Should I get a kit or build the system myself?

[Mr. Smith]

Depending on how much you want to spend, your case, etc.. this would be a great setup.

CPU Block: AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro LE

GPU Blocks: 2x AquaXtreme MP-1

Radiator: Swiftech MCR-220

Fans: 2x Yate Loon D12SL-12 47CFM

Pump: 2x Alphacool DDC Ultrahttp://www.petrastechshop.com/aq50in12pu.html

Tubing: 10 Feet - 1/2" ID 3/4" OD Masterkleer

Fillport: Petra's Delrin Fillport/Cap

T-Line: 1/2" OD T-Fitting

Radbox: Swiftech MCB-120

Coolant/Additive: Pentosin G11 Blue Additive (4 oz)

You don't necesarrily need that additive, you can choose any color/type. You don't need a Delrin fillport either, there are metal ones too.

Anyway, thats what I think is suitable. Two pumps will give you the pressure you need along with solid flow to cool your components down. The Alphacool DDC is UN BEATABLE, and two will give you oodles of head. The MP-1 GPU block is the best GPU block out there, no doubt. The Yate Loon fans are quiet, the MP-05 Pro LE is within 2-3*C of the Swiftech Storm, and is cheaper. The radiator outperforms the Black Ice Pro II, and is great for silent watercooling.

That is pretty much the ultimate setup, but is pricey. Hope you enjoy , and good luck.

Looks good, little pricey...

If i ditch the t-line and opt for a res, is that the only alteration to the above setup i'd need to make.

Also, with the 7/16" tubing, would i need different blocks. For each diameter, 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" do you need specific compatible blocks, or can you mix?

Thanks

 

[ReD.SkY]

lol

Nick's response recommended dual 50Z's ... I made him change his post to recommend a DDC+.

Then NoL worshipped the 50Z... lol

I can see that im needed here

Omg Redsky is here! Anyways, yes, DDC+ pwns all. As for the radiator, if money is no object the Thermochill PA series is another option. For tubing, got with Masterkleer 7/16", same performance as 1/2" with the routing ability of 3/8"

You are almost right

Just to clear things up this tube is 7/16ID 5/8OD. It kinks easier than 3/8ID 5/8OD tubing. 7/16ID tubing is actually better performing than 1/2ID. Mainly because the turbulence of where the tube connects to the barb is relieved.

IMHO and in my experience, 7/16ID Masterkleer is the way to go. It is also an insurance policy because u don't have to clamp the

out of your barbs for a seal. I don't even use clamps on some barbs (i do not recommend this as one time my pump fell out of my case and my PSU went for a swim... WHILE IT WAS ON!) Surprisingly, the PSU works.. and so does the mobo and memory that got drenched.

I have a Thermochill PA120.3 and it makes a BIP3 look like a mini-cooper compared to a hummer. If money is no object, then Thermochill is the best way to go

 

[ReD.SkY]

Looks good, little pricey...

If i ditch the t-line and opt for a res, is that the only alteration to the above setup i'd need to make.

Also, with the 7/16" tubing, would i need different blocks. For each diameter, 3/8", 7/16" and 1/2" do you need specific compatible blocks, or can you mix?

Thanks

For 7/16ID tubing, you use all 1/2ID Barbs

It is pricey because of the dual pumps... trust me, you only need one lol.

 

[Mr. Smith]

Man my head hurts.

OK. Money wise, i'm prepared to spend what i takes to get a decent system. However, I won't overclock really high - taking the E6600 to 3.0-3.4GHz (CPU and mobo permitting (3.6GHz is the highest i've seen)).

I expect the 7900's will be sweet at 600mhz gpu 1600mhz mem (stock) - prob have a little tinker and see if there is anything worth squeezing out.

What i'm trying to say is i want to overclock within my conception of what is 'safe'. I realise this is contradictory to a point as the whole ideology of overclocking is to push the components harder/faster/further than what they were designed.

I just don't want to shorten the life of my components. I figure by using water cooling i can OC to what i want, the components will remain cool and this will ensure some sort of longevity.

With this in mind, can someone come up with a system using one DDC+ (unless two is absolutely necessary), a res, 7/16" (5/8 whatever you want to call it) that will cool the E600, 2 gpu's and the northbridge. Whew!

Are the dimensions of my case important? (H*W*D) 490 x205 x 585 mm. Just for reference its this one (in black, looks better) - http://www.rbmods.com/Articles/Thermalrock/Oceandome/1.php

I'm not worthy

 

[ReD.SkY]

Nick's recommendation in post #2 is perfect, just take off 1 DDC.

Replace the T-line with a Swiftech MCRES Micro and replace the tubing with Masterkleer 7/16 Inner Diameter, 5/8 Outer Diameter.

 

[Mr. Smith]

Lol. I realise OD is outer diameter!

Woo-Hoooooooo! Couple of weeks and this set up should be mine!

Thanks to everyone for all their help.

Once the beast is up and running i'll post some benchmarks/pics

 

[ReD.SkY]

Remeber, we like high-res pics

 

[Mr. Smith]

Remeber, we like high-res pics

And you shall receive nothing less

 

[Mr. Smith]

Where are the uk stockists?! The only thing i can find from this list being sold in the uk is the pump!

 

[FarFarAway]

SpecialTech do a lot of this, as do thewatercoolingshop and coolercases

 

[Mr. Smith]

The AquaXtreme stuff?

I couldn't find any of this on Specialtech, and thewatercoolingshop.com/co.uk wouldn't load...?!?!

I'm going to trawl through coolercases!

 

[FarFarAway]

soz I meant watercoolingshop

Pertra's Tech Shop will deliver abroad at reasonable pnp

 

[Mullet]

The AquaXtreme stuff?

I couldn't find any of this on Specialtech, and thewatercoolingshop.com/co.uk wouldn't load...?!?!

I'm going to trawl through coolercases!

If you want aquaxtreme you'll get em from extreme prometia....Phil (the owner) is a top bloke to boot...that's where I sourced my CPU block and Tygon 7/16 tubing...(also sorted me for my FG120.2 powder coating )

I went fof the MP05LE-SP....looks a real treat too.

 

[Carbine]

bit late but...

/me strokes my D5s