Careful planning is important before building any PC, but it's even more important when you're building a water-cooled PC. However, it isn't possible to give a 'catch all' guide, because the way in which you put the system together will vary, depending on which case you've chosen, how many radiators you're using and where you install them. If you want to install your components using a different method from the one we describe, that's fine; as long as it all works, and doesn't leak, it's all good!

Water Cooling Systems- CoolerMaster Aquagate MAX

Intel CPU - Intel Core i7-975 / 3.33GHz / 8MB Cache

Intel Motherboard - Asus RAMPAGE-II-EXTREME

Desktop Hard Drives - Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10000RPM and Western Digital RE4-GP 2T 7200RPM

Optical Drive – Lite-On Blu-Ray Super Allwrite (4xBD-R/RE 12xDVD - Black)

Desktop Memory- Corsair DDR3 4GB

Monitors- Samsung SyncMaster 305T 30inch

Cases- Antec Twelve Hundred Case

PSU- AntecTrue Power Quattro 1000W (TPQ-1000)

GPU-Asus 2xATI 4870X2 CrossfireX

Bay Devices - Antec VERIS Premier Deluxe IR Receiver and Remote

Keyboard - Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard

Mouse - Razer DeathAdder `Blue` Precision Gaming Mouse

Speakers - Logitech Z-5500D THX Digital System

Tuners & Capture - Leadtek Winfast PxDVR3200 H PCIe

Microsoft Windows- Windows XP , Vista 64 bit and Windows 7 RC1

Accessories -Dual 30cm Cold Cathode Kit Blue and Sound Mode

Specifications

Model: RL-HUB-KBU1-GPCPU: Intel LGA 775, AMD Socket 754/939/940/AM2/FSupport Output: 600 wattsTotal Weight: 1700g (3.75lbs)

Waterblock:Connectors: 3.8"Dimensions: 50mm X 50mm X 42.5mm (2" x 2" x 1.67")Material: Copper

Radiator:Dimensions: 300mm x 142mm x 71mm (11.8" x 2.59" x 2.8")Material: Aluminum

Fans:Type: 2-120mm x 120mm x 25mm Green LED PWM fansBearing: Rifle BearingLife Expectancy: 40000hrsNoise Level: 22dBASpeed: 850RPM - 2400RPMAirflow: 71.81CFMAir Pressure: 2.73 mmH2O

Pump:Dimensions: 47mm x 62mm x 60mm (1.85" x 2.44" x 2.36")H-Max: 2 metersQ-Max: 450L/hrBearing: CeramicLife Expectancy: 50,000hrsNoise: 23dBA

Reservoir:Dimensions: 122mm x 89mm x 74mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 2.9")Capacity: 340ml

Tubing: 3/8" PVC

Coolant:Type: Green GycolLife Expectancy: 2 years

Nanometre -45nm

Cores - 4 Clocks (GHz) Core - 3.33

Cache- 256 KB L2/core8 MB shared L3

Socket- LGA 136

CPU Intel® Socket 1366 Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition/Core

Chipset Intel® X58 /ICH10R

System Bus Up to 6400 MT/s with QuickPath Interconnection

Memory 6 x DIMM, Max. 12 GB, DDR3 1800(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered Memory

Multi-GPU Support Support NVIDIA 3-Way SLI / ATI CrossFireX Technology

LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controllers,

Audio SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card

Storage Intel ICH10R controller6 xSATA 3 Gb/s portsIntel Matrix Storage Technology Support RAID 0,1,5,10JMicron® JMB363 PATA and SATA controller1 xUltraDMA 133/100/66/33 for up to 2 PATA devices1 xExternal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)1 xSATA 3.0 Gb/s port

IEEE 1394 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)

USB 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)

More info at ASUS website

Engineered for maximum speed! WD VelociRaptor, the newest member of our unique class of 10,000 RPM SATA hard drives, combines a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache, to deliver performance that's up to 35% faster than its speedy older brother

Western Digital RE4 Green Power, 2TB, 64MB Cache, SATA II 3.0Gbps, 1.2 million hours MTBF, IntelliPower, OEM.

Features:

Massive data capacity, up to 25GB on one BD-R / BD-RE disc.

Serial ATA Interface.

SMART-BURN(*1) avoiding Buffer Under Run error, smartly adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality.

DVD read compliant: DVD single/dual layer (PTP/OTP), DVD-R(4.7GB), DVD+R, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12 cm.

CD read compliant: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo CD, Multi-session, Karaoke CD, Video CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD-R, and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12 cm.

Conform to Orange Book: Part 2 CD-R Volume 1, Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 1 (1x, 2x, and 4x), Part 3 CD-RW Volume2: High Speed, Part 3 CD-RW Volume 3: Ultra Speed.

Support Fixed packet, Variable packet, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once and Track-at-once.

Features:

Corsair TW3X4G2000C9DF 4GB (2x XMS3 2GB)

PC-16000 (2000MHz) DDR3 RAM

2x240-pin DIMMs

Non ECC Unbuffered

9-9-9-24

Using DHX technology providing maximum cooling

Comes with Airflow Fan for maximum thermal transfer

100% tested at 2000MHz in high performance DDR3 motherboards

Features:

- 30" WQXGA TFT LCD- 2560 x 1600 Maximum Resolution- 178° / 178° Viewing Angle- 0.25mm Pixel Pitch- 400 cd/m2 Brightness- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio- 6ms GTG Response Time- Dual-Link DVI-D Input- Integrated 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub- Height, Swivel, & Tilt Adjustments

Features: 9 drive bays

- External 3 x 5.25"; Internal 6 x 3.5" for HDD, or- External 6 x 5.25"; Internal 3 x 3.5" for HDD, or- External 9 x 5.25"

Advanced cooling system:- 1 rear 120 x 25mm TriCool™ blue LED exhaust fan- 1 top 200 x 30mm “Big Boy” TriCool™ blue LED exhaust fan- 2 front 120 x 25mm special black blue LED intake fans with front speed control- 1 side (Optional) 120 x 25mm fan mount- 1 middle (Optional) 120mm fan mount

Built-in washable air filters 8 expansion slots to support multiple graphics cards, including NVIDIA 3-way SLI Front mounted I/O ports

- 2 x USB 2.0- 1 x eSATA- Audio In and Out (AC’97 and HDA compatible)

Motherboard: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX No power supply included

Features: Universal Input, automatically adjusts for 100V to 240V power

grids Designed to meet the 80PLUS® Certification Active Power Factor Correction (PFC) helps reduce electrical

waste Supports EPS12V v2.91 and ATX12V systems Four 12V output circuits provide supreme system stability Accurate power rating allows TruePower Quattro to deliver its

full rated power (24 hours a day rated at 50ºC) Up to 85% efficient 80mm low noise cooling fan Heavy duty protection circuitry prevents damage resulting

from short circuits (SCP), over voltages (OVP), under voltages (UVP), and over current (OCP)

2 x 8-pin PCI-E connectors and 2 x 6-pin connectors for PCI-Express graphics cards

MTBF: 100,000 hours Safety approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB Gold plated connectors for superior conductivity AQ5 – Antec Quality five-year parts and labor warranty

Features: ATI® Radeon® HD 4870X2 PCI Express & PCI Express 2.0

support HDMI 1.3 Output: built-in multi-

channel 7.1 surround audio over DVI-HDMI Adaptor

ATI CrossFireX™: Plug-and-play ATI CrossFireX technology with up to quad-GPU support.

Microsoft DirectX 10.1 and ShaderModel 4.1 support

OpenGL®2.1 support HDCP compliant

Features IR receiver with LCD display to see system

information, adjust the volume, check email status, and more

IR receiver mounts in external 5.25" drive bay Sleek remote with incredible

functionality, allowing user to play and manage media, change settings, and browse via the easy-to-use Thumb Pad Mouse controller

IMEDIAN software allows the playback of most media formats through internal codecs, full 1080p HD support, and a simple and convenient graphical interface

Support for CD/DVD, removable storage, network media, and digital/TV analog cards

Fully compatible with all versions of Windows XP and Vista

Features: Keytop with non-slip rubber finish Backlight illumination with WASD cluster

lighting option Fully-programmable keys with macro capability Gaming cluster with anti-ghosting capability Slim keycap structure with Hyperesponse™

technology TouchPanel™ easy access media keys Gaming mode option for deactivation of the

Windows key 10 customizable software profiles with on-the-

fly switching 1000Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms response time Earphone-out and microphone-in jacks Detachable wrist rest One integrated USB extension port Approximate size: 469mm (length) x 168mm

(width) x 15mm (height) – without wrist rest

Features: 1800 dpi 3G Infrared Sensor

1000 Hz Ultrapolling™ / 1ms Response

5 Programmable, Ultra-large Non-slip Buttons with Hyperesponse™

16-bit Ultra-Wide Data Channel

Zero-Acoustic Ultraslick™ Teflon Feet

Always-On™ Instant Response

Award-Winning On-The-Fly™ Sensitivity Drivers

Right-Handed Form Factor

Features: Powerful, distortion-free bass: The new, larger 10-inch long-throw subwoofer

driver with flared bass port delivers 188 watts of thunderous bass. Innovative driver technology: Polished aluminum phase-plug satellites combine

two drivers into one--the clarity of a tweeter with the richness and fullness of a separate mid-range.

Digital equalization: The Z-5500 Digital actively adjusts frequency response in real time for the cleanest, most accurate sound reproduction.

DTS® 96/24 support: Enjoy studio-quality sound thanks to the Z-5500's support for 96 kHz / 24-bit digital audio streams

Amazingly powerful controls: The Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center lets you control volume to all speakers, set inputs, and much more. And the separate wireless remote is great for home theaters and video game consoles.

Innovative satellite design: Cloth grilles are removable for a pro-audio look. Pedestals rotate for easy wall mounting or desk placement. Center channel can be mounted on wall, above or below monitor.

Connect to multiple sources: Simultaneously connect 6 audio sources including PCs, video game consoles, and DVD, CD & portable music players… and control it all from the Digital SoundTouch™ Control Center.

As a cutting-edge high performance hybrid TV card, WinFast® PxDVR3200 H adopts Conexant chipset to support both DVB-T and analog TV, DVB-T, FM radio and full screen stereo/SAP with HDTV/AC3 support.

Features

Thicker, brighter cold cathode bulb for maximum light output

Full acrylic casing with a thickened internal diameter to prevent breakage or damage

Custom end cubes that enable easy mounting and raises the tube from the case surface to maximise light dispersion.

Cold Cathode inverter is sealed inside a durable plastic box to prevent short circuit and accidental damage.

Pre-wired with molex connector for easy connection to the power supply.

External switch mounted on a PCI bracket for easy access

This cool device can be used as either an on/off switch, or to give sound sensitive functionality to your cold cathode light kit.

By now you should have the basic knowledge what you need to build your own Dream PC.