Questions on Radbox and Watercooling Setup

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This is my first post here a Procooling. I am an enthusiast that is interested in making the jump to water. I have made a similar post over at ocforums.com, but I thought it would be in my best interests to inquire here. To save time I am going to simply copy and post my first post (I apologize if I am breaking any rules here). For the full post, please refer to my original thread here.

http://www.swiftnets.com/products/MCB-120.asp#

Once again, I am trying to decide on whether nor not I can watercooling using my current case without mods. I just happened to come across this Radbox while taking a look at the MCP650 pump. I have a couple of questions.

1. Is this a bad idea?

2. Does it restrict airflow more/less than an inhouse solution?

3. Can this be used with any single-rad solution, or only that Swiftech radiator (which I am not too crazy about)

At the moment, I'd like to use the following components after extensive research:


1. MCW 6002A - It appears to be a better block than the TDX, and inferior to perhaps the G4 series. I had my eye on a D-Tek WW as well, but I am not sure which of the two would prevail.

2. I have recieved a lot of recommendations on the MCP 650 pump over favorites such as an Eheim or Hydor L30. It is also my assumption that this would be quieter than the DD D4 12v. How does this compare against a Danner Mag 3, or should I stick with the Swiftech due to Danner's availability?

3. I'd like the cool the GPU, too. Would a DD Maze4 or MCW50 work best here?

4. The rad is the only thing that I am a bit foggy about. In an earlier thread I expressed interest in perhaps a Black Ice rad, but I am aware of a slew of other alternatives, such as a Pro Core and a Heatercore. I do, however, plan to use 1/2" fittings, though.

5. I'd like somethig neat, yet functional in a resivoir. Furthermore, I am very big on the overall aesthetics of my case. Perhaps a bayres would serve me best here?

If I recieve an overwhelming number of recommendations toward the entire Swiftech series then I will simply buy the base kit and make necessary substituitions. However, I do not have a problem with purchasing all of my parts individually. I am not looking to spend too much on water (as my aircooling does a great job in keeping my cpu @ 34 idle now), but If I do make the jump then I need to do it right. Besides, I will probably run on the K7 system for a couple of months only to upgrade to an A64 solution. Thanks again for all of your help.

-EDIT- My new current (tentative) selections include the following:

MCP6002A
MCP650
D-Tek Black Pro Core with 120mm shroud
Sanyo Denki 120mm Fan
Swiftech Radbox
MCW50
2 oz Hyrdrix/Zerex
5 ft? 1/2" Tubings
Hose Clamps

Basically I'd simply like to know if a Sanyo Denki, Pro Core, and Radbox (i.e. single-rad solution) is sufficient to cool an CPU and GPU. Once again, I apologize for the long post and appreciate any suggestions. Also, my current case is the Coolermaster ATC SXT 201B, found here.

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