

^Get the copper blocks. Don't bother with any thing else except Silver(if you got the money,lol). Gold (which is usually used to counteract corrosion) actually has less thermal conductivity than Copper. Aluminum is not as good as copper but usually cheaper. Be warned, don't mix Copper + Aluminum (Galvanic corrosion).

See:
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ [...] d_858.html

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Reply to Shadow703793

Glad to help Bernie. Yes, a good rad, very popular. It's a 90% solution over the top rads. And top rads are much more AU$.

Alum reacts with copper/brass and deposits alum (to stay non-science) on the tiny copper parts, clogging and screwing up loops.

Copper, brass, silver are all just fine together.


Message edited by Conumdrum on 03-31-2009 at 06:00:36 AM
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Reply to Conumdrum

I'm running 2 of those rads...they work well for me...nice and cool. You need some decent fans, though.

Reply to rubix_1011

Hey do you have the GTX 285 FTW with the eVGA backplate?

Reply to Hardware_Mark1
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