Ahhh...finally!...almost WC'd

[Cptn Vortex]

Nah I dont think you will need Biocide. you should be fine.

[kruzn4evr]

"Think?..should"?....ya don't sound very convincing Cptn..lol...is the PC Pure Extreme Cool good enough?
I have a couple of other questions, first, would Home Depot or a plumbing suppy store carry 3/8" barbs? NCIX screwed me again by sending 1-3/8" and 1-1/2" instead of a pair of 3/8" and it's not worth sending back. If anyone local has a spare 3/8" G1/4 barb or better yet a pair of nozzle connectors they can sell and send it would be greatly appreciated, let me know.

Second, after looking at the WC'd pics in the gallery, I'm trying to decide which is the best plumbing method for my application. Here's the way I'm looking to run the loop.

pump > res > cpu > rad > gpu > nb > pump

Is this the best setup for me?....any thoughts and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Koolance drain valve I'll be using at the bottom of the loop and I'm trying to decide if I should add a fill port line to it. The res isn't too hard to get at for filling so not sure if it's worth doing a fill line.

[3.0charlie]

res-pump-rad-cpu-gpu-nb-res.

I may have spare 3/8" G1/4 barbs. Let me check this week-end.

[kruzn4evr]

So my set up is completely bass akwards or is yours just better for my application?

I'm hoping to find someone more local but if not I'd take it if ya got it, thanks

[3.0charlie]

You must have the reservoir before the pump, and you have to install it higher than the pump; all water-cooling pumps are designed to be gravity-fed.

[kruzn4evr]

Ok, thanks, not sure what I was thinking, that more makes sense. My res will be about 3-3.5" higher than the pump so I should be ok shouldn't I?

[BrainEater]

Yes , Rona/home despot will more than likely have barbs/elbows/fittings......

[3.0charlie]

Originally Posted by kruzn4evr

Ok, thanks, not sure what I was thinking, that more makes sense. My res will be about 3-3.5" higher than the pump so I should be ok shouldn't I?

Yes, more than enough.

[kruzn4evr]

Ok, now I have what feels like a stupid question!!....I decided to install the GTZ and dump the TT block, only problem is, I can't get the damn backplate off!...it's stuck on there REAL good! I'm afraid using too much force will damage the board...oh hell who am I kidding I'd split it half! Whats the best way to get it off safely? I love new experiences..lol

[magictorch]

mmm my apogee GT backplate was welded to the bottom of my old board.

I found that an even pressure on one lifted side and a blunt knife slid under the lifted side to cut the pad worked well enough. Adding some drops of arctic clean helped break the pad up and with cleaning the residue off the board. You just have to be careful not to scrape the solder points.

Originally Posted by kruzn4evr

Ok, now I have what feels like a stupid question!!....I decided to install the GTZ and dump the TT block, only problem is, I can't get the damn backplate off!...it's stuck on there REAL good! I'm afraid using too much force will damage the board...oh hell who am I kidding I'd split it half! Whats the best way to get it off safely? I love new experiences..lol