Water Cooling Questions

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I've never used water cooling before, so have a few questions... i want a good complete water cooling kit (CPU, Chipset, Graphics card). I have a socket 939 system...

What are some good kits to look at? price aint a porblem.

Are they totally silent? because this is one of the main reasons i want one - silence!

Anyone got a WaterChill? i was looking at them and they seem to be what i want... but they have so many different kit versions that are very much alike i dont know what one i'd get??

Some water cooling kits have things like "1/2 inch" and "10mm" whats that all about?

Oh and last of all, but very importantly, could i have any problems with the kit when i upgrade to AMD's new AM2 platform when it's out... because socket 939/940 heatsinks/fans wont fit it, AM2 has a new design, but i'm hoping it shouldnt effect it with water cooling?
 
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Thanks guys.

Orphanboy - Why would you like to go back to air cooling? and is the noise it all makes only just noticeable? oh and how far can you overclock? because i also have a DFI Lanparty board (SLI-DR)

Would it be best to get the bigger piping? because i'd assume it pushes more water then and does a better cooling job...
 
Whats so good about the Swiftech kit? and if anyone has one whats the noise level like?

I'm looking at the Swiftech "H20-220 Apex Ultra Watercooling Kit" now..
 
Cheers weescott, just what i wanted to know.

Seems i will be getting the Swifttech H20-220.... Just a few more questions.. might i have problems installing the kit on the CPU when i move to the AM2 socket? i dont think i will because it seems i have to remove the whole base section thingy around the CPU...

Does the kit also come with GPU cooling too?

and lastly, will i have to remove the motherboard for installation? (i hate doing that, it's such an effort)
 
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Thanks Orphanboy :)

Would the 7/16" tubing that comes with the Swiftech kit fit any GPU water block? like the swiftech one or the DD maze 4? I like the maze 4 but cant find a UK place that sells it...
Although being as i'll be getting a 7900 when there out soon-ish, i think i might wait 'till then before i get a GPU block just incase current ones dont fit it...
 
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