Getting into Water Cooling

[draconer]

Hey Guys!

I want to get into Water Cooling and start off with a custom loop for my CPU. More parts will be added later. I chose following components:

http://www.aquatuning.de/AtsdCartSave/load/AtsdCartSaveKey/1f50d588ed51561d62cf49946536fcd1

http://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/EK-Water-Blocks-EK-Supremacy-EVO-Full-Nickel_975137.html

 

Are those components compatible to each other?

My budget is at about 300€ (370$), maybe a little bit more if worthwhile.

Thanks in advance

[WaterKewl]

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That Waterblock is a good pick, now lets see what part #1 is.

[draconer]

Didn't work out like I wanted it to, so here's a screenshot.

Would I be better off with a thinner radiator? I want to mount the radiator and reservoir outside of the case, so space should be no issue.

[BirdyTheMighty]

just for a cpu any rad 120 is more than enough,

[Spanx24]

If space isn't an issue, stick with the thicker rad - it will give you slightly better cooling performance.  As BirdyTheMighty said, a 120 or 140mm rad is enough for just a CPU, but sticking with the 280mm rad will leave you room for future expansion.  One thing you will run into with 3/8ID tubing and that specific pump is trying to get the tubing over the barb.  You'll need to soak the end of the tube in boiling water for about 10 seconds, stick a pair of needle-nose pliers inside the tube, and spread the pliers to stretch the tubing.  You might have to do that a couple times, but you'll get it to fit.  I think Linus actually does this in one of his build logs if you need a reference

[wildgg]

just for a cpu any rad 120 is more than enough,

true, but if you going for a custom loop anyway, why not go with a 240 or 280? 

[Spev]

Didn't work out like I wanted it to, so here's a screenshot.

Would I be better off with a thinner radiator? I want to mount the radiator and reservoir outside of the case, so space should be no issue.

I think you might want to check out the 45 thick ones dude. What is your case? I'm working on my full custom loop atm. I received my Alphacool 240 and 360 rads today both 45 thick. I considered the 60 but was advised it might be too big. Unless you are keeping it in a basement like in a 900d or something I doubt you're gonna have room for that in most cases mounted to the top. The 45 is already pretty thick. Anyways if you have any questions let me know as I just got 2 of their products today.