Hey everyone
I've just decided to upgrade to water cooling and having done a great deal of research I think i've come up with a suitable custom setup. What i'd really like is for experienced water-coolers to take a look at my proposed setup and point out any flaws, problems or maybe things that have simply been left out. Ok, I guess i'll start by providing my system specs:
Lian LI - PC-7
Case has 2x80mm fans on the front as intakes blowing over my HDD. 1x80mm on the back as exhaust aswell as the PSU fan. Having just read
this thread, i'm thinking of applying the same/or similar idea.
MSI K7N2-Delta mobo
AMD athlonXP2400 (wish to o/c at sensible temps)
Crucial 512mb DDR 333MHz PC2700
Gainward GoldenSample 6800GT 256mb running enhanced settings 400/1100
The CPU has stock HSF atm and the GT has gainwards 2x60mm fan cooling solution. My plan is to replace these with CPU and GPU water blocks on the same circuit. This is what i've come up with:
Swiftech MCW6002-A AMD K7 Waterblock 1/2 inch fittings - £33
Swiftech MCW50-03 VGA Water Block with NV4045 nVidia 6800 adapter kit - £38
Danger Den Dual 3 1/2 Floppy Bay res. £20
C-Systems CSP750 -£35 or Hydor Seltz L30 - £28
HWLabs Black Ice Pro 2 rad - £37 or Theromchill 120.1 -£53
8ft tygon clear tubing 1/2" @ £2.69 per foot. - £21.50
2 x 120mm fans - any suggestions for quite yet powerful?
Water Wetter or purple ice - which is better? Any suggestions on ratios of this to deionized water? 90/10 is a popular figure. Opinions on this?
Ok, first thing. I'm 100% certain on the CPU block but choice of GPU block was based solely on the fact that swiftech make good CPU blocks and so should make good GPU blocks. Is this a correct assumption or is there a better option of GPU block?
Second, the pump. I'm a little worried about the pumping power of the CSP750. Will it cope with having both GPU and CPU on the same circuit? The L30 or even an eheim is a better option but i'd rather not have to build a relay.
Finally, the rad. I chose these two based on performance reviews, size and price. Given the case i've got and limited space would the thermochill 120.1 be the best option overall?
Opinions on fans and coolant would also be much appreciated.
thanks for your time