While you're waiting for parts, you could tell us how you plan on implementing the water cooling and on what components. :smileywink:

I plan on going with the Koolance solution like you.  I realize some DIYers frown against the Koolance system because of price, however, I am looking for a all in one package that looks nice and performs.  My concern is aesthics as well.  And the Koolance system definitely has that.  My parts consists of Koolance Exos 2 LX, CPU-340 cpu block, and the VID-428 block for my GTX 280.

 

Do you have any tips for me before tackling this project?

 

I'd love to go to the 780i board too.

 

 

Make sure your water connection points to the barbs are tight.  When first having the coolant go through the system, be sure to put paper towels anywhere a water connection is.  This way you'll be able to spot any leaks better.  Buy extra tubing and coolant, just on the off chance you mess up.  Buy more tubing than you think you'll need.  Once you've observed the water flow process for an hour or two, run the leak check overnight just to be safe.

 

Um... that's all I can think of at the moment.  You can read about my somewhat long "XPS 630 transformation" over at Rampant Speculation, and maybe get some additional tips.  Good luck! :smileyhappy:

Great thread and pics, Rambler. 

 

You two certainly know how to do it right! 

Thanks.  Well, my way was definately one way of doing it.  Though with the mid-tower XPS 630 cases, an external cooling solution is about the only one available as there simply isn't room in the case to put pumps, radiators and reservoirs.

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Make sure your water connection points to the barbs are tight.  When first having the coolant go through the system, be sure to put paper towels anywhere a water connection is.  This way you'll be able to spot any leaks better.  Buy extra tubing and coolant, just on the off chance you mess up.  Buy more tubing than you think you'll need.  Once you've observed the water flow process for an hour or two, run the leak check overnight just to be safe.

 

Um... that's all I can think of at the moment.  You can read about my somewhat long "XPS 630 transformation" over at Rampant Speculation, and maybe get some additional tips.  Good luck! :smileyhappy:

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Rambler, thank you for the info!  Your setup is almost exactly what I want.  The information and detailed pictures of your install process is invaluable.  I will definitely be referencing that post when I start my install