What's Your "Customized" WaterCooling Setup?

[SpyderX]

What's your "Custom" (not custom-made but instead of buying a kit, you bought different parts to make your own kit...) WaterCooling Kit and its result/how much you were able to O/C?
I'm new to watercooling and I read the stickies above but I'm trying to get a feel of what are some good parts for watercooling (pump, waterblock, radiator, etc)
Thanks!

 

[SinfulWeeper]

Where can I find cheap water blocks and pumps (quiet ones)? I live in Alaska and am half way tempted to mount the radiator outside with just a couple holes cut through the wall for the hoses to circulate.

Only problem with that idea is my computer will have a new perm home and won't want to move.

 

[SpyderX]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Where can I find cheap water blocks and pumps (quiet ones)? I live in Alaska and am half way tempted to mount the radiator outside with just a couple holes cut through the wall for the hoses to circulate.

Only problem with that idea is my computer will have a new perm home and won't want to move.

Hey, you could have just started a new thread instead of posting here because it doesn't really answer the thread/question. Just a suggestion because some people in here hate it when people crap on their thread. Just letting you know.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: SpyderX

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper
Where can I find cheap water blocks and pumps (quiet ones)? I live in Alaska and am half way tempted to mount the radiator outside with just a couple holes cut through the wall for the hoses to circulate.

Only problem with that idea is my computer will have a new perm home and won't want to move.

Hey, you could have just started a new thread instead of posting here because it doesn't really answer the thread/question. Just a suggestion because some people in here hate it when people crap on their thread. Just letting you know.

Considering you're looking into building a watercooling setup, and this is watercooling related, and in all likelihood when people respond you're going to ask "how much was that" or "where did you get that", I think this is a legitimate question, not a crap.

Btw, SinfulWeeper, as a last ditch alternative, you may be able to pick up a radiator and your local auto shop.

 

[SpyderX]

Oh, well I know it was related to watercooling but I was just saying that he might have gotten better answers if he started his own thread asking his question. No flames or anything.

 

[SpyderX]

Maze3 is a really good waterblock? I always thought Swiftech made really good waterblock but I'm looking for the best right now... or at least something really good... going by it part by part...

 

[Technonut]

The "best" performing waterblock available now appears to be the White Water Rapids. The site also has other very high quality gear.

I personally use/have used the Spir@l Waterblock, Gemini, and Maze2. All perform well. For my primary rigs I have two custom made waterblocks that are a work of art from a guy in Canada. (only 12 made)

As for radiators, I have either used heatercore types with shrouds, or the Black Ice Xtremes. I prefer the BIX for the size and mounting holes for 120mm fans. The performance really is not that far from a heatercore, and they come in cool colors.

I use Eheim pumps, Danner pumps, and Rainbow LifeGuard 1140 GPH "Quiet One" pumps. This Pump seems good for the $$ also, and is already set-up.

 

[SpyderX]

Usually the pump goes in the 5.25 tray (inside) right? I'm just trying to figure out what parts to get and where to fit them in my Lian-Li 60 case.

 

[Technonut]

The pumps that I have inside of cases are in the bottom of the case. The only thing that I have in bays are the Bay Reservoirs that I linked to in one of your posts.

EDIT: If you want to get a good look at quite a few WC'ed setups.... Check out This Thread. (A fast net connection will help )

 

[SpyderX]

Oh okay, so I can at least say that the most popular brands for the following are:

Waterblock - Swiftech, Danger Den, White Water
Radiators - Black Ice
Pumps - Eheim
Water - Distilled Water (of course, hehe)

Don't know about the rest, I got this info from visiting several forums and websites.
I'm looking to spend around $200 or so to build my watercooling kit/setup...

 

[Technonut]

This is my reply to another forum member awhile back asking the same thing (He ended up going with the White Water Rapids, the same pump, and a larger heatercore with good results) It is really up to you... The below is just a suggestion:

Spir@l Waterblock $52.00

370 GPH Pump $23.00

Bay Reservoir $24.99

Black Ice Xtreme Radiator $66.00

$165.99

Shipping, tubing, hose clamps, etc... should not exceed $200.00 for a damn nice setup.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Technonut
This is my reply to another forum member awhile back asking the same thing (He ended up going with the White Water Rapids, the same pump, and a larger heatercore with good results) It is really up to you... The below is just a suggestion:

Spir@l Waterblock $52.00

370 GPH Pump $23.00

Bay Reservoir $24.99

Black Ice Xtreme Radiator $66.00

$165.99

Shipping, tubing, hose clamps, etc... should not exceed $200.00 for a damn nice setup.

Did I mention that Bay Reservoir looks awesome?

 

[SpyderX]

Originally posted by: Technonut


Bay Reservoir $24.99

The Bay Reservoir, that I would put in my 5.25 Bay and that's where all the distilled water would be @ right?

 

[SpyderX]

Also where could I find more information about white water's waterblock? I checked out the Spir@l's waterblock but I just wanted to check out the White Water's waterblock to see how it is, and all. Thanks

 

[SpyderX]

How come it's so hard to find the White Water waterblocks anywhere?

 

[SpyderX]

Are there any review for the D-Tek waterblock and/or the White Water's waterblock? Tried searching on Ebay but nothing came up. Thanks

 

[Technonut]

The Bay Reservoir, that I would put in my 5.25 Bay and that's where all the distilled water would be @ right?

Yes... I have found the Bay Res works well.
Here is a long thread on the White Water Rapids block. A guy from Australia designed them and is having them made, then shipped to the States to be sold from the site I linked. It looks like there is a lot of demand for them.

Here is one review on the Spir@l block. I really like the thick copper construction and wide spiral cut channel it has. It also flows very well.

 

[SpyderX]

BLeh I should have had this posted @ the Case and Cooling forum, probably would have had a lot more responses there but still thanks everyone for the help.