lollerskater69
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Another popular question I saw that was poping up on the forums is, ''what's a good starter kit?'', ''what else do I need for my loop?'', ''what kind kind of cooling can I get on a budget?''. I put together a high performance loop that can handle most users heatdumps for under $200.
CPU Block: Enzotech Sapphire
Product Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708019
Price: $34.99
Location: Newegg.com
The Enzotech Sapphire is the most underrated waterblock. Not only does it have the best flow of all blocks, it is only bested by the Heatkiller LT/CU and the K350 temperature wise (with enough pumping power). At the price of 34.99 with about 8$ shipping, it is a steal for a block better than than most. If It doesn't get better, the 1366 adapter is free in a combo deal
Radiator: HW Labs Black Ice Pro III
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadenblicepr2.html
Price: $41.99
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
This is a very good rad not many people know much about. It is a slim, Swiftech-like rad and performs like one. HW Labs quality build and finish.
Pump: Danger Den CPX Pro
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadencp12vin.html
Price: $56.95
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
This is a great pump as well as a great value. It's performance is between a D5 and stock Laing DDC 3.2. It has enough oomph for multiblock systems without taking a performance hit. It is also VERY quiet compared to other pumps. This pump also allows expandability for future upgrades.
Fans: Yate Loon D12SM-12
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/12yalod1cafa1.html
Price: $19.96 for four
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
Dirt cheap and effective Yate Loons are. 70CFM @ 33 DB isn't too bad. You will be pushing a lot of air through your rad and it won't be unbearable. We will be using three for the radiator. Just use the other one in your case, stick it on the rad for push>->pull, or use it as a hovercraft. Be creative.
Tubing: MasterKleer 7/16 ID 5/8 OD Tubing
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html
Price: $0.59 a foot
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
Best budget tubing available. Fits snug over 1/2 ID barbs and your going to have to cut the tubing to get it off. Make sure to plumb your loop with a little extra tubing so if you want to add on more components later on without having to re-plumb the loop. Not too much though or you can hurt your temps. Buy about 15 feet so you have two or three trys if you mess up.
Accesories (You can find all of this stuff at Petra's):
Swiftech Rad-Box revision 1(Incase space is a dilemma)
T-Line Fitting (So you can fill your loop. We will be using this instead of a reservoir)
Fill Cap (To plug your fillport line coming from the T-Line)
PT Nuke (If you don't have .997 silver, this is your best choice as a biocide)
1/2 ID Fittings are included with these parts.
Teflon Tape (can be bought @ walmart or hardware store)
Adding the price together with shipping to zip of 33543 for Petra's Tech Shop: $155.15
Adding the price together with shipping to zip of 33543 for Newegg.com : $41.97
Everything shipped to you total: $197.12
Sources:
http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=4924
http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=8335
Make sure to take a look at Realredraider.com if you have some questions about WC also. I linger around there as well.
CPU Block: Enzotech Sapphire
Product Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708019
Price: $34.99
Location: Newegg.com
The Enzotech Sapphire is the most underrated waterblock. Not only does it have the best flow of all blocks, it is only bested by the Heatkiller LT/CU and the K350 temperature wise (with enough pumping power). At the price of 34.99 with about 8$ shipping, it is a steal for a block better than than most. If It doesn't get better, the 1366 adapter is free in a combo deal
Radiator: HW Labs Black Ice Pro III
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadenblicepr2.html
Price: $41.99
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
This is a very good rad not many people know much about. It is a slim, Swiftech-like rad and performs like one. HW Labs quality build and finish.
Pump: Danger Den CPX Pro
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadencp12vin.html
Price: $56.95
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
This is a great pump as well as a great value. It's performance is between a D5 and stock Laing DDC 3.2. It has enough oomph for multiblock systems without taking a performance hit. It is also VERY quiet compared to other pumps. This pump also allows expandability for future upgrades.
Fans: Yate Loon D12SM-12
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/12yalod1cafa1.html
Price: $19.96 for four
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
Dirt cheap and effective Yate Loons are. 70CFM @ 33 DB isn't too bad. You will be pushing a lot of air through your rad and it won't be unbearable. We will be using three for the radiator. Just use the other one in your case, stick it on the rad for push>->pull, or use it as a hovercraft. Be creative.
Tubing: MasterKleer 7/16 ID 5/8 OD Tubing
Product Link: http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html
Price: $0.59 a foot
Location: Petra's Tech Shop
Best budget tubing available. Fits snug over 1/2 ID barbs and your going to have to cut the tubing to get it off. Make sure to plumb your loop with a little extra tubing so if you want to add on more components later on without having to re-plumb the loop. Not too much though or you can hurt your temps. Buy about 15 feet so you have two or three trys if you mess up.
Accesories (You can find all of this stuff at Petra's):
Swiftech Rad-Box revision 1(Incase space is a dilemma)
T-Line Fitting (So you can fill your loop. We will be using this instead of a reservoir)
Fill Cap (To plug your fillport line coming from the T-Line)
PT Nuke (If you don't have .997 silver, this is your best choice as a biocide)
1/2 ID Fittings are included with these parts.
Teflon Tape (can be bought @ walmart or hardware store)
Adding the price together with shipping to zip of 33543 for Petra's Tech Shop: $155.15
Adding the price together with shipping to zip of 33543 for Newegg.com : $41.97
Everything shipped to you total: $197.12
Sources:
http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=4924
http://www.realredraider.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=8335
Make sure to take a look at Realredraider.com if you have some questions about WC also. I linger around there as well.
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