Liquid Cooling Help?

[Couch3ater]

Hey yall, I'm new here, and as you can tell, I'm from the sticks... Yea, I pretty much got into computer modding due to a lack of things to do.

Well, the case I'm working on is my very first mod, and I'm toying with the idea of running a cooling system in it. I've never done this before, but I think I can pull it off. If anyone has any tips to point me in the right direction (E.G. what to buy, where to buy it, etc. I've been poking, and I haven't found much. A whole lot of crazy talk to me.) So, I figured I'd come here to ask. You guys make it look so easy. Well, if you can help, It'd be much obliged. Again, thanks. I'll be sure to try and take more pictures of the progress. My SD card is full, so I should prolly remove some pics.

Thanks!

-Couch3ater

[aintnothang]

whats your specs?

[Couch3ater]

I'm currently in the process of updating my system. I can't think of the specs of my old system, but the case I'm building is going to be completely rebuilt from the ground up. Just a nudge in the right direction or where to look for the supplies and what exacty I need to get the system up and running (pump, res, rad) is really all I need. I know the basic things I need to get it up and running, but I'm not sure on where to buy it, how to set it up, etc. Thanks.

-Couch3ater

[Mach]

If you've been reading then you've probably covered what's in the modwiki but know that it exists (linked at the top of the page)

I've been doing a similar search:

If you haven't already seen it, go here and read the buyer's guide and the basics stickies
http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/f181.html

Read this on the impact of tubing size:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=51536

Tygon tubing is available here at a cheaper price:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pro...roduct_id=7689

Read this on how to choose a radiator: This was the last data I read on radiators before I bought a Thermochill 120.2. Thermochill used to be the king of the hill for low air flow. I believe there are better contenders now.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums...ht=thermochill

This thread is good for debunking some of the common misconceptions about flow rate, etc.

http://www.over-clock.co.uk/ivb/inde...showtopic=7924

Go here for hard data on different components, especially water blocks
http://www.martinsliquidlab.com/

Lastly, give silentPCReview a look, they're not as hardcore some of the OC boards but they push the efficiency envelope.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums...orum.php?f=21&

Hope these help. Post back what you've been reading and found helpful for those of us who are also looking.

For where to buy:

Petra's, FrozenCPU, and Newegg are the ones that I'd recommend but from the wiki, these may also be good.

http://www.dangerden.com
http://www.arcticmod.com
http://www.gammods.com.au/store
http://www.petrastechshop.com/
http://www.pccasegear.com.au

[Couch3ater]

Thanks for the information Mach! I'll be sure to read up in the next few days. As for now, I'm gunna read an article or two before bed. Work tomorrow. I'll be sure to leave anyone else who may be following along some helpful information (if I get any. XP)

Thanks Again!
-Couch3ater