UncleDavid218 Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Well, I am taking the plunge. Literally. From Newegg I am buying: Lian Li PC-V2000BPLUSII W (Black) 2x Panasonic Panaflo FBA08A12U1A 80mm Hydro Wave And from Danger Den: Copper TDX Waterblock 3x Tygon 3603 Tubing 3/8" ID 5/8" OD 12V DD-D5 Pump Koosah for Nvidia 7800/7900 Black Ice Micro II - Black (Dual 80mm radiator) Danger Den Fillport - Black Fluid XP+ EXTreme - Blue I realize a dual 80mm setup may not be the best. What kind of performance should I expect from it? I plan on doing the same thing as this person did. If not I can always buy another 120mm radiator for the front intake. For all you watercooling "Guru's" any tips or suggestions? What's the best sequence for pump/radiator/CPU and GPU blocks? How do I bleed the lines... or is it necessary? Be honest. If this won't be the best for me I want to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 With the gfx block that you listed you will really be pushing that rad and will need high cfm 38mm fans 100cfm+ will be very loud. Fluid xp will also add a couple of degrees also. Most like pump>rad>cpu>gfx>pump/ Must bleed all systems and should test for 24hrs before turning on comp I use another psu for testing and just jump start it much safer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0tter Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 I would stay away from the 80 rads. That case is too expensive and pretty to hack up, maybe go with a stacker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Ahh I'm set on the Lian-Li... and hopefully the hacking up will be done with help from my dad (we have a big shop) I agree, would the Maze4 be a better solution? As an alternative for the XP+, what would you recommend? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDMF Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 I don't think you will be satisfied using a micro rad. The GTS 240 and 1/2" tubing would be a much better choice. It will make life easier down the road as well by only having to upgrade the TDX top as you upgrade to different CPU's. Quad core comes to mind. The order in which you put things into the loop won't make any difference. It is just a heat exchanger so it will absorb and displace the same amount of heat no matter what component is where. I route my system by what looks the cleanest and nothing more. Bleeding the lines with a t-line basically comes down to jump starting the PSU and bumping the water through the loop to get the air out the t-line. It is a necassary step and could take and hour. I usually try to leave my raidiator low while I bleed the lines then install to the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 The maze4 would be better solution and no kidding on the fans not sure which PFfans those are. If you are not willing to have high cfm fans I would rethink system.Deionized water w/ an algaecide just as good cause it all will become somewhat conductive after awhile/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Well, thanks to Wangerin for the 20% coupon code and the tip not to get the Koosha, my $350 setup just went down to $250! Would the dual 80mm and a single 120mm radiator setup make any sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleDavid218 Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 Now thanks to the D5 and TDX deal Wangerin suggested, $207.22 SHIPPED! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed6dws Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 please let us all know how it went and what kind of performance you are getting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thraxz Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 With that wonderful pump I'd go 1/2" tubing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonte Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 I see 3x in front of the tubing, how much tubing do you plam on getting? You will need atleast 7ft if not more, between all of the cutting and changing or tube routes and so on you will want more than you actually need so you have the freedom to change things... I just finished my rig again this time adding Koosah water blocks in a stacker and 12ft of tubing almost wasnt enough.... Also multiple radiator setups result in a lot of pressure drops which decreases the performance of the system overall, a 240mm radiator would be best for you situation if you are looking to cool GFX and CPU, currently with one radiator a Stealth 240 GTS I am running at 38C CPU and 40C for both gfx cards under load with fans only pulling a combined 80CFM.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbooter Posted July 31, 2006 Posted July 31, 2006 order doesnt matter....the flowrate becomes calibrated....however if you pump to your cpu you will have more pressure... also i would save a bunch of cash and get the maze4 ...performs just as good ...you will just need ramsinks i thought u were waiting for conroe? why not wait til then and get the h20 setup also make sure before powering the pump it is full of water with some good build up for the inlet... dont run it dry AT ALL or its gonna get damaged. also david lookup the DDC ....its cheaper. and doesnt have as much heatdump ..and its better after you mod it...just google it up also.. lol no need for fluid xp.. just run distilled water and zerex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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