GodlyManDude540 Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) So I want to set up a wc unit in the system in my sig (just to cool the cpu) but im not sure what to get. I would like to spend under $200 including fittings and such. Any Ideas? And my case is a Thermaltake Xaser VI Edited February 17, 2010 by GodlyManDude540 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoprobe Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 So I want to set up a wc unit in the system in my sig (just to cool the cpu) but im not sure what to get. I would like to spend under $200 including fittings and such.Any Ideas? And my case is a Thermaltake Xaser VI http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/coliki.html A little over your $200 threshold but well worth it IMHO. I have one on my i7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 You can do better for less money. Go to Petras and look up these parts Dangerden D5 Vario Pump Swiftech MCR220 or 320 Swiftech Appogee GTZ block You can buy these 3 for right about $200and pick up some vinyl tubing and screw clamps at lowes for about 10 to 15 bucks. Water cooling on the cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexusone Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 Water cooling is a method of heat removal from components. As opposed to air cooling, water is used as the heat transmitter. Water cooling is commonly used for cooling internal combustion engines in automobiles and large electrical generators. The main mechanism for water cooling is convective heat transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirro Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 You can do better for less money. Go to Petras and look up these parts Dangerden D5 Vario Pump Swiftech MCR220 or 320 Swiftech Appogee GTZ block You can buy these 3 for right about $200and pick up some vinyl tubing and screw clamps at lowes for about 10 to 15 bucks. Water cooling on the cheap! I would agree if every time i went to petras they weren't out of stock on basically every thing i wanted. i got one sucessful order and it seems every other time they have nothing in stock i want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dling Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 I have seen the same thing. Empty shelves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoprobe Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 You can do better for less money. Go to Petras and look up these parts Dangerden D5 Vario Pump Swiftech MCR220 or 320 Swiftech Appogee GTZ block You can buy these 3 for right about $200and pick up some vinyl tubing and screw clamps at lowes for about 10 to 15 bucks. Water cooling on the cheap! If you're going to spend $215 why not spend the extra $25 and get a reservoir and the XT water block and get it all in one package without having to run out to Lowes? Not worth it IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetfats Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) I would agree if every time i went to petras they weren't out of stock on basically every thing i wanted.i got one sucessful order and it seems every other time they have nothing in stock i want I know,, everything is out of stock... I felt like asking them "what is in stock" I emailed them about putting an order together to ship to canada and they just told me they are not selling to canada right now and gave me a link to their competition... I couldn't believe it lol Edited February 19, 2010 by feetfats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) there is a good set-up from petrastechshop.com. check out the pre-configured kits. they are a good value. Last time I p/a'ed (price and availibilty'ed) a set-up for a friend that is all bought seperate it was around 280 usd. the kits are competitive with that. To be honest with the case you are looking at the best way imho would be to mount the rad outside the case so the mid priced kit would suffice. Edited February 19, 2010 by boinker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekiM Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 I live in Ontario and Frozen CPU served me well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1P5AW Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) OP- I'm currently piecing together a WC loop and have the same budget as you. Firstly- I highly recommend perusing forums and eBay is definitely your friend here. Used is so much cheaper. With that being said here's my sub $200 loop that I just pieced together in the last few weeks: Danger Den MC-TDX water block Swiftech MCP-655 speed controller pump Black Ice GTX360 Rad Most likely using fillport on my HAF 932 and no res All 1/2" barbs Tubing: 1/2" ID 3/4" OD I'm a first-time wc'er posting a worklog for it and the link is in my sig. Good luck EDIT: I forgot to add that pretty much all of my parts I got used off of forums so that is why it is sub-$200. Also I have a Laing D4 pump unused if interested Edited February 19, 2010 by R1P5AW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 I would agree if every time i went to petras they weren't out of stock on basically every thing i wanted.i got one sucessful order and it seems every other time they have nothing in stock i want Microcenter has most of it in stock all the time for competitive prices. Ripsaw, THe GTX series f Rads are nice but really you need some high CFM fans to get the most from it. My GTX240 does best with high CFM high pressure fans. This equals loud. The MCR 220 actually does better for me than the GTX 240. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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