1st run at liquid cooling in my HAF922

[triggs75]

This is my first true run at looking at liquid cooling my system. I have a CM HAF 922 case, CPU: Intel Core i7 940 OC'd to 3.69 » Motherboard: Evga X58 and the rest is in my sig.

I am looking at placing the Rad out the back liquid cooling the CPU and the VREG. The way I was thinking of going was rad -> cpu -> vreg -> res -> pump -> rad

My original thought was to go to the CPU -> VREG only. This will be able to keep the two of them plenty cool.
An additional question I have for you guys is; If running a 240 Rad, Would it be too much to run it to the CPU -> VREG -> NB/SB
My loop would be RAD -> CPU -> VREG -> NB/SB -> RES -> Pump -> RAD

Components;
»HAF 922
»CPU: Intel Core i7 940 OC'd to 3.69
»Motherboard: Evga X58
»EVGA GeForce GTX 295
»CORSAIR DOMINATOR 6GB (3x2GB)

Water cool parts;
Purchased
»RAD - XSPC RS360 & XSPC RS120
»CPU Block - Alphacool H14 Yellowstone BRB
»Alphacool CoolCover Universal CPU Mounting Kit

Still waiting on the parts still to purchase; Just Purchased all this wekend, 10/01
»EK-FB KIT EVGA X58 Full Board Northbridge/Southbridge Water Block
»EK-Multioption RES 150
»Swiftech MCP655™ Series 12 VDC Water Pump
»EK-D5 X-TOP Version 2
»BITSPOWER Fittings
»(UN)Designs Pump Z2-Bracket
»PrimoFlex Pro LRT Tubing
»Distilled Water with Silver KillCoils

Case Mod will be minimal for now. I have painted already and for now will cut out area in top for 360 RAD to breath. HAV Envy's case log gives me inspiration to do more with my case though.

Sleeved all wires along with PSU, this was a long process but very worth it to me when looking at the difference. The modular PSU's are were to go if you are planning on sleeving one. I originally had the Corsair TX750, but had too many left over power cables not being used so I purchased the Corsair HX 850 (Modular PSU)

Thanks Chad

[armeniandave]

The setup looks fine and no it is not too long at all.
You could run a 45 degree fitting from the rad to the pump so the tubing would be a straight line. You could either modify the pump to accept a fitting or buy an aftermarket top.

[jkresh]

I think with the haf you could fit a 3*120 internally, which if you move the case around might be easier then then the 2*120 with the radbox. The 3*120 will also let you keep the noise down for similar temps vs the 2, (what fans do you intend to use). Also while the extra heat from the motherboard is minimal it does impact the flow of the loop and I think the current thought is that it doesn't provide enough of an overclock to make a difference (and the extra restriction could actually hurt cpu temp enough to limit the oc), also with a case like that you have plenty of airflow so even without the cpu hsf that you currently have the board should not get that hot.

[ohms]

You indeed can put a 360 rad internally. On the top section of the case where it bludges up, you can actually unscrew that section and it has mounting holes for the third 120mm fan.

[triggs75]

OK got some update on my build. This case will fit the slim 360 on top with the fans inside it as well. There are not pre drilled holes under the top part of the case, but easy to drill. I am adding a 120 RAD as well on the back fan. My system will be set up kind've like this

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6075/haf922wcsetup825091.jpg

Here are some pieces I purchased already.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/727/dsc01380f.jpg

Oh and sleeved my PSU and Painting my case currently
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3726/dsc01392y.jpg

Can't wait to add the EK FB Kit
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3143/dsc01393t.jpg

Parts still to purchase:
- EK-FB KIT EVGA X58 Full Board Northbridge/Southbridge Water Block
- EK-Multioption RES 100
- Swiftech MCP655™ Series 12 VDC Water Pump
- EK-D5 X-TOP Version 2
- BITSPOWER Fittings
- (UN)Designs Pump Z2-Bracket
- PrimoFlex Pro LRT Tubing
- Distilled Water with Silver KillCoils

More to come

Chad

[triggs75]

This case I thought would fit the slim 360 on top with the fans inside it as well for my build. I have the XSPC RS360 Rad with 25mm fans and it hits my RAM clips along with my Alpha Cool CPU Block.

I received the Alphacool CoolCover Universal CPU Mounting Kit that will replace those flat disc's on it. Also just got one Yate Loon Slim Fans 20mm toverify it will clear the CPU block as well .

Great news with the slim fans, 20mm's it will fit in my case seen here, I just put my 120 RAD up in the case with the fan for clearance.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/9830/dsc01469qz.jpg


Here is a pic with the waterblock on the motherboard. The fans will NOT be on the top of the case, this is just with the 25mm fans not fitting inside.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/370/dsc01395m.jpg



Also, Sampled the different fitting sizes on a 3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD PrimoFlex Pro LRT Tubing. I tried it on a 1/2" Barb and a 3/8" Barb. Pretty easy to see the difference. Was also trying different clamps so that's why the koolance clamp is on their.

The 1/2" barb with the 3/8" ID tubing was pretty tough to get on. I placed the tubing in hot water for about 5-10 seconds to soften the tubing up for it to slide on.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1864/dsc01473sp.jpg


Still waiting on the parts still to purchase;
- EK-FB KIT EVGA X58 Full Board Northbridge/Southbridge Water Block
- EK-Multioption RES 150
- Swiftech MCP655™ Series 12 VDC Water Pump
- EK-D5 X-TOP Version 2
- BITSPOWER Fittings
- (UN)Designs Pump Z2-Bracket
- PrimoFlex Pro LRT Tubing
- Distilled Water with Silver KillCoils

Until then, back to Air

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6527/dsc01400ajz.jpg

[W34513]

Very nice. :clap: I'd like to get the same case at some point. Looking forward to seeing this progress. :up:

[triggs75]

Very nice. :clap: I'd like to get the same case at some point. Looking forward to seeing this progress. :up:

Thank you very much. It is a nice case with a decent amount of room in it. I like the room it has for cable management as well.


Chad

[Caoder]

i wanna see the BP block in action lol i'm trying to decide between which blocks to use for my build ;)

[M.Fixit]

triggs75,

Pity its a HAF 922 and not a HAF 932. My HAF 932 copes with an XSPC RX360rad (which is thicker than the RS) no problem, with room for a 25mm push/pull fan setup. Also there are holes in the top already for the 120mm fans / rad, so no drilling is required either :D.

[Equinediver]

I ran a similar setup for a while in a Haf 932. Some of the angles were quite acute, ended up using 90 degree rotaries from the rad and from the HK to the mosfet block, pic of the latter below

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Equinediver/DSC_2277_edited-2.jpg

I just used a 360 rad and temps were fine :)

[Asylum1]

Looking good.

[triggs75]

I ran a similar setup for a while in a Haf 932. Some of the angles were quite acute, ended up using 90 degree rotaries from the rad and from the HK to the mosfet block, pic of the latter below

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Equinediver/DSC_2277_edited-2.jpg

I just used a 360 rad and temps were fine :)


Thank you for the photo. The EK full board block for the EVGA X58 motherboard has the inlets/outlets very close to one another. I was thinking of either the 45's or 90 degree angles to accomondate that and your photo helps me get a better view of the 90's connected.

[triggs75]

Looking good.

Thank you


triggs75,

Pity its a HAF 922 and not a HAF 932. My HAF 932 copes with an XSPC RX360rad (which is thicker than the RS) no problem, with room for a 25mm push/pull fan setup. Also there are holes in the top already for the 120mm fans / rad, so no drilling is required either :D.

Yeah, I had originally ordered the HAF 933 but returned it when I saw the 922 come out. I knew their is more room with the big brother of the HAF's just like the 922 size. It's also fun trying to put something new into a case that has just became available.


Chad

[Equinediver]

The 922 is a nice case, but as you are finding out, it is a bit cramped for WC'ing.

Even with all the extra space in the 932, I totally ran out of space and ended up with a 240 attached to the back of the case, when I put a 2nd loop in for my GPU's.

[triggs75]

Update on my system: Received all my parts this past week and finished installing last night. Here is a quick post of the cut out I did for the top 360 RAD to breath.

I didn't go too Dremel crazy. Cut out the top for my RAD to breath seen below. Will place the molding around later. It's not seen anyways, but i will know it is under there not finished if I don't place the molding on there.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2541/dsc01496j.jpg


Then I had a ton of fun cutting out the lovely plastic top pieces... ahhh you'll see the area in the pic... This part was not the funnest of times. I re-painted the area after sanding it smooth. Here is a work in progress shot.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1854/dsc01497zk.jpg

Chad

[triggs75]

My original thoughts of some areas were scrapped as soon as I started putting this baby together realizing there is a lot more tight turns then I had hoped.

Well here is some quick shots I have taken so far of my motherboard being put together.

Oh and here is a table full of fun stuff first. :D

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1425/dsc01505rj.jpg


Of Coarse this is the before picture of my motherboard

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/112/dsc01503l.jpg


My motherboard stripped :p

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/5958/dsc01507a.jpg

Mosfets & Chip block added

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/6039/dsc01508y.jpg


And last but not least my CPU cooler placed on. Its a little different now, as I had to re-route some tubes.

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/5249/dsc01514.jpg

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[triggs75]

Here is a couple of shots with most of it put together.

Please note I have NOT done any of my CABLE Management yet so don't worry it will be nice and clean at the end. This is just a peak of what is going to look like. :D

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/4600/dsc01517m.jpg


http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6884/dsc01518t.jpg

More to come

[W34513]

Impressive! I'm loving the red and black paint job.

[NaeKuh]

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/5249/dsc01514.jpg

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LOL i had this design....

<i will remove this pics later>
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/Haruhi/IMG_1381.jpg

The problem with that style is it gets in the way of the CPU block.

Also when you need to do maintance.. your gonna go though hell to drain your system and pull stuff off..

The fix i found for it is by putting in a dplug in the joint.
This way this joint is removable.

This is an old picture... i redid it using a real L and 2 dplugs instead of whats being shown...
But you get the general idea...
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/aigomorla/Benchmarks/IMG_1347.jpg

I'll see if i can snap a picture of the recient setup, however ima piss off a lot of people with my extra flashy pictures... :rofl:

[triggs75]

LOL i had this design....

<i will remove this pics later>

The problem with that style is it gets in the way of the CPU block.

Also when you need to do maintance.. your gonna go though hell to drain your system and pull stuff off..

The fix i found for it is by putting in a dplug in the joint.
This way this joint is removable.

This is an old picture... i redid it using a real L and 2 dplugs instead of whats being shown...
But you get the general idea...

I'll see if i can snap a picture of the recient setup, however ima piss off a lot of people with my extra flashy pictures... :rofl:

Thanks for the headsup. With the CPU block I installed it clears it just enough so if I need to pull the block I can without having to tear the rest of the board apart. When I drain, I am going to drain with the tube from my pump to my RAD. I had to do so last night and it worked fine.

Questions though, Did you paint your Koolance chipset block or buy it like that?


Chad