First Water Loop- Let the Adventure Begin

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Hey all,

 

I am adding my first custom water cooling loop to my rig. It has been in the planning stage for a few months, and I finally had the cash to order some stuff. It is a CPU only loop right now, but I bought a D5 so I can add a second rad and a 780 in a month or 2. This is my first attempt to water cool so if you have anything major you'd like to point out, feel free.

 

All parts bought from DazMode in Ontario :D

 

 

Parts List:

 

EK- Supreme LTX CSQ (DazMode Edition)

EK-CoolStream RAD XT 240

EK-D5 X-RES TOP 140 CSQ

EK 3/8" 1/2" Nickel Compression Fittings + 1 EK 90 degree Adapter

DazMode Protector Liquid Additive (adding to distilled water)

EK-UNI Holder 50/70 (X-Res mounting)

D5 Vario

 

I am working a lot this week so expect an update thursday night. Definitely will have some fun with this on the weekend :D

 

Let the adventure begin!

 

 

 

[Scia]

Do not over tighten the compression fittings, handtight will do.

Do no overtighten the fittings in acrylic blocks, the block will break.

On metal blocks, give the compression fitting 1/8th of a turn with some pliers and a cloth.

Res above pump.

Check for leaks at least a few hours [i personally do 24h]

Check for leaks when stress testing [higher water pressure, cracked a block of mine before, so check while heating up the components].

 

That's all I can think of right now ;)

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Do not over tighten the compression fittings, handtight will do.

Do no overtighten the fittings in acrylic blocks, the block will break.

On metal blocks, give the compression fitting 1/8th of a turn with some pliers and a cloth.

Pump above res.

Check for leaks at least a few hours [i personally do 24h]

Check for leaks when stress testing [higher water pressure, cracked a block of mine before, so check while heating up the components].

 

That's all I can think of right now ;)

*Res above pump :D. Thanks a lot for the tips!

[Scia]

*Res above pump :D. Thanks a lot for the tips!

 

Fuck ya sry for that XD Sure ^^

[bchampion96]

I love how it said 'your watercooling parts have arrived' on the box. No shit, I've been waiting all this time :P Are you excited? It's gonna be epic :D

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

I love how it said 'your watercooling parts have arrived' on the box. No shit, I've been waiting all this time :P Are you excited? It's gonna be epic :D

I can't f***ing wait to get started. Might need to to a little case modding to make somethin work :P

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Fuck ya sry for that XD Sure ^^

Hahah I managed to remember that one from the first water cooling video I watched lol

[megadarkwood]

Dazmode is kinds over priced :/

Order directly from EK, I believe they skip internationally! 

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Dazmode is kinds over priced :/

Order directly from EK, I believe they skip internationally! 

Everything I ordered from Daz was at competitive prices, other than the reservoir. And international shipping direct from EK would cost be a lot more than from DazMode

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Had some time tonight to get started!

 

Out with the old, test fitting with the new :P Also got the pump/top/res config put together and got the wires sleeved! :D

 

Not sure why pictures look like some instagram garbage, probably cause I'm shooting with a blackberry bold...

 

 

 

 

Next update Thursday evening. Need tmrw to think about how to mount my pump/res.

 

 

[Jimstah87]

Loving it! Can't wait to see the end result mate!

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Loving it! Can't wait to see the end result mate!

Thank you very much! :D

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Update time :D

 

Res + pump = installed!

CPU block = installed!

 

So I had to attack my 5.25" bays with a dremel to make my res fit where I wanted it to, so I masked it up went to town. Sorry for no in-progress shots :( Only before and after. And they look like shit cause my Blackberry camera sucks :P

 

Masked up and ready to be attacked.

 

 

After the cutting I covered the edges in electrical tape (if you can even tell by the picture) while I wait on some u-channel to cover it correctly and nicely.

 

 

I then drilled some holes in the bottom of my 5.25" bay so I could use my EK 50/70 brackets to attach the EK D5 UNI Holder that comes with the X-Res. Here it is all mounted and ready for radiator and tubing! :D

Finally I got a hold of my parents decent camera so this pic is not bad. The res is straight despite the fish eye effect from the camera

 

[bchampion96]

Having fun? It's looking good :D

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Having fun? It's looking good :D

Thanks a lot :D And boy am I having fun :P Expensive hobby for someone my age though lol ;)

[bchampion96]

Thanks a lot :D And boy am I having fun :P Expensive hobby for someone my age though lol ;)

 

Same for me when I get around to mine :P

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

ALL FINISHED :D

 

First I got the rad installed and the tube all put in. Decided to do something a little different and sleeved my tube :P I think it looks awesome anyway lol

 

 

Then I got her all tubed up:

 

 

 

Now it's all filled and leak testing is underway!

 

 

Thank you all very much for viewing and commenting on my first watercooled build! :D

 

Just need to finish leak testing

[CJPowell27]

Young enthusiast eh? How old (I'm 15)? This is pretty dang clean, my only suggestion is to cable lace

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Young enthusiast eh? How old (I'm 15)? This is pretty dang clean, my only suggestion is to cable lace

I'm 15 too lol 16 soon enough though. I was trying to go for a clean as possible look, and I'll have to watch alpenwassers video on lacing. That would really  tidy up my wires.

Thanks a lot :P

[CJPowell27]

I'm 15 too lol 16 soon enough though. I was trying to go for a clean as possible look, and I'll have to watch alpenwassers video on lacing. That would really  tidy up my wires.

Thanks a lot :P

That's where I was gonna tell you to go haha. And BTW I think I'm in love with those sleeved tubes

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

That's where I was gonna tell you to go haha. And BTW I think I'm in love with those sleeved tubes

Lol thanks! I haven't seen the sleeved tube look done to often, so I figured I'd give it a shot

[SheriffHD]

Ive never seen the sleeved tube done. It looks soo pretty..... I want to do a sabretooth build just to use sleeved tubes now. would look outstanding.

 

Let us know how the temps run with that loop set up. :D

[TheYoungEnthusiast]

Ive never seen the sleeved tube done. It looks soo pretty..... I want to do a sabretooth build just to use sleeved tubes now. would look outstanding.

 

Let us know how the temps run with that loop set up. :D

 

I agree, sleeved tube would look really nice with that blacked out look on the board. :lol:

 

I'll try to get around to posting an update with some temps, I'm just busy lately and don't have too much time

[900d]

interesting build but lookin good!

[Nicktrance]

looks really nice and clean, I definitely like the tube sleeving.