Looking at getting in Water Cooling...

[Kiffer]

So I am new to WC and I want to build a custom system. My goal is maximum OC. I am not to concerned about noise as my server is way louder than any computer should ever be (it sits right next to this rig). I will be putting this on a Q6600, NB (evga 680i) and 8800GTX, with the intent to add another 8800GTX in the future. I have picked out what I think I want, but would like some input from those of you in the know.

Here's what I have come up with:

CPU Block: Swiftech Apogee GTX
NB Block: Danger Den MP-Chip
GPU Block: Danger Den Full Coverage Block
Rad: Thermochill Pa 120.3 (+barbs)
Res: Swiftech Mcres-micro
Pump: Swifech MCP655

I am still undecided on tubing, fans and coolant. I think I am gonna go with 7/16 ID Masterkleer tubing, but would like suggestions for anything better (as well as fans and coolant). Also, this will all be going in an Antec P182. I was thinking of hanging the rad off the back with one of those rad boxes, but am not sure what else I need to do that (screws?)

Any comments?

T.I.A.

 

[Xilikon]

CPU block : Get the D-Tek Fuzion with the nozzles kit, currently the best. The GTX has a aluminium top, which is another reason to toss it in the garbage can.

NB : You are better with a Swiftech MCW30 for better flow rate. You can also get a EK NB block which is custom fit for your EVGA 680i board.

GPU: If you want full coverage block, the EK FC8800 GTX is the best and the Danger Den has issues with quality control.

RAD : No comment, you got the right radiator. However, if you want to have a 2nd GTX and still get maximum OC, you are better to also buy a PA120.2 and dedicate this to the CPU/NB loop only while leaving the PA120.3 for the GPU cards. For this, you need 2 reservoirs and 2 pumps.

RES and PUMP : Great choice.

The tubing most guys love to use would be the Maskerkleer 7/16" due to the tight fit with 1/2" barbs and cheap. For the fans, if you want top performance, the Scythe Ultra Kaze 3000rpm would be the best choice. For the coolant, the best one would be only distilled water with 1-2 drops of Petra's PT Nuke (biocide). dyes and custom coolants reduce performance.

 

[Kiffer]

Thanks for the feedback. I was also looking at the EK blocks (NB, GPU), but the place I was looking to buy from is all out at the moment. Maybe I will have to hold off and get them. What about EK's mosfet block? Think it is worth the extra $ ?

 

[Xilikon]

Thanks for the feedback. I was also looking at the EK blocks (NB, GPU), but the place I was looking to buy from is all out at the moment. Maybe I will have to hold off and get them. What about EK's mosfet block? Think it is worth the extra $ ?

Honestly, not really unless you want all on water. If you have the money, go ahead but don't expect miracles beside silence with the mosfet blocks.