Rookie needs some good input

[techjay]

Ill start by listing what i know so u can fill in the blanks:
different blocks for diff components
different types of h20 cooling- closed and open ?
different size hoses fittings and pumps
different radiators

Need to know:
best type of setup
best size hoses
fittings
best pumps

And more information in general....

i currently have a thermal take lvl 10 gt tower
amd 8150
msi 7870 (in the mail)
990 fx ROG mobo
8g 2133 rip jaws X
1250 OCZ psu


i plan to overclock everything... hence the need for h20


thanks in advanced

 

[fultonloyn]

I think a lot of your questions may be answered if you take a second and read the sticky. It is extremely helpful.

Link: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/265776-29-read-first-watercooling-sticky


I will help a little though.

Best size hoses: The difference is hose size is very marginal. Very little overall fluctuation among final temps. I use 7/16 ID 5/8 OD. Works just fine. Ive quite a lot of people us 1/2 ID by 3/4 OD. PrimoChill LRT makes some really good stuff.

Fittings: G1/4 are the most common THREAD size. The sticky has great info on this. Just make sure your barbs, compression fittings, or whatever you get match the tubing size. You can find charts on Frozencpu.com.

Best Pumps: Just look on frozencpu or performance-pcs.com Check the reviews. Swifttech makes some pretty good products. You should try to maintain a 1 GPM flow through the loop, if possible.

Hope this helps a little.

 

[techjay]

thanks i musta overlooked.. imma check it out