Watercooling choice Open VS Closed loop

[iTzturrtlex]

I was thinking of upgrading my pc with some custom loop water cooling, however I'm going away to university for about 3 years and I want to be able to take my pc there and back home a few times a year. I know it sounds bad but I only really want to water cool for the silence and looks. Not too bothered about performance. Anyway do you guys think I should get a closed loop cooler, how good are those in transportation? or wait and go full custom loop. I know that if I do go with a closed loop ill want to upgrade it for a full system + clear tubing in a few years anyway, started of as a gamer looking for value but I now find myself becoming more of an enthusiast. Or do I just wait and save my money for the next upgrade and stick with my bog standard ugly heat sink.

Also any other suggestions on a potential upgrade before I go, looking to spend about $350-450. 

System

 

• CPU
  Intel i7 2600k
• Motherboard
  ASRock Z77 pro 4
• RAM
  2x8GB Corsair Vengeance 1333MHz
• GPU
  Gigabyte G1 gaming GTX 970
• Case
  Corsair Obsidian series 750D
• Storage
  512GB Samsung 840 SSD, WD 2TB HDD
• PSU
  Corsair CX600M
• Display(s)
  Asus 1440p 27" and Asus 1080p 22"
• Cooling
  Xigamatek air cooler?
• Keyboard
  Razer blackwidow ultimate 2013
• Mouse
  Razer deathadder 2013
•  
• Operating System
  Windows 8.1 64bit

 

[thekeemo]

A clc is a lot easier to transport

[The Pizza Thief]

I think you should go with something like a Kraken X61 and leave it like that. You don't need a custom loop, plus I believe it's a pain to move around. @iTzturrtlex

[iTzturrtlex]

I was looking into getting a corsair H110i GT any good? Over the kraken, both 280mm

[The Pizza Thief]

I was looking into getting a corsair H110i GT any good? Over the kraken, both 280mm

Yes it is also a solid AIO cooler, you can't go wrong with either, I just like better the Kraken and the control software (CAM)

[airdeano]

what is an open loop system?

 

all systems should be closed to prevent spillage, coolant contamination, and

control coolant loss through evaporation.

 

if you are asking about All-In-One (AIO) cooling kits (self-contained) vs custom

loop, both should be closed, especially if your are considering portability.

 

comes down to cost. no guarantee on thermal performance with a custom loop,

but if parts are selected properly, sourced for a budget and skills of usage learned,

a custom loop can be a better solution. but for cost sake, the AIO is easily the

most budget friendly.

[iTzturrtlex]

what is an open loop system?

 

all systems should be closed to prevent spillage, coolant contamination, and

control coolant loss through evaporation.

 

if you are asking about All-In-One (AIO) cooling kits (self-contained) vs custom

loop, both should be closed, especially if your are considering portability.

 

comes down to cost. no guarantee on thermal performance with a custom loop,

but if parts are selected properly, sourced for a budget and skills of usage learned,

a custom loop can be a better solution. but for cost sake, the AIO is easily the

most budget friendly.

Sorry I meant AIO vs Custom loop.

How would I go about transporting a custom loop with compression fittings and distilled water? Would I have to drain it every time? Or would it just be better going with an AIO?

[airdeano]

Sorry I meant AIO vs Custom loop.

How would I go about transporting a custom loop with compression fittings and distilled water? Would I have to drain it every time? Or would it just be better going with an AIO?

 

a custom loop is just a more exaggerated AIO with potentials to include the

GPU (if needed).

no you would not need to drain the system for simple transportation.

but however, if using aircraft or prolong travel, would be a needed thing to

do as well as prepare the GPU (If included) from the severe shocks and bumps.

 

if just a simple CPU loop, then the AIO would be more cost effective and transportable.