Water cooling kit configurator...need some help

[tool_462]

I am wondering if anyone can help me use this water cooling configurator to build the cheapest complete kit possible?

Configurator

I am looking for a LGA775 block and will only have the CPU on water, but would like a pump that can handle a GPU block added at a later date. My case is fairly small (Antec SuperLanboy) so single 120mm rad preferred, but if the performance of dual 120mm is that much better, I can work something out. (I own a dremel :twisted: )

I have 2 spare 5 1/4" bays and 2 spare 3 1/2" floppy bays, also have 3 open HDD bays (if the floppy bay reservoirs can be used in a HDD bay, I dont know, just giving all the info I can)

With the cheapest kit possible, would it outperform a Thermaltake Bigwater SE or other complete kits? Or can someone also build me the best price/performance setup for under $175?

Thanks very much in advance! I am a noob to DIY kits, have put together 2 Bigwater's (SE & 735) for friends, and read about it online a lot, but don't know too much about which blocks are best and so on.

 

[waylander]

I'd have to say that if you aren't prepared to spend at least $250 for DIY you are better off getting a TT bigwater 745 for $150, this is the best kit that you can get for $175 or less.

Some of the drawbacks of the cheaper kits are 3/8" tubing compared to 1/2", lower capacity pump, water blocks are flow through rather than impingment.

 

[phreejak]

Actually, I'd have to agree with Waylander in that I tried putting together a kit for you using:

pump
reservoir
cpu waterblock
tubing
clamps
radiator
radbox assembly
coolant

and using the cheapest (but adequate) components it still cost approximately $200

If your budget won't allow you to spend at least $250 on DIY then it's really not going to be worth it because you would outgrow the parts sooner than later.