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Would the BIX2 be a suitable rad to go with it? I'm a bit of a n00b to this extreme watercooling stuff so you'll have to bear with me.
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Generally speaking, your best bet is an automotive heatercore, the largest you can get into the case, if possible in a single pass model. (The FedCo 2-342 is one of the ultimates if you can make it fit) Specialty 'WC rads' seem to be less effective, and are far more expensive.
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Also, is there any advantage in using tygon hose over others?
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Tygon is supposed to be more flexible and kink resistant than vinyl, it isn't essential, but concensus seems to be that it's worth it.
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What about a resovoir? Is there much point to me having one? How does it actually improve performance?
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It won't directly improve your performance in all probability. It will (as mentioned) make your system easier to fill and help in purging the air from it. However the biggest advantage of a Res IMHO is that if properly setup (next to the pump intake, feeding it with a BIG hose)it will ensure that you have proper flow at the pump intake (see Phaestus' articles on the need for Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH)) This will improve your entire system's performance.
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