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Originally Posted by ricecrispi

I recommend a coolingworks 32T rad at $54 at jabtech. I will not hesitate to say, it is runner-up to the thermochill rads.

I'll take your word for it, and the price is less then half of the 120.3 so that's great. My only concern is what Spook said - "dont mix metals" and it is not specified what metal the 32T is, but it does however say: Chrome barbs. I was thinking of following Spooks advice and go for a mix of Copper and Brass, or Copper only if possible. Is it ok to mix-in Chrome in the system?

I have tried finding the pumps you recommended rice, it might be the model numbers are similar to others making them hard to find, but I kind of like this one:
Danger Den DD12V-D5 Pump $74.95
"...pump with near silent operation and a built in flow adjustment potentiometer!"

and this one:
Swiftech MCP655™ 12 VDC Pump $69.95
"Considerably reduced audible operating noise: the high pitch frequency of the MCP655 is now eliminated thanks to a new chipset controller"
It seems to be a later model of the 650 you recommended.

I'm still looking however, so Eheims are still an option, Spook.

Originally Posted by BGP Spook

The cheaper Eheim 1046 is about $55

I found it for a "mere" $47.99.

I never thought I'd be this excited about getting a WC system.

The bonus is this:
I work as a graphic designer, running my own company. I need a new box at work. Been thinking about getting a G5, but instead I came up with this.

I get a new case for my current system + new HD. I move everything out of my current box to the new case.
Current specs are:

Windows: Windows XP5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2
Memory (RAM): 2048 MB DDR 400
CPU Info: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
CPU Speed: 2154.9 MHz
Sound card: SB Audigy 2 ZS Audio [8800]
Display Adapters: RADEON Pro 9800
Monitors: 2 x 19 inch Viewsonic PF790 Professional Series
CD / DVD Drives: SONY DVD RW DRU-810A
Mouse: Logitech MX510
Hard Disks: Total of ~ 700 GB
Motherboard: MS-7025
Socket: 939


I keep everything except what I am getting, i.e. CPU, GPU, Mobo, DDR2. I sell my box to my company and save a crapload of money instead of getting a G5. And I use that money for my new box. The current machine I have is just dandy for heavy duty 2-D applications so it should work fine in the office.