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    Anyone have opinion on BFG Tech Water Cooled Video Card?

    I bought the GTX295 water cooled version from BFG. Buying it with the block installed already takes out the hassle of you having to remove the stock cooling and trying to install the block yourself, especially with the GTX295. Plus the BFG water cooled version comes with their lifetime warranty.
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    Is 1x MCP655-B With EK Top Enough For This Loop

    Is 1x MCP655-B with the EK Rev2 top enough for the following loop or do I have to use 2 pumps. I'm trying to keep it neat by only using 1loop instead of 2. Motherboard = EVGA X58 SLI CPU = Core i7 965 Video = BFG GTX 295 with DD Water Block LOOP = MicroRes -> MCP655-B -> 1st MCR320...
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    Chipset & Mosfet Blocks on Asus P6T Deluxe?

    I'm getting ready to put my new pc together, but was wondering if it is worth it to get blocks for the NB, SB, Mofset on the P6T Deluxe. Does the board get hot enough to warrant the blocks or would it just be a waste of money. Also is 1X MCP655 with a EK D5 top using 3/8" tubing enough for...
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    Releasing plastic cable clamps

    Best $11.00 investment especially if you do a lot on maintenance on you system. Herbie Clip Plastic Hose Clamp Removal Tool http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/heclreto.html
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    It's official, DangerDen has stopped trying

    Dam, that is a ugly and simple block. EK's looks so much better compared to that!
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    fan direction

    Blowing air in makes more noise. I have 2 MCR320's with a total of six fans. The fans are all mounted on the back of the rad sucking air in.
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    Rubber O-rings?

    Orchard Supply has the most o-ring assorts from a local store. I was able to find them there after not seeing them at Lowe's and Home Depot. The only problem is that Orchard Supply isn't located everywhere.
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    what fans for my radiator??

    High speed yate yoons and a fan controller, that way in the summer you can turn the yates up. They're quiet when you use the fan controller to put them at 5v or 7v. I have 2x MCR320's with a total of 6x high speed yate yoons. Quiet since I have them all on 5v with the fan controller.
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    My Revised Setup Pics!

    Thanks for compliments. The case does come in black version, but it still has a silver front panel. The Mozart is only 27" high x 13" wide x 13" depth. I took out the foam filter from behind the front panel black screen, for better airflow. The tubing is Durelene PVC tubing 3/8in. ID 1/2in...
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    My Revised Setup Pics!

    Lol, instead of buying the little 7" lcd I put the money torwards a backup 24" monitor!
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    My Revised Setup Pics!

    Thanks, the Mozart case is an excellent case for water cooling. There's enough room on the back of the case to mount 2x MCR220 rads without having to use any mounting brackets. The case's depth is only 14" which provides excellent air flow from front to back. There are slots for a total of...
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    Swiftech MCP355 Questions?

    1 MCP350 was fine on my old setup, I only had a decrease of 2C when I added a 2nd MCP350 to the line. Just remember to get either Petra's or Alphacools modified top for your pump. My old system = MCP350 with Petras top > MCR220 > Apogee GT > DD 680i > 2nd MCR220 > 8800 GTX > Alphacool SB >...
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    My Revised Setup Pics!

    My revised setup with advice from this forum. QX6700 overclocked to 3.2 MHz. I used to have everything on a single loop, but changed it to a dual loop configuration. Temps went down with dual loop! Loop 1 = MCP350 > MCR320 > Apogee GT > DD 680i > Microres Temps = 32-34C idle, 46-50C load...
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    Swiftech MCP355 Questions?

    The mcp355 would work a lot better if you either get petra's top or alphacools modified tops to improve the flow.
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    Will an extra pump help at all?

    Your system is fine with just the 1 pump that you have. My old loop had 2x mcp350 petra tops in series powering a 2x mcr220, apogee gt, 680i chipset, alphacool chipset, 8800gtx, and I only had 2 degree celsius improvement from using 1x mcp350 petra top. So I went back to just using 1 pump...
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    PUMPS: Alphacool DDc12V Ultra Plus, Ultra Pro or Swiftech MCP350 ???

    I'd go with the Swiftech MCP350 pump, but I would also get Petra's or Alphacool's modified top for the pump to improve the performance. The MCP350 is a really quite pump and works great with the top. My current loop is 1x MCP350 with Alphacool top and res -> MCR220 -> Apogee GT -> 680i SB...
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    Swiftech HydrX v. Pentosin G11

    The only problem that I've had with HydrX was that it always discolored my tubing. I've used Clearflex and Tygon and my tubes always turned milky white for some reason. The fluid in the MicroRes was green and fine, but tubes got discolored. Now I use Danger Den MCT5, and no more tube...
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    Apogee gtx quality issues?

    Chances are you got a returned unit from Jab-Tech. I always order directly from Swiftech, it's a little more expensive and I get charged tax, but you can't beat the direct customer service from Swiftech. Swiftech's customer service answers email and will get you RMA if your not happy, plus...
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    Different Tubing Sizes In The Same Loop?

    Thanks for the input and advice, now I can proceed with my setup!
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    Different Tubing Sizes In The Same Loop?

    Do I have to use the same tubing size for my whole loop or can I use 2 different sizes? I have a MCP350 with Petra's top which must use the larger tubing 7/16, but I want to use 3/8 for the rest of the loop, since 7/16 is such a pain to take off the barbs. Will the two different tubing sizes...
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    Radiator Inlet Orientation Question

    Thanks for the input. Nice to know I don't have to drill more holes in my case!
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    Radiator Inlet Orientation Question

    I just bought 2x MCR320 and I was wonder which way should I mount them on the back of my pc. Inlets on the top, or inlets on the bottom? Or does it really matter at all? I already have holes in my case for the inlets to be on the bottom, so I'm hoping that it won't matter, but if it does...
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    A good pump to replace (defective) Swiftech MCP355

    For RMA's just email [email protected] or you can call her at (562) 595-8009 for a RMA number. They're pretty quick with good customer service. I had defective micro-res and turn around time was only 1 week.
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    MCP665 Pump

    Boiling water works fine. A cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes, and dip the end of the tube into the water for a few seconds to soften it up.
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    TJ07 + PA120.3 + PA120.2 = Photos of my version of this.

    One heck of a nice clean job! How long did it take for you to put that all together? And were did you get the custom length SATA II cables from. Did you make them or buy them?
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    QX6700 Quad Core & Dual Rad Temp Question

    Thanks for the input. Guess I'll overclock it back to 3.2 GHZ again. I was worried that the temps were too high.
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    QX6700 Quad Core & Dual Rad Temp Question

    Here are my specs for my Setup: Intel Quad Core QX6700 EVGA 680i revised edition with Quad Core fix 4GB Crucial @ 1000mhz 150GB Raptor 2x 500GB SATA II 8800 GTX XFX Water Setup: 2x MCP350 with Alphacool Tops, 1x with res 2x MCR220 Apogee GT DD 8800 GTX DD 680 Chipset Block...
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    HOWTO: Overclock C2D Quads and C2D Duals - A Guide v1.0

    Thanks graysky. Always wanted to overclock my QX6700, but never knew how to do it. With your instructions I was able to overclock to 3.2 for now! Very informative guide!
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    2 pumps in one loop?

    I have 2 MCP350 with modified Alphacool tops in series. Loop= 1st MCP350 pump with Alphacool top & reservoir ->1st MCR200 Rad -> Apogee GT block -> DD 680i chipset block -> 2nd MCP350 pump ->2nd MCR200 Rad -> DD 8800GTX block -> Alphacool NexXxoS NB-SLI 1block ->back to 1st MCP350 CPU = QX6700...
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    Pump/Res advice needed

    A mcp350 or 355 with a alphacool top and resevoir would work. That's what I'm using in my loop for a QX6700 and 8800 GTX. You can buy the pump as a kit or buy the parts seperately Alphacool Laing DDC-Pump 12V Pro Water Tank. This way no fill port is needed and the loop is easy to bleed of air...
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    Quick question on tubing size

    I used 7/16 maskerteer, since tygon was expensive. Just heat up a cup of water for 2 minutes in the microwave. I put the ends of the tubing in the cup of water for about 10 seconds, just enough to get it soft and it was a snap to get the tubing over the fittings.
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    Recommendation for non-conductive coolant

    I use MCT-5 from Danger Den, it's suppose to be non conductive. Don't know if it is or not, since I haven't spilled any on the motherboard yet! Expensive though, $20.00 for a bottle.
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    thermal compound for 8800GTX waterblock

    AS5 on the GPU, and ceramique on the the ram and the other chips. I had originally put AS5 on everything on my GTX block and discovered that not all of the memory chips were making contact with the water block unless the screws were on really tight, making the card bend. So I took it apart...
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    Help with res mounting

    I would mount Swiftech Micro Res near or above your cd drives, that way you'll go out of the res and into the pump. Buy the micro res version that comes with the mounting hardware brackets, that way you can mount it above the drives.
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    One Saturday afternoon...

    LOL, that made for some good reading on a boring Sunday afternoon. Gotta love the hobby, water cooling is never easy and just cut and dry. Nice pictures.
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    Dual MCP350 Pump Setup Question

    Thanks for all the advice from everyone. Should I keep everything on 1 loop or will my temperatures be any better on 2 loops, 1 for QX6700 and 1 for the 8800 GTX?
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    Dual MCP350 Pump Setup Question

    So the flow won't be too restrictive with just one MCP350, even with 2 rads?
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    Dual MCP350 Pump Setup Question

    I'm upgrading my system and need some help on setting up my loop. This is what I will be using: 2x MCP350 with Alphacool modified tops, 2x Swiftech MCR220 QP DD-680i block on the NB Alphacool NB-SLI block on the SB QX6700 with Apogee GT 8800 GTX with a DD 8800 GTX Block I'll be using 7/16"...
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    can someone tell me where to buy this NB block in the u.s. (EK-NF4 rev1.1)

    www.petrastechshop.com but currently out of stock, email them for a lead time.
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    Worth it to WC Evga 680i NB and SB?

    Vorg can you post pics of yor NB and SB? How did you modify the SB. I got the Danger Den block for the SB. Didn't know that it could be used on the NB too, it doesn't block your GTX card? Thanks
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