how much coolant or water do I need?

[CPUmodder]

I know that this is properly some where on this sight but I did not find the answer to my questions. I am going to be water cooling my system (2 660's and one i5 3570K) I am still quite new to water cooling only using pre done systems so any advice would be helpful. I will be using 2 dual 120mm rads. I quite like looks of coolant over deionised water and coloured tubing. Is their any brands that I should stay away of for coolant or parts and is their some way to figure out how much fluid I need to bye.  If any one has some tips for a first time custom water cooler that would be helpful thanks. 

 

P.S does any one have a pump recommendation as I have no idea what to get

[AlwaysFSX]

Use whatever pump Linus has I don't know what it is though And just put enough coolant in to fill the reservoir up like 3/4 or almost full.

[CPUmodder]

Use whatever pump Linus has I don't know what it is though And just put enough coolant in to fill the reservoir up like 3/4 or almost full.

ok thanks for the help

[Inimigor]

Usually about 1 and 1/2 to 2 liters fill a loop, if you want to guarantee and be ready for topping it up after a while, it won't hurt to buy 3L of coolant.

Just make sure it's a good one! People Generally recommend using distilled water with the add-ons and colored tubing instead of a coolant that has Dye in it.

BUT! If you wish for a colored loop, look for things like Mayhems Pastel, it's one of the best around!


@CPUmodder

Use whatever pump Linus has I don't know what it is though And just put enough coolant in to fill the reservoir up like 3/4 or almost full.

That is the Laing D5 model, also known as MCP655 and a lot more of variations (Prefer the one with variable speed, the MCP655 B won't have that manual control of the variable speed of the pump Edited January 17, 2014 by Inimigor

[CM Nic]

The MCP655 is a great pump. I've had one running in multiple custom loops for several years now and it still runs without a hiccup.

[airdeano]

BUT! If you wish for a colored loop, look for things like Mayhems aurora, it's one of the best around! 

 

mayhems aurora is a great effect, but is not suggested by mayhems for a 24/7 coolant.

due to the particles will fall out of the coolant and settle.

 

Mayhem's Aurora Wiki and Guide

 

Aurora is "NOT" made for use in a home system. It has been developed for show System's (modding) and Photo work. If looking for a fluid for a Home system / Gaming system please use Mayhems X1 or Mayhems Pastel range of fluids there are fully tested and working in any kind of loop.

[Prophet of Entropy]

pump, any D5 laing  (laing is the manufacturer) brand or variant.  they are incredibly reliable pumps, something like 0.04% RMA rate.

 

coolant, feser one, any koolance coolant, ice dragon, hydrx, mayhems pastels.  theres lots of good coolants.  and for your loop youll only need about 1 liter, but that depends on how much and how big your tubing will be and exactly how big you reservoir will be.

[Inimigor]

mayhems aurora is a great effect, but is not suggested by mayhems for a 24/7 coolant.

due to the particles will fall out of the coolant and settle.

Sorry i meant Mayhems Pastel 

Maybe it's because i had just seen a video with it and it was still in my mind at the time, sorry for the mistyping.