Hi gents,
I'm new to watercooling and the forum, but after spending hours researching how I go about it (95% of the time spent here..) I am realising that the more I read the more I need to learn before I can make any educated guesses.
I've been reading the threads about block efficiency/hydraulic power and about how different pumps have differing characteristics (High head low flow Vs High flow low head) along with radiator capabilities and everything else.
Seems that the obvious answer is to ask people who know more than me rather than trying to work it all out but I need to physically start somewhere, so....
Ultimately I want to cool my CPU (P4 2.6c), GPU(Radeon 9600Pro) and NB(875) but I think that it would be wise to start small and progress, so initially I want to cool just the CPU.
I have a Coolermaster case which is a bit limited in space, but have room for a 120.1 or BI pro rad in the top (having noted pH's advice regarding warm stale air passing over the rad but its the only place a rad will fit until I buy a new case).
What would be a good block and pump combo to start with? Is it worth going to 1/2" ID?
thanks in advance...
Nick D