Cheapest Custom Loop Experience possible

[Tristerin]

I want to have fun without breaking the bank and learn while I am doing.  Ive done enough research to not care about mixing metals (learning about this still, looks like 66% distilled balance glycol antifreeze should do the trick).  I understand what type of tubing is acceptable and what isn't.  Sourcing all parts from Ebay/China - have already ordered pump/reservoir from Aliexpress last night ($23).  Playing the game of waiting for steepest discounts as I would LIKE to attempt to keep this under $50.

 

Pump/Reservoir (picked it up for $23 shipped last night on Ali) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Electricity-MS-500x-water-cooled-water-pump-cylinder-acrylic-water-tank-pump-water-cooled-suit-and/32800140229.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.161.21b071d1nbaQxg&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10130_10890_10547_319_10546_317_10548_10545_10696_453_10084_454_10083_433_10618_431_10307_537_536_10902_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_35,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=1e5e3fdd-c526-47c3-8401-bdb44fcc60cc-24&algo_pvid=1e5e3fdd-c526-47c3-8401-bdb44fcc60cc&transAbTest=ae803_3

 

Can anyone advise any website other than Aliexpress, Amazon or Ebay (Newegg way to expensive on these cheap sourced parts)? 

 

Right now Ive found an LGA 1155 Copper CPU block with G1/4 threading+ nozzles for $15 shipped, 80mm radiator $6, tubing $5-6.

Plan on using zip ties for the tubing to nozzle pressure.

 

Am I missing something?

 

Im planning on installing it in my HTPC HP Pro 6300 Microtower...because Frankenstein.  Likely using a 80mm radiator as they are $6-7 bucks and I don't have room in the PC for a larger rad without bastardizing its expandability.  Of course if I can find a 240mm for to cheap to pass up...Ill figure it out LOL. 

 

Also looking for a name but I think just now typing of Frankenstein may be appropriate lol, sans by all appeances on the outside of the case its just an OEM (but added RAM, GPU, Drives, SSDs, ODDs etc).

 

So naming suggestings for this cheapo, OEM custom loop PC would also be accepted!

 

Of course someone will ask why - in the end, its because in all things I do, as long as IM having fun I don't care.  So for fun, and experience without breaking the bank.  I may find I don't like it.  I may find I do but want better components.  I may find that a cheap loop is same same no difference expensive loop.  Ive got a few AIO's I can compare it to in the end.

 

EDIT - I may include the HD 7750 card in the loop...Ill have to tear it apart to see what I need cooling wise - any ideas?  Single slot cheap GPU.  Ive seen little aluminum blocks but have no heat dissipation on the block itself.