Can I use CPU water cooling solution into my GPU water block?

[Goodevil]

Hello everyone,

 

First of all, thank you for your time!

 

 

So, as the title says, I'm wondering if I can slap a CPU water cooling setup onto my GPU water block. (I know that I will have to adapt the tubes)

 

The thing is, my GPU water block didn't come with a radiator and pump. Check out the attached image to see what I'm talking about. 

 

***Please keep in mind that custom GPU water cooling solutions in my country come with a hefty price tag. On the other hand, CPU water cooling options are more budget-friendly because they are typically in greater stock, that is why this question was created in this forum.

 

GPU: ZOTAC Gaming RTX 3090 ArcticStorm GDDR6X, ZT-A30900Q-30P

CPU Water Cooler: It doesn't have to be this one, it's just a reference.

 

 

 

REGARDING THE MATERIAL OF THE WATER COOLING BLOCK:

(nickel plated copper)

[SimplyChunk]

I think EK did an expandable AIO series a few years back.  Whether you'll be able to get one these days though is another thing.  I wouldn't use a typical Asetek/Asetek clone AIO to do this.  You want an AIO with standard G1/4 fittings  BeQuiet!'s old series of AIOs had this but i had one and it was awful for the pump running dry.  

[jaslion]

No the pump in these is very weak and is barely enough for it's own loop. You need something made for this.

[Goodevil]

14 minutes ago, SimplyChunk said:

I think EK did an expandable AIO series a few years back.  Whether you'll be able to get one these days though is another thing.  I wouldn't use a typical Asetek/Asetek clone AIO to do this.  You want an AIO with standard G1/4 fittings  BeQuiet!'s old series of AIOs had this but i had one and it was awful for the pump running dry.  

So I can use it as long as it has G 1/4 fittings?

[Goodevil]

2 minutes ago, jaslion said:

No the pump in these is very weak and is barely enough for it's own loop. You need something made for this.

Can you give me an example, please? I'm pretty ignorant about water cooling.

[jaslion]

2 minutes ago, Goodevil said:

Can you give me an example, please? I'm pretty ignorant about water cooling.

A basic pump, reservoir tubes and a radiator.

 

Alphacool for example is a budget option.

 

Regardless of what you do you want a reservoir because you NEED to add liquid.

[Goodevil]

5 minutes ago, jaslion said:

A basic pump, reservoir tubes and a radiator.

 

Alphacool for example is a budget option.

 

Regardless of what you do you want a reservoir because you NEED to add liquid.

I heard that would be best if I add corrosion-protective solutions to the mix, is there such a thing?

[Goodevil]

Gosh, alphacool water cooling is like 1k USD here... rather expensive...

[jaslion]

3 minutes ago, Goodevil said:

Gosh, alphacool water cooling is like 1k USD here... rather expensive...

Well see the issue is you need a pump, reservoir, fittings, tubes and a radiator. Which isn't cheap.

 

Any reason you bought this gpu without having all this stuff?

 

Id just return it because you can't use it.

 

Watercooling is ALWAYS expensive.

 

Btw alphacool DOES make aio's where you can add stuff into the loop their eisbear and eiswolf lineup. But they cost more because simply put they have proper pumps and stuff.

[Dedayog]

35 minutes ago, Goodevil said:

Can you give me an example, please? I'm pretty ignorant about water cooling.

If you're that ignorant of it, don't try to jury rig something.   When you're more knowledgeable, then experiment.

 

 

[Goodevil]

8 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

If you're that ignorant of it, don't try to jury rig something.   When you're more knowledgeable, then experiment.

 

 

That is why I am asking. I am ignorant but not careless.

 

do you know any budget water cooling solution for my case?

[Dedayog]

4 minutes ago, Goodevil said:

That is why I am asking. I am ignorant but not careless.

 

do you know any budget water cooling solution for my case?

But you must first learn to understand how it all works.  It would have answered this and a plethora of questions that you'd never even think to ask with a base level of knowledge.  Not a big deal, but definitely watch videos and guides.

 

Jayz2Cents just reviewed the Corsair modular water cooling kit, may be something to look at.  

[Goodevil]

10 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

But you must first learn to understand how it all works.  It would have answered this and a plethora of questions that you'd never even think to ask with a base level of knowledge.

 

I get that it's great to want to learn and explore different things in the world. But sometimes, you just have to admit that you don't have experience with certain stuff, like me being clueless about water cooling.

 

For example, here in my country, we don't have a variety of this type of hardware and so... even if I watch some videos about a certain brand, sometimes the prices are even higher than the GPU itself. So I thought about asking in the LTT forum to give me some ideas or just say "You can't do this, just buy proper stuff" like the guy said:

1 hour ago, jaslion said:

No the pump in these is very weak and is barely enough for it's own loop. You need something made for this.

 

18 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

watch videos and guides.

regarding watching videos, I saw them and they explain a lot and most of them have hardware that I don't have even a chance of getting. But even so, they are OLD and I don't know if anything has changed... and even if I watch videos, I will not become an expert just by watching a 10-minute video.

 

19 minutes ago, Dedayog said:

Corsair modular water cooling kit,

Thank you for your suggestion.

 

 

I am not trying to be rude but trying to explain why I am asking for help and suggestions here.

[Goodevil]

2 hours ago, Dedayog said:

If you're that ignorant of it, don't try to jury rig something.   When you're more knowledgeable, then experiment.

 

 

I have found this one: Cooler Tt Pacific Reef 240 Petg Diy LCS

 

Do you think it can handle the rtx 3090? 

 

pump:

• Pacific PT40 (x1)

• Capacity: 300ml

• Flow: 1135 L/h

• Maximum Pressure: 50 PSI

• 24-pin ATX PSU Jumper (x1)

Radiator:

• Pacific R240 Radiator (x1)

Tube:

• PETG (Clear) 16mm OD Tube 4-pack (x2)

Fittings:

• Pacific 16mm OD PETG Compression (x6)
• Pacific 90° (x2)
• Pacific 90° Adapter (x1)

Radiator:

• 240mm (2x 120mm): 282.5 x 129 x 64

PETG Tube:

• 500mm
• OD: (16 mm) | ID: (12 mm)

PETG Tube Insert:

• 16” Silicone Insert

 

[thrasher_565]

water cooling is expensive so is a 3090 so...

you might be able to jeryrig something up but it be a pain and may not work...

 

if you have a full cover water block for the gpu then posably using 2 aios or an aio just for the gpu. BUT you will need an additive that works with aluminum and copper... and doing it so there little air in it posably add a res.

 

and an aio that has removable fittings or a way to replace the tubing.

Edited November 20, 2023 by thrasher_565

[jaslion]

5 hours ago, Goodevil said:

I have found this one: Cooler Tt Pacific Reef 240 Petg Diy LCS

 

Do you think it can handle the rtx 3090? 

 

pump:

• Pacific PT40 (x1)

• Capacity: 300ml

• Flow: 1135 L/h

• Maximum Pressure: 50 PSI

• 24-pin ATX PSU Jumper (x1)

Radiator:

• Pacific R240 Radiator (x1)

Tube:

• PETG (Clear) 16mm OD Tube 4-pack (x2)

Fittings:

• Pacific 16mm OD PETG Compression (x6)
• Pacific 90° (x2)
• Pacific 90° Adapter (x1)

Radiator:

• 240mm (2x 120mm): 282.5 x 129 x 64

PETG Tube:

• 500mm
• OD: (16 mm) | ID: (12 mm)

PETG Tube Insert:

• 16” Silicone Insert

 

Thats also hardline tubing which is NOT easy to do

 

Also this is a cpu setup if you commit to this might as well just addon an extra radiator and go full loop at that point.

 

You can also just buy the parts you need on their own

 

As is this will do for a 3090 of course you'll need coolant still which can be either premixed or a distilled water + biocide and anti corrissive additive mix you make.

 

Have you looked into aplhacool eiswolf/eisbear systems? They are made to do this stuff. You can get a cpu cooler and just extend the tubes. Should be ok enough.

 

Else make a kit out of a cheap res like in that thermaltake kit, soft tubing, cheap rad, not too low end fittings and a good pump. Fan wise just get some arctic p series