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I've just finished my very first WC setup so now I'm planning my second one 
and I've got some questions.
First, here's a pic of my current setup (no I haven't finished cleaning up and yes, it's a non-leet stock Swifty kit, I wanted to get my feet wet, pun intended):
Ok, so from an admitted WC Newb, I have come up with the following definates of my next project (as long as they are doable).
First, let me say that I'm 90% sure I'm going to use 3/8" ID tubing (9.9% option for 8mm tubing, i.e. standard Aqua-Computer/Innovatek and 0.1% chance someone will change my mind and make me go 1/2" ID). Second, I'm going to use an acrylic case. Third, I'm going to use the following resevoir:
I'm more concerned with form than function (to a degree) and that res with the aquajet option spraying on the acrylic cover is just the bee's knees. I'm planning to front mount it like the following:
The other components that I'm pretty sure of are:
CPU Block:
I'm also considering a silvered TDX but not sure it belongs in a 3/8" ID setup.
GPU Block:
PSU:
Pump:
Now, here's were I need some [H]ard help. I've already done the Blue thing so I'm going for Chrome parts where possible and green coolant this time (hopefully I can get some help getting that GPU block chromed or re-anodized silver).
What I need help with is the Radiator and Case. I want to use at least a 120mm Radiator.
Here are my case options:
Logisys:
ClearPC:
Sunbean:
BeanTech:
C3:
For Rads I'm either going with the Aqua-Computer Rad or the Black Ice (Pro/Extreme I don't know because I don't know why you'd choose one over the other). The Rad is what I'm most flexible on because I don't really care. It can even be a dual 80mm or even 2 single 80mm as long as y'all think it will cool good enough. I also don't care if it is a dual 120mm as long as it can a) fit and b) look good.
I've found a plastics shop right near me that can either handle any acrylic job I throw at them or point me to someone that can. Some day I might be some acrylic master modder but that day ain't anytime this year so I'm gonna hand it over to the professionals.
I have a ClearPC right now so I know what to expect with it but these others are a toss up for me. As I've said, I'm willing to go with whatever will work. I know I can get the ClearPC with a either a front or top 120mm hole or rear dual 80mm holes. If I went with the ClearPC front 120mm I could mount the Res in the 5 1/4" bays. The top 120mm would be fine too. ClearPC has a "WC" option for this case that involves the Innovatek Dual Rad but according to my calcs on my current ClearPC, it would cut me too tight on the PS. Of course I could ask ClearPC to just cut me holes for a single 120mm Rad (they are great guys there). Here's a pic of their WC setup:
ClearPC WC Option:
I know C3 makes great cases and it comes stock with a front 120mm hole but I'm not real sure about them. My second choice is kinda shaping up to be a toss up between the Sunbeam and the Beantech. The Sunbeam seems to be a real solid case once you figure out how to assemble it and it comes in panels so taking it to the plastics shop won't be a big deal. Also, the Sunbeam solves the one issue I really hate about my ClearPC, the card slot screw downs and the MB I/O panel punchout. My ClearPC really doesn't have anything in that area but the Sunbeam has metal for those areas.
Anyway, I'm anxious to hear your suggestions comments about what YOU would do if you were trying to fit a 120mm Rad or better in one of these acrylic cases. I'm also anxious to order the parts
Feel free to give me your thoughts on my component selections as long as you don't mind me ignoring any that suggest a) I use any case that is NOT acrylic or b) I use 1/2" ID tubing (just too freakin' big to make it look nice IMHO). I'm not meaning to be rude here, it's just that I've made up my mind on those two issues.
TIA
and I've got some questions.First, here's a pic of my current setup (no I haven't finished cleaning up and yes, it's a non-leet stock Swifty kit, I wanted to get my feet wet, pun intended):
Ok, so from an admitted WC Newb, I have come up with the following definates of my next project (as long as they are doable).
First, let me say that I'm 90% sure I'm going to use 3/8" ID tubing (9.9% option for 8mm tubing, i.e. standard Aqua-Computer/Innovatek and 0.1% chance someone will change my mind and make me go 1/2" ID). Second, I'm going to use an acrylic case. Third, I'm going to use the following resevoir:
I'm more concerned with form than function (to a degree) and that res with the aquajet option spraying on the acrylic cover is just the bee's knees. I'm planning to front mount it like the following:
The other components that I'm pretty sure of are:
CPU Block:
I'm also considering a silvered TDX but not sure it belongs in a 3/8" ID setup.
GPU Block:
PSU:
Pump:
Now, here's were I need some [H]ard help. I've already done the Blue thing so I'm going for Chrome parts where possible and green coolant this time (hopefully I can get some help getting that GPU block chromed or re-anodized silver).
What I need help with is the Radiator and Case. I want to use at least a 120mm Radiator.
Here are my case options:
Logisys:
ClearPC:
Sunbean:
BeanTech:
C3:
For Rads I'm either going with the Aqua-Computer Rad or the Black Ice (Pro/Extreme I don't know because I don't know why you'd choose one over the other). The Rad is what I'm most flexible on because I don't really care. It can even be a dual 80mm or even 2 single 80mm as long as y'all think it will cool good enough. I also don't care if it is a dual 120mm as long as it can a) fit and b) look good.
I've found a plastics shop right near me that can either handle any acrylic job I throw at them or point me to someone that can. Some day I might be some acrylic master modder but that day ain't anytime this year so I'm gonna hand it over to the professionals.
I have a ClearPC right now so I know what to expect with it but these others are a toss up for me. As I've said, I'm willing to go with whatever will work. I know I can get the ClearPC with a either a front or top 120mm hole or rear dual 80mm holes. If I went with the ClearPC front 120mm I could mount the Res in the 5 1/4" bays. The top 120mm would be fine too. ClearPC has a "WC" option for this case that involves the Innovatek Dual Rad but according to my calcs on my current ClearPC, it would cut me too tight on the PS. Of course I could ask ClearPC to just cut me holes for a single 120mm Rad (they are great guys there). Here's a pic of their WC setup:
ClearPC WC Option:
I know C3 makes great cases and it comes stock with a front 120mm hole but I'm not real sure about them. My second choice is kinda shaping up to be a toss up between the Sunbeam and the Beantech. The Sunbeam seems to be a real solid case once you figure out how to assemble it and it comes in panels so taking it to the plastics shop won't be a big deal. Also, the Sunbeam solves the one issue I really hate about my ClearPC, the card slot screw downs and the MB I/O panel punchout. My ClearPC really doesn't have anything in that area but the Sunbeam has metal for those areas.
Anyway, I'm anxious to hear your suggestions comments about what YOU would do if you were trying to fit a 120mm Rad or better in one of these acrylic cases. I'm also anxious to order the parts
Feel free to give me your thoughts on my component selections as long as you don't mind me ignoring any that suggest a) I use any case that is NOT acrylic or b) I use 1/2" ID tubing (just too freakin' big to make it look nice IMHO). I'm not meaning to be rude here, it's just that I've made up my mind on those two issues.
TIA
