Appelflap
11-18-2009, 07:55 PM
Hi everyone,
I'd like to water-cool both my CPU & my GPU, but I have no experience. I tried to gather as much information I could, but I still have some questions.
System:
CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q9650
Motherboard: DFI LanParty DK P45-T2RS PLUS
CPU Overclock Speed: Not going to OC!!!
Video Card & Quantity: 1 x GainWard GTX260 Core216 (65nm)
Videocard Overclock: Not going to OC!!!
Two requirements:
1. Silent system
2. Clean looks
Watercooling:
CPU Block: Watercool HK3.0 LC or LT
I know that the new Swiftech XT waterblock is beter, but 75euro (LC: 34euro/LT: 48euro) is a lot of cash + I don't like the looks. What I don't know is, which HK3.0: LC or LT?
NorthBridge Block: -
SouthBridgeBlock: -
Mosfet Block: -
Videocard WB/WBs: D-Tek FuZion GFX2
Is the D-Tek a good choose? Should I go with a full cover block?
Radiator & Quantity: 1 x HWLabs SR-1 240
Radiator Fans & Quantity: 2 x Coolink SWiF2 1201
Radiator Location: Front
Radiator Fan Direction: Cool Air from outside the case, I guess.
Will a single 240 (120.2) radiator be enough? (little reminder: no overclocking!)
The fans will be connected to a fancontroller, so they won't be running @1200RPM(56CFM) all the time.
Reservoir: Tube/Bay
I don't know yet. Either a tube (EK?) or a bay reservoir. Any thoughts?
Tubing & Size: Masterkleer ID7/16 of Feser Tube ID3/8
Barb/Fitting Size: Bitspower Barb-fittings OD1/2 or Compression-fitting OD3/8
I prefer the 7/16 tubing, but 3/8 tubing is available in UV orange (Feser tubing, any good?). Any thoughts?
Pump & Quantity: 1 x Swiftech (Laing) MCP350 or MCP655
Pumps-Series/Parallel: -
I looking for a quiet pump. A lot of people recommend the MCP350, but somebody told me I could adjust the MCP655 and turn it into a quiet pump. Thoughts and/or recommendations?
Anything Else?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
I'd like to water-cool both my CPU & my GPU, but I have no experience. I tried to gather as much information I could, but I still have some questions.
System:
CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q9650
Motherboard: DFI LanParty DK P45-T2RS PLUS
CPU Overclock Speed: Not going to OC!!!
Video Card & Quantity: 1 x GainWard GTX260 Core216 (65nm)
Videocard Overclock: Not going to OC!!!
Two requirements:
1. Silent system
2. Clean looks
Watercooling:
CPU Block: Watercool HK3.0 LC or LT
I know that the new Swiftech XT waterblock is beter, but 75euro (LC: 34euro/LT: 48euro) is a lot of cash + I don't like the looks. What I don't know is, which HK3.0: LC or LT?
NorthBridge Block: -
SouthBridgeBlock: -
Mosfet Block: -
Videocard WB/WBs: D-Tek FuZion GFX2
Is the D-Tek a good choose? Should I go with a full cover block?
Radiator & Quantity: 1 x HWLabs SR-1 240
Radiator Fans & Quantity: 2 x Coolink SWiF2 1201
Radiator Location: Front
Radiator Fan Direction: Cool Air from outside the case, I guess.
Will a single 240 (120.2) radiator be enough? (little reminder: no overclocking!)
The fans will be connected to a fancontroller, so they won't be running @1200RPM(56CFM) all the time.
Reservoir: Tube/Bay
I don't know yet. Either a tube (EK?) or a bay reservoir. Any thoughts?
Tubing & Size: Masterkleer ID7/16 of Feser Tube ID3/8
Barb/Fitting Size: Bitspower Barb-fittings OD1/2 or Compression-fitting OD3/8
I prefer the 7/16 tubing, but 3/8 tubing is available in UV orange (Feser tubing, any good?). Any thoughts?
Pump & Quantity: 1 x Swiftech (Laing) MCP350 or MCP655
Pumps-Series/Parallel: -
I looking for a quiet pump. A lot of people recommend the MCP350, but somebody told me I could adjust the MCP655 and turn it into a quiet pump. Thoughts and/or recommendations?
Anything Else?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH.