new to water cooling

[jay51]

i decided to try a WC kit,i been looking at 2

1. Swiftech H20-220 Compact 3/8IN Dual 120MM CPU Liquid Cooling Kit $179.00

2. Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultra Universal CPU Liquid Cooling Kit $229.99 on sale for $179.99

i was going to use vortex technique but mc220 w res are sold out..
if i use kit 2 wiil i need any kind of adapter to hold cpu block on.. asus M2N-E and x2 5000+ BE

thank you

[magictorch]

No the apogee GT block comes with a retention plate. Given that the DTEK fusion V2 is on sale in the member specials plus you can price match the other components with DC you could build as similar setup with a better cpu block. 179 for the 2nd kit is a great deal though!!!

[jay51]

Originally Posted by magictorch

No the apogee GT block comes with a retention plate. Given that the DTEK fusion V2 is on sale in the member specials plus you can price match the other components with DC you could build as similar setup with a better cpu block. 179 for the 2nd kit is a great deal though!!!

DC Seems to be out of stock on most items, i'll take a better look..

thank you

[jay51]

how does this look in comparison to the kit 2 only $189.40

1 -D-TEK Customs Fuzion V2 CPU Water Block S478/LGA775/S939/AM2/S754 1/2IN Barbs $49.99
1 -D-TEK Customs DB-1 12V Micro Silent Water Cooling Pump 1/2" G1/4 Barb Fittings $37.99
1-Swiftech MCB-120 Radbox Revision 2 Black $19.99
1 -Swiftech 7/16IN ID Vinyl Tubing 10 Feet $9.47
1-Swiftech Hydrx Water Additive Coolant 2 oz Bottle $1.99
1- Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power Dual 120MM Water Cooling Radiator Black G1/4 Threaded $44.99
1-D-TEK Customs 1/2IN G1/4 Chrome High Flow Barb Fittings (Pair) $4.99
1-Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Clear HI-FLOW Water Cooling Reservoir 3/8IN & 1/2IN Barb Fittings $19.99

am i missing anything or have items i don't need?

TIA

[3.0charlie]

The pump you chose is not as good as the MCP-655. Still it's a good pump - I have both. But the Fuzion V2 is definitely better than the Apogee GT. You're missing a second pair of metal barbs, for the micro-res (if you wish). You have only one pair for the rad.

[JD]

Originally Posted by jay51

how does this look in comparison to the kit 2 only $189.40

1 -D-TEK Customs Fuzion V2 CPU Water Block S478/LGA775/S939/AM2/S754 1/2IN Barbs $49.99
1 -D-TEK Customs DB-1 12V Micro Silent Water Cooling Pump 1/2" G1/4 Barb Fittings $37.99
1-Swiftech MCB-120 Radbox Revision 2 Black $19.99
1 -Swiftech 7/16IN ID Vinyl Tubing 10 Feet $9.47
1-Swiftech Hydrx Water Additive Coolant 2 oz Bottle $1.99
1- Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power Dual 120MM Water Cooling Radiator Black G1/4 Threaded $44.99
1-D-TEK Customs 1/2IN G1/4 Chrome High Flow Barb Fittings (Pair) $4.99
1-Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Clear HI-FLOW Water Cooling Reservoir 3/8IN & 1/2IN Barb Fittings $19.99

am i missing anything or have items i don't need?

TIA

Make sure you use Price Canada to price match all those items. It'll end up being even less. Not sure if you already have fans or not, but Yate Loons are a cheap and quiet way to go.

[jay51]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

The pump you chose is not as good as the MCP-655. Still it's a good pump - I have both. But the Fuzion V2 is definitely better than the Apogee GT. You're missing a second pair of metal barbs, for the micro-res (if you wish). You have only one pair for the rad.

so the pump i chose should be ok for now,?
im only going to cool my cpu with it.

or should i start with kit 2 and upgrade the cpu block later ,will the Apogee GT work as a good 1st block for newb like me?

thank you

[3.0charlie]

Yes, for both questions. They are 2 very good kits. You won't be disappointed by either.

[jay51]

Originally Posted by jdrom17

Make sure you use Price Canada to price match all those items. It'll end up being even less. Not sure if you already have fans or not, but Yate Loons are a cheap and quiet way to go.

i do have fans,but if i can find cheaper than 189.00 ill grab some new fans too..

hmm price match you say

thank you

[jay51]

Originally Posted by 3.0charlie

Yes, for both questions. They are 2 very good kits. You won't be disappointed by either.

thank you