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Qx9650 Cooling..

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Hey all. I am looking at cooling an Intel QX9650. I currently have no WC in my system at all, but I want to unlock a bit of the potential of this processor. I have no plans to go past 4Ghz with this proc, but I still want it to be relatively cool and I am not getting that with air. Currently, my thoughts are either a PA120.1 inside the case or a PA120.2 outside the case. I'd like it to be as clean as possible but I don't have room for a larger rad inside. Here is what my current shopping list looks like:

Thermochill PA120.1 or PA120.2 (depending on cooling ability)
1 or 2 Scythe S-Flex SFF21F fans
Alphacool Laing DDC Ultra w/ Tank - http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=367&products_id=4511
D-Tek Fuzion CPU block (w/ nozzle kit)

Some of my more important questions are:

  1. Will that pump accomplish what I need? If not, what else would I look for?
  2. What size barbs and tubing should I be using for this? I have thought 1/2" barbs with 7/16" tubing.
  3. What kind of fittings would be best? Are compression fittings good?
  4. I have an EVGA 780i board. Is it worth the extra $12 for the D-Tek LGA 775 mounting kit?
  5. What is the best configuration? Pulling or pushing the air with the radiator?

Thanks in advance. If there is anything you could help or suggest, please do so. I appreciate the knowledge you guys have on this stuff.
 
Well, to give you an idea, i can get my rig to 4.7ghz... not really sure if I would run it at that speed/voltage all the time... but it can be done. I would say you would need a dual 120.
 
1. the pump is rated as one of the best with the 655 it will be more than enough especially with a top like that.

2. depends how much room you've got in your case, go 1/2 inch if you've got a big case, if you've got a smaller one then get 3/8 but make sure its the 5/8 OD not the 1/2 OD. you can do the whole 7/16 thing if you want its just a pain to get the tubing on blocks and pumps lol.

3. the regular fittings that come on the blocks are fine but if you wanna be [H] then get high flow ones, compression fittings are also good yes i would probably get them over anything else just because i have a thing for them lol.

4. depends, some people dont mind the push pins its a love or hate thing, but you're better off just installing it properly with a backplate for better contact / temps.

5.i either do push or push and pull together, i havent had good results with just pulling but thats just my experience.

i quite like the EK supreme block at the moment id either get that or the fuzion theyre about the same but some people rate the EK one more, a 120.1 thermochill will be fine just for the cpu, if you're planning on adding other blocks to the loop you're better off getting the 120.2 to save having to add / buy another rad in future.

all in all thats a nice kit if you want absolute lowest temps for water, me personally im happy with swiftech / black ice rads i couldnt justify spending that much on thermochill rads but if you've got the cash then fair play:p

hope that helps..
 
Thanks for the responses. It sounds like I am definitely headed in the right direction.

Thanks!
 
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