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    Fans for entertainment center

    I'd just install a couple of Scythe S-Flex F fans on a Potentiometer. Temp control over complicates things and also fails. If the air is moving in the credenza, that should be all that matters.
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    best / quiet 120mm fan for cpu cooling? on a ultima 90

    What he said. Great flow at low noise.
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    Mountain Mods FTW!!!

    Couldn't agree more. Best case I've ever owned. And the water cooling options now have me running two loops. I think the rad and pump manufacturers should be promoting MM cases since they likely increase their sales dramatically.
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    Looking for case, need suggestions

    I rest my case. No pun intended or implied.
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    Looking for case, need suggestions

    I can tell you what the answer will be. Pick from any of the following as these will be the most recommended and they are not represented in any order but alphabetical: Antec P180B CoolerMaster Stacker 8xx Lian Li V1000/V2000 SilverStone TJ07/09 I believe these recommendations are...
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    In terms of specs and personal opinion, which is the best?

    My apologies for responding.
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    Mountain Mods UFO...got some questions!

    I can assure you there is plenty of room for dual 8800GTX cards in a MM case. Even with the EK Full Cover Water Blocks, the distance from the top of the PCIe slot to the top of the block is under 5 1/4" and the removable motherboard tray has plenty of clearance. The top of the tray is 7"...
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    In terms of specs and personal opinion, which is the best?

    If you're looking for 120mm fans, look no further than here: 26 120mm Fans Compared
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    Next Radiator in loop with Thermochill 120.3

    I use a temp probe like this hooked to a bigNG controller found here.
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    Next Radiator in loop with Thermochill 120.3

    Yeah. That's what I'm thinking as well. Since one loop will only be cooling my NB and SB on a 120.2, it will likely be putting cooler water in the res than the CPU/GPU loop being cooled by the 120.3. Time will tell.
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    Next Radiator in loop with Thermochill 120.3

    It's an interesting conundrum. I'm in the process of setting up two loops with a common EK Reservoir. I'm thinking the higher temp loop will be cooled to match the lower temp loop. Then again, as you point out, the lower temp loop can also be viewed as running at a higher temp. I guess I...
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    Has anyone ever had a leak with a watercooled setup ?

    Of course leaks are a possibility. They can, however, be prevented when leak testing is done. Here is a good guide to lower your risk of frying your high $$$ components: Guide to WaterCooling and Leak Testing
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    Thermochill 120.3

    It's probably less than you might think, but no way to know until you tell them exactly what you want. Send them an email and they will send you a quote. Ben will usually reply within a day. Of course, this is Easter weekend so who knows.
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    Thermochill 120.3

    If you need two 120.3's you will either need to go custom or the Duality model. If you can live with a 120.3 and 120.2 you can use the others. i.e. U2-UFO, OPTI-1203, Horizon, etc.
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    Ok guys, i am looking for a new case that can hold a PA120.3 on the inside.

    No where in what you quoted was a 120.4 mentioned. Nor does Thermochill make a 120.4. :confused: That's why I said a 120.3 and 120.2 which was his original request.
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    Ok guys, i am looking for a new case that can hold a PA120.3 on the inside.

    For the amount of money you'll be spending, why not get a Mountain Mods U2-UFO which can easily support a 120.3 and 120.2 along with two pumps ???
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    Case for new computer

    I'd go with a Mountain Mods case with your setup. http://www.mountainmods.com Plenty of room for expansion. For a PSU, I would likely use one of the following: PCP&C Seasonic Corsair
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    Waterblocks to use on EVGA 680i

    For the NB you might want to add the EK 680i block. For the SB the Alphacool NeXXus NB block works (very restrictive) as well as the EK NF4 Rev 1.1
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    IBM doubles CPU cooling capabilities with simple manufacturing change

    Maybe this explains why IBM High End Server sales are now surpassing HP and Sun. I wonder if they will be using this technique on the new P6.
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    Looking for the best in watercooling

    I was kind of partial to FragTek's response: "Here's a little review we did on FluidXP, results not quite as good as straight water...." Overclock3D.net review of Fluid XP At least we can agree on the radiator.
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    Looking for the best in watercooling

    LOL. Fluid XP ! Here's a good review: Fluid XP :D
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    Looking for the best in watercooling

    Since my radiator is copper, I avoid aluminum at all costs. Here's my reasoning: Galvanic Corrosion with Mixed Metals Yep. Different Strokes.
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    Looking for the best in watercooling

    I'd go with a D-Tek FuZion or Swiftech Apogee GT. They seem to be turning in the best results with Quad Cores. If you're not using a Quad Core today, you could future proof yourself with the above. The new Apogee GTX uses aluminum so I'd steer clear.
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    First Watercooling Setup

    I'm running two DDC+ pumps and can't hear them at all. When I tested them my room went from 26 to 30db. Not audible with my ears. Maybe the dog can hear them though.
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    Need Recommendations of a New Case

    This one fits the bill: U2-UFO
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    Coiled Cable Wrap?

    Do you mean something like this: Spiral Wrap
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    Is water-cooling worth it now? I read an article

    Yep. That's why they are searching for ways to silence all those whiny little fans. ;) NB/SB/GPU/CPU etc.
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    Worried about water - Mineral Oil Alternative?

    Actually 3M makes it and it's called Fluorinert. Fluorinert Be prepared to spend more than your computer cost to fill a small loop. Ditto. :thumbsup:
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    Worried about water - Mineral Oil Alternative?

    Distilled water comes to mind. Much cheaper and a lot less hassle than your alternatives.
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    First time water cooler needs some suggestions/help please =)

    "200 bucks" Sorry, couldn't recommend any rad, fan, pump, res, block combo for that price. You may just want to stick to air. A decent rad and pump will be "200 bucks" !
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    Watercooling my P180

    That would do the trick except it is for 1/2" OD tubing. That means it's rather small and therefore would be restrictive. It's basically made for 3/8" ID tubing and I believe you were using 7/16 ID and 5/8" OD.
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    Watercooling my P180

    You wouldn't want to try to use a fill port as a drain. You could keep everything else on your list and get one of these simple plugs: Danger Den Plug Or, just use anything around the house with an OD of 1/2" as a plug and clamp it off. Heck, even a 1/2" stainles steel bolt would work...
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    Watercooling my P180

    Sure can. Here is a poly T. Many places sell them. 1/2" Poly T For the drain, I use a quick disconnect. This allows me to snap it on to start the draining. I use one from www.mcmaster.com Part Number 51545K54 plug and 51545K97 socket. They also sell the Poly T as Part Number...
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    Watercooling my P180

    Ahhh. I see what you mean. I just noticed your water03.jpg picture. If you're pulling it apart from the SB to the pump, you might want to consider a "T" being added as well. The base of the T can be used for a drain the next time you need to pull the loop apart. A drain allows you to...
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    Watercooling my P180

    $478.50 Sure glad I didn't add up my latest project. Some things are just better left alone. ;) You might want to read this thread. Very informative: Water Cooling Basics
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    Watercooling my P180

    A good rule of thumb is to keep your pump below your reservoir. Your picture looks good as I can see your MCRES-Micro in the drive bay above your pump. BTW, unless you are sure you will never have to RMA that 8800, I'd recommend a 25/75% mix of AS Adhesive and AS5 for those heatsinks. AS...
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    Is watercooling worth it?

    LOL. Alphacool was used in reference to a controller. Not a Water Cooling solution. :laugh: Here is the controller I was referencing: Alphacool BigNG Controller
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    Is watercooling worth it?

    Actually, if you are considering water cooling I wouldn't recommend a kit at all. You should really start by buying a case that supports water cooling. This will allow you to install a radiator without modifications and have plenty of room for pumps, reservoirs and tubing. Can you say...
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    Is watercooling worth it?

    Always a good ( and likely debatable ) question. What are your priorities? Noise? Temps? OC capabilities? ??????? I've debated these factors, and for me, I've switched to water cooling. It's not better or worse than Air if you want to run a nice stock config. Other than higher...
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    Fan controller?

    Zalman MFC1 Pros Has bright LED?s (If you like blue) Individual fan controls Fits 5.25? bay for easy view and fan adjustments Easy to access 3pin plug connections Toggle switch allows for 12v or 5v connections Cons Only 7 watts per channel The LED?s cannot be turned off...