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In addition to the main PC and water-cooling components, you also need to consider fixings, additives, fans and so forth, which may be boring, but are necessary. The 0.5in ID barbs, for example, are essential because, unlike the Swiftech waterblocks, the two radiators don't have barbs pre-fitted or in the box.

We chose to use ectoplasm-green Tygon tubing, red LED fans and cold-cathode lights to give the PC some colour. The Zalman ZM-2HC2 heatpipe hard drive coolers also add a bit of bling to the insides of the case, in addition to keeping the drives cool.

Finally, we bought some Innovatek Protect IP coolant, which is electrically non-conductive, and also protects against corrosion and what it rather alarmingly refers to as 'bio infestations', otherwise known as algae. Using Innovatek Protect IP coolant is more expensive than simply using water to fill the system, but if you can't afford it then it's important to point out that you must use distilled water (available from most petrol stations), as tap water contains minerals that will eventually clog up the loop. You should also mix distilled water with an anti-algae/anti-corrosion additive, such as Asetek's Waterchill Waterwetter, although this isn't necessary with Innovatek's Protect IP coolant.

In addition to the main PC and water-cooling components, you also need to consider fixings, additives, fans and so forth, which may be boring, but are necessary. The 0.5in ID barbs, for example, are essential because, unlike the Swiftech waterblocks, the two radiators don't have barbs pre-fitted or in the box.

We chose to use ectoplasm-green Tygon tubing, red LED fans and cold-cathode lights to give the PC some colour. The Zalman ZM-2HC2 heatpipe hard drive coolers also add a bit of bling to the insides of the case, in addition to keeping the drives cool.

Finally, we bought some Innovatek Protect IP coolant, which is electrically non-conductive, and also protects against corrosion and what it rather alarmingly refers to as 'bio infestations', otherwise known as algae. Using Innovatek Protect IP coolant is more expensive than simply using water to fill the system, but if you can't afford it then it's important to point out that you must use distilled water (available from most petrol stations), as tap water contains minerals that will eventually clog up the loop. You should also mix distilled water with an anti-algae/anti-corrosion additive, such as Asetek's Waterchill Waterwetter, although this isn't necessary with Innovatek's Protect IP coolant.

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