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Vince2005
08-18-2005, 05:15 AM
How is this setup
CPU Water Block: Danger Den TDX
Top Style: Brass Top TDX or RBX
Radiator: Heater Core II
Fans: 2x Sunon 120mm Fan w/4-pin molex
Pumps: Eheim 1250 with 1/2 Adaptors
Tubing: 10 Feet of Clearflex
Hold Down Style: Standard Stainless Steel Hold Down
Danger Den Fillport: Blue Anodized Fillport
Misc: 12 Hose Clamps Y & T

Are there any weaklinks in this setup?
I was also wondering would this setup out perform a Flowmast XT kit?Flowmaster XT kit (http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=102)

.sentinel
08-18-2005, 05:45 AM
It probably would not. Here are some suggestions. Don't get the TDX with a pump no strong then D5. I would either get a D5 pump or a Swiftech MCW6002 waterblock. I don't no what heatercore that is but it would probably be good or you can get a Weapon Heatercore. Also you need a shorud for that heatercore. You don't want any Y clamps so get rid of those.

aMp
08-18-2005, 05:56 AM
The dual-core from DD is a 2-199, so make damn sure that you plan where you're going to put it. It's 6-1/8" wide, wider than a drive bay, which can limit your options in a lot of cases. Ditto on the shroud, although the one you can buy at DD is close to worthless. Might want to consider making your own.

Other than that, sounds like a solid starting setup. The 1250 will work fine for now, considering you're only running a CPU block, but if you plan on expanding your setup -- GPU or chipset -- then spend the extra $15 and get a pump with more head pressure.

-aMp-

moonlightcheese
08-18-2005, 07:59 AM
It probably would not. Here are some suggestions. Don't get the TDX with a pump no strong then D5. I would either get a D5 pump or a Swiftech MCW6002 waterblock. I don't no what heatercore that is but it would probably be good or you can get a Weapon Heatercore. Also you need a shorud for that heatercore. You don't want any Y clamps so get rid of those.
agreed. the TDX only performs well in high flow systems. but it's a great block if you have a D5.

Frambosie
08-18-2005, 08:10 AM
you may also want to consider the Storm G4 waterbloock as that seems to be a top preformer today.

.sentinel
08-18-2005, 08:55 AM
BUT only with a high power pump. IT would suck with a Enhiem

Bloody_Sorcerer
08-18-2005, 09:03 AM
actually, the STORM G4 is beaten by virtually nothing, even at low flow, where it's beaten only by the NeXxXoS XP and the STORM G5.
Then again, the nexxxos XP is hands down the best low flow block that costs less than 200 bucks :)

MaxxxRacer
08-18-2005, 09:24 AM
Nexxos XP looses to Storm G4 even in ultra weak pump applications.

http://www.procooling.com/reviews/assets/images/cpu-air_sm.jpgp

Bloody_Sorcerer
08-18-2005, 09:27 AM
procooling begs to differ, maxxx.
http://www.procooling.com/html/pro_testing.php

Ferry82
08-18-2005, 09:30 AM
I think you be better off with the new Swiftech Storm Set.
Best performance for a good price +/- $250

Fairydust
08-18-2005, 09:37 AM
procooling begs to differ, maxxx.
http://www.procooling.com/html/pro_testing.php

That is still revision 1 of the Nexxos XP? Revision 2 performs slightly better.

Vince2005
08-18-2005, 11:39 AM
Should I just get a Swiftech H20-APEX Extreme Liquid Cooling Kit instead?
Would I get a better overclock?H20-APEX "EXTREME DUTY" SERIES LIQUID COOLING KITS (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/h20-apex.asp)

Fairydust
08-18-2005, 12:04 PM
Great kit, only kit worth recommending, better than you custom picks.

Psyche911
08-18-2005, 08:05 PM
I'd get that new Swiftech kit.
I'm quite sure it'll do better and the price is decent for what you get.