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LyL18

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First, the goodies... I just submitted my orders to Petras and Jab-tech for my first WC setup. Here's what I got:
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[u]Petras[/u]
CPU: D-tek FuZioN v2(w/ 1/2" barbs)
Fans: Yate Loon D12SM-12 (2x)
Pump: Laing DDC-3.1/Swiftech MCP350
Tubing: Masterkleer 3/8" ID (5/8" OD)

Misc: PT Nuke, Arctic Cooling MX-2, 12" White cathodes

[u]Jab-Tech[/u]
Radiator: Swiftech MCR220-QP (w/ 1/2" barbs)
Resivour: Swiftech Micro Res


Pump Misc: XSPC Laing DDC Top

Background info
-I will be adding GPU and probably NB blocks later
-Planning on cooling an overclocked E8400 on an Abit IP35 Pro
-Will be used in a Lian Li V1000B-PLUS II. Radiator mounted at top of case

My Concerns+Questions
1) Fittings: I ordered 1/2" barbs on everything that let me (cpu+rad); I know the Micro res comes with plastic ones, I plan on swapping them with a pair of metal ones. Will i need a pair for the pump as well... I think it comes with 3/8" barbs? If so, would you suggest any particular 1/2" barbs or are they basically all the same? (http://www.petrastechshop.com/laddc1mcin12.html)

2) Compression Fittings: My assumption is that these replace barbs+clamps? Would you suggest using these?

3) My pump choice: I opted for the quieter MCP350 over the MCP355. I will be using the XSPC top. Will this be enough pump even after I add a few more blocks? Whats a good way to gauge how well your pump is performing?

4) Coolant: I planned on using some deionized water I can get from work with some of the PT Nuke from Petra's. Sound good?

5) Fans: I got the Yate Loon's from Petra's. Is this a good Fan/Rad match?


Thats all i have for right now... Any advice/criticism is welcome... ie "You should gotten this..."

Expect a worklog for my case, new WC loop, new hardware!
 
If you plan to cool more than the CPU I would have gone with a triple rad. The MCP655 would also work better IMO and is very quiet.

Masterkleer 3/8" is a bitch to get onto 1/2" barbs.

My .02$
 
HardBytes said:
If you plan to cool more than the CPU I would have gone with a triple rad. The MCP655 would also work better IMO and is very quiet.

Masterkleer 3/8" is a bitch to get onto 1/2" barbs.

My .02$
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I was going to go w/ a tripple radiator, however it didnt like how it would fit at the top of my case (V1000). I will probably add a single 120 radiator to the bottom of my case, and maybe get a MCP655 once i add another block or two.

I think i am fine with the MCP350 for now, plus I know i will be able to find use for it/sell it if i get the 655.

Yeah.. i hear the tubing is very hard to get on... not really looking forward to it. Hopefully i can warm it up enough that it will bend a little. Maybe ill spend a bunch of money on compression fittings? :p
 
I put the tubing ends in hot distilled water for about a minute, it helped a lot.
 
Uhm, the masterkleer has an ID of 7/16 does it not?
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Yes it does. Still tight though. :)

Would you suggest the Dtek Pro-Mount set?
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Personal preference really. It didn't cost that much and it's supposed to stiffen the mobo after the block is mounted.
 
LyL18 said:
meh, im going to try it first. ive heard mixed opinions (as usual)
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Dude its tough enough to get 7/16 over 1/2 barbs, 3/8 is really going to suck. Instead of ordering new barbs though, i'd order the 7/16 tubing over the 1/2 barbs as I like the feeling of knowing it has a solid seal.
 
Imitation said:
Dude its tough enough to get 7/16 over 1/2 barbs, 3/8 is really going to suck. Instead of ordering new barbs though, i'd order the 7/16 tubing over the 1/2 barbs as I like the feeling of knowing it has a solid seal.
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thanks for the advice... ill most likely do that if i cant get it.
 
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