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Nautilus 500 question

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Germz

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I'm about to take the first step into the world of water cooling after i do my upgrade and i'm looking for an easy, newbie friendly water cooling kit. Right now im deciding between Nautilus 500 and Swiftech H20 220 Compact (not the Ultra version, the cheaper one). Basically i need a question answered about the Nautilus 500 to help me make a decision. Can i replace the CPU water block on that kit with the one of my choice, like a D-Tek Fuzion or a Swiftech GTZ? Also i'd like to replace the tubing as well with a Tygon or a Feser UV? Is it possible? I read a couple of reviews of it and it seems that it could be taken apart but i want to make certain that i can use non-Corsair parts with this kit if i wind up getting it.Anyone?
 
Both of those blocks require muscular pumps to function well. Does either kit meet that criteria?
 
TI66ER said:
I think you could,read this page :D

http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTE0MCwzLCwxNTA=
Click to expand...

Well it says there that the kit can be expanded to cool GPU, chipset, etc. I read that before in another review. It doesnt say that the GPU or other blocks have to be from Corsair. So i assume that the CPU block can be replaced along with the tubing, correct? Im wondering if anyone here has this kit so they confirm or deny this. i dont want to spend all this money and then find out that parts wont work together.
 
Yes you can change out the tubing and blocks. i have 1 of these on my HTPC and it works fine, i even added a GPU block with no issues whatsoever, temps stay nice and low compared to air.
 
You can actually cool quite a bit more than you'd think with the Nautilus. It's actually a very capable unit. I've changed blocks out on mine numerous times. Right now I've got a Swiftech Apogee GT on it. Works quite well for the price and this kit couldn't be more noob friendly.

I never messed with water cooling before I got mine and I was off and running in 20 minutes.
 
thnx to Stormrider2000 & Dan_D for answering my question :)


Since i now know that i can change CPU blocks & tubing on the Nautilus it just scored some points in my opinion. I won't be able to do these things with the Swiftech H20 220. And even though i read that the Swiftech cools better (the dual rad helps i suppose) i'm leaning towards the Nautilus because of what is said above and because its an external unit which can be easily mounted on top of (or behind) the CM Stacker 830 i'm getting for my upgrade. I intend to read a bit more on the topic before making my descision. If anyone who had experience with either or both of the units wants to chime in i'd welcome any responses.
 
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