Water Cooling Suggestions

[Mikesta]

Okay heres what i basically picked out for my first water cooling set up please add or edit things you think that would keep this a better setup

I do have a certain price range but can work around it

Danger Den 1/2" Maze Radeon 9000/9700 Block $44.99
or
DangerDen MAZE4 GPU - 1/2" ID nVidia/ATI Water Block $48.99
DangerDen Black Ice Pro 120mm Radiator (Black) $49.00
Danger Den 1/2" Maze 4 AMD Block $39.00


tubings,liquids,fittings etc


Am i missing anything? I know im missing the resevior because i cant find a red uv/clear on that fits in the 5.25 bay and i dont know which pump is the best and also compact

please help me out

 

[fstime]

Okay, First off, I would DEF get a radiator with 2 fans, not just one.

 

[Mikesta]

IMO, I think a radiator with two fans would be a little big inside my case even though i got a TT Xaser II

 

[DragonFire]

Get a heatcore instead of the Black ICE

 

[SuperPickle]

Originally posted by: DragonFire
Get a heatcore instead of the Black ICE

Meh...it's a horse apiece here. The heatercore, depending on the model can get you as good or better performance cheaper, but it looks like a$$. Don't get me wrong...I used to use a heatercore and it ruled.

IMO, I think a radiator with two fans would be a little big inside my case even though i got a TT Xaser II

consider a 2x120mm fan configuration with one blowing and one sucking (push/pull). This increases airflow, pressure, and performance even if you don't have much space to spare.

Look at the Eheim 1250 pump. Generally you'll want a pump that can put out 1gal/min+. The 1250 is rated at 317g/hr but that's with no resistance -- with the extra block, res, and radiator, this pump will probably put out 1gal/min or so. You'll want as big and reliable pump as what fits in your system and your budget and 1 gal/min is really the baseline for any true performance.

Good luck. Watercooling is fun (although it can be alot of work).