Water over Phase - so I need a TOP NOTCH water set up

[MeTsU]

"Ye, I've been looking at some water bits and pieces and can't decide where to even start - trying to decide between water or phase. I'm probably going to go phase, I just want to do as much research as possible. I'm building a new rig in a couple of months...

Look at sig.

I want to build a top notch water system, what would you recommend? Sorry if I'm hijacking your thread d3birth." - MOVED from d3birth's post.

Ok, I changed my mind - definately going to go water. I've been reading some reviews on DangerDen stuff. I'm currently in the UK for a year. I'll be going back to South Africa in Dec. I thought I'd get thigns like CPU & GPU blocks here, and then buy the other parts in S.A, or what do you think?

I'm keen on trying to build a top water set up. Your help in much appreciated. Thanks! :)

[MANmitch]

Take a look at the watercooling Guide by Maxx.
It should explain everything...
don't get Kits, they are significantly overpriced compared to what you can get with a building your own parts. I'm sure you've already figured that out.

[MaxxxRacer]

as man manmitch said, read my guide.. when ur done with that you should have more specific questions that are a heck of alot easier and shorter to asnwer.

[MeTsU]

Ah Maxxxracer, what an awesome guide - well done mate.

I've got a question about I pump spme people back in South Africa are using. I saw the price was about $105. Here the specs off the website:

Technical data:

HPPS centrifugal pump optimized for PC cooling systems
Lifting height (head height) of 5.5 ft+ More power than a Eheim 1048!!
Microprocessor controlled power electronics
Gentle start and oscillation recognition with automatic restart
Completely revised motor with enormously improved efficiency
changeable intake and pressure connections
Extremely wear resistant and runs extremely smooth
Included:

HPPS pump - special version with 4pin power connection socket
ATX power bypass adaptor for easy filling/bleeding and starting of the pump without attached Mainboard
8mm compression fitting for the pressure (discharge) side.
Slide-on foot assembly (base) can be used on three sides of the pump.
Detailed operating instructions (German)
Attractive retail box

[MeTsU]

Ok, so after reading you Guide thoroughly, I came up with the following summary:

CPU Waterblock - impingement is the way you want to go.

The Pump - powerful, as you've gone for an impingement block and AC is the better of the two. Well, was it? In the pumps guide that let to Cathars "How much pump is enough? How much is too much?", he said
Recommended pumps:Performance: Iwaki MD-20RZ
Jack-of-all-trades: Swiftech MCP600/AquaXtreme 50Z
Silence focused: Eheim 1048

Radiator / Fans - Dual heatercore is best. Shroud is definately needed.

Tubing - 1/2" ID tubing is best.

Coolant Additives - You want to go for a non propylene glycol based antifreeze.

Reservoir - Bleeds faster res is placed at the highest point in the system. If not possible, directly next to the pump inlet. Oversized fittings is a good idea.

GPU Waterblock - Stay away from the big blocks that cover the GPU and the memory.

North Bridge Waterblock - Don't install one - flow killer and doesn't amke that bigger difference.

* Pump>Radiator>CPU>GPU>Reservoir is the most efficient set up for your system.
* NEVER use 90 degree bent barbs in your system.

Just wanted to make sure I got most of the main facts right.