Hey guys, running a i7 930 on with asus p6x58d-e and kingston 3x2ghz 2000mhz t1 hyper x. Current casing is CM690 lite. Anyways, cut to the point. I have been searching and reading on watercooling and after a few days I have finalized on the following items.

CPU block : EK Supreme HF Nickel (This should be fine?)
Pump : Laing D5/ Swiftech MCP 655 (This should be fine as well?)
Radiator: HW Labs Black Ice Xtreme 240mm (Considered the 360mm but dont think I can fit it in somehow?)
Tubes : XSPC 7/16ID - 5/8OD (Radiator barbs are 1/2ID but I want the tubes to fit tight. Or you suggest I switch to 1/2ID tubes?)
Coolant : Distilled water(Feser Aqua) + Biocide from Petra's Tech
Thermal Paste : Arctic Silver 5

Recommendations for items to be replaced can be obtained easily and cheap around the UK I hope (am studying in UK). Or if you guys think this setup is good to go. Im ordering it tomorrow.

This post has been edited by cheesycake: Oct 26 2010, 10:06 PM

I was thinking of shin-etsu paste but, I think a bit overkill? Haha. Thanks for the suggestions, I can save some money off that Feser Aqua.

Can a mod please move this to watercooling club?

Think I will use the MX-2 that comes with my heatsink and change to Shin Etsu the next time I remove. Changed "cart" list to 1/2ID 3/4OD like a few of you suggested. 2 meters of tubing is enough for a cpu-only loop I guess.

I have been trying to find guides about radiator placements and loop arrangement. So far I can gather is Pump>Rad>Cpu>Res>pump.

I think mounting the rad on top of my 690 is better than bottom? Currently thinking of radiator fans blowing air into the computer.

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Added on October 27, 2010, 3:37 amIf I'm mounting the rad at top, I need to figure out how to place my t-line/reservoir at a higher position >.>

This post has been edited by cheesycake: Oct 27 2010, 03:37 AM

I dont think I am worried about bending since Im not OC-ing my GPU. Most likely my WC will stay as a single loop for a long time. Does radiator position affect the performance? I was thinking if rad is at bottom, the air intake will be from inside the case which won't be that cold. If the rad is at top, the intake from my room should be quite cold (<15 degrees) since winter is approaching. And I'm thinking I might go fillport reservoir cause of budget constrains