Watercooling

I am thinking about getting watercooling, I know how it works, how to set it up... etc. One thing I am not sure of is what company is the best, coolest, and most reliable. I do not want my $3000 computer frying because of something stupid -_-. If someone can post their thoughts and/or opinions on what they believe is the best company for watercooling (ie. PolarFLO, Swiftech, DangerDen... etc)


Thanks!



Specifications (if you need them)
ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe
4GB Corsair TwinX XMS Platinum
(x2) ASUS nVidia 6800 Ultra 256mb
SB Audigy 2 ZS Gamer Limited Edition

--- Will be getting an Enermax 600 Watt Noisetaker

I cannot also decide what case to get. Preferrably on http://www.xoxide.com

THANKS!

Lol - I forgot my processor

AMD Athlon 64-Bit FX-55

I'm thinking of building something similar. I'm gonna get a VapoChill. But its $860

yeah, i have heard about that, i am not gonna spend more than 500 for the case, psu, and water cooling.

See thats my problem. I have a budget of $3k, but I'm going $1,500 on Case, PSU and cooling alone
hehehehe.

sounds like my budget my first time around hehe... but any ideas on cases? i was thinking the ASUS, Thermaltakes, or Lian Li V1000 --- im in a world of confusion lol

I'm going Lian-Li PC-V1100B

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here are some links to the cases i was thinking of

1. ASUS Vento (black) http://xoxide.com/asus-vento-3600-pc-case-black.html

2. Lian Li V1000 (silver) http://xoxide.com/lianlipcv1000.html

3. Thermaltake Tsunami VA3000BWA (black or silver) http://xoxide.com/tttsunami.html / http://xoxide.com/tttsunami1.html

4. Thermaltake Soprano w/ Window (black or silver) http://xoxide.com/thermaltake-soprano-case-black.html / http://xoxide.com/thermaltake-soprano-case-silver.html


First i want to narrow it down to the best model for me, then choose the color, while keeping in mind watercooling <3


thanks again

for the watercooling so far, i was thinking of all swiftech

GPU - Swiftech MCW50
Chipset - Swiftech MCW20-K
Reservoir - Swiftech MCRES-525
Tubing - Coolsleeves 500
Pump - Swiftech MCP350
Radiator - Have not decided
CPU - Swiftech MCW-6000/2-64


any suggestions?

If this is your first time using water cooling i suggest a waterchill setup. A dual radiator setup with a high flow pump, the L30 should be great. As for a case the coolermaster stackers is perfect for watercooling due to all of the room. Its one of the only cases that can fit a dual radiator without needing modding.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Complete_Kits.html
- Waterchill.


http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Coolermaster_Cases_126.html - Coolermaster Stacker.

Okay, I checked out the case - I see there is A LOT of room, but there are no quick-releases Is there a way you can by them for it. I am kinda lazy and addicted to those things. haha. Also - Post links in USD if you can. I understand if you are from europe, but can you convert.

Thanks again - trying to make this possible and the best i can do

also - have you checked the dimensions of the Thermaltake - Overall, they are very close

Methinks Grim works for VapoChill.


It's easy conversion, just multiply the british sterling or euro number by 2. That get's you close enough. If your talking about canadian dollars just divide it by 1000000000000.

yeah man, if i lived in canada i would be loaded -- haha

also - can you buy those quick-release things for the PCI-slots and the drives seprately?

that would be great if you could

I've built many^255 systems in my lifetime. Nothing beats a good old case screw and an electric screwdriver.
Everyone has tricks of the trade. Stuff like that isn't one of them.
I actually hacked up an old freon tank to an air compressor I took off a junked haybailer and I use that to blow dust from computers I work on. Now that's a trick of the trade. OR a sign of severe computer hardware addiction.