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AsAsIn8eR
06-19-2006, 01:51 PM
Hy all I want to go watercooled adn I decided on the pump and waterblock.The waterblock will be asetek waterchill block with two barbs.And the pump a Hydor L20.The problem is I can't decide on the radiator.I need something cheap and effective.Unfortunetly I can't find the stuff you are using here.Could an efficent radiator be made of cooper pipe?If yes some models or smthn would help.
eXa
06-19-2006, 02:01 PM
why do you choose l20 and the antarctica block?

how much do you want to spend on a radiator then?
4Qman
06-19-2006, 02:11 PM
edited sorry
Scarlet Infidel
06-19-2006, 02:23 PM
I imagine he got them because they are very cheap and available without looking hard in places such as Romania. A single 120mm radiator will do, ill see whats cheap and get back to you.

Edit: Things like Nexxxos pro and xtreme are cheap and should be available. A Black Ice Pro shouldnt cost a huge amount more either. Youll need the toher guys to tell you which budget radiator is best as i get the impression price comes first then performance then noise.
Fresh Daemon
06-19-2006, 02:55 PM
The waterblock will be asetek waterchill block with two barbs.

I had one of their three-barb models. It leaked because the push-fittings were not perfectly sealed (the tubing wasn't cut exactly straight). Since then I've only ever trusted barbs and hose clamps. No leaks since.

Since you're in Europe, why not see if one of the UK retailers will ship to you? Shouldn't cost that much.
warriorpoet
06-19-2006, 04:00 PM
I had one of their three-barb models. It leaked because the push-fittings were not perfectly sealed (the tubing wasn't cut exactly straight). Since then I've only ever trusted barbs and hose clamps. No leaks since.

Since you're in Europe, why not see if one of the UK retailers will ship to you? Shouldn't cost that much.
Why not buy Eddy EK's stuff over at ekwaterblocks.com ? He makes great stuff. MMMMM FCX1800 :slobber:
Fresh Daemon
06-19-2006, 07:45 PM
Even better! In the same neck of the woods, and a well-respected brand of waterblock too.

Mind you, he wants a rad, pump, tubing and the like as well.
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 12:04 AM
Well I want something that doesn't cost that much.I will try to get a black ice 120mm rad.I have to see the price.The waterblock could be smthn else but I can't find something else here.maybe a guy can find Swiftech so I may use that.
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 12:10 AM
Well I want something that doesn't cost that much.I will try to get a black ice 120mm rad.I have to see the price.The waterblock could be smthn else but I can't find something else here.maybe a guy can find Swiftech so I may use that.
LE:I found this (http://www.dcs-online.biz/shop/images/images/4576.jpg)
I couldn't find any info on it but it's affordable.Can you tell me what fan it uses and what fitings?
[XC]Atomicpineapple
06-20-2006, 01:07 AM
If youre after cheap radiators and want to order from the UK try www.specialtech.co.uk
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 01:56 AM
I don't want to order.This is what I found in my country.
eXa
06-20-2006, 03:15 AM
you dont really want radiators that is buildt like that. what you want is something like blackice, cooltek\swiftech kinda thing!
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 04:00 AM
Yes but they cost more than I can afford.I need something cheap but good.
kemist
06-20-2006, 09:43 AM
Yes but they cost more than I can afford.I need something cheap but good.

Well the one you linked to may be cheap but it definitely isnt good

Have you looked into a Car heater core. Not sure how easy it is to get the ones commonly used here over there, but you may be able to find something comparable for cheap.
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 09:59 AM
I will look tomorros.I have to go buy some stuff and I'll search.
vcas5
06-20-2006, 12:47 PM
why not go with alphacool? very cheap! i got a pro 3 for £25 well my whole loop is alphacool total cost £106 for cpu,nb,pump,res and tripple rad. with 1.63v on the cpu,the teps are 27c idle and 47c in prime.
AsAsIn8eR
06-20-2006, 10:03 PM
I can't find that stuff here.
eXa
06-21-2006, 02:14 AM
how much money do you intend to use?
AsAsIn8eR
06-21-2006, 03:04 AM
Well I already spent some.The radiator will be this (http://www.designer-warmth.co.uk/images2/radcovox.jpg).The pump a hydor l20 the waterblock is solwed.It will be made of my dad's friend who works with cooper.So the whole project will be about 50euro.I would need some suggestions on T-port.