Is this a good Watercooling setup?

AFK_Matrix · 27 May 2006 at 22:35

Hi,

Ok want to try and watercool the rig in my sig and after much searching and reading this is what i have:

Cpu Block - Swiftech Storm G4
GPU Block - DangerDen Maze4 Acetal Top ONLY (1/2") - inc ATI & nVidia Mounting Kits
Chipset Block - DangerDen Maze4 Chipset DFI Expert (1/2")
Reservoir - DangerDen Bay Reservoir - 5.25"
Radiator - ThermoChill PA120.2
Pump - Danger Den DD12V-D5 (1/2")
Tubing - 1/2" ID Tygon R3603 Tubing
Water Additive - Not sure on this which is best?
Water Dye - Not sure on this either just want it to be blue

Now the only thing i need to check with you guys is the Chipset Block, I thought it would be a good idea as the dfi fan is quite loud, but am worried that the graphics card is gonna be in the way so won't be able to fit a block. Is the block I have chosen a good one?

Also could someone explain if i need a reservoir and what they actually do??

Is there anything I have missed or that needs changing?

Thanks

gr1mey · 27 May 2006 at 22:40

dude thats not a GPU block, as said its only the Placcy top, you need to buy a proper block

otherwise a nice setup, Ive got v similar, and it r0x

-ed and for a first WC I wouldnt bother with chipset cooling

gr1mey · 27 May 2006 at 22:42

you dont NEED a resevoir, you can install a "T" junction on the inlet side of your pump with a vertical section of tubing with which you can add liquid. But you would need to keep an eye on water levels, if u get too little your pump could suck air with your system running and then you are in bother.

and dont forget you want 2 x 120mm fans to cool the rad.

daven1986 · 27 May 2006 at 22:46

i'd go for 7/16" masterkleer tubing, it makes a tighter seal around the barbs and is flexible - also cheaper than tygon!

daven

AFK_Matrix · 27 May 2006 at 23:03

Thanks for the quick replys and advice.

Here are the revisions:

GPU Block - DangerDen Maze4 Acetal Top LowProfile GPU Block (1/2")
Water Additive - Still need advice I have no clue
Water Die - Still need advice I have no clue
Fans - I have a 38mm deep Panaflo FBA12G12L already should i get another or which fans are best?

Ok taken the chipset block out. Can't find 1/2 inch Masterkleer tubing anywhere, found 7/16" though?? Think I will keep the reservoir for the time being may remove it later.

gr1mey · 27 May 2006 at 23:10

for water additives just a standard water wetter type will do, as long as it prevents algae growth.

cant comment on dyes as I dont use them myself.

as far as Fans go, its a matter of choice...performance or silence?

for performace get some panaflow's and for silence get akasa ambers, or if you dont like the clear/ornage acryllic look, get some sharkoon silent eagles (black and white)

ichabod crane · 28 May 2006 at 10:30

Additives, get zerex or water wetter they both do the same job and work well, Dyes mean that you will have to drain and refill your case a lot more often than someone who doesnt use them because they stain your tubing very quickly and they leave residue on your blocks,and if your using a Storm i wouldnt recomend it as it could get blocked very easily, cheaper tubing is clearflex.

Jokester · 28 May 2006 at 10:36

Zerex racing coolant is generally thought of as being the best additive, doesn't smell anywhere near as bad as Water Wetter and Purple Ice leaves quite a bad scale/deposit after a while.

Jokester

Minstadave · 28 May 2006 at 12:01

Jokester said:
Zerex racing coolant is generally thought of as being the best additive, doesn't smell anywhere near as bad as Water Wetter and Purple Ice leaves quite a bad scale/deposit after a while.

Jokester

Does it actually make any difference to temps? I just use deionised water with some halfords anitfreeze, been using it for years without any corrosion/algae in my systems.