So question about water cooling

[PCBudgetSolutions]

So I think with running a CPU and 2 GPU blocks, I should run 480MM of radiators.  How is this?  I Would intake in the bottom 120MM but I agree with my dad that we don't want hot air going into the case and I am gonna use SP120 silent fans so It won't move a TON of air.

Here is the part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WVer 

 

[Ghost]

1 pump will easily be enough. Use a Laing D5 or DDC 18W pump and it will be fine. Many people underestimate the power of these pumps.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

I will be using the XSPC combo kit.  Here: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/16891/ex-wat-219/XSPC_Raystorm_750_RS240_Extreme_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_New_Rev_4_Pump_Included_w_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30#blank

 

I will add a 120MM rad as well.  I can't seem to find the specs on this pump.

[Ghost]

Do not buy kits. There are various reasons for this. I should start off by saying there is nothing bad with a kit. It will work properly and would will have a loop by the end of it. However, in kits the parts you get are typically low-end. I would never recommend a non-laing pump for a loop. Laing pumps are known for being quiet and reliable working for years without any issues. This is just an example. Kits tend to have lower quality everything. Secondly when buying a kit you will not be able to prioritise what you want in a loop. Maybe you are focusing on performance, maybe on looks? A kit will not give you this choice.

 

Most importantly a kit will not let you learn. Believe me when I say water cooling is a big investment, not only of money but also of time. If you feel that taking your time to look up components and make a parts list and doing research is something you would rather not do then you will be in for a shock later on. If you ever have a problem with your loop you will be much better placed after you have done your research and after selecting your own parts.

 

Therefore I advise you to go to the two stickys HERE and HERE and spend time reading about watercooling, then make a parts list and draw a diagram of what your loop is going to be, then ask us to review your parts and let you know what we think of the parts you have chosen.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

I've read those but I went back again.  How do you feel about the swiftech pump/block combo? Could it power say 2 GPU blocks with 2 radiators? Res>block/pump>120MM Rad>Gpu1/2>240MM rad>bay res.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WoI3

 

So something like this?  I am using my HAF 932, but will replace the fans.  I already have 2x4GB of Ram getting 8gb more, and I have a 128GB Samsung 840 pro, just need a 256GB for storage for games.

[Ghost]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WoI3

 

So something like this?  I am using my HAF 932, but will replace the fans.  I already have 2x4GB of Ram getting 8gb more, and I have a 128GB Samsung 840 pro, just need a 256GB for storage for games.

pcpartpicker is not ideal for looks. I always ask people to get a 2d side on shot of their case and use paint to draw in their loop.

 

An example: http://imgur.com/MynbfCp

 

Also just bullet point your components. This makes it easy for me or someone else to reply and assist you. ;)

[PCBudgetSolutions]

Oh I manually found everything and threw it together on pcpartpicker.  Mostly everything I added manually.  I have a HAF 932 case:

Res at the very top 5.25 bay.  Run down to the CPU/block, then to the 120MM rad where the exhaust is, down to the 2 GPU's, up to the 240MM radiator up top, then back over to the res.  Res will be several inches higher than the pump in elevation. 

[Ghost]

Oh I manually found everything and threw it together on pcpartpicker.  Mostly everything I added manually.  I have a HAF 932 case:

Res at the very top 5.25 bay.  Run down to the CPU/block, then to the 120MM rad where the exhaust is, down to the 2 GPU's, up to the 240MM radiator up top, then back over to the res.  Res will be several inches higher than the pump in elevation. 

Sadly I do not have a catalogue of side shots of every case in my head. :(

 

An illustration would take you two mins. And because your water-cooling parts are mixed in with your normal parts its hard to help you. Bullet point list is much cleaner.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

I have no way of uploading it here tho is the issue.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

Here

[Ghost]

Your first issue is I think you want to: waterblock -> rad -> waterblock -> rad There is no need to do this. Go for shorter runs where you can. Believe me when I tell you it makes no difference.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

But doesn't it NEED to go res>pump? Well if pump is in the CPU block won't I want to go there first?

[Ghost]

But doesn't it NEED to go res>pump? Well if pump is in the CPU block won't I want to go there first?

It does. I didn't notice you were using a CPU block and pump combo. My advise is don't. Just get a standard laing pump and a standard block. It will work much better.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

It does. I didn't notice you were using a CPU block and pump combo. My advise is don't. Just get a standard laing pump and a standard block. It will work much better.

I am trying to remove more points of failure and stuff.. ughhh...

[PCBudgetSolutions]

I am trying to remove more points of failure and stuff.. ughhh...

Send me a link of a pump and a block that is 3/8 and 5/8 compatible for 150 or less.

[Ghost]

Using a combo does not remove a point of failure. It just makes it harder to diagnose failures. You can try to find a pump and block for $150. Grab a Laing DDC pump and find a waterblock you like. You can also get a res and pump combo because they are actually good.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

How do you feel about this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17567/ex-res-434/XSPC_X2O_750_Dual_525_Bay_Reservoir_Pump_-_Black_Acetal_Updated_Version_4.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank

[Ghost]

How do you feel about this: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17567/ex-res-434/XSPC_X2O_750_Dual_525_Bay_Reservoir_Pump_-_Black_Acetal_Updated_Version_4.html?tl=g30c97s152#blank

Get a laing pump. If you want good reliability laing pumps are the way to go. If you cheap out on a pump and it fails you could damage every component cooled by your loop.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

None of the pumps I look at give me ANY description of what they are.  Can you find me a laing pump/res combo?

[Ghost]

Res: http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/p/XSPC-Dual-Bay-DDC-Reservoir-ONE-Multi-Fascia_464.html

 

 

And any ddc pump will fit.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

What reasonably priced pump would you recommend?

[Ghost]

Only I only recommend Laing pumps because they are so reliable, quiet and powerful. So if you don't think a Laing pump is reasonably priced I don't know.

[Captain3xtreme]

Use what linus uses, the swiftech mcp655 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6190/ex-pmp-54/Swiftech_MCP655_12v_Water_Pump_w_Speed_Control_and_38_Conversion_Kit_317_GPH.html

 

Just turn it all the way down and it is completely quiet and powerful. I use it myself and the only downside I would say there is to it is that it's pretty big. Just make sure you get the one I linked and not the mcp655-b which does not have adjustable speed.

[Ghost]

Use what linus uses, the swiftech mcp655 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6190/ex-pmp-54/Swiftech_MCP655_12v_Water_Pump_w_Speed_Control_and_38_Conversion_Kit_317_GPH.html

 

Just turn it all the way down and it is completely quiet and powerful. I use it myself and the only downside I would say there is to it is that it's pretty big. Just make sure you get the one I linked and not the mcp655-b which does not have adjustable speed.

Thats a Laing pump. ;)