So how does this look for my first WC attempt?

[Z Overlord]

but what about the other Q's I had like the Rad Box? Do you still need it if I'm mounting inside? It's my list I'm worried about. I want to remove unnecessary stuff from it, budget is somewhat tight.

[Dazmode]

Skip rad box. It helps ^ fan performance.

Time to order...

[SugarJ]

Originally Posted by Dazmode

SugarJ -- nice rig.

Thanks Daz. That's the old build, my Cosmos is much nicer. I should put some pics in the pic thread.

Originally Posted by Z Overlord

but what about the other Q's I had like the Rad Box? Do you still need it if I'm mounting inside? It's my list I'm worried about. I want to remove unnecessary stuff from it, budget is somewhat tight.

Radbox is not necessary for internal mounts, but you'll have to come up with some brackets like I linked earlier.

And those barbs are correct for 1/2" tubing, but Bitspower barbs are WAY better, IMHO. Bitspower G 1/4in. Silver Shining Fitting for 1/2in. Tubing #BP-WTP-C01

As for the spotcool, it's not necessary if you have decent airflow over your mobo with your rad mount. With my 900, I was pushing air through the rad, over the mobo, and exhausting with the top fan. I never found I needed my spotcool, but your mileage may vary.

[Z Overlord]

and the rad comes with stuff for mounting right?

does side winder ship to the US or only CAD?

And for the gpu I plan on using the back plate (this guy calls it the Red Plate) for the VRM's and memory. He did it with his 4890.

[MpG]

Actually, Sidewinder is based in Indiana, so worries there. They just happen to do a great job of shipping to Canada.

If you're still looking at the Swiftech radiator (I'm kind of losing track here), then yes, it comes with mounting screws for the fans.

[Z Overlord]

Originally Posted by MpG

Actually, Sidewinder is based in Indiana, so worries there. They just happen to do a great job of shipping to Canada.

Oh so Sidewinder can't ship to US? Darn...Should I just get the stuff at NCIXUS? They're fittings are like $12 there V_V

And cause I'm using the back plate of my video card to cool the other stuff aside from the gpu, do I still need the fan?

[Z Overlord]

better pic:



see the back plate (red).



I'll put the gpu block on the gpu (duh lol), and do I HAVE to put the fan on it's assigned spot (triangle shape).

[MpG]

Originally Posted by Z Overlord

Oh so Sidewinder can't ship to US? Darn...Should I just get the stuff at NCIXUS? They're fittings are like $12 there V_V

No, I'm talking about the state Indiana. For you, it wouldn't be international at all, you've got nothing to worry about.

[Z Overlord]

oh lol thanks. So do I really need the fan for my card? I would prefer it wouldn't.

[MpG]

As long as you've got some case airflow moving over the metal, you should be just fine.