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OK Qestions by topic ok gotcha here goes.

Topic one the Radiator/Res I am designing and having built.

1 WHat would the best tubing size in the rad be? I am thinking actual 1/2" ID tubing throughout the thing.

2. How many "reversals" (times the tubing doubles back to zig zag through the rad) woul dbe a good choice to work with?

3. Any ideas on how I could do this all myself without the influence of a radiator company and still pull off the results? Like what types of materials should I keep my eyes open for?

4. I need a good source for 3" diameter Clear Pipe. Suggestions?

Topic #2 The pump of choice.

1. Well I have set an artificial limit to this rig of a cost limit of no more than I am hoping 3000 dollars completed. The parts for the comp take up 2/3 of this already. So with thtis in mind, The Iwaki may be a later upgrade to the system once the proof of concept is done and things are working. With that in mind I like the little Hydor I have and am curious if the larger pumps will be up to the task of such a behemoth system.

Topic #3 Tubing.

1. I would like to do all of the external to the actula computer tubing in 1/2" ID copper. The internal tubing will more than likely be vinyl or tygon. Debating on whether to do a top window mod on the actual computer case inside the cabinet to make the internals visible.



Topic #4 My background in things related.

Like my signature says I have been tweaking comps since the IBM XT days but I just got into computer modding about 3 years ago. As for watercooling I officially took the leap to it on January 1st 2003. I have been doing research on it and theorhetical discussion about it for about another 6 months prior to it.

I am a US Navy and Self trained electronics technician so I am not afraid of doing custom wiring etc. And I have taught myself/ can reasearch how to do almost anything plumbing related to this project.

The more I think about this thing the more I want to tackle that adiator myself for the whole "lookie what I did factor as well as the pride of designing and making it myself. I like to tinker and it makes me feel good to know something I made myself actually works as I designed.

This will be my first real attempt to pull off a truly pro grade system from the gorund up. I want it to be kick a$$ quite frankly but I also want it to look it as well.


I have managed to confirm today thanks to a brief trip to Home Depot that a 3" to 4" PVC Coupler will fit perfectly in the bottom of the back door and is my basis for measurement of the other components.