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SnowRider · 05-26-2004, 11:24 PM

Hey guys, here's an update on what's been happening.
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I just bought a PolarFLO CPU block and a PolarFLO GPU block. Both are the copper plated versions and I got an EXTREMELY good deal on both of them. Basically, what I payed for each block is what I would've payed for CPU and GPU blocks made by say, dangerden or swiftech. So I'm very happy

PolarFLO has the best customer service I've ever dealt with period!!! IMHO they are 2nd to none when it comes to customer service. I recieved quick, helpful replies to my emails, and was treated like they cared about me versus taking the quick route around things. Steve @ PolarFLO gets huge props for helping me out.... Thx Steve!
After that shameless plug

, onto the new parts I'm thinking of lol.
For a reservoir I'm probably gonna buy one from shelbykim0 of eBay. She's been mentioned in these forums a few times and her reservoirs are basically like Criticool's "Waterplant" reservoir except that..... she'll make them in custom sizes with custom barb placements for you

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Another change I made is the pump. I'm now most likely gonna get the "AquaXtreme 50Z-DC12 Mag Drive Inline Pump w/ 1/2" Barbed Fittings" (the name just rolls right off your tongue huh? lol). It's the exact same pump as the Swiffy MCP600 except it's all black!! Suuuuwwwweeeeeettttt!!
I'm still going back and forth between what fans to use, and whether I'm gonna use VW/Audi antifreeze or one of the Zerex Coolants (either the super coolant or the super protector which is clear).
I'm really busy right now because I have a new job with crazy hours so I have less time to think about all of this stuff. I am going to try and make a new diagram showing the updated placement of things.
Here's a pic of the copper plated waterblock tops minus the baseplates and barbs.

05-26-2004, 11:24 PM	#114
SnowRider Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Cali, USA Posts: 48	Hey guys, here's an update on what's been happening. ____________________________________________ I just bought a PolarFLO CPU block and a PolarFLO GPU block. Both are the copper plated versions and I got an EXTREMELY good deal on both of them. Basically, what I payed for each block is what I would've payed for CPU and GPU blocks made by say, dangerden or swiftech. So I'm very happy PolarFLO has the best customer service I've ever dealt with period!!! IMHO they are 2nd to none when it comes to customer service. I recieved quick, helpful replies to my emails, and was treated like they cared about me versus taking the quick route around things. Steve @ PolarFLO gets huge props for helping me out.... Thx Steve! After that shameless plug , onto the new parts I'm thinking of lol. For a reservoir I'm probably gonna buy one from shelbykim0 of eBay. She's been mentioned in these forums a few times and her reservoirs are basically like Criticool's "Waterplant" reservoir except that..... she'll make them in custom sizes with custom barb placements for you . Another change I made is the pump. I'm now most likely gonna get the "AquaXtreme 50Z-DC12 Mag Drive Inline Pump w/ 1/2" Barbed Fittings" (the name just rolls right off your tongue huh? lol). It's the exact same pump as the Swiffy MCP600 except it's all black!! Suuuuwwwweeeeeettttt!! I'm still going back and forth between what fans to use, and whether I'm gonna use VW/Audi antifreeze or one of the Zerex Coolants (either the super coolant or the super protector which is clear). I'm really busy right now because I have a new job with crazy hours so I have less time to think about all of this stuff. I am going to try and make a new diagram showing the updated placement of things. Here's a pic of the copper plated waterblock tops minus the baseplates and barbs.