1st WC setup, spec check / advice please

[dekez]

I'm starting to put together my first watercooling setup, I've read a lot but could do with some advice on parts.

Mainly looking to cool a Q6600, and possibly a graphics card at a later date, with it to be no louder than the case fans.

I've got an antec 902, not a great case for water cooling but here is what I plan:

I've picked up a 2nd hand XSPC RS240 rad, I'm going to remove the drive caddies behind the front 2 case fans and place the rad here (I only have one HHD and can place it at the top). Ideally just using the case fans as push, but if needed can add fans to pull as well.

As space / budget is tight I'm looking at an XSPC X2O 450 Pump with Acrylic Reservoir

CPU block and tube size I'm still unsure of, any suggestions as to what would work best with this type of set up? What is the difference between high / low pressure loops?

CPU block I'm looking to pick up 2nd hand to keep costs down.

Thanks

 

[dekez]

Thanks that is really helpful, I didn't know you could do with out the res, spent ages trying to work out where to put it! That will save a lot of space, I can keep an eye out for a better pump as well.

That spreadsheet looks really useful to, will have a look at that later.

Does the tubing size matter much, or is it more down to personal preference?

 

[dekez]

I'll probably go for the simpler 7/16" over 1/2" barbs with jubilee clips then to begin with, then try compression fittings later when I've a bit more confidence.
Yes I'm not planning to put any dyes into the system, I've got my heart set on some nice white tubes

 

[dekez]

Thanks for the advice both, I'm a lot clearer on what I should be looking for now, I'll look into putting in an offer for the fusion v2, hopefully MM will come up with some more goodies soon