CPU Watercooling Setup Help?

[Ejjman1]

Now that I know the amount of tax return money I will receive, I plan on buying a setup, finally.

CPU: core i7, 1366 socket
Case: HAF 932
PSU: 1200W

Petra's Tech Shop doesn't seem to be getting into stock, and I don't think it would matter for what seems to be a $10 difference or so.


CPU Waterblock:
Petra's Tech Shop

Pump/Reservoir Combo:
XSPC Laing DDC Reservoir Pump Attachment w/ MCP-350/355 (No Fittings) - FrozenCPU.com


New top for the pump?:
XSPC - Laing DDC Top
[The above Pump/Reservoir combo looks like it already has it attached, but I can't tell.]

Radiator:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5...120mm_Radiator_-_Black_MCR320-QP-K.html#blank
[Add in a Swiftech MCB-120â„¢ "Radbox" - Black for external mounting]

Radiator Fans:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103052
[I know there is four, but an extra incase something breaks.]


Cooling Solution:
I plan to pick up some Distilled water locally, and add some of this?
http://www.petrastechshop.com/peptpcobi1.html
[At least that is what I've been told is better than coolant.]


I also need help with any other excessories (such as tubing) that I would be needing, as well as any of the barbs, etc. I plan on just cooling the CPU for now, but might add on to my graphics card, northbridge/southbridge later.

I am trying to copy this setup from Petra's Tech Shop, but they seem to not be restocking. Maybe I am just being impatient, but if anyone has information on that, let me know. Here's what I'm trying to copy.
http://www.petrastechshop.com/pecoel.html

Thanks!

-Ejj

 

[philbar71]

Looks like you are on the right track.

Order the MCR 320 from here,

Swiftech MCR320-QP Quiet Power 3X120mm - Black

Saves you $15.

You wont need the pump top if you get the MCP355 with the res top. Order just the pump from here,

Newegg.com - Swiftech MCP355 12 VDC Pump - Water Cooling

and the res top here, to save some money.

XSPC - Acrylic Reservoir for Laing DDC

With the money saved you can get this little better block,

Swiftech Apogee XT Extreme Performance CPU waterblock

And now for tubing,

TYGON® B-44-4X Food, Milk and Dairy Tubing - 1/2in. ID 5/8in. OD - AAA00036

I love this stuff, sure it's clear but it does not fade or gum up as easily other tubing.

 

[Burn]

You can get it all at one place to cut down on shipping, and its kind of a hassle to order from lots of places.

Don't get those fans though. They suck. I have some and they are horrible on rads... I'd pick up some yate loons.
http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SL-12-pr-3009.html
or
http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SM-12-Medium-Speed-pr-3770.html

Quoted from another thread I posted in:

Pump: DDC3.2/Swiftech MCP355 - $65.95
Swiftech MCP355 12v DC Pump

Pump Top: XSPC Reservoir Top (Currently out of stock; a lot of places are for some reason...) - $39.95
XSPC Acrylic Reservoir for Laing DDC

CPU Block: Swiftech Apogee XT - $79.95
Swiftech Apogee XT CPU Waterblock

Radiator: Swiftech MCR-320 - $48.95
Swiftech MCR320-QP Quiet Power 3X120mm - Black

Tubing: I like 1/2" ID (Inner Diameter) 3/4" OD (Outer Diameter)
Clear: Durelene PVC tubing 1/2in. ID x 3/4in. OD by Saint-Gobain - $.69 (Out of stock)
Colored: Feser Tube - FT - Active UV Hose - ID 1/2" - UV BLUE - $2.95
Feser Tube - FT - Active UV Hose - ID 1/2" - UV BLACK - $2.95
Feser Tube - FT - Active UV Hose - ID 1/2" - UV WHITE - $2.95
You want about 15 feet, that way you have extra if you ever want to add/redo your loop. -Price varies depending on what you get, but I'll say ~$40

CLAMPS: ALWAYS USE CLAMPS. Personal Preference as to which ones; I use zip ties, some like worm drive, others like herbie clamps...
Worm Drive: Breeze Miniature Hose Clamp 7/16 in. to 25/32 in. $.39
Herbie: Herbie Clip® Nylon Hose Clamp Size H - Black (out of stock...) $.25 (out of stock...)
I always like to buy extra. Price varies b/w how many you will get, I'll estimate $5

Barbs: ALWAYS make sure the barb's ID matches up with your tubing ID. If they don't, it won't work... Barbs are also personal preference. However I like these:
Bitspower G 1/4in. Silver Shining Fitting for 1/2in. Tubing #BP-WTP-C01 - $2.50 each
I always like to buy extra barbs too, just in case I ever need them... ~$25

All that is about $305 + Shipping

As far as Petra's, they are in the process of moving and from the rumors I have seen XS (only a rumor, could be completely wrong) is that they have been bought out by another place. The owner Alex is supposed to be explaining it all pretty soon, just not sure when

 

[Ejjman1]

Thanks for the quick posts, and very helpful!

Pump
Swiftech MCP355 12v DC Pump
-$65.95

Reservoir
XSPC Acrylic Reservoir for Laing DDC
-$39.95

CPU Block
Swiftech Apogee XT CPU Waterblock
-$79.95

Radiator
Swiftech MCR320-QP Quiet Power 3X120mm - Black
-$48.95

Fans [x3]
YATE LOON 120mm Case Fan - D12SM-12 - Medium Speed
-$10.05

Tubing [15 ft]
Feser Tube - FT - Active UV Hose - ID 1/2" - UV BLACK
-$44.25

Clamps [15 of them?]
Breeze Miniature Hose Clamp 7/16 in. to 25/32 in.
-$5.40

Barbs - I'm not sure how many barbs I need, and I don't know much about them either. It looks like the CPU Waterblock already comes with some, but of course I'd probably need more.

Coolant - Distilled water +
Petra's Tech Shop
-$2.99

Total (w/o shipping or Barbs): $297.49

EDIT: Burn, seeing as you have the HAF 932 aswell, should I pick up one of these for external mounting? Or is it not required?
http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/mciraho.html