New WC system just looking for advice

[dagnasty]

Hi all,

I am finally getting a new computer and will be watercooling. I am getting ready to make the buy and am open to any changes that will better benefit a first time water cooled rig. Most of these are subject to change except the Motherboard and CPU. I also need to stick with an ATI card because I can't deal with the poor Nvidia support in GNU/Linux.

Parts -

ASUS 20X DVD±R Burner Black SATA Model DRW-20B1ST - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135184

Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EACS 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136151

SAPPHIRE 100259L Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102810

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231226

ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

I am not entirely sure what to do with the PSU since I have a Corsair HX620 and I am giving my old 939 rig with an 8800 to my mom. I could just buy a steady one for her and keep what I have or just buy a new one. I really don't want to overkill on wattage so advice here is needed.

WC parts-

This is a first for me so I am open to any change. I have decided that it will be necessary to cut into my v2000 Lian-Li in order to make this work. Since I am not entirley certain on the best physical setup this is what I had in mind:

The Res will be in a 5 1/4 bay (subject to change on reply) and the Pump will be on the first row in the case directly behind the Res. The Rad will be mounted at the top of the case with fans blowing out.



CLAMPS ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=298&products_id=3803


CPU Block ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=199&products_id=24230

Swiftech APOGEE GTZ Ultra Extreme Performance Universal Water-block 69.99



PUMP ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=201&products_id=3112

Swiftech MCP655™ Series 12 VDC Water Pumps 79.95




Reservoir ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=318&products_id=4490

Alphacool Repack-cooling Slot-In Black Blue 49.95

!! be sure to get 1/2 barbs




Radiator ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=24892

Swiftech Radiator - MCR320 Quiet Power Res Series 120mm Heat Exchanger - Black 72.95

!! be sure to get 1/2 barbs



Tube ***

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=292&products_id=23924

PrimoFlex Pro LRT Black Tubing -1/2in. ID X 3/4in. OD



Also I am not sure what else to cool at this point. I would go either NB or Video card but at the moment I don't think I want to do both so any advice would be appreciated.

And does the Radiator come with the mounting screws? I did not see that in the specification on the site. I assume they would have to be pretty long to go through both the fan and the radiator.

I am not sure what fans to go with but I think I will order 120mm Yate Loons.

I would also like to put in a drain line so i was thinking that a good place would be near the lower tube of the Res.

Please let me know anything else I believe that I just need the 1/2 barbs. I would also consider the compression fittings if suggested. I am not to entirely concerned with the flashy aspect since my panel has no window. Also would It be smart to have clear tubing for a first timer or not?


I thnk that is everything thanks for any help

 

[atomic ferret]

Jab-Tech and Petras both offer the same components for a lot less money. PPCs overcharges for the majority of their products. I would ditch the bay res since it is really expensive for what it is. I would go with the microres or a t-line.

 

[nightwalker]

that swiftech triple rad is the one with a built in res.... you can get the regular one a lot cheaper.

as mentioned above, just get the swiftech micro res for like 20 bux-ish, the only reason to spend 50 bux on a res is if it's absolutely neccessary to have it fit how it does and need that specific look.

oh, and the build looks great, but if you're playing on a monitor bigger than 22 inch you might wanna get the 1gb version of the 4870.

 

[dagnasty]

Thanks Petra seems like a much better store for my needs. Yeah I am playing on 24 inch monitors so It is probably a good idea to spend the extra money. I am going to get the micro-res as well. Also, does the 655 pump need barbs? It says 1/2 size fittings in the description but does it seems like tubing just fit over the openings.

Thanks for the replies

 

[beret9987]

Petra's is awesome. Period. If you go do Local Pickup, you can talk to someone and they'll give you tips and tricks to WC. Prices are great too! Your setup looks good in terms of the WC. I used one of the hidden 5 1/4" reservoirs just so I could go for the sleeper look. I also notice you're lacking fans for your radiator. If you go with Petra, they have a good deal with some nice Yate-Loons.

 

[dagnasty]

Yep I planned on ordering 4 of those. I have a really squeaky one in the front of my case that is getting unbearable