Go Back   Pro/Forums > ProCooling Technical Discussions > General Liquid/Water Cooling Discussion
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar JavaChat Mark Forums Read

General Liquid/Water Cooling Discussion For discussion about Full Cooling System kits, or general cooling topics. Keep specific cooling items like pumps, radiators, etc... in their specific forums.

Reply
Thread Tools
Unread 06-19-2001, 02:31 PM   #1
nportelli
Cooling Neophyte
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 26
Default 1st water setup need advice

Ok I think I'm either going to get the Swifttech 462 or the DD maze2. Which one performs better? For radiators? I'll wait until the review results are out. Not something too expensive. Pump, maybe a Mag, maxijet. Is a reservoir necessary? And if I go with 1/2" tube do the radiators have that kind of connections? Anything else I'm forgeting?
nportelli is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06-19-2001, 10:29 PM   #2
redleader
Thermophile
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az
Posts: 1,264
Default

MAze 2 wins hands down from what I've read. Though I should say I've never used either, but I've never seen the Swifttech recommended either.

You can get radiators with 1/2 inch and beyond, thats what my new system will be using. Check your local auto parts store, mine had heater core (2 inches thick!) with 5/8 fittings for $26. Only problem is that they tend to be Al instead of Cu. Ohterwise you could get A Big Mama but that will cost you $50 for all Cu and I think 1/2 inch pipes.
redleader is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06-20-2001, 01:25 PM   #3
nportelli
Cooling Neophyte
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 26
Default

What are the pro/cons of having a reservoir? I'd reather not have one, but then how do you fill the lines and get the water out, etc.
nportelli is offline   Reply With Quote
Unread 06-20-2001, 01:32 PM   #4
Joe
The Pro/Life Support System
 
Joe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 4,041
Default

I did a lil write up and so did Una on that. Here are the links:
Mine: http://www.procooling.com/articles/h...g_system.shtml
Una's: http://www.procooling.com/articles/h...oop_syst.shtml

read em both, he covers some stuff I forgot about
__________________
Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing...

ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.
Joe is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:47 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
(C) 2005 ProCooling.com
If we in some way offend you, insult you or your people, screw your mom, beat up your dad, or poop on your porch... we're sorry... we were probably really drunk...
Oh and dont steal our content bitches! Don't give us a reason to pee in your open car window this summer...