Which water block for my socket478?

[KennyC]

Looking to go water with the system in my sig.

Im a total n00b to water cooling.

Was thinking about:

Dtekcustoms.com JR-120 radiator w/shroud. <--- Someone suggested.

1/2 inch tubing

But unsure of which CPU, GPU, and NB block as well as which pump. I'll probably start off with just a CPU block and upgrade later.

Also will I need a reservoir? I see them ones that go in the 5.25 bay.

Im not looking to go crazy, but I would like something that is upgradable.

I hear kits are not the way to go and most decent ones are like $300.

Im looking to do this for under $200 if possible without using junk.

I have a lite-on FS020 case with TONS of room.

Post what you would use and any info that would help.


Thanks.

[DoGMaN]

The new TDX block from DD is getting good reviews. As is the MCW6000 from swiftech. I would wait for the MCW6002 model though it will be a little less restrictive and use 1/2" barbs by default. I have an RBX from DD and I love it. The TDX is a bit less restrictive (so you don't need as powerful a pump) and provides as good or better cooling than the RBX. I don't really care for bay reservoirs, they have had a tendency to leak in the past. Get one of Criticool's Water Plant's or run an inline closed system with a 'T'. Criticool uses a different method of sealing their res than other companies, so if it leaks, it is most likely your own fault.