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i had a dream about watercooling

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LOUISSSSS

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and i was like oh cool, so here was what i was thinking

apogee gt $42
swidtech mcp655-B $70
swiftech mcr 220 $40
swiftech mcres-micro $19
1/2 - 1/2 T Line $1
6ft 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD Tubbing $6
12 x 3/4 OD clamps $3.60
1 gallon DI $2(?)

looking for best "bang for the buck" in all departments
any mistakes? anything missing?

It will be cooling only my CPU in my sig

Edit: changed tubing to 3/4 OD
 
I would not recommend that tubing. The wall is quite thin thus it kinks quite easily. I'd say use 7/16 ID masterkleer, also 5/8 OD tubing. You can't go wrong for that price imo.
 
Originally posted by: Oerekum
I would not recommend that tubing. The wall is quite thin thus it kinks quite easily. I'd say use 7/16 ID masterkleer, also 5/8 OD tubing. You can't go wrong for that price imo.
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+1

and it looks like a great startup setup for a cpu only. May even allow a nb block on it. Look at the swiftech mcw30.

If you get greedy and want gpu look at a bigger rad tho.


Ummm you might want to get a backplate incase you decide to bow that block. If your lost on this:

Get a Thermalright bolt though kit.
Buy a D-tek mount kit.

The screws will fit though the backplate on the d-tek mount, and trash the apogee mounting kit you get.

Or maybe you should just go d-tek fusion. Its a much better block imo, and i think they sell them with the backplate now.
 
is the Dtek fusion CPU block worth the extra $18? how much better is it? if its within 1-2C i'm probably not going to bother...
and do i need both the bolt thru kit & the dtek mount kit? (whats wrong with the mounting kit that comes with the apogee GT?

my NB chipset is chilling at 30C right now and haven't seen it go north of 32C..

and will the 7/16 ID 5/8 OD tubing fit all my selected parts without additional items? (pump, glock, rad)
 
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
is the Dtek fusion CPU block worth the extra $18? how much better is it? if its within 1-2C i'm probably not going to bother...
and do i need both the bolt thru kit & the dtek mount kit? (whats wrong with the mounting kit that comes with the apogee GT?

my NB chipset is chilling at 30C right now and haven't seen it go north of 32C..

and will the 7/16 ID 5/8 OD tubing fit all my selected parts without additional items? (pump, glock, rad)
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its greater then 1-2c expecially if you use the proper nozzles. Also the block has less restrictions so it has a more multi role.

Thats if you dont use the accelerators. But if its a cpu block only loop, accelerators + fusion = winner. By as much as 3-6C.


Backplate:

The reason why you need a backplate is because the ApogeeGT wont standup unless you BOW it. I think they might come prebowed now tho.

When your block is a bow, it creates an artifical bend on the flatness. You then need to apply a firm amount of pressure on each corner of the block to the cpu for a nice firm clamp. Now if the pressure is a lot, it can cause the board to WARP. Thats what the backplate is for.

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Originally posted by: aigomorla
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
is the Dtek fusion CPU block worth the extra $18? how much better is it? if its within 1-2C i'm probably not going to bother...
and do i need both the bolt thru kit & the dtek mount kit? (whats wrong with the mounting kit that comes with the apogee GT?

my NB chipset is chilling at 30C right now and haven't seen it go north of 32C..

and will the 7/16 ID 5/8 OD tubing fit all my selected parts without additional items? (pump, glock, rad)
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its greater then 1-2c expecially if you use the proper nozzles. Also the block has less restrictions so it has a more multi role.

Thats if you dont use the accelerators. But if its a cpu block only loop, accelerators + fusion = winner. By as much as 3-6C.

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link me to where a good place to get that CPU block & the proper nozzles ur talkin about..

 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
The block:
http://www.jab-tech.com/D-tek-...ter-Block-pr-3667.html

The Accelerators:
http://www.jab-tech.com/D-Tek-...ozzle-Kit-pr-3956.html


Let me know if you need anything else. I really recomend jab-tech cuz there pretty competitive in pricing. Also the owner is a good friend of mine, and you'll hear tons of good reviews from the place.
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okay so the accelerator basically moves the water faster in and out of the cpu block? or am i wrong...

and what tubing/fittings will i need to attach the tubes?
 
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
Originally posted by: aigomorla
The block:
http://www.jab-tech.com/D-tek-...ter-Block-pr-3667.html

The Accelerators:
http://www.jab-tech.com/D-Tek-...ozzle-Kit-pr-3956.html


Let me know if you need anything else. I really recomend jab-tech cuz there pretty competitive in pricing. Also the owner is a good friend of mine, and you'll hear tons of good reviews from the place.
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okay so the accelerator basically moves the water faster in and out of the cpu block? or am i wrong...

and what tubing/fittings will i need to attach the tubes?
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accelerators causes tubulance in the block by pushing water faster. And yes this in turn helps with temps. The Nozzles kit comes with different nozzles. From smaller openings, to a quad nozzle. If your using a quad core, use the Quad nozzles.

As for tubing, i like to use masterkleer 7/16ID. You can buy that also at jab-tech.

Also for barbs, try to keep it all native 1/2OD. The tubing will fit dispite it being smaller. You may need to use hot water. Look at my sticky linked at the bottom for more info.
 
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
If you have a reservoir you won't need the t-line. Don't forget the fans for the rad either.
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actually sparky it can help if he wants to install a drain. 😛
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
If you have a reservoir you won't need the t-line. Don't forget the fans for the rad either.
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actually sparky it can help if he wants to install a drain. 😛
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you're such a know it all mr. aigomorla. 😛

but i think thats cute 😀
 
Originally posted by: nanogirL
Originally posted by: aigomorla
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
If you have a reservoir you won't need the t-line. Don't forget the fans for the rad either.
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actually sparky it can help if he wants to install a drain. 😛
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you're such a know it all mr. aigomorla. 😛

but i think thats cute 😀
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.... only to things i like to play with.

High end computers, Gaming rigs, overclocking rigs, watercooling, and quadcores.

Anything else like hard drives, networking, some aspects of low end air cooling... things i dont really like to fiddle with, im in the same boat as everyone else in this forum.
 
Originally posted by: aigomorla
Originally posted by: nanogirL
Originally posted by: aigomorla
Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
If you have a reservoir you won't need the t-line. Don't forget the fans for the rad either.
Click to expand...

actually sparky it can help if he wants to install a drain. 😛
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you're such a know it all mr. aigomorla. 😛

but i think thats cute 😀
Click to expand...

.... only to things i like to play with.

High end computers, Gaming rigs, overclocking rigs, watercooling, and quadcores.

Anything else like hard drives, networking, some aspects of low end air cooling... things i dont really like to fiddle with, im in the same boat as everyone else in this forum.
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well alot more than i would know thats for sure.
 
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