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MrMeikel

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Hi,

I'm new to watercooling, but really want to give it a try! I spent some time reading reviews and have seen good things about this kit:

http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=604805

my system is AM2 X2 3800+, 7900GTX, 2gb XMS etc, and so I think the apogee is needed, as it's a pretty good waterblock (i hope!) that I know will fit my AM2 socket-type.

I also want to buy a GPU block, this or this (I would get the RAM sinks as well) - what are your opinions on these blocks?
I have heard that blocks that attempt to cover RAM and core at the same time can be inefficiant... which would lead to block #2 being a better choice. Also, would a mosfet coolor for the GPU be advisable?

So, I would just like to hear your opinions on the kit and GPU blocks, I think the system will cool ok - I'm not going to be attempting any major OC'ing!

Thanks in advance,
MrMeikel
 
MrMeikel said:
I see socket 939... not sure if that is compatible "screw-wise" with AM2
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Nope, they're not... the only mainstream DIY blocks in the US, that I know of, which are compatible with AM2 right now are Swiftech's Apogee and Danger Den's TDX
 
I see, many thanks Petra (I see that the members on this forum suggest your site often - it must be good! :D)

So another point for the swifttech kit, as it contains the apogee. After doing some review reading it seems the kits components are good - i just wondered if there was anything I am missing, any extra thing I will need to buy?

Kit + GPU block (with ramsinks, and 1/4" connecters if needed) + thermal paste remover (artiClean)... anything else? I might need to buy another couple zipties/worm-type connector-ma-jigs for the extra GPU in the system - all I can think of at the moment!
 
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