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For a typical CPU setup the general recommendation is a 1x120mm radiator. If you are doing a heavy overclock you will need a larger radiator. Heavy overclock CPU's should have a 2x120mm minimum allocated for best temperature performance.

It is important to know the heat load of the CPU, what type of fan you are using on the radiator, room temperature, pump power, and CPU performance.

With Danger Den CPU block the flow resistance is minimized as much as possible to allow for better multi-block setups.

Typical Setup:

Case - Most cases with a 120mm fan opening. Any of the Danger Den cases. Others include Coolermaster S, many of the Lian Li, and Silverstone cases.

Fitting Size - Use what you like. The difference in performance between 3/8" ID and 1/2" ID is minimal. Try to stick with 1/8" wall thickness. So 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD or 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD tubing.

CPU Block - MC-TDX (best) or MPC-CPU (good). These blocks are designed for the latest LGA1366, 1156 chips. The 775 quads work great with these chips also as well as the multi-core AMD.

Radiator - Black Ice Xtreme, GTX, or SR1. In the 1x120mm or 2x120mm size. The SR1 is the best performing radiator with 2000RPM and lower fans. The GTX is the high speed fan champion and the Xtreme is a great bargain radiator.

Fans: Yate Loon Medium - Quiet fan. If you want real quiet go for the slow speed. Just go up a size on the radiator.

Pump - CPX1, CPX-Pro, DDC, or D5 fixed or variable. All of these pumps are excellent for a single block system.

Coolant - Feser (Typically one bottle unless using 2 radiators or a reservoir). This is the best option if you want colors. If you don't care use distilled water and some type of algaecide. If using antifreeze type additive use only 5% mixture.

Tubing - Tygon or DD-TFC - The best bend radius.

Thermal Paste - Arctic Silver for the CPU.

Reservoir/T-Line - Many options here. Danger Den has a reservoir (RAD-res) that bolts to the radiator, there are the bay style reservoirs. A popular option is the T-line. Check out the video on the T-Line install to know how it works. If using a T-Line grab a tube plug.

Hose Clamps - Use hose clamps or zip-ties.

Other popular items -Fill Syringe, PSU Bypass Adapter, Tubing Cutter.