Xilikon
[H]ard|DCer of the Year 2008
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I'm slowly planning a new watercooling setup for my future Q6600 (like everyone's else here ) and my main goal is to have something very reliable (it will be running 24/7 at 100% load for folding), not too expensive for nothing and which could be good for many years (it's a big investment so I would like to get a good return in use). For now, the WC setup will be just for the CPU with a GPU added later depending on what video card I will pick in 2-3 months. Overall budget is around 250$.
The whole setup will be installed on my Wavemaster case. Before anyone say it's too small, I plan to place the radiator outside on the top so there is plenty of room inside from what I see around.
For now, I'm almost settled on the components list :
-Swiftech MCRES-Micro res. (Saw a picture on Swiftech site with this installed on the Wavemaster on the hdd support side). This is my firm pick.
-Swiftech Apogee GT/GTX or D-Tek Fuzion (depends on pricing and availability).
-MCR220 or Black Ice GT Stealth 240 (Open to good suggestions here, only requirements is 2x 120 mm fans and not too expensive).
-Laing DDC 3.2 pump (might get a D5 if there is a compelling reason but I would prefer the DDC for space and placement issues).
-1/2" ID tubing.
The main question here is about the Petra Top ppl is raving about... Knowing my light needs and the case choice, is getting this top absolutely necessary ? If yes, can anyone explain what this top is good for ?
I would also like some suggestions about the radiator since this is something I'm truly undecided.
The whole setup will be installed on my Wavemaster case. Before anyone say it's too small, I plan to place the radiator outside on the top so there is plenty of room inside from what I see around.
For now, I'm almost settled on the components list :
-Swiftech MCRES-Micro res. (Saw a picture on Swiftech site with this installed on the Wavemaster on the hdd support side). This is my firm pick.
-Swiftech Apogee GT/GTX or D-Tek Fuzion (depends on pricing and availability).
-MCR220 or Black Ice GT Stealth 240 (Open to good suggestions here, only requirements is 2x 120 mm fans and not too expensive).
-Laing DDC 3.2 pump (might get a D5 if there is a compelling reason but I would prefer the DDC for space and placement issues).
-1/2" ID tubing.
The main question here is about the Petra Top ppl is raving about... Knowing my light needs and the case choice, is getting this top absolutely necessary ? If yes, can anyone explain what this top is good for ?
I would also like some suggestions about the radiator since this is something I'm truly undecided.