Time to watercool!

[Diamon]

Right. It's finally time to order some parts to go with my custom cpu block that should be ready soon (check my sig). And since this is my first attempt at water cooling I figured I should ask you guys what you think of the parts I have chosen. I've been looking at frozencpu.com since they seem serious but if you can recommend any other retailer that ship to Sweden please link me :)

And now for the parts:
Res (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8336/ex-res-144/Swiftech_MCRES_Micro_Rev_2_Small_Form_Factor_High-Flow_Reservoir_12_ID_and_38_ID.html?id=kgkR4yhF&mv_pc=653)

Pump (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2128/ex-pmp-27/Swiftech_MCP655-B_12v_Water_Pump_w_38_Conversion_Kit_317_GPH.html? id=kgkR4yhF&mv_pc=654)

Backplate for mounting (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8550/ex-blc-578/EK_CPU_Backplate_for_Socket_LGA_1366.html?id=kgkR4 yhF&mv_pc=655)

I will be using deionised water but could you please recommend an additive for it as well?

Already got a rad (280x140mm)

Thanks in advance :D

[diluzio91]

I know that res has a tendancy to crack

what CPU block are you using?

Also, i have a swiftech GPU block for sale if you need one :D universal, i have nvidia and ATI hardware mounting kits. I just got a full cover block, so i dont need it anymore.

[Diamon]

what CPU block are you using?
Check my sig :)


I know that res has a tendancy to crack
Cracking is not OK : /
Do you have any recommendations?


Also, i have a swiftech GPU block for sale if you need one :D universal, i have nvidia and ATI hardware mounting kits. I just got a full cover block, so i dont need it anymore.

Hmm, will have to check that, will PM you if I'm interested. It does work with a gtx 460, right? And do you have pics?

[diluzio91]

for pix check blue storm work log, its all hooked in ATM cuz i dont wanna drain my loop till i get my new radiator (from a good friend in china). it should work with a 460, you would have to post a pic of the PCB for me to say difinitivly, but i do have the mounting bracket. :D... for a res i reccomend bitspower, but thats just me, i would get the 150, the number refers to length in mm. lol.

edit: if i dont have the correct plate here it is
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12316/ex-swi-32/Swiftech_MCW6080_GTX460_Adapter_Kit_Nvidia_GTX460. html

[MrGoat]

My pref for pumps and res is to run a laing ddc of some sort with a xspc restop.

This,
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7226/ex-pmp-62/XSPC_Laing_DDC_Reservoir_Pump_Attachment_-_Laing_DDC-1T1TPlus_MCP-350355_No_Fittings.html?tl=g30c107s152
and this,
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5125/ex-pmp-47/Swiftech_MCP355_12v_Water_Pump_Native_38_120_GPH.h tml?tl=g30c107s153

Or if you want to stick with the D5 type pump one of these could work,

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11219/ex-res-232/XSPC_Dual_525_Bay_Reservoir_-_Laing_D5_MCP655_w_Blue_LED_Light_-_Clear_Silver_Black.html?tl=g30c107s152


I like the pump-top\res combo becasue it simplifys case lay out and you are less likely to run your pump dry when you are filling your loop.

[Spawn-Inc]

for an additive all you need is some silver or some PT Nuke PHN, at least if your not mixing metals. (eg no aluminum).

as well shop else where, frozen is grossly overpriced.


Check out Jabtech (http://www.jab-tech.com/), Petra's tech shop (http://www.petrastechshop.com/), sidewinders computers (http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/), and performance pc's (http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php) for hard to find parts, they have just about anything ever made for water.


silver kill coil (http://www.petrastechshop.com/sikibyia.html)

Silver Strip (http://www.jab-tech.com/Antimicrobial-Silver-Strip-pr-4530.html)

PT nuke PHN (http://www.petrastechshop.com/peptpcobi1.html)