ultimate wc rig collection

[p0Pe]

this is something that we all need to contribute to if you like:P

i would like that we could make a thread about the ultimate watercooling parts, the best of the best, since there a loads of test and so on the net:D... i think that alot of members could find alot of stuff:P

so, lets make a top 5 for:

cpu blocks
chipset blocks
gfx blocks (this is kinda hard since there are loads of different to choose from)
hdd blocks
ram blocks

what do you think?... if people are in ill just edit this post

i can start with what i found

cpu blocks
1: Zalman ZM-WB5
2: koolance cpu 330
3: ?
4: ?
5: ?

this might be a huge job but if it could get up n´ running it would help alot of fokes:D

[b4i7]

i wouldnt say taht koolance and zalman are top cooling blocks...

but you can add EK, aqua computer and danger den

[Spawn-Inc]

ya those blocks shouldn't even be on the list.

CPU
1. D-Tek Fuzion
2. Swiftech GTX
3. Swiftech GT or storm
4. Swiftech GT or storm
5. not sure after that.

GPU
1. Swiftech MCW60
2. Swiftech MCW50
3.
4.
5.


Chipset
1. Swiftech MCW30
2.
3.
4.
5.

Ram dont use, no need
1. Koolance RAM-30-V06
2.
3.
4.
5.

HHD dont use, no need
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Radiators
1. Thermochill Series
2. Swiftech Series
3. Hardware Labs Black Ice Series
4.
5.

Pumps
1. Iwaki RD 30 24v DC
2. Iwaki RD 20 24v DC
3. Eheim 1260
4. Swiftech MCP655/laing D5
5. Swiftech MCP 355

[Mitternacht]

It'd be too hard to say what's the best period, since not everyone uses the same hardware. But if you would then say the best AM2 waterblock, best 775, best VGA waterblock for whatever series card then it'd make more sense.

[Spawn-Inc]

not sure about the other stuff i listed but right now the d-tek fuzion and Swiftech gtx are the best cpu blocks out there period.

[Scotty]

CPU
1. D-Tek Fuzion
2. EK Supreme
3. Swiftech GTX


GPU
1. EK Full cover blocks
2. Swiftech MCW60

Chipset
1. Swiftech MCW30
2. EK blocks


Radiators
1. Thermochill PA
2. Swiftech
3. Black Ice


Pumps
1.What ever pushes the most coolant for the lowest price.

[Spawn-Inc]

here is a wicked setup for the record, not sure what record, but i'm sure its for it.

http://www.evga.com/community/ModsRigs/uploadImages/181270_6235_01.jpg

http://www.evga.com/community/ModsRigs/uploadImages/181270_6235_02.jpg

http://www.evga.com/community/ModsRigs/uploadImages/181270_6235_04.jpg

[Scotty]

That is IMMENSE!

It must be amazingly silent, but keep that rig cool. I reckon that the pumps could be struggling with that much tubing though.

And i think that would seriously hurt your bank account.

And the fact his Hard drives aren't cooled make it all pointless :P

[Spawn-Inc]

i love the first picture, it reminds me of the borg :)

[J-Roc]

imagine how much work is involved in moving that monster...

I'd like to submit the D-Tek Fusion for the gpu class. I dont know how it ranks in the list but if its anything like there cpu block, it should be one of the best.

Also, for HDD blocks. The koolance hydra packs or the aquabay m4.

For ram, ThermalTake Aqua RX. There are also swiftec blocks for video ram.

[The boy 4rm oz]

HOLY CRAP that is INSANE!!! I agree with all of Spawns suggestions and under HDD blocks I would like to add the new Danger Den block. Also I believe the best RAM cooling is the cooling that comes on the OCZ Flex range.

[J-Roc]

That OCZ flex ram block is totaly awsome. Allthough i dont think it should be on this list unless you can buy the block seprate from the ram.

[Spawn-Inc]

That OCZ flex ram block is totaly awsome. Allthough i dont think it should be on this list unless you can buy the block seprate from the ram.

ya i second that one.

as for dtek fuzion gpu blocks i have heard they put to much restriction on the system. i would just go with a swiftech MCW60, i see then the most.

[The boy 4rm oz]

ya i second that one.

as for dtek fuzion gpu blocks i have heard they put to much restriction on the system. i would just go with a swiftech MCW60, i see then the most.

That is true, I downloaded a utility that you list all your components and it shows flow rates. The fuzion block is very bad compared the the Swiftech MCW-60. I will see if I can find the link.

EDIT: Here is the link:
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/
Under tools it has the flow estimator, I couldn't get the link to open before but basically it is an MS Excel file inside a RAR file. You extract the Excel file, add in what components you use and it graphs the results.

EDIT2: Link finally opened for me:
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/MartinsFlowRateEstimator.html

[Greco101]

I'd be extremely worried about moisture using the setup in those pictures.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I wouldn't be too worried, it looks like he has set up the ducting so any moisture can't get up the incline of the ducts to get into the case.

[Spawn-Inc]

That is true, I downloaded a utility that you list all your components and it shows flow rates. The fuzion block is very bad compared the the Swiftech MCW-60. I will see if I can find the link.

EDIT: Here is the link:
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/
Under tools it has the flow estimator, I couldn't get the link to open before but basically it is an MS Excel file inside a RAR file. You extract the Excel file, add in what components you use and it graphs the results.

EDIT2: Link finally opened for me:
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/MartinsFlowRateEstimator.html

ya i've seen/used/have that too. neat program/file if it's accurate.


I'd be extremely worried about moisture using the setup in those pictures.

i believe the temps outside only got to as low as 22C most days he said it was 30ish i think.

[p0Pe]

thx for sharing your knowledge:)

im thinking a bit about zalman? do anybody knows if their vga setup is any god?

http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=230&code=021

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http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=204&code=021

[The boy 4rm oz]

Zalman make nice looking blocks in my opinion but you still have the same issue as with Thermaltake...small tubing sizes.

[d_stilgar]

I think this is probably the most extreme block you could buy. You could overclock like crazy though.

http://www.arcticspider.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4

[Spawn-Inc]

here is a review for that, seems to be good just need to make sure you insulate.

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=Nzg5LCwsaGVudGh1c2lhc3Q=

and here is a picture.

http://www.arcticspider.com/images/products/large_4_top-big.jpg

it certainly looks like it will own, though i wonder how it does on it's own (no tec)

[J-Roc]

I allways thought the Volcano heat exchanger was a cool product but most reviews say otherwise. I think it could be better if they redesigned it.

Refrence Link (http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Liguid/Upgrade/cl-w0037/cl-w0037.asp)

[d_stilgar]

it certainly looks like it will own, though i wonder how it does on it's own (no tec)

I first saw the Arctic Web on [H]. I was wondering the same thing about how it does without the TEC.

[p0Pe]

omg that thing is overkill xDDDD i want one:(

[The boy 4rm oz]

That thing certainly does look awesome lol.