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2020 loop update (more info in the build log)

Here I am after a while with some update. I wasn't completely satisfied with my runs and with the coolant, that leaved some stains, therefore I decided to completely re-do the loop. While i was at it I removed all the HDDs, in order to have clearance for a bigger reservoir (250) and a bigger front rad (replaced the EK SE360 with a EK CE420). I tried to put a PE360 on top but there was a clearance problem, therefore I had to downsize to a SE360. With the new 420 rad I switched to 3 bequiet silent wing and replaced all to HD fans to LL ones. I also replaced the cpu waterblock with a newer Velocity RGB nickel, and the gpu block cover and terminal. I also wanted to switch to the rgb plexy top for the pump but it wasn't on stock. To complete everything a bitspower flowmeter, crycofuel clear and new cablemod cables. I also delidded the cpu and added a crucial p1 nvme the ekwb heatsink. Below some picture of the work cpu delidding before and after Old loop components ready to be cleaned New waterblocks and pump placement (still waiting for the new cablemod cables) Final result

Almost same experience here. Running cryofuel acid greed for almost 3 years now (with maintenance twice a year) and everytime there's some stain on almost every part of the loop. As soon as I have time to drain and clean everything I'm switching to cryofuel clear

The d5 are all made by Laing

I second the need for a drain valve. For the fittings you basically need 2 for each tube, one on each side, it's pretty easy to count. Check if you may need angular or other particular fittings to run the tubes so you can have everything ready. Also a couple of plug are always handy to have. Obviously check that the fittings match the tubes size

Vinegar is usually ok for radiators but it can damage other components, you need to check the materials. Anyway I wouldn't trust vinegar in the loop for all that time. Just wash the radiators a few times with water and white vinegar, then rinse with tap water and then distilled water. For all the other parts I only rinse them with water (tap and then distilled)

I second amazon too. The prices are usually slightly higher, but they oscilate a lot and if don't need to buy right away you can get some good offers. I usually buy there to avoid issue with rma

Looking at the prices here there's not much a difference from a 1030 to a 1050ti, that's why i was looking at the 1050ti. This way i could also use it for short gaming session at 1080p if needed. I didn't think about that configuration, interesting idea. About selling I already tried but the only offers i got for the whole lot were basically giving it away for free, therefore i guess it will stay with me for the foreseeable future. I even thought about pairing it with a 1070 for gaming but the prices are still too high for a secondary gaming pc.

@circeseye @BobVonBob @SupaKomputa thanks for the replies! I can't find the hdmi version of TV input but since I'm already using them for 4k hdr I guess they're 2.0b. I already looked at the cards supporting hdmi2.0b, but I'm not sure that they are actually capable of playing 4k hdr video. This is really the point of my post, sorry if it was unclear. By also looking at the prices my base choice could be a 1050ti, is it enough for playing videos with no problems or should I go to a 1060 to be safe?

Hi everyone, I have an old pc that I don't use anymore I was thinking to re-porpoise it as a media station for my TV to play 4k videos/movies with hdr if possible. TV input will be HDMI e probably with a 2 or 3 mt cable. What graphics card should I get? Other specs are 3570k and 16GB of ram. I already try to use a gtx 660 but the 4k recording from the GoPro were literally unwatchable.

i used warm (not boiled) tap water and white vinegar for cleaning the radiators, but then a flush with distilled water is highly recommended

my evga 1080ti did the same. At first i let them run also in idle using afterburn, but then i thought that if the oem sold the card that way it shouldn't harm and got back to stock. Soon after that i went for a custom loop so problem solved?

Simple question. If you've to decide between the 2080 and the 1080ti, with the latter being the same price as the 2080ti, why not go for the 2080ti? From you're post i get you are open to spend that money therefore if it's not a problem go for the 2080ti, it's a beast!!

That's was the first thing I thought too but when it boots it uses the correct settings. Also if that was the case it should do it at every boot, not only after disconnecting from power (to my knowledge). Moreover also out of the box I didn't change any ram settings expect enabling xmp and it was working fine. I honestly have no idea what's the cause. The only other thing I can think of is the battery that's gone, but if that was the case it should also loose all the other settings, or are they saved in a nonvolatile memory now?

I only activated the xmp (and changed the fans speed but it shouldn't matter) and the issue presented itself. Yes after when it finally boots the speed is correct (3600). It seams to me like it boot with no xmp, check if it should be enabled and then reboot by itself to enable it. I try to look at the boot code but it not helpful. Is there a way to find a log of the motherboard?

Hi everyone, I've just tested the latest bios (1801) but I still have the same annoying issue. Basically everytime I start the pc after disconnecting it from the power (both by turning off the ups or the psu from the physical switch), the system turn on for a couple of seconds, then turn off and the back on for good. If I turn off the pc without disconneting it from the power there's no issue whatsoever. After today testing i think the cause is the xmp profile. What made me think this is the fact that after activating the xmp profile, the system reboot for activating it and did this double-reboot. After that it does it evrytime i reboot after disconnecting the power. Someone with the same issue has a solution? When i first bought the motherboard i didn't have this issue, but some random freeze that can be solved only by rebooting the pc from the physical switch; with all the later bios i didn't have any freeze but this double-reboot appeared. Unfortunatly i don't recall the bios version installed at the beginning but i purchased the mobo a year ago therefore it should be someting realeased befefore last christmas. Ram is gskill trident z rgb 3600 2*8GB

As for fans number I currently have 9 in my build, but only because it's watercooled, and it's very silent. Before I've never used more than 4 fans, but I you could easily go with less if you are not going for a very silent solution. I still have an office pc with only 2 fans and it's quite enough, not silent but it's ok. The number of fan depend on the case airflow, just try different layout untill you find the best one for your purpose

Just my 2 cent. Spending a lot on pc parts and not having a ups to properly protect them is not a good idea. I bought mine only when I transferred to an area with unstable electricity, but if I can go back I would have bought one before. Now I'm also considering to get a cheaper one for the TV etc. Just to give you an idea with a 8700k, 1080ti and double monitor I use a smartups 750VA, that can keep the system powered for about 10 minutes on full load, which is more than enough to shutting it down properly. Another drawback of bigger ups is the cost of the batteries. My suggestion is to go with the smaller size the fit your purpose, go big only if you need a lot of "backup" time, like if you use it for work or long operations that cannot be interrupted. Also big ups usually come with a fan, which add noise and can be annoying if your system is pretty silent

Based on your experience do you think to have margin for a 1070 or the power jump would be too high for the cpu?

I'm not ignoring used card, I'm just looking for the best performing card. I'm just not so keen to used cars nowadays because of mining and difficulties to find block for liquidcooling. Anyway both of you suggest a 980ti, so basically that or the equivalent 1070 should be my choices. I'll look for a good deal on those then. Thanks!!

I tried the 1080ti with the Witcher 3, GTA v and rise of the tomb raider and I noticed a lot of bottleneck. That's why I ended up upgrading to a 8700k. Now I have the 3570k sitting around and I need a second pc elsewhere, but I don't want to waste money on a bottlenecked card. I'll search for the video you mentioned, maybe there's also a comparison with other cards. @Electronics Wizardy games are primarily the Witcher 3, GTA v, fortnite and i guess the new tomb raider will be added to the list pretty soon

The budget is not a problem, I'm also hoping the pricing will lower a bit (a lot) now that rtx are out. I'm looking for the best card that won't be bottlenecked by the cpu. The purpose is to have the lowest drop in performance against my primary system running a 8700k paired to a 1080ti

Hi! I'm looking for the top card to pair with my old companion 3570k (air cooled right now therefore I don't know if I can reach the same frequency as when it was liquidcooled, but I plan to delid this time). I'm staying with Nvidia and 1440p, to mitigate the old processor. I already tried it with a 1080ti but there was a heavy bottleneck, the performance wasn't bad though. I don't know if a 1070 or 1070ti will be fine or if I need a 1060 to avoid bottleneck. Any experience to share?

Could you post a picture with the uv effect in the dark? Have you ever had the chance to compare the lime fluid with the green one? I was indecided between the two but then i went for the green because there're lot of picture on the web and i was pretty sure what i was getting

Yes it is UV reactive but I don't have any UV lights, the effect is only due to the blue light of the rgb. I like it better this way