FIRST WC SYSTEM...soon to come

swarprix0r · 09-27-2003, 06:45 PM

I am in the process of building my new system, so I'm not too worried about the WC aspect of it yet, considering that I just ordered my case and PSU...i figure that if things go as planned, I should have all my WC components and a COMPLETE system by Christmas, damn girlfriend and homecoming breaking the bank lol..I just wanted to run this system by you guys to see if you had any suggestions, since you are the PROS and all...
CPU Waterblock
Swiftech MCW5000A
Videocard Waterblock
Swiftech MCW50
Pump
Eheim 1250
Radiator
Ice Xtreme
Reservoir
Criticool WaterRes
Does this sound good to everyone? any suggestions?
Thanks
Josh

Zhentar · 09-27-2003, 07:19 PM

buy a heatercore, not the BIX. Made for computer radiators are always way overpriced; a chevy caprice heatercore is similarly sized, but with better performance and half the price.

Got KarmA? · 09-27-2003, 07:25 PM

Metal fittings in an acrylic reservoir often cause cracks and leaks.

If you can, get nylon or other plastic ones.

swarprix0r · 09-27-2003, 11:40 PM

is it possible for me to change out the metal fittings on the reservoir to plastic? and also what about using a motorcycle radiator...i work at McBrann Cycle Shed so I can get ahold of old ones pretty easy. Do you think this would work?
thanks
Josh

Zhentar · 09-28-2003, 12:04 AM

as long as its copper it should be fine. Aluminum will get galvanic corrosion so it should be avoided.

Got KarmA? · 09-28-2003, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swarprix0r
is it possible for me to change out the metal fittings on the reservoir to plastic?

As far as I know, you shouldn't have any problems doing so. You should speak with BE Cooling to see if they can confirm it uses standard fittings (it probably does) and whether or not they could include proper ones with your product.

Boli · 09-28-2003, 03:57 AM

I have that res and I did crack the casing so it is indeed a risk... (quickly replaced) but that WAS becasue I was over tightening the brass barbs... but other than that I am satified the way this res turned out... you just have to find a way to mount it so you don't get turbulence.

I feel safer knowing my hoses are on brass barbs for some reason... don't ask me why. though I will be putting spiral clamps on and brass will be able to take the preasure better.

You choice at the end of the day though.

~ Boli

09-27-2003, 06:45 PM	#1
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	FIRST WC SYSTEM...soon to come I am in the process of building my new system, so I'm not too worried about the WC aspect of it yet, considering that I just ordered my case and PSU...i figure that if things go as planned, I should have all my WC components and a COMPLETE system by Christmas, damn girlfriend and homecoming breaking the bank lol..I just wanted to run this system by you guys to see if you had any suggestions, since you are the PROS and all... CPU Waterblock Swiftech MCW5000A Videocard Waterblock Swiftech MCW50 Pump Eheim 1250 Radiator Ice Xtreme Reservoir Criticool WaterRes Does this sound good to everyone? any suggestions? Thanks Josh

09-28-2003, 03:57 AM	#7
Boli Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackburn / Dundee Posts: 451	I have that res and I did crack the casing so it is indeed a risk... (quickly replaced) but that WAS becasue I was over tightening the brass barbs... but other than that I am satified the way this res turned out... you just have to find a way to mount it so you don't get turbulence. I feel safer knowing my hoses are on brass barbs for some reason... don't ask me why. though I will be putting spiral clamps on and brass will be able to take the preasure better. You choice at the end of the day though. ~ Boli __________________ 1800+ @ 2247 (214x10.5) - STABLE, 512MB PC3700 TwinX Cosair RAM, NF7-S v2.0, GeForce3 Ti200 Parallel BIM, 120.1 Thermochill, Eheim 1048, Maze 3, Maze4 GPU, "Z" chipset, 1/2" tubing, PC-70: 5x120mm & 9x80mm fans. Internet Server & second machine (folding 24/7): 512MB DDR RAM, XP2000+

09-27-2003, 07:19 PM	#2
Zhentar Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 225	buy a heatercore, not the BIX. Made for computer radiators are always way overpriced; a chevy caprice heatercore is similarly sized, but with better performance and half the price.

09-27-2003, 07:25 PM	#3
Got KarmA? Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Too far from Canada ... Posts: 95	Metal fittings in an acrylic reservoir often cause cracks and leaks. If you can, get nylon or other plastic ones.

09-27-2003, 11:40 PM	#4
swarprix0r Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 25	is it possible for me to change out the metal fittings on the reservoir to plastic? and also what about using a motorcycle radiator...i work at McBrann Cycle Shed so I can get ahold of old ones pretty easy. Do you think this would work? thanks Josh

09-28-2003, 12:04 AM	#5
Zhentar Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 225	as long as its copper it should be fine. Aluminum will get galvanic corrosion so it should be avoided.

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