Hi!
I'm planning to build a water cooled system using Aqua Computer parts as much as possible. This will be my first water cooled rig. The parts will be purchased in 2 phases due to finances. These are the parts which I plan on getting initially:

Phase I

Case.....Lian-Li PC-G75B
Mobo....Maximus Formula SE
Radiator....Danger Den Black Ice GTX Xtreme (3 x 120mm fans)
Pump....Danger Den DDC-12V REV3.2
Reservoir....Aquabay
Aqua Tube
Aquatube LED Mounting Cap
Blue LED
Tubemeter
CPU Waterblock......Cuplex XT Double Impact
GPU Waterblock......AquagraFX NVIDIA 8800 GTX
Plug&Cool 8mm Fittings...14
Aquastream 3.5" Monitoring Device
Tubing..............7 ft Tygon Premium 3/8" ID
Coolant.............Zertex

Layout will be as follows:

Pump-->Rad-->CPU-->NB-->GPU-->Res-->Pump

1. Will this be enough to get me started?
2. Any suggestions for improving what I have?
3. Where can I get Plug&Cool connectors?
4. Would you suggest a different pump and tubing then the one I have?

Phase II  (later on)

Flow Control Sensor & Cable
Thermal Control System
Aquajet
Thermal Sensor
Vario Dual LED
Aquaero Power Connector ATX Standby Relay Cable
Monitor......Aquaero VFD
Control......Multiswitch
Aquastream Controller Board - V3.5
Cable Connector.....Aquabus
Aquaero to Aquastream Cable

Any help would be greatly appreciated!   I live in the U.S if that makes any difference such as obtaining parts.

Zitat von »GruffDaddy«

Hi!
I'm planning to build a water cooled system using Aqua Computer parts as much as possible. This will be my first water cooled rig. The parts will be purchased in 2 phases due to finances. These are the parts which I plan on getting initially:

Phase I

Case.....Lian-Li PC-G75B
Mobo....Maximus Formula SE
Radiator....Danger Den Black Ice GTX Xtreme (3 x 120mm fans)
Pump....Danger Den DDC-12V REV3.2
Reservoir....Aquabay
Aqua Tube
Aquatube LED Mounting Cap
Blue LED
Tubemeter
CPU Waterblock......Cuplex XT Double Impact
GPU Waterblock......AquagraFX NVIDIA 8800 GTX
Plug&Cool 8mm Fittings...14
Aquastream 3.5" Monitoring Device
Tubing..............7 ft Tygon Premium 3/8" ID
Coolant.............Zertex

Layout will be as follows:

Pump-->Rad-->CPU-->NB-->GPU-->Res-->Pump

1. Will this be enough to get me started?
2. Any suggestions for improving what I have?
3. Where can I get Plug&Cool connectors?
4. Would you suggest a different pump and tubing then the one I have?

Phase II  (later on)

Flow Control Sensor & Cable
Thermal Control System
Aquajet
Thermal Sensor
Vario Dual LED
Aquaero Power Connector ATX Standby Relay Cable
Monitor......Aquaero VFD
Control......Multiswitch
Aquastream Controller Board - V3.5
Cable Connector.....Aquabus
Aquaero to Aquastream Cable

Any help would be greatly appreciated!   I live in the U.S if that makes any difference such as obtaining parts.

Zitat von »divve«

I'm not sure about your tubing choice. In order for it to be compatible with plug & cool fittings it has to be of the "PUR" type, which is much stiffer/harder with more exacting outer tolerances.

I have never used a dremmel before and don't have the experience to mod a case. So I bought the case with the radiator built in from a US site. It was the only brand they offered. The barbs are 3/8" so that shouldn't be a problem.
As for the choice of pump I was informed that the original AC choice would be too weak based on the rad/loop setup I had. I will be more then happy to modify anything in the setup except for the case and and radiatior. It's a done deal and on it's way here so I can't change it. :-/ I read on the [H]ard forums on the Aquastream XT. I'll wait for Sharka to stock it and place an order. I really need help with the tubing and fittings. Don't have a real clue as to how much tubing to order or the correct type. I listed Tygon because that's what I hear alot at the ExtremeOverclocking Forums. It would help me alot if someone could provide me a link to the correct tube and correct size as well as the fittings. My experience with the metric system is limited as I'm from the U.S. but am willing to learn.

My setup has a radiator with 3/8" barbs and the mobo has a built in waterblock on the North Bridge with 3/8" barbs. My question is what is the best tubing and fittings for this setup. Other forums say I should use 8/6mm plug and cool tubing but will that go with the 3/8" barb setup I have? ???

gr3if, I appreciate all the help you're giving me here. Here is the link to Sharka Computers. They are the sole distributors for AC here in the U.S. This is the links for the fittings.

http://www.sharkacomputers.com/wacofi.html

If this doesn't help please let me know. Thank you very much. ;D

I think the NB waterblock is removable on this mobo. Would it be helpful if I removed it and used an AC one to help with the tubing and fitting compatability? Would it also be helpful if I changed the barbs on the radiator to another size as well?

I think this is the link on the Sharka Computers website that has the 10/8mm fittings. Was this what you were referring to?

http://www.sharkacomputers.com/fifor8xtu8id.html

Awesome!! Thank you very very much gr3if. That is exactly what I needed to know. Just got my case with the mounted rad and PSU in today. WOOT! Now all I have to do is wait for the Aquastream XT to come to the U.S. I guess I can order my Aquatube and Aquabay and start to set them up in the meantime. Two questions though:

1. When the new Aquastream XT comes out will I still use the same pump fittings?
2. And how much feet of tubing do you think I should get for my setup.

Thanks again! ;D