Just a custom liquid cooling loop doubt !

[sms1202]

Just before anything else, I want to say this is a thought I had for some time and wanted to clear some doubts and I might or might not do what is being discussed here (It literally haunted me for a few days)

Please do tag guys who could be helpful

 

I would prefer ncix links when you direct me to a product link

I have been wondering about doing a custom loop in build with a 760t

 

I thought of using all the radiator mounting spots in the case (Top 3x 120 mm, front 2x 120 mm, rear 1x 120 mm and bottom 1x 120mm)

The blocks are gonna be the nickel plated plexi ones from EKWB

CPU Block: http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-blocks-ek-supremacy-evo-8a-103267-1951.htm (i7 6700K)

GPU Block(x2): http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-blocks-ek-fc-r9-6e-111019.htm (I am going for two non-x furys)

Tubing: http://www.ncix.com/detail/primochill-primoflex-advanced-lrt-crystal-8a-78752.htm (I Like clear tubes. If you can link me to 5ft or 3ft of the same type that would be great)

Fittings: Any 10/16mm or 3/8 ID or 5/8 OD fittings which is black and hand tighten-able(Please link me to some)

Radiators: http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97083.htm (x2)

                   http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97084.htm (x1)

                   http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97085.htm (x1)

 

 

Pump: Would like to hear from you guys what would be able to pump this setup. (I am only going to buy stuff from EK, Swiftech or Alphacool in this area)

Reservoir: Not decided yet. Probably a black color one. Does the nickel black ones corrode with the copper radiator?)

Fans would be Corsair SP120 fans

Coolant: http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-block-ek-ekoolant-evo-bd-105878.htm

Is this coolant good ? Are there any better UV blue ones out there ?

 

Will there be any corrosion issues with nickel and copper in the loop.(The radiators are copper based)

 

Thermal compound: IC Diamond (Is it non conductive and good for both Cpu and gpu) ?

 

 

[Altecice]

Fittings

Stick with EK compression fittings. Just make sure to tighten them correctly to prevent leaks.

 

Pump+Res

If you have the space for one, I recommend an EK pump/Res combo, they come in many sizes.

 

Coolant

I always recommend Mayhems coolant but NCIX don't stock it. It has all the additives you need for use in a loop straight away. 

 

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IC Diamond is great stuff however I have found that I get better results if I warm the coolant up in a cup of hot water for 5-10 mins before use to make it easier to apply/spread.

As for corrosion try not to mix metals.

[sms1202]

Fittings

Stick with EK compression fittings. Just make sure to tighten them correctly to prevent leaks.

 

Pump+Res

If you have the space for one, I recommend an EK pump/Res combo, they come in many sizes.

 

Coolant

I always recommend Mayhems coolant but NCIX don't stock it. It has all the additives you need for use in a loop straight away. As for corrosion try not to mix metals.

 

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IC Diamond is great stuff however I have found that I get better results if I warm the coolant up in a cup of hot water for 5-10 mins before use to make it easier to apply/spread.

I decided to go for a separate pump and res.(your option is worth looking into )

Is the EK UV coolant good ?

Is this pump a nice option ?

[Pelikan]

Just before anything else, I want to say this is a thought I had for some time and wanted to clear some doubts and I might or might not do what is being discussed here (It literally haunted me for a few days)

Please do tag guys who could be helpful

I would prefer ncix links when you direct me to a product link

I have been wondering about doing a custom loop in build with a 760t

I thought of using all the radiator mounting spots in the case (Top 3x 120 mm, front 2x 120 mm, rear 1x 120 mm and bottom 1x 120mm)

The blocks are gonna be the nickel plated plexi ones from EKWB

CPU Block: http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-blocks-ek-supremacy-evo-8a-103267-1951.htm (i7 6700K)

GPU Block(x2): http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-blocks-ek-fc-r9-6e-111019.htm (I am going for two non-x furys)

Tubing: http://www.ncix.com/detail/primochill-primoflex-advanced-lrt-crystal-8a-78752.htm (I Like clear tubes. If you can link me to 5ft or 3ft of the same type that would be great)

Fittings: Any 10/16mm or 3/8 ID or 5/8 OD fittings which is black and hand tighten-able(Please link me to some)

Radiators: http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97083.htm (x2)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97084.htm (x1)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/alphacool-nexxxos-st30-full-copper-b2-97085.htm (x1)

Pump: Would like to hear from you guys what would be able to pump this setup. (I am only going to buy stuff from EK, Swiftech or Alphacool in this area)

Reservoir: Not decided yet. Probably a black color one. Does the nickel black ones corrode with the copper radiator?)

Fans would be Corsair SP120 fans

Coolant: http://www.ncix.com/detail/ek-water-block-ek-ekoolant-evo-bd-105878.htm

Is this coolant good ? Are there any better UV blue ones out there ?

Will there be any corrosion issues with nickel and copper in the loop.(The radiators are copper based)

Thermal compound: IC Diamond (Is it non conductive and good for both Cpu and gpu) ?

EkWB makes solid blocks. Great quality so your on the money there. Rads are pretty much all the same. Copper internals with aluminum fins. Fins per inch is the only difference between rads and that will depend on rad thickness. 30mm thickness on the top of the case and 60+ everywhere else. Can't go wrong with the Liang D5 pumps. They flow really well and have a 5 year continuous runtime rating. I currently use a copper ek supremacy evo CPU block and a nickel plated GPU block. Nickel is a non reactive so you're good. I'd recommend for best thermal dissipation to use DazModes anti corrosion/biocidal fluid with distilled water.. simple and effective.

www.dazmode.com - best water cooling site imo and great service

[sms1202]

EkWB makes solid blocks. Great quality so your on the money there. Rads are pretty much all the same. Copper internals with aluminum fins. Fins per inch is the only difference between rads and that will depend on rad thickness. 30mm thickness on the top of the case and 60+ everywhere else. Can't go wrong with the Liang D5 pumps. They flow really well and have a 5 year continuous runtime rating. I currently use a copper ek supremacy evo CPU block and a nickel plated GPU block. Nickel is a non reactive so you're good. I'd recommend for best thermal dissipation to use DazModes anti corrosion/biocidal fluid with distilled water.. simple and effective.

www.dazmode.com - best water cooling site imo and great service

Thanks

I have been researching for sometime and this setup seemed to be near perfect except I couldn't  get the right pump

[spwath]

EkWB makes solid blocks. Great quality so your on the money there. Rads are pretty much all the same. Copper internals with aluminum fins. Fins per inch is the only difference between rads and that will depend on rad thickness. 30mm thickness on the top of the case and 60+ everywhere else. Can't go wrong with the Liang D5 pumps. They flow really well and have a 5 year continuous runtime rating. I currently use a copper ek supremacy evo CPU block and a nickel plated GPU block. Nickel is a non reactive so you're good. I'd recommend for best thermal dissipation to use DazModes anti corrosion/biocidal fluid with distilled water.. simple and effective.

www.dazmode.com - best water cooling site imo and great service

All rads have copper fins, other than aio's

[sms1202]

All rads have copper fins, other than aio's

Well what do you think about the choices I made ?

[spwath]

Well what do you think about the choices I made ?

Looks good, EK is high quality.

[royalcrown]

There is always galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. I don't know if it will be sow slow it won't matter over the life of the PC or not. If you get copper blocks that would seem to take care of that.

[ApolloX75]

I bought my EK LTX waterblock and Lang D5 pump from Dazmode. Beautiful resource for Canadians since NCIX is often out of stock or back ordered on a lot of stuff.

As for corrosion risks, it's a matter of combinations. If you buy a cheap ebay aluminum rad and mix in a pure copper waterblock with non distilled water or conductive coolant you're asking for trouble.

Any quality watercooling radiator is going to be pure copper. And mixing a nickel plated waterblock and a copper radiator is fine. A good aftermarket non conductive coolant or distilled water (with biocide) will complete the insurance against corrosion and sludge.