Ok, so I've finally decided to watercool. I just have to much free cash right now and nothing to do with it so here goes....
I am planning on these items based upon reviews. They are from sharka and petra online sites. Please give your input and following the list I'll have a couple of questions...
First off the hardware to be cooled:
Opteron 165 @ 2.7 Ghz
x1900xt @ stock for now
Both in a Lian Li v1200b plus
The list of "to buy" at this point:
AquaXtreme MP-1 Universal GPU Water Block
Swiftech Storm Rev. 2 Extreme Performance Universal Waterblock - 1/2"
Laing D5/Danger Den D5 Inline 12vDC Pump
Swiftech MCR-220 "Quiet Power" Series Radiator - Black
Petra'sTech "Gel-Stuff" Vibration Absorption Block
I am new to this stuff and would love some input.
1) I want to go with 1/2" tubing.... can someone link me to the exact Tygon tubing that I would need, and also how much should I buy for safety in constructing the loop?
2) As far as the liquid goes... can someone recommend a good mixture and maybe link to items included?
3) I love the look of Aquacomputer stuff... but I can't justify paying the ~$100 for the Cuplex XT with fittings. Am I smart to make this choice? Is AC overpriced for the looks or will it really be better than that storm?
4) I also need a recommendation for a res. I like the aquatube, but once again, it is pretty pricy. I want something that won't cheapen the look of my v1200b plus.
5) Please recommend me some good performance/noise balanced fans to use with that radiator.
I am planning on these items based upon reviews. They are from sharka and petra online sites. Please give your input and following the list I'll have a couple of questions...
First off the hardware to be cooled:
Opteron 165 @ 2.7 Ghz
x1900xt @ stock for now
Both in a Lian Li v1200b plus
The list of "to buy" at this point:
AquaXtreme MP-1 Universal GPU Water Block
Swiftech Storm Rev. 2 Extreme Performance Universal Waterblock - 1/2"
Laing D5/Danger Den D5 Inline 12vDC Pump
Swiftech MCR-220 "Quiet Power" Series Radiator - Black
Petra'sTech "Gel-Stuff" Vibration Absorption Block
I am new to this stuff and would love some input.
1) I want to go with 1/2" tubing.... can someone link me to the exact Tygon tubing that I would need, and also how much should I buy for safety in constructing the loop?
2) As far as the liquid goes... can someone recommend a good mixture and maybe link to items included?
3) I love the look of Aquacomputer stuff... but I can't justify paying the ~$100 for the Cuplex XT with fittings. Am I smart to make this choice? Is AC overpriced for the looks or will it really be better than that storm?
4) I also need a recommendation for a res. I like the aquatube, but once again, it is pretty pricy. I want something that won't cheapen the look of my v1200b plus.
5) Please recommend me some good performance/noise balanced fans to use with that radiator.