Im going to restart my current project/WIP but before I can start anything, I need to decided on my pump and CPU block. Firstly, colour scheme - Case is all clear acrylic, with green liquid and then green and UV LED's. Radiators are chromed, as is PSU and DVD drive casing. (project link here: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=140123 ) So, I want a CPU block. It needs to be able to take 1/2" ID compression fittings (preferably without extenders or using 45*'s) needs to be a good performer (more concerned by looks than performance though). I'm currently looking at these three: Swiftech GTZ SE Watercool Heatkiller 3.0 Alphacool HF 14 Yellowstone Now, I like the looks of the HK, and I can nickel/chrome plate it with ease, but I want to know what the top silver bit is made from, wether its aluminium or stainless steel, so do I need to powdercoat it, or anodise it. The yellowstone has the right looks, but is it any good? The GTZ SE looks damn cool, but is a bit pricey. Secondly, pumps. Will a DDC 3.2 and an XSPC top be able to go through 2x GTS 240's , 2x GPU blocks and a CPU block, as well as a very restrictive res? And finally, any ideas on this res design? :up:
my vote is for the Swiftech GTZ SE it loos damn sexy! As for the pump it should do that setup no problems to be totally honest you just might see a small drop in flow rate cos of the res.
From what i've heard, the yellowstone isn't that great. RRR seem to dislike it alot or well at least red dose. I like my ek supreme lt with its acetal top, that might have enough room for 1/2in comps... if not then the heatkiller for sure. I am going to guess that little strip is stainless steel aswell. That Res looks like a sod for water to flow around it, maybe redesign it so there is a more direct route between the inlet and outlet, the rest would be static coolant in the channels and would look cool.
As a rule from my time on XS with him, I disregard everything RRR says As for the flow killing-ness, its meant to be style over substance, all show and no go etc.
I knew we were mortal enemies ever since you binned your dragon case! lol! form over function hmmmm, i prefer function thats made pretty! ROFL!
