W/C Newbie- Help with a new loop?

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I'm on a tight budget, but I really want to get my 750 up over the 4.0ghz barrier, a quieter system, and a more impressive aesthetic. I'm looking to spend around $220 for everything, what is the best loop I could create from that?

Key points:
Only looking to have the CPU in the loop
Can only have a 2x120mm radiator due to case constraints
Should keep things compact
Obviously need i5 compatible heat sink
Should be better than air cooling performance (Right now at 3.8 ghz 30c idle, ~60 c load, ambient 13 C)

Thanks guys.

Edit:
To start it off here's what I'm thinking:
Swiftech MCR-220 qp series rad $44.95
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcqposerab.html
Danger Den CPX Pro 12V Inline pump $56.95
http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadencp12vin.html
15Ft. Masterkleer Tubing $8.85
http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html
Heatkiller LC Rev. 3 Heatsink $49.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=495&products_id=26572
2x Yate Loon $10
Biocide $3
T-fitting/Plug $2.50

That puts me at ~$170. What revisions to make?
 
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Those choices look fine, you might want to swap out those plastic fittings on your radiator for 1/2" OD Nickel plated brass fittings like these: http://www.petrastechshop.com/swhifig1th1o.html
Those plastic ones are hell to work with, using 7/16" Masterkleer tubing.

If you want a quiet system without giving up low temps, I highly suggest those medium speed yate loons paired with a fan controller. Dial up the speed when you're using your system heavily.
 
If you want a quiet system without giving up low temps, I highly suggest those medium speed yate loons paired with a fan controller. Dial up the speed when you're using your system heavily.

Can you suggest a fan controller that speeds up the fans automatically?
 
I'm on a tight budget, but I really want to get my 750 up over the 4.0ghz barrier, a quieter system, and a more impressive aesthetic. I'm looking to spend around $220 for everything, what is the best loop I could create from that?

Key points:
Only looking to have the CPU in the loop
Can only have a 2x120mm radiator due to case constraints
Should keep things compact
Obviously need i5 compatible heat sink
Should be better than air cooling performance (Right now at 3.8 ghz 30c idle, ~60 c load, ambient 13 C)

Thanks guys.

Edit:
To start it off here's what I'm thinking:
Swiftech MCR-220 qp series rad $44.95
http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcqposerab.html
Danger Den CPX Pro 12V Inline pump $56.95
http://www.petrastechshop.com/dadencp12vin.html
15Ft. Masterkleer Tubing $8.85
http://www.petrastechshop.com/7id5odmagepu.html
Heatkiller LC Rev. 3 Heatsink $49.95
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=495&products_id=26572
2x Yate Loon $10
Biocide $3
T-fitting/Plug $2.50

That puts me at ~$170. What revisions to make?

Also check and see if you can get a double thickness radiator in there. Like the XSPC or Danger Den ones. If you're going swiftech, look into the stackable type, so you can upgrade later if you decide to W/C other components.

Rather than biocide, try going with a kill coil, or if you're going to add a reservoir throw in a silver ingot. I've done it for the first time on my rig, and I'm surprised, that from the day I put the coil in 4-5 months ago, my water is still as clear as the day I got it. I have lots of sunlight in my room too... Can't help that I live on the sunny side of a mountain.

Anyways, in my old rig, I got buildup that I had to clean out every 6-8 months.

Why aren't you adding a reservoir to your rig? It helps with bleeding out air bubbles.
 
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