Mercian Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Hi, new here and looking for a little advice / info please. I recently broke my pc case so am purchasing a new one, so i thought i would sieze the opportunity to install a water cooling system in the process. My system is the following CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz Socket 775 Motherboard: XFX Nforce 680i LT Grphix Card: 2x Inno 3D nVidia Geforce 8800GT 1GB SLi'd up. Im looking for advice on what cooler cooling kit to use to cool my Graphics card + CPU and a reasonably priced case that would suit my needs. Ideally i would like a complete kit so easy to put together or a list of items i would need to make sure its done correctly. Systems used primarily for FPS games if it makes a difference Thanks for your time Mercian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 What's the budget? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercian Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 What's the budget? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparjeff91 Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Just got a water cooling setup to day!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercian Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Just got a water cooling setup to day!!!!!!!! Brilliant... anymore useful facts u'd like to share with us... ur shoe size perhaps? or the colour of your grandma's eyes....... Any useful constructive answer would be greatly apreciated tho, thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 I'm not sure about the GPU water blocks, as I've never water-cooled those cards, but I'll give you some options if you can handle the GPU block research on your own. Option 1: 1 x Swiftech MCR-320 Triple 120MM Rad 1 x Swiftech Apogee GTZ CPU Block 2 x GPU Blocks of your choice 1 x Swiftech MCP-355 Pump 3 x Medium Speed Yate Loon Fans from Petra Tubing of your choice Options 2: 2 x Swiftech MCR-220 Dual 120 Rad 1 x DTek Fuzion CPU Block 2 x GPU Blocks of your choice 2 x Swiftech MCP-355 Pump 4 x Medium Speed Yate Loon Fans from Petra Tubing of your choice Now, option 1 will be cheaper but option 2 will provide for better cooling by offering separate loops for CPU and GPU. If you have any questions or give a more firm budget then I will be glad to help out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest deletemyaccount Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 I recently did a water setup to, becoz i'm anewbie to it I got an all in one setup the gigabyte 3d mercury. But i've quickly changed most of the parts on it, like Nuclear recommends I got the Swiftech Apogee GTZ for my cpu also I changed the crappy gigabyte 120mms with 5xScythe 1900RPM fans. I want to change the rad also from a single to a double or maybe even a triple as i'm cooling C2Q and GTX295 but I don't have the space in the case so I might have to mod it outside the case. If I were you i'd go for option1 that Nuclear sugests Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercian Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for those nuclear, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for those nuclear, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercian Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) A1: You do not have to run a reservoir but it certainly makes filling / bleeding much easier. If you don't have a lot of room to play with I would recommend the XSPC rez top for the MCP-355. It works very well and fits in small places. The Swiftech micro-rez and any of the EK tube style reservoirs are good if you have a little more space. Without a reservoir you simply install a T-Line near the inlet of the pump and fill the system that way. A2: All of the parts listed above are available in 1/2"ID fittings. I would recommend running 1/2"ID 3/4"OD tubing A3: The pump has a standard 12V 4 pin molex plug. The fans are standard case fans so just hook everything into a spare molex line and you'll be good to go on power A4: Full coverage blocks are going to be quite expensive, but there are some good ones out there. I would recommend looking into the EK FC-88 high performance block. It works with the GT/GTS series and EK has always made great blocks. They retail in the states for around $115 a piece, but you may be able to find them cheaper over near you. Would like to extend my many thanks Nuclear, you have been more than helpful. If u ever need a kidney gimme a shout lol Mercian Edited May 22, 2009 by Mercian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 No problem, I'm glad I could help. Feel free to PM me or post back here if you have anymore questions either while ordering the parts or putting things together. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dling Posted May 23, 2009 Posted May 23, 2009 If ur gonna go with a water block, you may also want to consider some uv lighting and fluid so if it starts leaking you will be able to see it on the case bottom. Good luck . :thumbs-up: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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