Build my own external Watercooler!

Ok, i think im going to attempt to build an external cooler. I have a LianLi pc65 case thats really cramped so space is super limited. Im going to encase the whole thing in acrylic, so far these are the parts im going to use, let me know your opinions!! im on a budget too

xoxide.com Radiation Reservoir/Pump $60.00
2 120mm green uv reactive fans $6
directron.com Swiftech RAD676 Radiator for Dual 12cm Fans $36.00
newegg.com 2x120mm Fan Filters $12.50
dangerden.com MAZE4SHD $50.45
ClearFlex 60 tubing

total about $165.00
plus acrylic peice from home depot $5.50

whole system will be 3/8" tubing, i beleive that this will help slow the water down a bit for more heat absorption, the only thing i might change is the pump.

Sounds like a very sweet setup. The only thing I don't like too much is the pump/res combo. I really don't know how that would work out. I am fond of the Hydor L30 myself. I use two in my watercooling setup :D

I don't have much to offer in answering your questions, but I would love to see you make a project log about this. I've been considering something simillar myself.

ranger - what happens on january 12?

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Originally posted by PointlesS
ranger - what happens on january 12?

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I think that is the day his stuff arrives from his old home to his new one :D

So that is the day when he can benchmark again and try to take back the #1 spot :D

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Originally posted by ranger2992
Sounds like a very sweet setup. The only thing I don't like too much is the pump/res combo. I really don't know how that would work out. I am fond of the Hydor L30 myself. I use two in my watercooling setup :D

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yeah i think i might use the hydor to be safe and just get a spiffy round acrylic resivour to match the casing im building for it. ill post a bunch of pictures when i get this thing started!!

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Originally posted by tantalus000
yeah i think i might use the hydor to be safe and just get a spiffy round acrylic resivour to match the casing im building for it. ill post a bunch of pictures when i get this thing started!!

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definitely sounds like a nice setup! look forward to the pics.

well, since you're going for cheap, have you considered making an evaporative cooling tower instead of a radiator? Just get a submersible pump and leave it in the bottom, have a couple fittings set into the side of the tower, and go crazy that way.

Up-side is that it cools better than any rad you'll ever find, able to give water temps below ambient.

that sounds really cool how do i do it?? i saw someone had a fishtank or something hooked up to their computer, is that what your talking about?

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ranger - what happens on january 12?

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The gloves come off. I eliminate all competition. I am a focused AMD killing machine right now. While I wait for my computer to show up, I am mentally packing my go to war kit for my upcoming battle with all who stand in my way.

Hrm, I wonder if you'll buy the EE chip beforehand so you can just slap it in ;)

Has anyone used one of these for a pump?? Im thinking about using the one that is $20.99, pumps 660GPH

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...0&N=2004+22788

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Originally posted by Saffire
Hrm, I wonder if you'll buy the EE chip beforehand so you can just slap it in ;)

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As I stated before, I am going to destroy the infedel AMD FX with my current weaponry. I will then upgrade to the mother of all bombs and through the EE in :D

Have you decided what kind of or size that your external case will be?

You can get a Chevy chevette heatercore for cheaper and it will work a lot better. As for tubing size, I'd go 1/2 inch instead. More flow is better for waterblocks. The only place that low flow may be better is in the radiator, but the heatercore still works better than the swifty at higher flow rates. Also, if you add a gpu and nb waterblock, it won't hurt so much.

Don't go for the really cheap pumps. I tried to use a dolphin dp560. It was about 40 bucks and it died quickly. I live in Japan and the pump cannot handle 100 vac, 50 cycle. It seized after about half an hour and took another fifteen minutes to cool down to where it would work again. It does move a lot of water though. I am currently testing an Eheim 1048. It seems to move enough water.

i was going to build the enclosure from acrylic i bought from the store. im going to get the eheim pump soon