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dogbait · 08-30-2003, 02:03 PM

heheh, very true bigben2k, the way Swiftech constantly update their blocks perhaps I should wait for their next release

I'd appreciate it if you guys could look over my components and give your opinions. It's my first PC upgrade in a long while, and first watercooled system - the thought of all that water in the machine leaking makes me nervous...want to do this watercooling stuff right!

o Swiftech MCW5000-PX
o Thermochill HE120.3 Rad
o Eheim 1048 or 1250, specs specs for both. Not sure if I'd be going overkill on the 1250, but I intend keeping the radiator outside the case, and in all likelihood a foot or two away.
o Tygon/Clearflex tubing or would pushfits need something stiffer like Vinyl?

I don't plan on overclocking (since the motherboard won't support it anyways :shrug: ) but truth be told, I'm looking for quiet, reliable cooling. Would the push fits on the Swiftech be reliable or are hose barbs less prone to leaks?

08-30-2003, 02:03 PM	#8
dogbait Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 70	heheh, very true bigben2k, the way Swiftech constantly update their blocks perhaps I should wait for their next release I'd appreciate it if you guys could look over my components and give your opinions. It's my first PC upgrade in a long while, and first watercooled system - the thought of all that water in the machine leaking makes me nervous...want to do this watercooling stuff right! o Swiftech MCW5000-PX o Thermochill HE120.3 Rad o Eheim 1048 or 1250, specs specs for both. Not sure if I'd be going overkill on the 1250, but I intend keeping the radiator outside the case, and in all likelihood a foot or two away. o Tygon/Clearflex tubing or would pushfits need something stiffer like Vinyl? I don't plan on overclocking (since the motherboard won't support it anyways :shrug: ) but truth be told, I'm looking for quiet, reliable cooling. Would the push fits on the Swiftech be reliable or are hose barbs less prone to leaks?