View Full Version : Help in building a WCed PC
jediknight
02-06-2008, 06:46 PM
Hi!
I'm a newbie and I want to go watercooling.
presently, here are my specs:
Intel QX6700 - which can really be hot
Asus Commando
Coolit Freezone - the reason why I'm going WC he3
Silverstone 750W
XFX 8800 GTX
2GB Corsair XMS2
can you please provide me a part by part list of the parts i need and the stores where I can find them?
I have read the threads and it confuses me even more as all of the parts seem to be very good.
I simply want to cool the CPU and the VC...
thanks in advance...
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 06:49 PM
D-Tek Fuzion w/ nozzle kit
Thermochill PA120.3
Liang D5
EK 8800GTX FC block or Swiftech MCW-60 w/ RAMsinks
Swiftech Micro-Res
And try to buy all your stuff at petrastechshop.com (http://shoppts.com/), excellent customer service! (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174800&highlight=petra)
jediknight
02-06-2008, 07:02 PM
D-Tek Fuzion w/ nozzle kit
Thermochill PA120.3
Liang D5
EK 8800GTX FC block or Swiftech MCW-60 w/ RAMsinks
Swiftech Micro-Res
And try to buy all your stuff at petrastechshop.com (http://shoppts.com/), excellent customer service! (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174800&highlight=petra)
thanks nate...:up:
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 07:05 PM
thanks nate...:up:
No problem... you may need to fine tune it a bit (like a different res to fit your setup, etc.).
jediknight
02-06-2008, 07:09 PM
you may need to fine tune it a bit (like a different res to fit your setup, etc.).
sorry but what do you mean by this? :confused:
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 07:13 PM
sorry but what do you mean by this? :confused:
The res I outlined may not fit in your case, or you may like a different res better. You can switch it out, for say, a 5.25 bay res or the EK res. It's interchangeable, and won't affect performance at all.:up:
And don't forget tubing. I recommend 7/16in. tubing over 1/2in. barbs.
Swatrecon_
02-06-2008, 07:15 PM
And try to buy all your stuff at petrastechshop.com (http://shoppts.com/), excellent customer service! (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174800&highlight=petra)
not to sound like a douchbag, but is this considered advertising? and if it is, is that against the rules? sorry, i haven't figured everything out yet.
jediknight
02-06-2008, 07:16 PM
The res I outlined may not fit in your case, or you may like a different res better. You can switch it out, for say, a 5.25 bay res or the EK res. It's interchangeable, and won't affect performance at all.:up:
And don't forget tubing. I recommend 7/16in. tubing over 1/2in. barbs.
ok, they dont have the D-tek available at petrashop :(
about the tubing, any suggestion on the connectors?
thanks a million...
jediknight
02-06-2008, 07:27 PM
And don't forget tubing. I recommend 7/16in. tubing over 1/2in. barbs.
@ nate...
but the CPU blocks are 1/2? there must be adapters?
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 07:28 PM
ok, they dont have the D-tek available at petrashop :(
about the tubing, any suggestion on the connectors?
thanks a million...
I like the D-Tek barbs, but many others like the EK ones. For the Thermochill PA120.3, you need the G3/8 threaded barbs (NOT to be confused with 3/8in. barbs for 3/8 tubing) for all the other components you need G1/4 threaded barbs.:up:
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 07:35 PM
not to sound like a douchbag, but is this considered advertising? and if it is, is that against the rules? sorry, i haven't figured everything out yet.
Simply giving him a good place to start.:up: I'll recommend Petra's to anyone who is new to water cooling. I've always had excellent experiences with Petra's.:up:
systemviper
02-06-2008, 07:39 PM
Depending on your budget, Swiftech makes good radiators, and other parts.
I think you should look at the different solutions and see what fits your budget.
I give Petra :up:
not to sound like a douchbag, but is this considered advertising? and if it is, is that against the rules? sorry, i haven't figured everything out yet.
Lol don't worry :) He's only 13, he doesn't work at Petra's.... yet :D
No but seriously, Petra's is the best place for getting watercooling parts, IMO. :yepp:
Nate P.
02-06-2008, 07:43 PM
Lol don't worry :) He's only 13, he doesn't work at Petra's.... yet :D
"Yet" is the key word... I hear Alex is looking for some extra hands around the shop...:rolleyes:
NaeKuh
02-06-2008, 08:22 PM
D-Tek Fuzion w/ nozzle kit
Thermochill PA120.3
Liang D5
EK 8800GTX FC block or Swiftech MCW-60 w/ RAMsinks
Swiftech Micro-Res
And try to buy all your stuff at petrastechshop.com (http://shoppts.com/), excellent customer service! (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=174800&highlight=petra)
wont work.
Ask people with this config. Ask Synxx and he'll even agree with the full cover statement.
Change the GPU block to a MCW60 or MAZE5 /w d-tek unisink. That should save you about 3-5C on the cpu side.
"Yet" is the key word... I hear Alex is looking for some extra hands around the shop...:rolleyes:
Yep, the jobs already taken though :D
Remember....I'm older than you!!!!!;)