New Wc Setup

[Dawgdoc]

Heres what Ive got so far. Am I missing something? Some little odds or ends? I will be cooling an 8800 GTX, and at this point in time Q6600, which will very shortly turn into an E8400 once Im done benching it.

 

I was all ready to do this about 3-4 months ago, and then someone convinced me to go subzero instead. Well...now Im back to finish up what I planned on starting. I am planning on making a custom WC loop that is as quiet as possible.

CPU : D-tek FuZion, Nozzle Accelerator Kit, Pro Mount Kit for FuZion

 

GPU : Swifttech MCW60-R + swifttech ramsinks

 

Rad : PA 120.3 + shroud

 

Fans : Antech tricool 120mm X 3. Can I use these fans? I got a killer deal at Microcenter $1.99 each and I loaded up with like a dozen If these are going to be too loud or some other issue I can get different ones without much of an issue.

 

Pump : Swifftech MCP655 vario

 

Tubing : Clearflex 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD - 25 feet. Yea more than I need, but its cheap and I always like extra pieces in case of mistakes, or future uses. Ill prob actually bump this up to 30-35 ft in case I plan on changing something on the fly later too.

 

Clamps : What do you think? "worm-clamps" or some of the fancy plastic clamp clips I see at petras, jab-tech, sidewinder, etc...?

 

Res or T-line or Fill-port: Which one and why? Im not really sure what would be easiest? One of those DD fill-ports looks about as simple and easy as possible and Im leaning towards that.

 

Do I need any special additives for the liquid? Any special cleaners for the parts when they arrive new?

 

Mounting the rad......Im having trouble visualizing this. I have one of those HUGE rocketfish cases from BB that I was planning to use, so I was going to mount the rad INSIDE of the case. I know I will need to cut some holes in the top to mod the case, and Im ok with that. If I mount INSIDE the case do I still need a shroud? How will I mount the rad? Just rig it with some screws, or nuts/bolts, or does it come with mounting equipment?

 

Do I need any different/extra nozzles for the rad?

 

Also, do I lose any cooling capacity by mounting the rad inside of the case as opposed to outside? How much louder would it be mounted outside of the case?

 

Its alot of questions I know But Id really appreciate any input and thx in advance!

Edited April 8, 2008 by Dawgdoc

[philbrown23]

if you mount the rad inside you are not loosing degrees because you still have to pull the air from the outside. Also filports are nice and you may have to order nozzles for the rad and you'll more than likely need to get some mounting screws for mounting the rad through the top of the case and if you do it external you can get a radbox those work nice.

[road-runner]

if you mount the rad inside you are not loosing degrees because you still have to pull the air from the outside. Also filports are nice and you may have to order nozzles for the rad and you'll more than likely need to get some mounting screws for mounting the rad through the top of the case and if you do it external you can get a radbox those work nice.

It will run warmer in the case, nozzles for the rad??? Quit misleading people phil.... <_<