Waterblock in chipset??

[arix]

How can this be done without the pci-e card bothering ove the chipet???
is this a probem, cause i plan to Watercool my whole system (CPU,VID CARD,Chipset)
also will the TT bigwater SE work?

[Mr.Ferrari]

ok.. first of all, Stay FAR FAR away from the thermaltake big water SE. I would rather take a decent aircooler then that piece shoddy piece of work. Worse thing ever done for watercooling. You are just asking to screw up hundreds of dollars worth of parts.

If your want to get a full water loop. Expect on spending atleast 300-400 dollars.

If your gonna do water do it right or stay away from it, because your asking for trouble.

And to answer your question, yes there are chipset waterblocks. Most are universally compatible. However there is no point to one unless your doing it to loose a fan.

[arix]

why should i "stay far from it"?? What should i get then?

[Mr.Ferrari]

A custom setup...There are very few prebuilt kits I would ever suggest. And most of them usually offer less for the price.

[arix]

examples. please

[Mr.Ferrari]

You find individual parts that suit your needs.
Heres a short explanation I wrote up for another guy on the forum:
Link (http://forum.pcmech.com/showpost.php?p=1143288&postcount=8)

I can help you out in choosing parts, I just need a budget, And what exactly you wish to watercool.

[arix]

I want to watercool my Ath 64 3800+ and maybe my video card geforce 6800gs, prefer a system with a reservoir in the 5" cd-rom bay...

[Mr.Ferrari]

Whats the budget?
And the 6800gs is pcie correct?

[arix]

the budget is arround 200 bucks and yes the 6800 ys pci-e but im planning to upgrade to a 79850 or a 8800 series... and maybe ill watercool the chipset.

[Mr.Ferrari]

1. Upgrading to a 7xxx card should be fine. But 8800 has totally different mounting holes. You will probally have to buy a new mounting bracket if it is out. Or depending, perhaps a whole new waterblock.

2. 200 is not enough for a decent CPU + GPU water loop. I would say you need atleast 250 including the accessories. And plan to add another 30 if you want a chipset waterblock.

However another choice could be just doing cpu now and leaving room for upgrade for a GPU block in the future. Since you are planning to upgrade that anyways. 200 could get you a very nice CPU only loop with prep for a future GPU upgrade.

[arix]

no pob 250, CPU and GPu...

[Mr.Ferrari]

If you dont have space in your case for the Radiator I suggest this, if not, ALWAYS keep the radiator in a place where it can get fresh air!:
Swiftech RADBOX (http://jab-tech.com/Swiftech-RadBox-MCB-120-Revision-2-Black-pr-3337.html)

CPU: Aquaxtreme IceFloe (http://www.cooltechnica.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AQX-ICEFLOE-CPU-HF&Category_Code=WB) $41.99
*Make sure you select the option for 1/2'' ID barbs

GPU: Swiftech MCW60 (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcgpuwa1.html) $44.95
*Dont forget some RAMSINKS (http://jab-tech.com/BGA-Ram-Cooling-c-224.html) of your choice to cover your videocard's ram.

Radiator: Swiftech MCR220 (http://jab-tech.com/Swiftech-MCR-220-Radiator-Black-pr-3199.html) $40

Swiftech RADBOX (http://jab-tech.com/Swiftech-RadBox-MCB-120-Revision-2-Black-pr-3337.html)
*If you dont have space in your case for the Radiator I suggest this, if not, ALWAYS keep the radiator in a place where it can get fresh air!:

Pump: Laing D5 (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmcin12pu.html) $74.99
*You will also want a gel pad to muffle the vibration from the pump: PTS Gel (http://www.petrastechshop.com/pegviabbl.html) $3.99

Reservoir: I highly suggest against the 5.25'' res, purely because at the moment there are no decent ones. The only one I would ever suggest is 50-60 bucks.
I highly suggest this one instead:
Swiftech MCRES-MICRO (http://www.petrastechshop.com/swmchire.html) $19.95

Fans: Yate Loon SL (http://www.petrastechshop.com/12yalod1cafa.html) x2=$9.98

Tubing: MasterKleer 1/2'' (http://www.petrastechshop.com/1id3odmagepu.html) $.75x10ft.=$7.50

Clamps: Worm Drive Clamps (http://www.petrastechshop.com/ststwohocl.html)$1x10=$10

Additives:
IF you want some color get this and follow the instructions: Pentosin G11 BLUE (http://www.petrastechshop.com/peg11coadb.html) $2.99
IF you just want some anti-algae colorless substance, use this and follow instructions: PT NUKE (http://www.petrastechshop.com/pepcobi1.html) $2.50

*ALWAYS use distilled water to dilute!

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Guides:
As I linked earlier:
Watercooling Guide (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=731319&postcount=1)
Go Down to PART 2 for installation and Cleaning! :)