i did the same with mine, i suggest u do buy a waterblock, and not make your own. but if your going water cooling get a shim for your processor if its a amd athlon. i burnt 1 out because of wear and tear of trying 2 profect the heat sink.
Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before presenting the lesson. "You peel my onion down to the nun" - Gene Hackman [Under Suspicion] -Walter- 96 Contour LX