Some watercooling questions

the pokemon kid · August 13, 2014

Well I currently have a watercooled setup, see my sig for that build.

The case which I am using is a modded Corsair 650D and I have realized that the case is rattling a large amount because of the pump being mounted to it. I am now looking at a new case (Probably the Caselabs Mercury S8) because my 650D is fairly old and has a few defects because of its age.

First question: I want to have two pumps in one loop for redundancy reasons as I have already had a pump die on me. What solutions are there for dual pump tops? Looking at two D5 pumps. I would like to attach a tube resivor to this if possible.

Second question: Is it worth watercooling the RAM. For an extra £15 I can watercool my RAM as well... Is it worth doing?

Third question: I am going to hard line tube the next build, what tools do I need other than a heat gun and the rubber stuff that goes in the tube whilst heating?

Fourth question: What are the best fittings for hard line tubing in your opinion at the moment? I have used XSPC black chrome fittings and I have had two leak and one snap on me...

Fifth question: I need to clean the blocks and radiators out. What is the best thing to use or is distilled water good enough?

Enderman · August 13, 2014

1) http://www.ekwb.com/shop/pumps-and-accessories/pump-tops/d5-series/ek-d5-dual-top-g1-4-csq-black-acetal.html or http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11252/ex-pmp-100/Bitspower_G_14_Thread_Dual_D5_Mod_Top_-_POM_Version_BP-2D5TOPP-BK.html

2) only for looks. do you like the look of it? if so then do it.

3) different grits of sandpaper and some special acrylic polish that SingularityComputers (on youtube) uses

4) bitspower, always

5) rinse them with tap water for 15-30 minutes or until the water comes out clean, then run a couple litres of distilled/deionised water through to clean it finally

Maxwit44 · August 15, 2014

Q1. Best answer already given.

Q2. For looks probably, performance, not really. Final answer: personal choice really. But if your looking to do hard line tubing, thats tight bending there.

Q3. Please see the link here , Good example of the knida stuff you may want. Bare minimun, Heat gun, sand paper, small hack saw, and silicone cord that is suited to you tubing of choice. And paitence. You'll need lots of that.

Q4. Primochill, EK, Monsoon. Take your pick there, They've all got a good history.

Q5. You could use a very small amount of vinegar and distilled water to clean it out. Or strip down your water block carefully, and use a soft tooth brush to clean them out.