Liquid cooling parts list help

[Vinas]

I use a laser LED from frozencpu. You can direct the LED and get a cool effect almost as if the water is colored.

Also, here is a TIM chart that I like to use. The last couple entries are the liquid metal stuff, personally I don't use them. The prolimatech stuff is normal TIM and supposed to be pretty good. It can be found also at frozencpu, although they are expensive so if you can find it somewhere else go for it.

[Bolas]

Hmm... I bet a UV laser LED would give some nice effects with colored tubing.

I don't relish tearing apart blocks to clean the dye breakdown. Maybe I'll only use it on loops without fine pins -- say an EK 5970 block which only has some widely spaced waves -- and use distilled water on the Swiftech Apogee XT block where the fine pins could easily get clogged if I used anything with coloring or dye in it.

Just found a roundup of thermal paste reviews, seems that each one gets a different result.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums...5816c9c0090972

This seems to recommend indigo extreme.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=232141

Maybe I'll try that one when I'm bored of arctic silver. Either way, it should work better than the bulk pastes that ship with the processor, I would think.

[millertime359]

Indigo Extreme is the way to go, but it has to be applied in the correct way, or it doesn't work well at all. MX-2 is a bit better as it is pretty hard to mess up.

Vinas, that is a bit out dated bud. I would start using Vapor's

It seems your heart is set on using some premix. You know the risk you run, and that is the biggest thing that we want to get across on premixes. You run the risk of that stuff happening, but its not a guarantee it will happen.

[Bolas]

I think what I am going to do is use Feser One UV Blue with clear tubing and only one loop. I'll add in a second radiator to the loop to help with the cooling -- a 120.3 up top and a 140.1 on the rear exhaust. I'll stick the pump in the bottom next to the power supply (res top or aftermarket top of some kind?) and put a big cylinder res behind the drive bays vertically. I just really am inspired by Malik's builds and Charles H's builds and want a look similar to that. I don't have their skill, but with practice maybe I can come close someday.

That'll leave my drive bays free and get more of the look I want, I think. And adding one more radiator into the loop should hopefully provide enough extra cooling that my temps aren't completely out of line.

It's too late at night to order water cooling stuff, so I'll have to wait.

I think I'm going to go entirely with EK waterblocks, including the cpu block. I like the acrylic tops that show the fluid color through them. And I'll go with bitspower fittings, if i can figure out which ones I will need.

[Bolas]

What's the difference between these two pumps?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=20655

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25841

Can they both use the XSPC tops?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23357

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22700

Or is it just one of them that can use 'em?

[Bolas]

I'm thinking about something like this. Will these parts all work together? Which Bitspower compression fittings would I need to make this all work together? Would I be better off with a bay reservoir with the pump inside the reservoir or with a reservoir top for the pump instead of a cylinder reservoir?

Remove Product(s) Qty. Total

*** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT Clear Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD


$30.00

*** NEW *** EK-Supreme HF High Flow - Highest Performance CPU Water Block - Nickel
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$77.95

*** NEW *** EK-FC5970 - AMD/ATI Radeon HD 5970 Series Reference Design - Nickel
- Optional SLI Fitting No fitting
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$149.95

*** NEW *** EK-FB KIT GA X58 (UD7) Full Board NB/SB Water Block - Nickel
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$139.95

*** NEW *** Black Ice® SR1 140 Radiator Series Designed for Low Flow Fans - Black
- Fitting Size 3/8" OD


$75.95

*** NEW *** Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XK2 140mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan - 1100 RPM - 19.5 dBA
- Sleeve Color Black
- Heatshrink Color Black


$59.97

Swiftech MCP355™ 12 VDC Pump


$139.90

Black Ice® SR1 360 Radiator Series Designed for Low Flow Fans - Black
- Fitting Size 3/8" OD


$131.95

Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XL2 120mmx25mm Ultra Quiet Fan-1500 RPM-21 dBA - Sleeved
- Sleeve Color Black
- Heatshrink Color Black


$47.85

Feser One F1 Cooling Fluid - UV Blue - 1 Liter


$59.85

Bitspower Laing DDC Series Pump Replacement O-Ring (DDC Series /Alphacool/ MCP350/355) - UV Blue


$1.99

EK-Multioption RES 400 Rev. 2
- Fitting Size Koolance Nozzle Pair, G1/4 Swivel Angled [10mm, 3/8"] NZL-L10KG
- Reservoir Accessory Add No Accessory


$69.94

XSPC Premium Laing DDC Clear Acrylic Top - Version 3.0


$19.95

[Bolas]

And better yet, would they fit into and work with an un-modded Corsair 800D case?

[Alexandr0s]

*Is wondering why the heck Feser UV blue is listed for $60 o.O*

[Kibbler]

Because he's about to throw money away for 3 bottles of that crap?

[Waterlogged]

What's the difference between these two pumps?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=20655

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=25841

This should help.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=245795

Can they both use the XSPC tops?

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=23357

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=22700

Or is it just one of them that can use 'em?

Yep, either one will fit either pump.

[millertime359]

Because he's about to throw money away for 3 bottles of that crap?

*Is wondering why the heck Feser UV blue is listed for $60 o.O*

He knows the risk he is taking, so let him be. He wants to play with the colored fluid, so let's let him have his fun.

For comp fittings, go the fittings that match your tube size. 3/8 ID 5/8 OD tubing = fitting size.

You won't need 3 bottles of coolant. 1 should get you 2 loops, but you can order a second to be certain.

There is no difference between using the res top or a pump top with the cylinder res. It all depends on the look you are after.

[Bolas]

Ok, I've adjusted to eliminate the pretty colored fluids, I'll just use distilled water. I figure start with the simpler and less mistake-prone one. I can always switch later, after all. Here's revised parts list. I think I'll try to do it all in one loop with two radiators. My big question now is will these fans work well with these radiators or should I change one or the other?

Also, I couldn't seem to find any 45 degree angle compression fittings in the right size, I would want 3/8 ID 5/8 OD but all I found was 8 mm / 11 mm, which ends up at 5/16 ID 7/16 OD. That's not the right one, presumably.

Hose Cutter - Metal


$19.95
XSPC Dual 5.25" Bay Reservoir for Single Laing DDC


$44.95
Bitspower Laing DDC Series Pump Replacement O-Ring (DDC Series /Alphacool/ MCP350/355) - UV Blue


$1.99
*** NEW *** EK-FB KIT GA X58 (UD7) Full Board NB/SB Water Block - Nickel
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$139.95
Bitspower Premium G1/4" Shiny Silver High Flow 3/8" (5/8") Compression Fitting


$111.30
Swiftech Radiator - MCR320 Quiet Power Series Triple 120 mm - Black
- Fitting Size No Fittings


$67.95
*** NEW *** PrimoFlex Pro LRT UV Blue Tubing -3/8in. ID X 5/8in. OD


$30.00
*** NEW *** EK-FC5970 - AMD/ATI Radeon HD 5970 Series Reference Design - Nickel
- Optional SLI Fitting No fitting
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$149.95
*** NEW *** EK-Supreme HF High Flow - Highest Performance CPU Water Block - Nickel
- Fitting Size 3/8" Barb for 3/8" ID tube


$77.95
*** HOT *** Danger Den/Laing DDC 3.25 -12V 18 Watt Version
- Pump Adapters No Pump Adapters


$84.95
Swiftech Radiator - MCR120 Quiet Power Series 120mm Heat Exchanger - Black
- Fitting Size No Fittings


$34.95
Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XL2 120mmx25mm Ultra Quiet Fan-1500 RPM-21 dBA - Sleeved
- Sleeve Color Black
- Heatshrink Color Black


$63.80
*** NEW *** Bitspower Plastic Fan Adapter 120mm to 140mm - Black


$4.99


Sub-Total: $832.68

[millertime359]

You can get rid of the adapter since you don't have the 140mm rad anymore.

Those fans should be fine.

You can still get the other res as you don't have to mount pumps in it. Its only 5 dollars more and it gives u the freedom to do dual loops.

For your fittings, I suggest you go to sidewinders. They are cheaper than PPC. You may have to get the comp fitting and 45 as separate pieces. The price is normally the same though.

Your going to want about 10-15 ft of tube though. You want extra if you make a bad cut.

Everything else looks fine.

[Bolas]

You can get rid of the adapter since you don't have the 140mm rad anymore.

Those fans should be fine.

You can still get the other res as you don't have to mount pumps in it. Its only 5 dollars more and it gives u the freedom to do dual loops.

For your fittings, I suggest you go to sidewinders. They are cheaper than PPC. You may have to get the comp fitting and 45 as separate pieces. The price is normally the same though.

Your going to want about 10-15 ft of tube though. You want extra if you make a bad cut.

Everything else looks fine.

I thought I needed the adapter to go from a 140mm fan opening to a 120mm radiator?

I would just buy the other reservoir at the point I switched to dual loops, saving $40 on a possible future build isn't something I'm worried about at the moment. But that is a good idea if I'm looking to have the possibility to expand later. I just still don't like the vertical split in the middle of the horizontal divisions across my case, aesthetically.

I had 15 feet of tubing at $2 per foot, total $30. I figured for sure I would have several bad cuts.

I'll check out the fittings at Sidewinders, with as many as I'm buying even a small difference in price for each could make a nice difference in total price.

[millertime359]

O, nevermind then.

I just wanted to make certain you had plenty of tubing and I understand your feelings on that res.

[Bolas]

I've finished all my initial part purchases and as soon as I can remember how to link pics in a post, I'll be starting a build log to share my experiences as a first time system builder. It'll be fun watching the parts trickle in and putting them all together.

[millertime359]

I've finished all my initial part purchases and as soon as I can remember how to link pics in a post, I'll be starting a build log to share my experiences as a first time system builder. It'll be fun watching the parts trickle in and putting them all together.

Start it up in the build log section.

You need to host your photos on a site like photo bucket.

[Bolas]

I've got a photobucket account, assuming I can remember the password. Then I need to remember how to do enough html code to link the photos. Dang, it's been a while LOL.

I still need either a silver kill coil (Petra's is out of these) or some PT Nuke. I don't particularly want to spend $10 shipping for a $3 item... hmm... what else can I order from Petra's?

[Waterlogged]

I still need either a silver kill coil (Petra's is out of these) or some PT Nuke. I don't particularly want to spend $10 shipping for a $3 item... hmm... what else can I order from Petra's?

Don't bother, if you have a Petsmart (or some other pet store that sells fish supplies), get a 8oz bottle of this.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754906

Use 2 drops max per loop on first fill, refresh with 1 drop about every 6 months. I've been using it for a while and haven't had any problems.

[Bolas]

Work log has been started now. Thanks for all the advice.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=248797

[Bolas]

Don't bother, if you have a Petsmart (or some other pet store that sells fish supplies), get a 8oz bottle of this.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2754906

Use 2 drops max per loop on first fill, refresh with 1 drop about every 6 months. I've been using it for a while and haven't had any problems.

Thanks, I bought some today at Petsmart and I will use two drops for the one quart of fluid in my loops.