need some hints for the right products

[Duron]

Hi all

Im looking around for make the right choice for my first liquid cooling build.
I will use for cool my cpu E4600 (sockey 775) and my nvidia card (asus en8600gt 512 ddr3 silent,this is really hot...56c idle 80 full).

I see some "all in one" solutions like the coolit kit but they are all only for cpu and are closed to any future update.

So,im here for collect any usefull hint or "shopping/build list" from experienced people like users of this forum

Priority:

Easy to setup/instal (more easy is more safe my hardware will be )
Quiet noise
Small encumbrance,will be nice if i can fit the radiator in the back hole where usually i mount my 120x120 fan.
Open to future hardware update...like cpu or vga.

Sorry for my english and thanks for any incoming answer

-Duron-

 

[Justintoxicated]

Most important Base Purchase will be your CPU case. Make sure you do your research here. Cases seem to last the longest. If you have a radiator in mind, get a case that can easily be modded to use it.

Once you get a case and radiator, then you can pick your parts. 7/16th inch tubing from McMaster seems to be a good value if you plan to use 1/2" barbs. The rest is getting a good pump and sticking with all coper / delrin blocks. D5 is a good pump, (I have had mine for probably around 4-5 years now)

Use a good additive like pentosin / Audi coolant and maybe something to nuke organics (I don't use the stuff, but if your system sits for long periods of time it can grow junk even using toxic pentosin).

Some say just distilled water is fine but I like a little extra protection for the blocks. Personally I like low maintenance loops, just top them off every 8 months or so and it can last for years. I'd suggested worm drive clamps even if some think they do not look great, or you can try compression fittings (I have not switched over to those since they have become more readily available).

Hope this helps, I personally don't see the need for a kit, half the fun is picking your own parts.

I disagree that easy setup = safer hardware. Rememeber your putting liquid in a computer so the quality of the waterblocks (esp the tops) is critical for safe hardware. Again worm drives / hose clamps certainly help to prevent leaks as tubing changes temperatures and can soften when hot, and lead to leaks down the road. Picking good barbs with encapsulated O-rings is a good idea as well. Over the years I have found acrylic tops are the first things to go, followed by O-rings that are exposed to air. I now replace all my O-rings when possible with better quality ones, and try to use brass top blocks (although I have not had problem with Delrin tops either).