Enthoo Luxe Acrylic Loop Planning

[Aligaterror]

I'm going to start a new build in an Enthoo Luxe and I need help planning my loop. I will be using acrylic tubing. So, this is what I've come up with, but I'm not too happy with it.

 

 

I already own the two radiators. One is a Alphacool NexXxos 360 (45mm thick) and the other is a 240 (45mm thick). The dark blue square in the bottom right is the pump.

What would you change?

[Ghost]

How about a pump res combo?

 

http://puu.sh/b4rXb/d51ce5d3dc.png

[Faceman]

I own an Enthoo Pro, basically the same case, so I am familiar with what you're working with.

 

You will have to remove the front HDD cages, which I'm sure you are aware of.  When you mount the front radiator and fans, make sure the fans are working as an intake, and on the outside, pushing in so you get as much fresh air as possible.

 

I am also an advocate for pump + res combos, also, figure out a way to incorporate a bleed drain

[Maxwit44]

@Aligaterror

 

I have the pro as well. I came unstuck in a few places doing my build, so I'd thought I'd share them with you.

 

Res: Where you have put your res, you will have 70mm or less in which to mount it. I have a 780 reference card, which is 270mm long. i.e. don't use a XSPC photon res cause there too fat (85mm from the mount to the edge of the res.) I ended up having to mount mine on the back wall.

 

Front rad: I managed to squeeze in a 35 mm rad and still keep all my drive bays. with the fans mounted between the metal case, and the plastic fascia. I did end up have to take the front mesh off, and turn it around to stop a suction noise from the fan, but that also give you enough room to mount full size fans under there without have to use slims like I did.

 

Top rad: just be carefull when you have the ports for that rad at the back, I have issues with it and the 8 pin cpu power plug, but I was using a MSI Gaming 7. Also that run from the CPU up the there can be a bit tough to get right, I had at least 4 gos at it.

 

Rest of it is very straight forward. Do you have a plan for water cooling parts yet? Best of luck with it.

[Aligaterror]

How about a pump res combo?

 

http://puu.sh/b4rXb/d51ce5d3dc.png

Ok, pump-res combo sounds good. How would the bottom tube run work with the PSU shroud? I don't really want to drill a hole.

 

I own an Enthoo Pro, basically the same case, so I am familiar with what you're working with.

 

You will have to remove the front HDD cages, which I'm sure you are aware of.  When you mount the front radiator and fans, make sure the fans are working as an intake, and on the outside, pushing in so you get as much fresh air as possible.

 

I am also an advocate for pump + res combos, also, figure out a way to incorporate a bleed drain

I was going to mount the front fans in a pull configuration to avoid any dust build-up. Do you think it will make a difference in temperatures? I was planning on using these two things to make a drainage:

 

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Wasserkuehlung/Anschluesse/Stopfen-Kugelhaehne/Bitspower-Absperrhahn-1-4-Zoll-matt-black::18543.html?from=cart

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Wasserkuehlung/Anschluesse/Adapter/Bitspower-Q-Adapter-1-4-auf-3x-IG-1-4-Zoll-drehbar-matt-black::13820.html?from=cart

[Faceman]

Ok, pump-res combo sounds good. How would the bottom tube run work with the PSU shroud? I don't really want to drill a hole.

 

I was going to mount the front fans in a pull configuration to avoid any dust build-up. Do you think it will make a difference in temperatures? I was planning on using these two things to make a drainage:

 

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Wasserkuehlung/Anschluesse/Stopfen-Kugelhaehne/Bitspower-Absperrhahn-1-4-Zoll-matt-black::18543.html?from=cart

http://www.caseking.de/shop/catalog/Wasserkuehlung/Anschluesse/Adapter/Bitspower-Q-Adapter-1-4-auf-3x-IG-1-4-Zoll-drehbar-matt-black::13820.html?from=cart

Ya, it will make a big difference in your circumstance.  You have to get some kind of airflow through your case, without the fans in push at the front of your case, you aren't going to get sufficient air flow.  Also, push generally gives 2-3C better temperatures.

[Ghost]

Ok, pump-res combo sounds good. How would the bottom tube run work with the PSU shroud? I don't really want to drill a hole.

In that case run it over the top of the shroud. Remember your drawing is not to scale and doesn't have depth.

[Aligaterror]

@Aligaterror

 

I have the pro as well. I came unstuck in a few places doing my build, so I'd thought I'd share them with you.

 

Res: Where you have put your res, you will have 70mm or less in which to mount it. I have a 780 reference card, which is 270mm long. i.e. don't use a XSPC photon res cause there too fat (85mm from the mount to the edge of the res.) I ended up having to mount mine on the back wall.

 

Front rad: I managed to squeeze in a 35 mm rad and still keep all my drive bays. with the fans mounted between the metal case, and the plastic fascia. I did end up have to take the front mesh off, and turn it around to stop a suction noise from the fan, but that also give you enough room to mount full size fans under there without have to use slims like I did.

 

Top rad: just be carefull when you have the ports for that rad at the back, I have issues with it and the 8 pin cpu power plug, but I was using a MSI Gaming 7. Also that run from the CPU up the there can be a bit tough to get right, I had at least 4 gos at it.

 

Rest of it is very straight forward. Do you have a plan for water cooling parts yet? Best of luck with it.

 

I will be using a 60mm thick and 250mm tall Bitspower Z-Multi Res and a 780 Ti with a EK-FC waterblock so I should be fine, right?

I'm going to reuse most of my parts from my previous build (see link in signature) so the radiators will be too thick (45mm) to keep the HDD cages in, but I don't mind that.

I'm currently using a Z77 MPower and the CPU power socket is located in a way that it won't be a problem, but I might get a Z77 Sabertooth (to paint white).

I'm going to use Bitspower multi-link fittings and E22 acrylic tubing.

[Aligaterror]

Ya, it will make a big difference in your circumstance.  You have to get some kind of airflow through your case, without the fans in push at the front of your case, you aren't going to get sufficient air flow.  Also, push generally gives 2-3C better temperatures.

Ok, push it is.

[Aligaterror]

In that case run it over the top of the shroud. Remember your drawing is not to scale and doesn't have depth.

Alright, it'll take me a couple tries tho

[Maxwit44]

I will be using a 60mm thick and 250mm tall Bitspower Z-Multi Res and a 780 Ti with a EK-FC waterblock so I should be fine, right?

I'm going to reuse most of my parts from my previous build (see link in signature) so the radiators will be too thick (45mm) to keep the HDD cages in, but I don't mind that.

I'm currently using a Z77 MPower and the CPU power socket is located in a way that it won't be a problem, but I might get a Z77 Sabertooth (to paint white).

I'm going to use Bitspower multi-link fittings and E22 acrylic tubing.

 

Yeah with the res I don't know. I just took measurements off mine. Depends how tall the mounts are. It may be a bit tight.

 

You should be ok with that board, mine is very close the edge on the board.

 

That tubing will cool when is done. I poped a couple of pics of my current setup that I had to settle on for the moment. I will change, again, in the future. It just doesn't look right to me. They are just reference for you.

[Aligaterror]

Yeah with the res I don't know. I just took measurements off mine. Depends how tall the mounts are. It may be a bit tight.

 

You should be ok with that board, mine is very close the edge on the board.

 

That tubing will cool when is done. I poped a couple of pics of my current setup that I had to settle on for the moment. I will change, again, in the future. It just doesn't look right to me. They are just reference for you.

Unfortunately, I'd have that problem if I get the Sabertooth:

http://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/first-page1.jpg

Could I see some pictures of your rig?

 

Edit: Just saw them in your previous post, nevermind.

[Maxwit44]

I put in my blog on here.

[Aligaterror]

@Maxwit44

 

Looks great

 

I found this picture:

http://www.cowcotland.com/images/news/2014/01/ces-2014-boitier-phanteks-enthoo-luxe-6.JPG

 

That's a 60mm thick Bitspower res and It fits, but I'm not sure how long that GPU is..

[Maxwit44]

@Aligaterror Yeah that is really tight. But it fits.

 

Well considering "most" reference cards are not much longer that 270mm, you "should" be ok. I think. Can't image the mount much higher than 5mm.