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How does this watercooling setup sound?

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SocceRich20

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I am getting into watercooling, and have a prospective list of parts.

-Danger Den RBX 1/2" P4 block (why does it have three tubes?)
-Danger Den Maze4 GPU 1/2" ID GPU block
-Danger Den Z-Chhip 1/2" ID
-Eheim 1250 Pump
-Radiator and stuff from the "2Fresh" guy in the FS/FT forum
-Not sure on tubes and stuff, what exactly do I need?

Will all these parts work on a 2.8C, IS7, 9800 Pro, all in a large X-SuperAlien case? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
 
that part list looks pretty good.
few suggestions:
since it is your first WC loop, i'd get the TDX over the RBX because it only has an inlet/outlet, versus the outlet/inlet/outlet setup on the RBX. that means you don't have a 'y' to deal with.
you may want to look at the Danger Den 12V pump instead of the eheim, especially because you are planning to run 3 blocks. the higher head will come in handy. whether you can run it depends on your PSU tho.
be careful attaching the Z-Chip chipset block and make sure there isn't too much stress on it because of the weight of the tubing. the chipset clips used as holddowns are rather flimsy and can pull out.

tubing - this is where it gets fun. i personally would go down to lowes/home depot and buy some reinforced 1/2"ID tubing and some metal hose clamps (a bag of 20 wouldn't be a bad idea considering how many things you have in that loop) some people will say tygon is the only way to go, some will recommend clearflex, i recommend anything that won't crimp easily. get about 10 ft or so, and you'll have some left over in case you screw up lengths. shorter = better because of less restriction, but make sure you get enough length to reach easily to reduce crimping.

the radiator from 2Fresh should be good. what fans did you get with that?

the parts will work on the hardware you have (just get the right maze4 GPU block - i think that they make a few versions) however, whether or not they will fit in the case is another question. how big is it exactly? (pic with common size reference, maybe?)

good luck.
 
I'm using a 2Fresh rad and res. Res barb leaked from the threads, but was probably due to me not putting on enough teflon tape. Siliconed up that bad boy, and working great now. :cool:

I bought 10' of 1/2"ID Clearflex, and 2 strings of Coolsleeves. I got everything Coolsleeved, and I still have lots left.

Get zap-straps (zip ties) too. I used them to bend the tubing on the outlets of my RBX, to take the load off the block. So simple.

I'm using a rather small 17" case, and it took a bit of planning to get everything to fit nice. :D
 
i would suggest tygon, but i am sure anything is fine, tygon is awsome cuz u can put alot of peasure on the clamps to get a nice tight seal, i just finished my project, about to post ppics and what not
 
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