Is this setup ok? First time water user

[karnick]

i just want to know if im creating a bottleneck anywhere.. my GUESS is that the radiator is not as good in comparison to the block and/or the pump... so i might be either wasting money on this pump or not spending enough on the radiator... thanks guys

$74.95 - 12V Pump http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=175&cat=23&page=1
$52.95 - TDX Block - http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=17
$34.99 - Radiator PRO120, $9.99 Shroud, $9.99 120mm fan, $5.99 Clamps, http://www.dtekcustoms.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=103.

T-fitting - $1.75
12oz Water Wetter $7.50
1/2" tubing $10.00

Totals to about $210

all feedback is appreciated

 

[Russ]

You'll want a fillport: http://dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=56

http://dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=48&cat=14&page=1
get that rad. It will cost about the same and it's from danger den. Add a shroud and fans.

You don't need to spend that money on watter wetter. Look at the "MCT-40" on DD. If you spend $100 you get 32oz bottle free.

You'll need clamps, as DD only has crappy plastic ones. I'd look around for metal worm clamps in a hardware store.

 

[Vertigo Acid]

http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=170&cat=69&page=1
Save yourself ~$25 and get the bundle

 

[mrgstiffler]

Whatever you do, do NOT use Water Wetter. It is BAD for your cooling loop. People keep spreading the misinformation that's it's good.

 

[karnick]

http://www.dangerdenstore.com/product.php?productid=170&cat=69&page=1
Save yourself ~$25 and get the bundle

good eye my friend

but my main concern is about that radiator... is it good enough or should i get one of those double ones

 

[ikellensbro]

For a single block loop, a single 120mm rad will do you fine. Add a gpu, another cpu, etc., and you might need a double rad. That rad (looks to be just a painted/barbed '86 Chevette heater core) performs just as well, if not better than a single rad with powerful fans. If you want to save some more, then just get a Black Ice Pro from DD for less $, or if you feel you need a bigger rad, then get get a BIP2 for not much more.

 

[wwparrish]

Yep Yep you did good !!! (with good advice from all) single rad with shroud is fine and finding a place for a double is a royal pain,

and no res, /cheer !!!!!!!!!

(actually some are pretty cool looking , I just dont use em, its a me thing)