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Project: core7

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bladeiai

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So I have decided it's time for an upgrade and made the decision to go back to watercooling once again. I've been kicking myself for not doing a
work log of my last rig (which is floating around with a [H]ard member out there somewhere) so I decided to go ahead and make one this time around.

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This is the basicly the layout I have decided on... I'm still making up my mind on the blocks and parts I'm going to be using. I'm planning on making
the right angle turns you see in the layout, but my change my mind depending on how it affects the performance of the loop. I also decided to stick
with my existing GTX 260 for now until the next wave of GPUs is released, then I will be upgrading this as well.
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My first batch of parts came in today...
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Just installed my AeroCool Touch-2000, still need to set up the temp probes though. Also got the motherboard
in the case with the CM Real Power PSU. Lots and lots of wires...

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I installed the stock cooler until I decide on my WC gear and ran my power wires and what not... I have to
try and swing by MicroCenter and pick up some sleaving supplies in the next few days.


More to come...​
 
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So here is the liquid cooling parts list so far:

Swiftech Apogee™ GTZ i7 CPU Waterblock
Danger Den Black Ice GT Stealth 240 Radiator - Black
Danger Den RAD-Reservoir Liquid Cooling Reservoir
Swiftech MCP655-B™ 12v Water (317 GPH)
PrimoChill PrimoFlex PRO LRT Tubing 3/8"ID 1/2" OD with 1/16" Wall - Clear (8ft)
7 pairs Koolance 3/8" (10mm) ID G1/4 Threaded Nozzles Pair (NZL-V10KG)
One set of Koolance 3/8" (10mm) ID / 1/2" (13mm) OD G1/4 Threaded Angled Nozzles Pair (NZL-L10KG)

and either 5 of These:

Bitspower G1/4" Crystal Elbow Block - 90 Degree

These

Danger Den 90 Degree Elbow Delrin Fitting

or These:

Bitspower Black Sparkle "L" Fitting - 90 Degree

I'm not really wild about the clear elbow, except I had the idea of running a tailed led with
a solid wire sleeved inside along the tubing where it could not be seen, so the elbows
would "glow" giving it a nice effect.


I have found out that my version of the GTX 260 (192) does not work with the dangerden
full cover block, so I will just be waiting around to see what comes out in the next couple
months from nvidia and ati before I plan anymore with the gpu or it's cooling.
 
Finally managed to swing by Microcenter and pick up some sleeving supplies.
Hopefully will actually get some work done tomorrow
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