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Currently clocked @ 4.5GHz...

 

[Velvet Wafer]

Ok about to do some shopping and just bit the bullet on a small tube style res and make it work with fittings.

Need some advice on CPU blocks. Whats the one or the top 3 to look at these days?

Thinking of 1/2 fittings everywhere but on my motherboard block, as they come in the 3/8" flavor, then using 3/8" ID tubing stretched over the barbs.

Yay, ney?

i believe, the heatkiller series is still on top, together with the swiftech apogee xt.
the heatkillers,especially the lc variant, are cheaper tho

 

[Wile E]

Don't forget the new Koolance CPU-360.

 

[Cold Storm]

I know I won't be forgetting the Koolance CPU-360 top.

 

[sneekypeet]

Am I seeing things correctly?

If I get an HK 3.0 I need a backplate as well to mount it to my board for the extra $8?

Also that Koolance is nice, but damn its $90.

 

[Velvet Wafer]

Am I seeing things correctly?

If I get an HK 3.0 I need a backplate as well to mount it to my board for the extra $8?

Also that Koolance is nice, but damn its $90.

i suppose you have to do that, but isnt the backplate integrated in the CU and LT Versions?
i thought, only the LC variant is so trimmed down

 

[sneekypeet]

Even looking at the LT I dont see anywhere that it states it comes with the block, I'd hate to assume it does and be left waiting another 3 days to get one

I guess I will email the etailers and see what their response is.

 

[Cold Storm]

the block doesn't come with a back plate. It comes with a "hold down set" type mounting. So, that's where the mounting plate comes into effect..


PPC has them both in stock, Sidewinder is cheaper on the back plate..

 

[overclocking101]

Even looking at the LT I dont see anywhere that it states it comes with the block, I'd hate to assume it does and be left waiting another 3 days to get one

I guess I will email the etailers and see what their response is.

it does not come with any of the HK editions. I have the LT and purchased it without the backplate, trust me the backplate is worth the extra 8 bucks and then some. its simply the best WC backplate available for any block imo.

 

[overclocking101]

im currently awaiting a few parts Detroit top and a res but ima join! take some hpotos soon. my loop: HK 3.0 LT, 2X EK 4890 LT blocks, D5, Swity 3X120 and Swifty 4X120 Scythe slip streams. nice setup. though the fans are super loud but whatever.

 

[sneekypeet]

I wasnt a worth issue it was more of a MUST HAVE issue. You staing it does not come included is a bunch of help.

Only thing that I see now that sux is I have to order from 2-3 places to get what I need

Im thinking..

HK 3.0 LT (may get painted, not sure yet)
Bitspower POM 80 res.
3/8" ID white tube
Misc. Bitspower black elbows and 1/2" compression fittings.

I have a 655 pump and a triple rad and some fans Im sure I can get to work.

Thoughts? Simple reason for 3/8" tube on 1/2" barbs...stock waterblock for my NF200 chip is 3/8".

 

[Velvet Wafer]

I wasnt a worth issue it was more of a MUST HAVE issue. You staing it does not come included is a bunch of help.

Only thing that I see now that sux is I have to order from 2-3 places to get what I need

Im thinking..

HK 3.0 LT (may get painted, not sure yet)
Bitspower POM 80 res.
3/8" ID white tube
Misc. Bitspower black elbows and 1/2" compression fittings.

I have a 655 pump and a triple rad and some fans Im sure I can get to work.

Thoughts? Simple reason for 3/8" tube on 1/2" barbs...stock waterblock for my NF200 chip is 3/8".

there are 2 revisions of the HK 3.0. one that can fit 1/2 with screw-on barbs, and one, which has a smaller spacing, and can only fit 3/8 screw on barbs. this is REV1, which i own, better ask your etailer, which version he ships, if you one day, plan to go 1/2,instead of 3/8

 

[sneekypeet]

Ok Im really close. Other than whats on the list in the image, I may need 3 or elbows, but they arent available at Frozen.

Any help on maybe issues or any other spots to get a better price?

 

[Fitseries3]

sidewinders.

 

[sneekypeet]

I will look but iirc they had no white tubing

They do have white but its in 1/2"

I picked up a Nickel block, a smaller res, and cheaper fittings

That look normal? I need to add 3 elbows to that list, then just go to frozen for the tubing.

Thanks Fits, I did get a bit more bang for my dollar, now I just gotta see how bad shipping is gonna set me back.

 

[aCid888*]

Why not dump the compressions and go with the black Bitspower 1/2ID fittings??

I use/used compressions on a few builds now and they don't look at 'clean' as normal fittings do...in my view that is.




Edit: I also like the compact design of the XSPC restop....works wonders in a smaller case but your 800D isnt small by any means lol

 

[sneekypeet]

I think against the white tubing, the all black fittings would look better, plus I want to get away from all the clamps Ive tried before. That end of the purchase is solely a personal choice.

I had the plastic squeeze clamps, and the automotive style, meh. Figured why not, right?

 

[Wile E]

I like my fatboys the best. To each their own tho. Fittings don't usually make that big of a difference.

 

[sneekypeet]

It was more for looks.

Do they suck? The compressions I mean?

 

[Wile E]

It was more for looks.

Do they suck? The compressions I mean?

They don't flow as well as fatboys, but they aren't going to really hinder anything either. The only way fitting will make a difference is if you are at the ragged edge of your pump's abilities in your loop.

The only thing you have to watch for, is compression fittings end up wider than standard fittings, so they don't always fit on all blocks. Depends on port spacing.

 

[sneekypeet]

I am aware of their "fatness". But essentially with a 655 pumping away I should be fine?

 

[Wile E]

I am aware of their "fatness". But essentially with a 655 pumping away I should be fine?

Yeah, you should be fine. Like I said, it's basically just personal preference.

I've been kicking around the idea of adding some sort of quick release fittings to my loops for easy tear down and block swaps without the need to redo the whole loop.

 

[sneekypeet]

well the plan is here to make it so I can install it and remove it as all one unit. But we shall see how it goes in a couple of weeks

 

[Nick89]

Hey guys, I'm piecing together a new water cooling system. I need some feedback

The loop:

--------------------------------------CPU
Reservoir>Pump>Triple Rad>Y Split{----}Y Split>Double Rad>Reservoir.
--------------------------------------GPU

I've been out of the loop for a long time. And I need to know what would be a good pump, and which rads are the best and what would be a good water block form my PII 940 which might get upgraded to a PII X6.

I'll need a good 360mm rad which will get mounted to the top of my case I'm not sure where I will put the 240mm rad. And is the Dtek Fuzion still a good CPU water block?

The only thing in the loop would be my CPU and a 5870 when I get it.

 

[Velvet Wafer]

Hey guys, I'm piecing together a new water cooling system. I need some feedback

The loop:

--------------------------------------CPU
Reservoir>Pump>Triple Rad>Y Split{----}Y Split>Double Rad>Reservoir.
--------------------------------------GPU

I've been out of the loop for a long time. And I need to know what would be a good pump, and which rads are the best and what would be a good water block form my PII 940 which might get upgraded to a PII X6.

I'll need a good 360mm rad which will get mounted to the top of my case I'm not sure where I will put the 240mm rad. And is the Dtek Fuzion still a good CPU water block?

The only thing in the loop would be my CPU and a 5870 when I get it.

from what i know, an MCP 655,a Laing,the OCZ Hydro 500 or even 2 weaker pumps, in Series,should do pretty good work!
regarding waterblocks: buy a Heatkiller 3.0 CU,LT or LC,a Swiftech Apogee XT,or Koolance 360.
they form somewhat the performance crown,today the fusion is good, but it severly blocks flow