starting to buy all my watercooling bits now, got my gpu block on the way from kemp and im just looking around for what other bits i want. I will be getting a Laing DDC. my first problem arrises here, ddc is 3/8ths and the gpu block is 1/4". i know this is no big problem on its own but i now cant decide what cpu block, rad and tubing size i should be going for? would a 3/8ths tube system and all 1/4" componants be ok? and if so, whats the minumum rad requirement be? would a 3cm thick dual 120 do pretty heavily OCd 7800gtx and X2-3800 ? if not do i go thicker or longer?
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FarFarAway
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I reckon a decent 120 may be able to cope...but mebbe a 240mm RAD??
I'm giving you some 1/4" to 1/2" barbs with the block btw
I'm giving you some 1/4" to 1/2" barbs with the block btw
WC Annihilus
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1/4", are you kidding me? Don't you mean 1/2"? 1/4" sounds ridiculous. Now, an option would be to get the Alphacool top for the DDC and using 1/2" barbs with that. The top modded DDC is considered better and quieter than a D5. I'd say try to get yourself 7/16" tubing (Masterkleer). Fits over 1/2" barbs, gives same performance, and the ease of 3/8" routing. For the rad, I suppose a dual 120mm would work, but a triple 120mm would be safer. CPU block, pretty much any of the big name ones are good. AX MP-05, Apogee, Nexxos, Storm, TDX, whatever really. They're all pretty close, so whatever is the best that is in your price range
Edit: O there is 1/4"... wow...
Edit: O there is 1/4"... wow...
FragTek
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I'm quite partial to large tubing diam. and super high gpm loops. I would recommend 1/2" ID tubing and all 1/2" blocks, rad, pump, etc. Laing D5 pump would be a good choice, waterblocks there are a ton of great choices right now. Everyone is going to tell you something different and all of there suggestions are going to be good. I'm still quite partial to the Swifty Storm block, but the one that XMS is using sounds like a real hit right now too. For the radiator I'd look no further than the Thermochill lineup of rads, they are absolutely excellent.
Can't wait to see the parts start rolling in for your project, make sure to keep us updated!
Can't wait to see the parts start rolling in for your project, make sure to keep us updated!
FarFarAway
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@WC: The Alphacool NexXxoS and the Eddie EK GPU block both use 1/4" BSP inputs....
wel since ive got the gpu block on the way im tied into at least 1 1/4" block (which isnt as bad as you think, go check the review 
) i will probably make my own top for the mcp350, im not paying for a lump of acrylic lol. ill also be making a pretty cool flow indicator for my case
) i will probably make my own top for the mcp350, im not paying for a lump of acrylic lol. ill also be making a pretty cool flow indicator for my case WC Annihilus
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Haha good stuff. Making your own top is actually better as you can make the inner bore larger for better flow
FarFarAway
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Yep looks pretty sweet
FarFarAway
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name='NickS' said:Love that blue / purpleish additive m8.
Bl00 tubes I believe
