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big poppa pump
01-24-2007, 09:04 AM
Howdy!

I am planning on upgrading to a 8800gtx from my 1900xtx and since I am going to be doing this I plan to redo my WC setup as well. Please comment and make any suggestions that you think will improve performance.

1) I currently have a Storm Rev 2 and MCW60 block hooked up to a Swiftech D5 pump and MCR220 with 4 YL doing push/pull. Idle temps are around 28-29C and full load goes to 38C.

2) Do I need to add another Rad or pump or both since I am now going to be replacing the ATI with the 8800gtx. Or are the temps more or less gonna remain the same with the new setup as well. Do you guys think maybe adding another rad with my current D5 pump is a good idea or not?

3) I am gonna replace the plastic barbs on the storm and the MCW60 with metal barbs - Danger Den High-Flow Fitting (G 1/4" Thread, 1/2" OD). I am assuming this is what I need????

4) Also need to get some metal barbs for the MCR220. Please recommend barbs for these and if possible a place that actually has them in stock! Thanks.

5) Thinking of getting an EK 150 Multi-option reservoir. Has anybody installed one of these in a CM Stacker. If so whats the best place to install one of this? I have been using a t-line with a fillport so far but the dman bleeding time with the t-line is just too frustrating. I am planning to hook up the fillport to the reservoir.

I appreciate all the input! Plan to order from PTS in the next couple of hours or so. Thanks!

Levish
01-24-2007, 09:55 AM
since you aren't adding anything to the loop you don't need to change rad or pump.

a 8800gtx shouldn't be much more heat to dissipate than a 1900xtx, at least not enough to require a rad upgrade.

I wouldn't personally replace the plastic barbs either the ones swiftech uses aren't exactly a thick flow impeding design like the "perfect seal" fittings were. the ID of the two looked similar if they are anything like the 1/2" fittings on my mcw30.

virtualrain
01-24-2007, 09:58 AM
Get the DD high-flow G1/4 barbs... they are great.

BTW, your current pump and rad can handle the load no problem.

CedricFP
01-24-2007, 06:22 PM
I was in the same situation as you.

What I've resigned to doing is trying out the MCR220 with all the components and if I'm not happy with the temps, then upgrading the rad.