my advice is never get TT or CM WC kit if u really wan performance... try custom kit from bryan or metalzone ...

TT kits pro:
cheap

TT kits cons:
performance lousy, Thermalright Air Coolers surely pawned it...
pump will die over time, lotsa TT kits users suffering dead pump after sometimes of usage, and the rma of local distributor are slow...
lousy acrylic block, some will crack over time due to cheap quality acrylic used...
water block design are out of date, inefficient in cooling...
aluminium radiator + copper block ? corrosion surely happens... hope it doesnt...
etc... more to come... havent think of it..

my recommendations:
Apogee GT waterblock
Swiftech MCR-220QP
T-Line
Nirox pump or D-Tek DB-1 pump
1/2 ID tubings or 3/8ID tubings

this setup surely better than the TT, if space is a problem u can get a 120mm radiator instead of 2x120mm radiator...

Thanks for the heads up regarding TT or CM WC kits

Btw, what is the different between 1/2 ID and 3/8ID tubings ? Is it the thicker tube the better, which one should i choose ? You see, this is my first attempt at WC, have little knowledge about custom WC kits.

only the size .. 1/2"ID more flow thru the tube where 3/8"ID has a faster flow... thicker tube depending on the wall... some tubing has thick walls which prevent kinking... you can ask bryanyeo87 recomend parts for wc to u...

Thanks for the explanation I just sent him a PM

the difference between 1/2 ID tubings and 3/8 tubings are minimal... around 1c or 0.xx c... u can refer to xtremesystems forum... but for me, i think 7/16ID tubings with 1/2OD barbs works best...

if u wan a neat looking setup, suggest u use the 7/16ID/5/8OD tubings with 1/2'OD barbs or 3/8 ID/5/8OD or 3/8ID 1/2 OD tubings with 3/8OD barbs...

*OD = outer diameter
ID = inner diameter

i just saw PETRONAS Coolant for car radiator...RM16 from petronas...can it be used in WC set? it said to prevent corrosion in the rad...mMmm.

your rad and the car rad are diff
i dont think your pump will like the coolant very much either

besides its said that distilled water still the best

it is not fully fill with the coolant but need to mix with water. The coolant and water ratio is 1:2 ...Mmm..

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation

Just got reply back from bryanyeo87

mmm, its not recommended to put car coolant in.....



again not recommended, no matter the temps, distilled + abit of biocide is the best, adding that to the loop will also shorten your lifespan as ethyl glycol evaporates through the tubing, not to mention stain the tubes, etc etc

as bryan said, not a good idea... if u intend to use coolant, i think the swiftech hydrx is ok if u dun mind changing tubings or stained tubings... i think the ethylene glycol contents in the hydryx are lesser thn those automobiles anti freeze... i still using swiftech hydryx in my loop due to the look of green and also no alternatif in the past... TT,Gigabyte coolant cost too much,distilled water + no biocide is a no go, no people selling biocide in malaysia... i will change to biocide+distilled water during my semester break as already get 1 frm US bulk sales and also bryan are selling it...

i dun think the content of ethelyne glycol in hydrx are more hazardous thn those automobile antifreeze or coolant... anyone know more about this chemicals ?

Just use car battery water, add coolant if you want.. dont add also can...

Petronas car bettery water = Rm2 per bottle

car battery water got some chemical inside if u read the description on the bottle..

battery water only ionized distilled water rite? any other chemical? sorry, i'm not good at chemistry..lolz

jusco / giant / carrefour distilled drinking water + swiftech hydrx ( 1/2 bottle for 1.5L, i didnt follow wat written on the bottle) is wat i using... i put less coolants more distilled water so tht my tubings not clouding too fast...

This post has been edited by lichyetan: Aug 6 2008, 05:35 PM

my question, does anyone here experiencing algae existence in their tubing by using the battery water?

i think it have some chemical if i remember...something like manganese. but its percent to low.

but for sure... batery water are not drinkable compare to distill water coz of some chemical present in it.

better use distill water for more confident....

I alway get it free from my lab at workplace...

car rad are more thick and build 4 heavy dutty use because it need to hold high temp n high pressure that being created by the engine.that mean the car coolant also being made and design for heavy dutty use.

in the mean while,pc coolant only for wc set because certain/any processor temp only can reach about 50-60 degres.that why wc rad sometimes easily to dent.

this just from my point of view


besides,i wonder how i need to remove all water in my wc for maintenance thing?open the res then flow it in a pail,then on the pump?any suggestion?

I don't have the problem and I'm using Diamond filtered water. Actually the coolant doesn't necessary help and what's the point going for such hassle if it's a mere 1C drop?

dude, if u actually looked at my thread, or asked me, im selling biocide

comes with product liability warranty and guaranteed to work as well





giant distilled water....

RM 4.5 for a 5.5L barrel LOL




hmm... if u cleaned it nicely before setting up the WC, shouldnt have :S



anywhere also can, just unplug tube or whereever lor... just make sure u dont spill it on ur components

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Added on August 7, 2008, 7:40 pm@OFFTOPIC

im thinking of bringing in a few Laing DDC3.2 and Laing D5's

how many to bring in :S

This post has been edited by bryanyeo87: Aug 7 2008, 07:40 PM