Is this a good CPU loop?

[ThatOneGuyThatOnlyPlaysPC]

Here are the parts in my custom CPU loop, I have an i5 3570k and a corsair 500r case which only accepts up to a 30mm radiator which I have taken care of because my radiator is 29mm.

 

Reservoir- Switftech mcres v2 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8336/ex-res-144/Swiftech_MCRES_Micro_Rev_2_Small_Form_Factor_High-Flow_Reservoir_12_ID_and_38_ID.html

 

Pump- Phobya DC12-400 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/13692/ex-pmp-142/Phobya_DC12-400_12V_Water_Cooling_Pump_-_DC12-400.html

 

Fittings- (x7) Bittspower matt black barb fittings, (x1) 90 degree koolance barb fitting. I have a $300 budget so I might be able to buy compression fittings if I can get my parents to agree to it

             

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/9556/ex-tub-508/Bitspower_Matte_Black_G14_Barb_Fitting_-_12_ID_BP-MBWP-C01.html

 

Radiator- Black Ice GT stealth X-flow radiator 120mm dual 

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/4085/ex-rad-86/Black_Ice_GT_Stealth_240_X-Flow_Radiator_-_Black.html

 

Additive/ Kill Coil- monsoon .999 silver G 1/4 Plug kill coil

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21502/ex-tub-2080/Monsoon_999_Fine_Silver_Bullet_Antimicrobial_G_14_Plug_-_Chrome_MON-PLUG-AG-CH.html

 

CPU Block- Swiftech Apogee XL Extreme performance

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/24145/ex-blc-1725/Swiftech_Apogee_XL_Extreme_Performance_Universal_CPU_Waterblock_Intel_AMD.html

 

Tubing- masterkleer PVC tubing 1/2 ID, 3/4 OD- UV dark red tubing

 

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/12995/ex-tub-868/Masterkleer_PVC_Tubing_12_ID_34_OD_-_10ft_Retail_Pack_-_UV_Dark_Red.html

[airdeano]

welcome new member to the LinusTechTips forums!

 

your radiator choice is weak, the cross-flow versions deliver a reduced amount

of thermal control. for first-time experience, keep it simple and under control.

 

remember you have a budget and lack of knowledge will make it cost three-times

higher.

 

Alphacool ST30 240 radiator

XSPC 1/2" barbs

7/16" tubing

 

don't see any fans selected.

why not use a All-In-One (AIO) kit? alot less expensive and less fuss and hassle?

[ThatOneGuyThatOnlyPlaysPC]

welcome new member to the LinusTechTips forums!

 

your radiator choice is weak, the cross-flow versions deliver a reduced amount

of thermal control. for first-time experience, keep it simple and under control.

 

remember you have a budget and lack of knowledge will make it cost three-times

higher.

 

Alphacool ST30 240 radiator

XSPC 1/2" barbs

7/16" tubing

 

don't see any fans selected.

why not use a All-In-One (AIO) kit? alot less expensive and less fuss and hassle?

Thanks for the advice, and I'm using Yate Loon fans they're around around $6 each. As for using an all in one kit, i just want to do a custom loop because it will be fun and because I can lol!

[airdeano]

Thanks for the advice, and I'm using Yate Loon fans they're around around $6 each. As for using an all in one kit, i just want to do a custom loop because it will be fun and because I can lol!

 

then water cool. it can get expensive and troubling if you don't know what you

are doing.