CM Glacer 240L loop vs custom loop?

[Trail Mixorz]

I was thinking about doing a custom loop, but I'm leaving my gpu out for now because I don't think I'm going to upgrade that for a while since I really only play CS:GO and other less demanding games. So these are my two options. I will be using both with my already owned Scythe GT's.

 

Obviously the second will be more expensive, but is it worth it in terms of temps and VOLUME is important!

 

Cooler Master Glacer 240L

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 280mm

2x Noctua NF-A14 PWM 140mm

PrimoChill PrimoFlex Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD

 

Bitspower Summit EF CPU Liquid Cooling Block

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 240mm

Alphacool NexXxoS UT60 280mm

Swiftech MCP655-B 12v Water Pump

A bunch of Bitspower G1/4 Thread 3/8" ID x 5/8" OD Compression Fittings

Alphacool HF 38 Cape Cyclone Reservoir

2x Noctua NF-A14 PWM 140mm

PrimoChill PrimoFlex Tubing 3/8"ID x 5/8" OD

[bbqsauce]

I'd say stick to the 240L for now since you aren't sure of wc your gpu.

If you do decide then just expand the loop

 

edit: unless you are firm on going full wc but just dont know when, then 2nd setup

[flibberdipper]

I think the 240L is expandable, so I would go with that. And it's really good to start out with.

[The_Strict_Nein]

I'd wait to the Swiftech H220X is launched personally. However, it's a matter of taste as it has very distinctive looks

[Trail Mixorz]

I'd say stick to the 240L for now since you aren't sure of wc your gpu.

If you do decide then just expand the loop

 

edit: unless you are firm on going full wc but just dont know when, then 2nd setup

I'm definitely going full wc eventually, but I could expand the 240, but a full loop looks sooooo much better and I hear it's quieter and cooler actually

 

I think the 240L is expandable, so I would go with that. And it's really good to start out with.

That's why I'm going with that over say a corsair H100i

 

I'd wait to the Swiftech H220X is launched personally. However, it's a matter of taste as it has very distinctive looks

I don't like how it has the res/pump build into the rad, just because space

[airdeano]

I'm definitely going full wc eventually, but I could expand the 240, but a full loop looks sooooo much better and I hear it's quieter and cooler actually.

 

if you are contemplating custom loop soon, then save the cash for it. if it is say

a year from now, then the H220/Glacer 240L would be an ok choice. honestly,

if it is longer than 6months, x60 or H100i till then. eventually, the "expandability"

is neat, but then you are actually using the pump/block for the cost of the kit for

a "custom" loop build. there are better solutions than possible pump issues for

high price usage.