Water cooling help, new gaming rig

[Zaabi]

So I am starting to plan for a new rig, and i already posted to get idea from others on New builds and planning

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/14847-i-need-to-make-a-new-rig/

 

Since I would be water cooling and as Linus said if things can go wrong will go wrong if you dont do you do diligence. So I looked at other post on forum and I want to take people thoughts on the matter. So I'm starting my research on components, but I dont know what is the best. I copied a build from and design from others. This is what I think my build should look. Credit goes to:

PZT - the white and green went so good that I'm going for the Beige Corsair 900D and get white components

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/11388-yet-another-sw-810-build-pathogen/

Huntricks - I'm actually thinking of mimicking his loop and build since his build is similar to what i might end up getting, but without the ram cooling or the white coolant.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/14319-how-should-i-set-up-my-beastly-900d/

 

So here what i need guidance on:

Radiators,where can i find White radiators, i found XSPC and Alphacool, but dont know where to buy it from, none of them have 480mm that can be shipped internationally that i know off.

 

Second, is water cooling effected by humidity. I live in an area where it is very humid and outside temperature hit up to 50C, so will there be any issue. 

 

Thirdly, Fan controllers for radiator what should i do about them and what should i look up for, is it necessary and can it be helpful. Or i should i not even consider them.

 

Finally, this is going to be my first pc and first water cooling. Since I already have a 2500$ graphic cards that my brother brought for me from amazon cant be air cooled, i have no choice. I went through Linus water cooling guide 3 times before coming here, so i have a good background. Do you think i should practice on a cheap build before going into a very expensive one. 

 

Thank you for your help in advance, and here how my build is approximately look like, stole it from Huntricks but not sure about the mother board yet.  Await for the ultimate build log as soon as i get this going, it will take months for all the shippings and stuff to arrive but I will try to deliver.

[Hyydrah]

The white radiators will look out of place. Also, you should use NF-F12's on all the radiators if you can to keep the scheme more consistent, and improve performance.

[Hyydrah]

Also, push/pull on the radiators provides inferior performance versus adding more or more effective radiators.

[RaVenBelgium]

So I am starting to plan for a new rig, and i already posted to get idea from others on New builds and planning

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/14847-i-need-to-make-a-new-rig/

 

Since I would be water cooling and as Linus said if things can go wrong will go wrong if you dont do you do diligence. So I looked at other post on forum and I want to take people thoughts on the matter. So I'm starting my research on components, but I dont know what is the best. I copied a build from and design from others. This is what I think my build should look. Credit goes to:

PZT - the white and green went so good that I'm going for the Beige Corsair 900D and get white components

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/11388-yet-another-sw-810-build-pathogen/

Huntricks - I'm actually thinking of mimicking his loop and build since his build is similar to what i might end up getting, but without the ram cooling or the white coolant.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/14319-how-should-i-set-up-my-beastly-900d/

 

So here what i need guidance on:

Radiators,where can i find White radiators, i found XSPC and Alphacool, but dont know where to buy it from, none of them have 480mm that can be shipped internationally that i know off.

 

Second, is water cooling effected by humidity. I live in an area where it is very humid and outside temperature hit up to 50C, so will there be any issue. 

 

Thirdly, Fan controllers for radiator what should i do about them and what should i look up for, is it necessary and can it be helpful. Or i should i not even consider them.

 

Finally, this is going to be my first pc and first water cooling. Since I already have a 2500$ graphic cards that my brother brought for me from amazon cant be air cooled, i have no choice. I went through Linus water cooling guide 3 times before coming here, so i have a good background. Do you think i should practice on a cheap build before going into a very expensive one. 

 

Thank you for your help in advance, and here how my build is approximately look like, stole it from Huntricks but not sure about the mother board yet.  Await for the ultimate build log as soon as i get this going, it will take months for all the shippings and stuff to arrive but I will try to deliver.

looks nice  ;)

[Hyydrah]

May I ask why you have the AC66 in a desktop? A wired connection is noticeably more effective than what you could get from that card.

[Zaabi]

The white radiators will look out of place. Also, you should use NF-F12's on all the radiators if you can to keep the scheme more consistent, and improve performance.

Beige, white would go well. i wont get the usual 900D look at it, im no expert in colours but gosh it would look dope. http://www.corsair.com/us/900d-seb

[Hyydrah]

I just had a thought, you should go for a red/black/white color scheme. Have NF-F12's throughout, a Rampage IV Extreme, EK blocks for the mosfets and chipset, and a single set of fans on every radiator. Your current color scheme will look really awkward, to be completely honest.  :P

[Zaabi]

May I ask why you have the AC66 in a desktop? A wired connection is noticeably more effective than what you could get from that card.

Yea i know, but till the wiring from the router in house to my room is going to be implemented i need to have a wireless connection. The router is going to be right on top of my room so i cant run a cable from the second floor to the first floor.

[Hyydrah]

Beige, white would go well. i wont get the usual 900D look at it, im no expert in colours but gosh it would look dope. http://www.corsair.com/us/900d-seb

Personally I'm not a big fan. Get the black version.

[Hyydrah]

Also consider the Essence One as a DAC and amplifier, it's superior to the sound card solutions.

[Hyydrah]

Your rig could look similar to mine. This pump would look awesome in it, take a look:

 

http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35x12vdcpump.aspx (select the white version)

 

http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35xreservoir.aspx

[Zaabi]

I just had a thought, you should go for a red/black/white color scheme. Have NF-F12's throughout, a Rampage IV Extreme, EK blocks for the mosfets and chipset, and a single set of fans on every radiator. Your current color scheme will look really awkward, to be completely honest.   :P

You might be better than me in colours since im colour blind, (red isnt my favourite since its the one that my eye cone is missing). But if you havnt read the post im new to water cooling and cooling the motherboard requires a risky procedure that im certainly not willing to take after looking at the videos. I did consider it, but nope.

I got the colour scheme from this guy but wanted to change the case colour and fittings

http://www.overclock.net/t/1380883/build-log-900csq-900d-maxed-out-everything-watercooled-acrylic-tubing

[Hyydrah]

Take a look at these cable extensions as well:

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=bitfenix+red%2Fblack

[Zaabi]

Your rig could look similar to mine. This pump would look awesome in it, take a look:

 

http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35x12vdcpump.aspx (select the white version)

 

http://www.swiftech.com/mcp35xreservoir.aspx

Why not go for the FrozenQ reservior, they look sexy to me or is it me having a bad taste.

[Zaabi]

Take a look at these cable extensions as well:

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=bitfenix+red%2Fblack

Thanks dude these look cool. I was going for Corsairs ones, but these have mixed colour which is cool

[Hyydrah]

You might be better than me in colours since im colour blind, (red isnt my favourite since its the one that my eye cone is missing). But if you havnt read the post im new to water cooling and cooling the motherboard requires a risky procedure that im certainly not willing to take after looking at the videos. I did consider it, but nope.

I got the colour scheme from this guy but wanted to change the case colour and fittings

http://www.overclock.net/t/1380883/build-log-900csq-900d-maxed-out-everything-watercooled-acrylic-tubing

Red is one of the most attractive colors to many of the people I know, sorry to hear about your eyes. Watercooling the motherboard doesn't have to be risky either, and will reduce noise as well as make the rig look that much nicer. I think that white coolant might look the nicest, by the way, with this RAM, tubing and dye:

 

http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/ice-white-250ml.html

 

http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/plasticizer-free-tygon-e1000-1-2in.-id-3-4in..html (recommended for this dye because many tubes are known for showing unwanted colors)

 

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=72524&vpn=CMD8GX3M2A2133C9&manufacture=Corsair

[Zaabi]

Personally I'm not a big fan. Get the black version.

So what overall colour scheme should i go for

Case: Black

Tubing: ?

Coolant: ?

Fittings: ?

Cables : Red and black

[Hyydrah]

Why not go for the FrozenQ reservior, they look sexy to me or is it me having a bad taste.

I'm not a huge fan of it, they take away from the focal point of the rig which in my opinion should be the CPU/motherboard.

[Zaabi]

Red is one of the most attractive colors to many of the people I know, sorry to hear about your eyes. Watercooling the motherboard doesn't have to be risky either, and will reduce noise as well as make the rig look that much nicer. I think that white coolant might look the nicest, by the way, with this RAM, tubing and dye:

 

http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/ice-white-250ml.html

 

http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/plasticizer-free-tygon-e1000-1-2in.-id-3-4in..html (recommended for this dye because many tubes are known for showing unwanted colors)

 

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=72524&vpn=CMD8GX3M2A2133C9&manufacture=Corsair

A question here rises, Should i go for the water, biocide, kill coil and white dye combo or should i go for the Pastal white Ice?

[Hyydrah]

So what overall colour scheme should i go for

Case: Black

Tubing: ?

Coolant: ?

Fittings: ?

Cables : Red and black

Tubing: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/plasticizer-free-tygon-e1000-1-2in.-id-3-4in..html

 

Coolant: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/ice-white-250ml.html (requires distilled water)

 

Fittings: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=37568

 

45 Degree Fittings: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-psc-adapter-45-g1-4-nickel.html

[Hyydrah]

A question here rises, Should i go for the water, biocide, kill coil and white dye combo or should i go for the Pastal white Ice?

Use this dye mixed with distilled water, it has instructions regarding quantities.

[Zaabi]

Tubing: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/plasticizer-free-tygon-e1000-1-2in.-id-3-4in..html

 

Coolant: use distilled water and add dye

 

Dye: http://www.mayhems.co.uk/shop2/ice-white-250ml.html

 

Fittings: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=37568

 

45 Degree Fittings: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-psc-adapter-45-g1-4-nickel.html

Thanks a lot. I will keep them in my shopping list for my Rig.

[Hyydrah]

Also, you may want to purchase more coolant than required for one loop, in case you need to flush it.

[Hyydrah]

Thanks a lot. I will keep them in my shopping list for my Rig.

No problem. Have you considered back plates for your Titans as well? It'll make them look insanely better than they already do.

 

http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-titan-backplate-black.html

[Hyydrah]

Here's a list of other components you'll want.

Mosfet and Chipset blocks: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/motherboard-blocks/full-board-blocks/intel-x79/ek-fb-kit-re4-csq.html

CPU block: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/cpu-blocks/supremacy/ek-supremacy.html

Fittings: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/accessories/fittings/compression-fittings/ek-csq-fitting-10-13mm-g1-4-nickel.html (we'll find out how many later on)

2 GPU blocks: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/blocks/vga-blocks/fc-geforce/geforce-titan-series/ek-fc-titan-nickel.html

Tubing: http://www.mayhems.c...-id-3-4in..html

Coolant: http://www.mayhems.c...hite-250ml.html (requires distilled water)

45 Degree Fittings: http://www.ekwb.com/...1-4-nickel.html

 

90 Degree Fittings: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-psc-adapter-90-g1-4-nickel.html

 

2 120.4 Radiators: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16237/ex-rad-412/Alphacool_NexXxoS_Monsta_Quad_120mm_Radiator_-_80mm_Thick.html

 

8 Radiator Fans: Noctua NF-F12

 

3 Front Intake Fans: Noctua NF-S12A FLX

 

Rear Exhaust Fan: NF-A14

 

Have your top radiator intake air, with the fans preferably above the radiator.