ok i decided to return the heatercore and get a bix iii.
desired setup:
Swiftech STORM Extreme Performance 1/2" ID Universal Water-block
Danger Den Black Ice Xtreme III Radiator w/ Customizable Fittings - BLUE (black is out of stock, not that it really matters)
Tygon Anti-Kink 1/2" ID (5/8" OD) Tubing (10 feet should be good, yea?)
Swiftech MCP655™ 12v Water Pump w/ 3/8" Conversion Kit (317 GPH)
Swiftech MCRES-525™ "BAY RES" 5.25" Bay Reservoir
Asetek WaterChill Anti Algae Fluid w/ WaterWetter - 10ml (03-L-2003)
FrozenCPU Green UV Reactive Water Dye - 1 oz. Bottle
12" Cold Cathode Kit (Dual Ready) - Ultra Bright UV X2
Cooler Master CM stacker w/ window panel
perhaps waterblock for the 7800gtx soon as well.. we'll see