Trying to finalize my 1st custom loop.

[NotSoEpicMods]

Ok so I'm planning on upgrading the cooling in my main rig and would like some overview as to weather my parts are sound or not. First off this will be cooling the CPU only FOR NOW I want to get the basis for the water cooling loop first. I will eventually be upgrading the hardware of my system CPU/mobo/GPU but this will be at a later date. When I eventually do that upgrade I will be cooling CPU, 1 maybe 2 GPUs and possibly the motherboard.
 
So anyways here's my list:

• CPU block: EK-Supremacy  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-supremacy_-_acetal_nickel/
• Pump: D5 Variable  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/dazmode_storm_d5_vario_8-24v_pump/
• Pump top: EK-D5 X-TOP CSQ - Acetal  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-d5_x-top_csq_-_acetal/
• Res: EK-Multioption X3 RES 400  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-multioption_x3_res_400/
• Top rad: EK-CoolStream RAD XTX 360 - Triple Thick 120mm Radiator  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-coolstream_rad_xtx_360_-_triple_thick_120mm_radiator/
• Front rad: EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple 120mm Core Radiator)  https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-coolstream-pe-360-triple-120mm-core-radiator/
• Tubing x15ft: EK-Tube ZMT Matte Black 3/8"-5/8" ( 15,9/9,5mm ) https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/ek-tube-zmt-matte-black-38-58-15995mm/
• Coolant: Was thinking distilled water with some glycol in it in a low concentration maybe 10 to 1 thoughts?
• Flow meter(hidden): Flow meter - Silver Shining https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/bitspower_flow_meter_silver_shining/
• Coolant temp monitor(undecided): LCD Temperature Display (White) V2 + G1/4" Plug Sensor https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/lcd-temperature-display-white-v2-g14-plug-sensor/
• Tubing Sleeving x15ft: 1/2" (12mm) DarkSide High Density Cable Sleeving - Red UV 1Ft https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/1_2_12mm_darkside_high_density_cable_sleeving_-_red_uv_1ft/
• 90 degree fittings x4: 90-degree Swivel Angled for 10mm x 16mm (3/8in x 5/8in) *Black* https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/90-degree-swivel-angled-for-10mm-x-16mm-38in-x-58in-black/
• Straight fittings: K- 3/8"ID - 5/8"OD Straight Compression Fitting - Black https://www.dazmode.com/store/product/k-_3_8_id_-_5_8_od_straight_compression_fitting_-_black/

Grand total is ~$744 Cad so yea I may need to split it up into 2 orders depending on how impatient I am. I'm thinking getting the cpu block, front rad(because I need to make a custom mount for it), pump, pump top, res, tubing, and fittings first then saving the rest for purchase later if I do split up the order. 
 
My final loop config will be: res>pump>top rad>front rad>CPU>res(flow meter will be inserted somewhere) my conclusion is I don't want the front rad dissipating a ton of heat since the air from the front rad is intake into the case so if I can keep that air cooler my other parts will stay cooler(though this may be all in my head I've never done a custom loop) and I can let the top thicker rad deal with brunt of the heat. I would like suggestions on the best loop config if this won't do(I know Linus says it doesn't matter as long as res is right before pump but I would still like opinions)
 
Thanks!

 

Edit forgot to mention fans: I will be running both rads in pull config with square framed fans and gaskets(dues to holes in the case around the rad mounts) I plan on reusing my cougar fans on the front and I may pick up some Noctuas for the top since the fans won't be seen.

[Shroomster]

How are you going to fit 12mm sleeving over 16mm tube?

[Shroomster]

It will be quite a bit shorter when stretched.

[Scouten]

you dont need the flow "meter" or the water temp monitor both are pointless and aimed at newcomers that think they need them. the flow indicators can be argued that they make the loop look nicer though.

 

you only need a 240 radiator for the cpu  2 360s serve no purpose in this loop

[acidprototype]

Looks about right to me an ok build.

The parts look like they will be fine together. You said that you dont want the front rad putting hot into your loop but it will do it anyway even though the top rad is first the coolant is moving so fast that will stil put 'hot' air into the case. It just wont be as much (a couple of degrees) as if it was first in the loop.

As for cooland thoughts, id stick with disstilled water with a silver kill coil or PTnuke. 

In terms of routing tubing the order looks fine but just remember to route the tubes in such a way that you can install the gpu with the water blocks and make minial changes to the tubing run. It would be annoying to go though all the effort of setting up one tubing run, then ripping it out just to install one or two gpus.

[NotSoEpicMods]

How are you going to fit 12mm sleeving over 16mm tube?

I want the sleeving to show a bit of the black through it so it doesn't need to be a super tight weave when it's over the tubing.

 

It will be quite a bit shorter when stretched.

I know I have the extra tubing because I need it for something else plus it's nice to have some extra just in case. Realistically I could probably plumb the setup with 6ft of tubing.

[acidprototype]

you dont need the flow "meter" or the water temp monitor both are pointless and aimed at newcomers that think they need them. the flow indicators can be argued that they make the loop look nicer though.

 

you only need a 240 for the cpu  the other one serves no purpose in this loop

if there are future plans for gpu cooling installing both rads now will be far easier, id have to agree with your flow meter statement though.

[Scouten]

if there are future plans for gpu cooling installing both rads now will be far easier, id have to agree with your flow meter statement though.

i would just get the one 360 then and leave the front open so the gpu has less interrupted airflow

[NotSoEpicMods]

you dont need the flow "meter" or the water temp monitor both are pointless and aimed at newcomers that think they need them. the flow indicators can be argued that they make the loop look nicer though.

 

you only need a 240 for the cpu  the other one serves no purpose in this loop

I want the flow meter as an additional reading to the Pump rpm that I can monitor hence why I got the one with the read off instead of the visual only one. The temp probe I'm considering mainly because of the LCD reading which I thought I could use to fill in the front panel I/O area that I pulled out of my case. I don't think a single 240 will cool an oc'd CPU and dual oc'd GPUs when I eventually upgrade to that in the future. Hence why I want to buy 360 rads plus I'll be able to run fans at lower rpm with more rad area.

 

Looks about right to me an ok build.

The parts look like they will be fine together. You said that you dont want the front rad putting hot into your loop but it will do it anyway even though the top rad is first the coolant is moving so fast that will stil put 'hot' air into the case. It just wont be as much (a couple of degrees) as if it was first in the loop.

As for cooland thoughts, id stick with disstilled water with a silver kill coil or PTnuke. 

In terms of routing tubing the order looks fine but just remember to route the tubes in such a way that you can install the gpu with the water blocks and make minial changes to the tubing run. It would be annoying to go though all the effort of setting up one tubing run, then ripping it out just to install one or two gpus.

Yea I figured as much but anything to minimize the hot hair coming from that front rad. I heard silver kill coils sometimes aren't effective against growth is there a specific surface area of it I need in relation to the amount of water in the loop? As for the tubing I've got a decent idea of the routing to make the main hardware upgrade almost plug and play.

[NotSoEpicMods]

i would just get the one 360 then and leave the front open so the gpu has less interrupted airflow

There's already hard drives in the way so that doesn't happen plus when I upgrade GPUs I'll makes sure to get ones that have full cover blocks available for them unlike my current GPU.

[noob_gamer]

you dont need the flow "meter" or the water temp monitor both are pointless and aimed at newcomers that think they need them. the flow indicators can be argued that they make the loop look nicer though.

 

you only need a 240 radiator for the cpu  2 360s serve no purpose in this loop

it is nice to know the water temp of your loop. and it looks cool if it is placed right.

[acidprototype]

Yea I figured as much but anything to minimize the hot hair coming from that front rad. I heard silver kill coils sometimes aren't effective against growth is there a specific surface area of it I need in relation to the amount of water in the loop? As for the tubing I've got a decent idea of the routing to make the main hardware upgrade almost plug and play.

Well if you dont to use a kill coil then use PT nuke or similar. Future thought is a good thing and you seem like you know what your doing in terms of pre-planning.

[Scouten]

I want the flow meter as an additional reading to the Pump rpm that I can monitor hence why I got the one with the read off instead of the visual only one. The temp probe I'm considering mainly because of the LCD reading which I thought I could use to fill in the front panel I/O area that I pulled out of my case. I don't think a single 240 will cool an oc'd CPU and dual oc'd GPUs when I eventually upgrade to that in the future. Hence why I want to buy 360 rads plus I'll be able to run fans at lower rpm with more rad area.

 

for two GPUs and a cpu you only need about 480mm of radiator space 600mm would be fine (i run 600mm) 1.37v cpu, 1.212v gpus

 

 

also i dislike kill coils i just use copper sulphate etc not sure if they solved the issues with the EK stuff

[NotSoEpicMods]

it is nice to know the water temp of your loop. and it looks cool if it is placed right.

Well I was planning on putting it in here:

 

Where my front I/O used to be if the LCD was small enough then I could slide down that cover over it if I didn't want to see it. If it happens to not fit, it's only $10 and I could probably use it in another build someday.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

 pump, pump top, res, tubing, and fittings first then saving the rest for purchase later if I do split up the order. 

 

My final loop config will be: res>pump>top rad>front rad>CPU>res(flow meter will be inserted somewhere) my conclusion is I don't want the front rad dissipating a ton of heat since the air from the front rad is intake into the case so if I can keep that air cooler my other parts will stay cooler(though this may be all in my head I've never done a custom loop) and I can let the top thicker rad deal with brunt of the heat. I would like suggestions on the best loop config if this won't do(I know Linus says it doesn't matter as long as res is right before pump but I would still like opinions)

 

Thanks!

 

 

Bruh, it's your money your loop. It looks fine to me and if you want a flow meter and temp sensor in there, get them. The flow meter will at the very least look nice and the temp sensor is nice for knowing your water temp. The whole air thing doesn't really work like that. The liquid in a loop moves around really fast and the water temps will reach an equilibrium.

[acidprototype]

Bruh, it's your money your loop. It looks fine to me and if you want a flow meter and temp sensor in there, get them. The flow meter will at the very least look nice and the temp sensor is nice for knowing your water temp. The whole air thing doesn't really work like that. The liquid in a loop moves around really fast and the water temps will reach an equilibrium.

^ I concur.

[NotSoEpicMods]

Alright thanks for the suggestions everyone. I will save this list and place the order when my funds are in place.

[acidprototype]

OK good luck with the build.