Well, first post outside the Introductions forum, so I guessed a wave is in order :wavey:
I built my first rig 2 or 3 years ago, and I've stuck by air cooling through the various upgrades I've been through. Had the stock cooler, an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64, TT120, Big Typhoon, and now a stock Opty cooler, and now I think its about time to bow down to watercooling :worship: (see what I did there? hahaha)
So, with a bit of help from PV5150 I'm going watercooling! I'm getting a pump (Swifttech MCP600) from him, so I just need the rest of my stuff. Despite never seriously watercooling before, I know a bit about what I'll need, but not everything.
CPU Block: at the moment, I'm thinking either an Apogee GT or, depending on the price, a V6 with Plexi-top. My budget isn't great so I don't want to invest in an expense waterblock for 939, or the second pump which I will need to keep up the flow, so I'm looking at single intake and output only.
GPU Block: I plan to add one of these later when I get more money, but I would like it if the loop could accommodate one without the need for an extra pump.
Radiator: For this, I'm looking at either the GTS240 (sold at Specialtech) or an XSPC one - I've got room in my new modding case for a 120.2 rad to fit nicely in the front and the pump behind it, so thats what I'm going to go for.
Reservoir: To keep costs down, I think I'll go for just a Danger Den fillport (in red to match the colour scheme
) which I can mount in the roof, or possibly on a small bracket inside the case - its a big case! 
Tubing: basically any clear 1/2" stuff will do me I guess, probably buy some from WatercoolingUK...don't know how much I'll need though
Tape/clips: obviously will need some of these (not sure if tape is replaced by clips or what), so if you guys could recommend me some that would be great
Coolant: I'm confident enough in my abilities to not bother with non-conductive stuff (I mean, look at the price
) so I was thinking some simple clear anti-algae stuff and then some Feser red UV dye?
I think thats it, I've probably forgotten something though (I often do!)
Any advice would be welcome, I've no problem buying used if you know of any great deals or anything
Thanks!
I built my first rig 2 or 3 years ago, and I've stuck by air cooling through the various upgrades I've been through. Had the stock cooler, an Arctic Cooling Freezer 64, TT120, Big Typhoon, and now a stock Opty cooler, and now I think its about time to bow down to watercooling :worship: (see what I did there? hahaha)
So, with a bit of help from PV5150 I'm going watercooling! I'm getting a pump (Swifttech MCP600) from him, so I just need the rest of my stuff. Despite never seriously watercooling before, I know a bit about what I'll need, but not everything.
CPU Block: at the moment, I'm thinking either an Apogee GT or, depending on the price, a V6 with Plexi-top. My budget isn't great so I don't want to invest in an expense waterblock for 939, or the second pump which I will need to keep up the flow, so I'm looking at single intake and output only.
GPU Block: I plan to add one of these later when I get more money, but I would like it if the loop could accommodate one without the need for an extra pump.
Radiator: For this, I'm looking at either the GTS240 (sold at Specialtech) or an XSPC one - I've got room in my new modding case for a 120.2 rad to fit nicely in the front and the pump behind it, so thats what I'm going to go for.
Reservoir: To keep costs down, I think I'll go for just a Danger Den fillport (in red to match the colour scheme
) which I can mount in the roof, or possibly on a small bracket inside the case - its a big case! Tubing: basically any clear 1/2" stuff will do me I guess, probably buy some from WatercoolingUK...don't know how much I'll need though
Tape/clips: obviously will need some of these (not sure if tape is replaced by clips or what), so if you guys could recommend me some that would be great
Coolant: I'm confident enough in my abilities to not bother with non-conductive stuff (I mean, look at the price
) so I was thinking some simple clear anti-algae stuff and then some Feser red UV dye?I think thats it, I've probably forgotten something though (I often do!)
Any advice would be welcome, I've no problem buying used if you know of any great deals or anything
Thanks!
I'm coming up for the Kasabian gig tonight though 
