New Rig/Watercooling setup, need advice

Crocoguy · 01-19-2006, 01:43 PM

Hey there guys, uhhm its my first post aswell, i was reading trough all the posts on this place tryin to find out about what i should get, and im quite confused cause of all the information, so if you could spare a moment and maybe post some advice, thanks!

Right this is the pc im getting about tomorrow:

Amd Opteron 146
Dfi NF4 Ultra-d
Sapphire x1800xt 512
OCZ 2x1gb pc4000 GTX
Seasonic s12 600w
NZXT lexa (Miditower)

Now i'm trying to put together a decent watercooling system, and i had this planned, but i still have some questions.

Swiftech storm
Dangerden d5
Acetal Maze4 GPU
Thermochill PA120.3
Dangerden Crystal resevoir with 2 straigth 1/2" fittings ( so i dont have to use a T splitter)

Right now the PA120.3 is probaly not going to fit in my Lexa case, any suggestions? should i use a radbox or something to place it on the back of my case? which types of radboxes etc are available?

As for the 3 fans on the pa120.3, i dont know which i should get. Im looking for a Maximum overclock with the least noise i can get, but overclock is most important.

Ive heard about the Swiftech MC55 aswell, is it better than the acetal maze4 gpu? or do you guys recommend something else?

and what coolant would be best to get?

Thanks! im hoping for some advice

Long Haired Git · 01-22-2006, 09:32 PM

1. No reviews to compare GPU or NB blocks, so can't advise.
2. I'll leave fans to someone else. I recommend "tricod" cause they're CHEAP.
3. The rig you propose is great. Only improvement I can see if to replace the D5 with an Iwaki RT20 if you're made of money.
4. What was the "T" for: just filling and de-bubbling?

billbartuska · 01-22-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crocoguy

Swiftech storm
Dangerden d5
Acetal Maze4 GPU
Thermochill PA120.3
Dangerden Crystal resevoir with 2 straigth 1/2" fittings ( so i dont have to use a T splitter)

As for the 3 fans on the pa120.3, i dont know which i should get. Im looking for a Maximum overclock with the least noise i can get, but overclock is most important.

Ive heard about the Swiftech MC55 aswell, is it better than the acetal maze4 gpu? or do you guys recommend something else?

and what coolant would be best to get?

Thanks! im hoping for some advice

I'm running 6800GT's (OC'd to 425/1100) with the Swiftech MCW55 blocks, 38 C under load, I don't think the Maze4 will do that.

Iwaki pumps are the greatest and the most expensive. Be sure and get a high pressure MD20RZ(T), not high flow Iwaki.

As for fans the Delta 120x38mm FFB1212EHE is a good 190cfm fan, but as with any of the high volume fans you'll need a way to slow it down for everyday use.

And Tygon R-3603 tubing, again, while expensive is the best.

Crocoguy · 01-23-2006, 12:06 AM

T ports are for filling and bleeding yes.

Thanks for the advice guys, anyone else have any experience with those MCW55's?

01-19-2006, 01:43 PM	#1
Crocoguy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2	New Rig/Watercooling setup, need advice Hey there guys, uhhm its my first post aswell, i was reading trough all the posts on this place tryin to find out about what i should get, and im quite confused cause of all the information, so if you could spare a moment and maybe post some advice, thanks! Right this is the pc im getting about tomorrow: Amd Opteron 146 Dfi NF4 Ultra-d Sapphire x1800xt 512 OCZ 2x1gb pc4000 GTX Seasonic s12 600w NZXT lexa (Miditower) Now i'm trying to put together a decent watercooling system, and i had this planned, but i still have some questions. Swiftech storm Dangerden d5 Acetal Maze4 GPU Thermochill PA120.3 Dangerden Crystal resevoir with 2 straigth 1/2" fittings ( so i dont have to use a T splitter) Right now the PA120.3 is probaly not going to fit in my Lexa case, any suggestions? should i use a radbox or something to place it on the back of my case? which types of radboxes etc are available? As for the 3 fans on the pa120.3, i dont know which i should get. Im looking for a Maximum overclock with the least noise i can get, but overclock is most important. Ive heard about the Swiftech MC55 aswell, is it better than the acetal maze4 gpu? or do you guys recommend something else? and what coolant would be best to get? Thanks! im hoping for some advice

01-22-2006, 09:32 PM	#2
Long Haired Git Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney, Oz Posts: 336	Re: New Rig/Watercooling setup, need advice 1. No reviews to compare GPU or NB blocks, so can't advise. 2. I'll leave fans to someone else. I recommend "tricod" cause they're CHEAP. 3. The rig you propose is great. Only improvement I can see if to replace the D5 with an Iwaki RT20 if you're made of money. 4. What was the "T" for: just filling and de-bubbling? __________________ Long Haired Git "Securing an environment of Windows platforms from abuse - external or internal - is akin to trying to install sprinklers in a fireworks factory where smoking on the job is permitted." (Prof. Gene Spafford) My Rig, in all its glory, can be seen best here AMD XP1600 @ 1530 Mhz \| Soyo Dragon + \| 256 Mb PC2700 DDRAM \| 2 x 40 Gb 7200rpm in Raid-0 \| Maze 2, eheim 1250, dual heater cores! \| Full specifications (PCDB)

01-23-2006, 12:06 AM	#4
Crocoguy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2	Re: New Rig/Watercooling setup, need advice T ports are for filling and bleeding yes. Thanks for the advice guys, anyone else have any experience with those MCW55's?

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