help a watercooling Noob

WYNIR0

WYNIR0

WYNIR0

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Hey guys, thinking of taking my 1st plunge into watercooling so I can O/C my AMD Phenom x4 965. It's all a little daunting.

So what I'm wondering is will a full starter kit such as :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-114-EK&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

Give significantly better results than something like :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

I'm tempted to go for the kit for future expandability, but cash is tight so if an all in one will get me more or less as far as a kit then that may be a better idea.

Advice and opinions welcome. Ta!.
 
WYNIR0 said:
Hey guys, thinking of taking my 1st plunge into watercooling so I can O/C my AMD Phenom x4 965. It's all a little daunting.

So what I'm wondering is will a full starter kit such as :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-114-EK&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

Give significantly better results than something like :
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

I'm tempted to go for the kit for future expandability, but cash is tight so if an all in one will get me more or less as far as a kit then that may be a better idea.

Advice and opinions welcome. Ta!.
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Definitely not unless you have no plans to put anything else under water, and even then the 120 EK or XSPC kit is better than:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-005-AN&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

Maybe: (will only do CPU)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-114-EK&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=

Alternatively (double radiator kits):

[Better radiator (thicker))

1 x XSPC Rasa 750 RX240 Water Cooling Kit £169.99

or

1 x XSPC Rasa 750 RS240 Water Cooling Kit £129.98

if you plan CPU and GPU

The rule of thumb you want with respect to cooling and future expandability is 1 x 120mm fan for each component you plan to cool (including Radiator realestate)

What computer case have you?

ALSO:

Official OCUK guide:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18312749

EDIT: Also Cleeecooo will be here soon :D
 
The self enclosed coolers aren't very good value for money as you can't expand them easily.

The OcUK V8 kit would be ideal if you have the money. The rasa kits are good, but they have a pump which, for my liking, is too loud
 
£230 basket, but includes 2 fans. This is a thick rad so will need some modding at the bottom.


YOUR BASKET
1 x Phobya G-Changer 240 Ver. 1.2 Black £49.99
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - Alphacool DC-LT Ceramic 12V Pump, Top & Reservoir Value Combo £48.98
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.99
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Perfect Pink Coolant 1L £14.99
3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£38.94)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
6 x OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting £1.68 (£10.08)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £228.66 (includes shipping : £10.00).




That's the cheapest I could do for a custom loop

EDIT:
EDIT: Also Cleeecooo will be here soon
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:D:D
 
Cleeecooo said:
£230 basket, but includes 2 fans. This is a thick rad so will need some modding at the bottom.


YOUR BASKET
1 x Phobya G-Changer 240 Ver. 1.2 Black £49.99
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - Alphacool DC-LT Ceramic 12V Pump, Top & Reservoir Value Combo £48.98
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.99
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Perfect Pink Coolant 1L £14.99
3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£38.94)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
6 x OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting £1.68 (£10.08)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £228.66 (includes shipping : £10.00).




That's the cheapest I could do for a custom loop

EDIT:

:D:D
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Much appreciated. Price is a touch too high for me right now, but I guess I could save up. :D

Will have a look through now.
 
If you could save up even more....


YOUR BASKET
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £56.99
1 x Phobya G-Changer 240 Ver. 1.2 Black £49.99
1 x EK DCP 4.0 Pump (12v) £39.98
1 x EK Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 £24.98
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Perfect Pink Coolant 1L £14.99
3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£38.94)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
6 x OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting £1.68 (£10.08)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £268.64 (includes shipping : £10.00).



And some more...


YOUR BASKET
1 x Thermochill TA120.2 High Performance Radiator £76.58
1 x EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £56.99
1 x EK DCP 4.0 Pump (12v) £39.98
1 x EK Reservoir Combo DCP 4.0 £24.98
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Perfect Pink Coolant 1L £14.99
3 x Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120mm 1450 RPM - 3 Pin £12.98 (£38.94)
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) Clear 3.3m £10.88
1 x OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50
6 x OcUK 1/2" G1/4 - FatBoy Style - Black Nickel - Barb Fitting £1.68 (£10.08)
1 x OcUK Value PSU Bridging Connector (24 Pin) £1.30
Total : £295.24 (includes shipping : £10.00).



(better rad with this one)
 
 
Hahaha

Give it a rest at some point though ... By the time I'm done buying all the parts for watercooling my new build (inc bocks / fans):

approx £600

:eek:
 
inSilica said:
Hahaha

Give it a rest at some point though ... By the time I'm done buying all the parts for watercooling my new build (inc bocks / fans):

approx £600

:eek:
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Lol, i started my budget at £200.

Pretty certain i crossed 1k at some point :o

I'm thinking f ways to make this more expensive, but not ridiculous.


WYNIR0 said:
Ok, we're just tearing up my budget now eh? :D
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What did you expect? :p:D
 
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