So you pour the water on the cpu?!?

[gordon]

Hello! I need assistance in trying to plan for a future water rig that I plan to assemble in about a month's time (yes I do plan my upgrades far ahead :P). I assembled all the parts from a site called D-Tek (www.dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com). If there is anything I am missing or something in this setup really sux, be kind enough to note that to my newbie behind. Thanks!

Aluminum Reservoir /w Pump (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/20/17.htm?804)
TC-4 Rev 2 Poly Topped Waterblock (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/18/125.htm?804)
CORE COMBO (Unpainted) (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/19/44.htm?804)
120mm Aluminum Fan (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/19/154.htm?804)
5 * ClearFLEX 60 Tubing 1/2' (http://dtekcustoms.safeshopper.com/20/162.htm?804)
Total - $186.48

[FUGGER]

Not bad make sure you tubing is correct as some looks 1/2" OD and the radiator is 1/2" ID.

I have not seen any reviews of that water block but it looks nice.
That setup looks like it will work fine.

Not to confuse your buying decision, have you checked out www.dangerden.com ? You might find your planned setup is priced right and looks more to your tastes. Looks fine to me, but you may find something better.

[Crazymofo]

You can get the clearflex tubing for $0.69/ft at mcmaster.com...

[gordon]

Thanks for the tip crazymofo, but I think with me pooling shipping at one source it might be cheaper at dtek. Also fugger I had looked at the stuff at dangerden before and found that the dtek would be easier and cheaper to setup (plus looks better too). Only indecision lies in the reservoir at this point, but eh I have like a month before I get the cash to do this so I'm ok. Thanks for advice, think I'm all set now.

[Mark Larson]

Get the aluminum-topped version instead - Dtek made a mistake by not offering a Cu top with the TC-4 - the only choices are aluminum, albeit anodized, which can corrode, and polycarbonate, which can crack.

I'm sure Dtek has missed more than a few sales over this issue, judging by the amount of people buying Maze3's instead.