Custom WC List

Arthalen · 8 Nov 2006 at 12:05

I need of a little guidance over a proposed Custom WC Setup. Specs of my system in sig.

I'm thinking of the following:

Swiftech Apogee CPU Block
Swiftech MCW30 Northbridge Block
Swiftech MCW60-B GPU Block (x2 for my Crossfire setup)
All 1/2" ID.

Are the Swiftech GPU blocks going to be ok with some RamSinks on my X1900GT's ?

Then adding:

Thermochill PA120.2
Swiftech MCP655 12 VDC Pump
2x Papst Fans

Is a PA120.2 going to be enough, or should I opt for a 120.3?
Is the pump good enough ?

Ermm, what else am I going to need ?
And is this going to be enough to cool my toasty system and keep it quiet ??
What tubing and coolant does everyone recommend ??

Many, many questions on my mind about this new setup... hope someone can elighten me a little better.

Arthalen · 8 Nov 2006 at 13:21

I've decided to leave the GPU Blocks out of the equation for the moment, the setup is becoming too expensive with those added in and VGA memory heatsinks on top, and its an expense I dont want to add that may impact choice of components for the CPU cooling.

I've gone with cut down prices on WC once and it doesn't work.....

I'm just not sure wether to get the Swiftech kit or go with mainly swiftech parts and a PA120.2 seperately...

Hmm :/

Arthalen · 8 Nov 2006 at 13:44

I'm aiming somewhere between £150.00 to £200.00 tops, but I think I'm pushing it for a Thermochill Radiator in their as well.

God knows what I was thinking trying to get a pair of GPU blocks in their as well.

Total I've got is £300 but I'm having a new spanky Eclipse 62 case out of that.

All WC Specs for that budget welcome.

Arthalen · 8 Nov 2006 at 13:57

Heh, I just cant afford the GPU Blocks on top of a new case as well, so they will have to come later

To help with the fan noise i've done some BIOS editing on my pair of video cards to reduce the fan usage at low temps, I.E when I'm in windows.

This should give me time to look at buying GPU blocks later...

Arthalen · 9 Nov 2006 at 11:16

Ok, let me simplify it a little....

Is having an Apogee combined with a PA120.3 and 1/2" tubing going to be a massive improvement over my Thermaltake bigwater SE with its pants copper cooler, single 120.1 Rad, tiny tubing and REALLY weak pump ?

I am looking for a severe improvement in my temps ... at Idle, my Presler 945 runs at 50C currently...

Arthalen · 9 Nov 2006 at 21:57

w3bbo said:
It depends what you call 'massive'. a 10c load temp drop is massive in cooling terms which is what I would expect as a minimum from changing from a bigwater to the above setup. So yes it will be a massive improvement.

You probably wont notice a big drop in idle temps but load temps are what count.

Thanks for reassuring me. I guess I'll see a big improvement with Load temps as well. 10C at idle is a massive improvement to me, if I get the same or even more at Load ... well that would just be dandy!

Arthalen · 10 Nov 2006 at 13:43

Thanks for clarifying.

I'm intending to replace my case with Lian Li G70 to help improve system temperatures as well, so overall I should hopefully see a big drop here to. System temps can easily reach 45C+ thanks to the sheer heat pouring off my Northbridge, my power regulators and the video cards.

My Tt Soprano was never designed for this kind of monstrous task, and with the Radiator being the source of inflowing air this isn't the best setup in the world.

I need to give some thought to inflowing/outflowing air so as to balance the air pressure, as a 120.3 rad is going to be shifting a lot of air for me into the case and I need to expel as efficiently as possible...