First WC setup

[lolmen]

Hello everybody.

I've built quite a few systems but this is going to be my first watercooling journey.

To be cooled:
i7 920
Asus P6T deluxe v2
Sapphire HD5870 Vapor-x

Blocks:
i7 920
1)Swiftech Apogee GTZ (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/Apogee-gtz.asp)
2)Swiftech Apogee XT (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/Apogee-xt.asp)
3)EK Supreme HF (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/cpu-blocks/ek-supreme-hf.html)

Asus P6T deluxe v2
1)EKFB ASUS x58 KIT (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/full-board-blocks/x58-chipset/ek-fb-asus-x58.html)
2)EK-NB/SB 5 (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/chipset-blocks/ek-nb-sb-5.html) + EK-NB/SB1 (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/chipset-blocks/ek-asus-nb-sb-1.html)

I prefer the first option(1)

Mosfets:
1)EK-MOSFET ASUS x58 KIT (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/mosfet-blocks/ek-mosfet-asus-x58-kit.html)

Sapphire HD5870 Vapor-x
Absolutely no idea, Vapor-X have a custom PCB??

Pump:
Aquastream XT Ultra (looking for the quiest)

Reservoir
Absolutely no idea.
5.25" case bay like the EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir - Acetal (http://www.ekwaterblocks.com/shop/reservoirs-and-acc/reservoirs/ek-bay-spin-reservoir-acetal.html) despite that seems a mess, to me(WC Noob)
or
Tube (internal/external):100, 200, 400 ml?


Radiators
Absolutely no idea, I look for one that fits into the top of HAF 932(internally), something like this (http://3dxtreme.net/other/PC%20Builds/Boots-A590is/IMG_0010%20%5b1600x1200%5d.JPG).
360mm rad will fit? Feser x-Changer?

Need a quiet system.
Any suggestions?

Sorry my bad english.

Thanks
*lolmen

[Kenjiwing]

If you want to do a single loop.. I have a p6t deluxe mos and nb/sb cooler + i7 920 + 5870 all cooled on a gtx480 and temps are great.

[millertime359]

CPU block: drop option 1, it's pretty outdated, and go with either 2 or 3. I would probably go EK seeing you want to cool the MB, the extra flow would be good.

GPU: I'm not certain on the board. You might have to do GPU only under water and use ram sinks on the ram if there isn't a FC option.

Tubing and res: tubing size doesn't matter for performance. The only thing to concern yourself with is side wall thickness, thicker sidewall, less chance for a kink. Res doesn't matter on performance, what ever you like best.

pump: Most people here recommend a Laing pump. A D5 vario on low settings, and a DDC properly mounted are very quiet. They are also a bit smaller than the Aquastream so should be easier to mount.

rad: EK, Swiftech, XSPC RX series, TFC, Thermochill, or HW Labs SR1 series are all great rads for lower speed fans. I personally like Swiftech as they are great bang for buck, but TFC/Thermochill do perform a bit better.

MB blocks: go with what you like.

If your not into high overclocks and benching/folding/crunching, then a single 3x120mm rad should be ok. If you want to overclock and still be stable running everthing under full load, you might want to step up to a 3x120mm and 2x120mm rads.

I've seen guys stick it all inside of your case, but you can hang one of the rads off the back if you want to go that route.