Smeckop
02-20-2008, 10:55 PM
Hey guys i am currently decided on the parts for my new cooling system. What i was thinking of doing was buying a Thermaltake Kandalf LCS case and replacing the water cooling parts in with my own custom setup. The reason i want to do this was because i like neatness.
My current system is:
- Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz
- P5K-E Wifi
- 88ooGt
- 3G 800Mhz
Here is my midrange water cooling system. (All Prices in $AUS)
MAIN UNIT:
- CPU Block: FuZion CPU Block ($89.00)
- GPU Block: MCW60 GPU Waterblock w/ G80 Adapter Plate ($69.00)
- Pump: MCP655 12v (Laing D5 Vario) ($130.00)
- Raidiator: MCR-320 "Quiet Power" Series Radiator - Black ($85.00)
- Reservoir: Bay Reservoir - Single 5 1/4" - Black ($35.00)
or
MicroRes Hi-Flo Reservoir ($29.00)
ACCESSORIES:
- 120mm Silent Fan - Black - 4 Fan Pack ($28.00)
- 6 x High Flow Chrome Barb G1/4 - 1/2" ($16.00)
- 2 x Clearflex 60 Tubing 1/2" ($13.70)
- 1 x FuZion CPU Accelerator Nozzle kit ($9.00)
- 6x Norma hose clamp ($12.00)
- Arctic Silver 5 ($10.00)
- Supercool Additive - Clear ($6.00)
or
- Pentosin G11 Coolant Additive - Blue ($6.00)
With the Kandalf LCS case the total cost is ~$820
I have a few questions:
1) Is it a good idea/possible to replace the stock cooling with my suggestive setup? (main concern raidiator)
2) Is this w/c setup ok, how could it be better within a reasonable price range?
3) Which reservoir should i choose, will it make a difference?
4) Which additive should i choose?
5) Is it ok to run the GPU and CPU on the same raidiator/loop?
Thoughts?
My current system is:
- Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz
- P5K-E Wifi
- 88ooGt
- 3G 800Mhz
Here is my midrange water cooling system. (All Prices in $AUS)
MAIN UNIT:
- CPU Block: FuZion CPU Block ($89.00)
- GPU Block: MCW60 GPU Waterblock w/ G80 Adapter Plate ($69.00)
- Pump: MCP655 12v (Laing D5 Vario) ($130.00)
- Raidiator: MCR-320 "Quiet Power" Series Radiator - Black ($85.00)
- Reservoir: Bay Reservoir - Single 5 1/4" - Black ($35.00)
or
MicroRes Hi-Flo Reservoir ($29.00)
ACCESSORIES:
- 120mm Silent Fan - Black - 4 Fan Pack ($28.00)
- 6 x High Flow Chrome Barb G1/4 - 1/2" ($16.00)
- 2 x Clearflex 60 Tubing 1/2" ($13.70)
- 1 x FuZion CPU Accelerator Nozzle kit ($9.00)
- 6x Norma hose clamp ($12.00)
- Arctic Silver 5 ($10.00)
- Supercool Additive - Clear ($6.00)
or
- Pentosin G11 Coolant Additive - Blue ($6.00)
With the Kandalf LCS case the total cost is ~$820
I have a few questions:
1) Is it a good idea/possible to replace the stock cooling with my suggestive setup? (main concern raidiator)
2) Is this w/c setup ok, how could it be better within a reasonable price range?
3) Which reservoir should i choose, will it make a difference?
4) Which additive should i choose?
5) Is it ok to run the GPU and CPU on the same raidiator/loop?
Thoughts?