Need your help in choosing parts for Watercooling

VotTak · 02-14-2002, 12:04 AM

I'm new to this forum. Came here to get a help from pro's in watercooling.
I got Antec 1030 and want to put a watercooling system in there for AthlonXP 1800+.
I'd like it to be inside the case although I saw nice design of Haiden radiator mounted on the top( which is acceptable.
I'd like to have your recomendations regarding every part of the set including radiator, water block, pump, hoses( and their diameter ) clamps etc..
I would really appreciate your input.
Thnx.

Currently I'm thinking of
pump: EHEIM 1250
block: Maze2 or Swiftech
radiator: Hayden from Swiftech( and maybe + one more radiator smaller size from DD $37.5 ). Too bad BlackIce Extreme will not fit in the front of the case... I can fit a little bit over 4" there but not 4.75"
Hoses: silicone 3/8.
Please feel free to critisize me.

gmat · 02-14-2002, 02:23 AM

If you're only cooling the CPU, a 1250 and 2 rads is overkill. A 1048 and 1 simple rad is more than enough (even with pelts).
Now if you're planning to watercool GPU, NB and maybe HDDs or PSU the 1250 is the right choice. You can buy the 2nd rad later, still.

Brad · 02-14-2002, 02:46 AM

just the one rad will be enough, but of course two is much more fun, and it looks better

VotTak · 02-14-2002, 01:28 PM

Thnx.
How about block?

Brad · 02-14-2002, 04:59 PM

I still like the maze2 more than anything else, it's just a nice design, central inlet and all

gmat · 02-14-2002, 05:33 PM

Yep. Maze2 for its finish, its very good design, its superior retention mechanism and for Danger Den who have the best customer support.

simon · 02-14-2002, 08:30 PM

Blade runner was using a Z3 when he ordered up this little baby
here, well read the results but he says 10c temp drop, and very cheap including the shipping to UK from New Zealand. So it should be cheaper getting it to the states.
He is going to post info on getting one soon, if I can't be bothered to make me a new block soon I might order this.

redleader · 02-14-2002, 09:20 PM

I'd use a heatercore for the rad.

Brad · 02-14-2002, 09:39 PM

NZ? what did we do? :P

DodgeViper · 02-14-2002, 10:40 PM

I am placing this rad in my Antec 1040 case. I will using two PanaFlo 120mm 86 CFM fans configured in a push/pull setup. I will have to remove the two front fans and cut the front case so the 120mm fan will bolt to the front. The rad has 1/2" barbs.

The pump I will use is the Eheim 1250.

The W/B is questionable either the Maze2 1/2" or Sp@irl 1/2" if I can get my hands on one.

I may also put a 120mm fan in top case. I was planning on a rad in the top of the case as well, but the rad I received I did not like.

VotTak · 02-15-2002, 06:24 AM

See... In order to fit your radiator in front of the case you have to remove lower cage. I'd like to have that intact.

Brad · 02-15-2002, 04:50 PM

mount the hdd bays somewhere else maybe, like infront of your pci slots. just use small cards in the lower slots that will be affected, I've seen it done before, it can work quite well

DodgeViper · 02-15-2002, 08:40 PM

No need to remove the harddrive cages. I was able to place the H/C in the bottom. I did remove the bottom fan/harddrive cage and fans. The plan is to remove all the sheet metal where the two fan cages were and replace the metal with solid sheet metal. I then will cut the metal for a 120mm fan intake. Also I will make a slide style filter tray. Of course everything will be hidden behind the plastic front grille

02-14-2002, 12:04 AM	#1
VotTak Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brooklyn/NY Posts: 44	Need your help in choosing parts for Watercooling I'm new to this forum. Came here to get a help from pro's in watercooling. I got Antec 1030 and want to put a watercooling system in there for AthlonXP 1800+. I'd like it to be inside the case although I saw nice design of Haiden radiator mounted on the top( which is acceptable. I'd like to have your recomendations regarding every part of the set including radiator, water block, pump, hoses( and their diameter ) clamps etc.. I would really appreciate your input. Thnx. Currently I'm thinking of pump: EHEIM 1250 block: Maze2 or Swiftech radiator: Hayden from Swiftech( and maybe + one more radiator smaller size from DD $37.5 ). Too bad BlackIce Extreme will not fit in the front of the case... I can fit a little bit over 4" there but not 4.75" Hoses: silicone 3/8. Please feel free to critisize me. Last edited by VotTak; 02-14-2002 at 12:58 AM.

02-14-2002, 02:46 AM	#3
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	just the one rad will be enough, but of course two is much more fun, and it looks better __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

02-14-2002, 04:59 PM	#5
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	I still like the maze2 more than anything else, it's just a nice design, central inlet and all __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

02-14-2002, 09:39 PM	#9
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	NZ? what did we do? :P __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

02-15-2002, 04:50 PM	#12
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	mount the hdd bays somewhere else maybe, like infront of your pci slots. just use small cards in the lower slots that will be affected, I've seen it done before, it can work quite well __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

02-14-2002, 02:23 AM	#2
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	If you're only cooling the CPU, a 1250 and 2 rads is overkill. A 1048 and 1 simple rad is more than enough (even with pelts). Now if you're planning to watercool GPU, NB and maybe HDDs or PSU the 1250 is the right choice. You can buy the 2nd rad later, still.

02-14-2002, 01:28 PM	#4
VotTak Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brooklyn/NY Posts: 44	Thnx. How about block?

02-14-2002, 05:33 PM	#6
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	Yep. Maze2 for its finish, its very good design, its superior retention mechanism and for Danger Den who have the best customer support.

02-14-2002, 08:30 PM	#7
simon Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London,UK Posts: 40	Blade runner was using a Z3 when he ordered up this little baby here, well read the results but he says 10c temp drop, and very cheap including the shipping to UK from New Zealand. So it should be cheaper getting it to the states. He is going to post info on getting one soon, if I can't be bothered to make me a new block soon I might order this.

02-14-2002, 09:20 PM	#8
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	I'd use a heatercore for the rad.

02-15-2002, 06:24 AM	#11
VotTak Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brooklyn/NY Posts: 44	See... In order to fit your radiator in front of the case you have to remove lower cage. I'd like to have that intact.

02-15-2002, 08:40 PM	#13
DodgeViper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 204	No need to remove the harddrive cages. I was able to place the H/C in the bottom. I did remove the bottom fan/harddrive cage and fans. The plan is to remove all the sheet metal where the two fan cages were and replace the metal with solid sheet metal. I then will cut the metal for a 120mm fan intake. Also I will make a slide style filter tray. Of course everything will be hidden behind the plastic front grille Last edited by DodgeViper; 02-15-2002 at 08:56 PM.

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