Watercooling ideas

[lachyman]

Hey there,

I will be getting the H440 case and the H220X AIO to cool my CPU, but I thought a lot about expanding it too and put my 780 under water too, as the cooler is quite louder than I was used to. I thought about adding a 360mm rad into the front of the case, but as a watercooling noob I have a few questions. 

1, The pump should be plenty strong, but how about the reservoir/liquid amount? Will that be enough?

2, What tubing, fittings and rad should I go for? I should also note I'm going for a mainly white color scheme.

Watercooling is really rare where I live, and I only know one good shop where they have this stuff:

360mm rads: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Radiatory/Radiatory-3x120mm/c001013004008.html

Fittings: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Fitingy-Fittings-/c001013005.html?pg=16

Tubing: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Hadice/c001013008.html

 

For the block I would go with a full cover EK block for the reference 780, but I don't really understand the fitting/tubing part and don't know what exact rad to go for, so I need help with that.

 

Ask if you need any more info and thanks!

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Hey there,

I will be getting the H440 case and the H220X AIO to cool my CPU, but I thought a lot about expanding it too and put my 780 under water too, as the cooler is quite louder than I was used to. I thought about adding a 360mm rad into the front of the case, but as a watercooling noob I have a few questions. 

1, The pump should be plenty strong, but how about the reservoir/liquid amount? Will that be enough?

2, What tubing, fittings and rad should I go for? I should also note I'm going for a mainly white color scheme.

Watercooling is really rare where I live, and I only know one good shop where they have this stuff:

360mm rads: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Radiatory/Radiatory-3x120mm/c001013004008.html

Fittings: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Fitingy-Fittings-/c001013005.html?pg=16

Tubing: http://www.tichepc.sk/Vodne-chladenie/Hadice/c001013008.html

 

For the block I would go with a full cover EK block for the reference 780, but I don't really understand the fitting/tubing part and don't know what exact rad to go for, so I need help with that.

 

Ask if you need any more info and thanks!

 

1. I'm sure the pump can handle another GPU block and a 360 Rad. I recommend this one: http://www.tichepc.sk/Alphacool-NexXxoS-XT45-Full-Copper-360mm.html?arg1=001013004008  , the res on the H220-X has a fill port. You'll need more liquid when expanding. I think the simplest solution would be to empty the old stuff and put distilled water with a liquid biocide. 

 

2. For the tubing, go for Primochill Advanced LRT white http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17895/ex-tub-1628/PrimoChill_PrimoFlex_Advanced_LRT_Tubing_38ID_x_58_OD_-_10ft_Retail_Pack_-_Elegant_White_PFLEXA10-58-W_w_Free_Sys_Prep.html. I've read that the H220-X doesn't yet have adapters to go to 1/2 ID 3/4 OD so you're better off sticking to the original 3/8 ID 5/8 OD (10mm ID 16mm OD). Your compression fittings will have to be of the same size. Good brands for the fittings: Bitspower, Monsoon, Koolance, EK. 

 

BTW, that site you're using seems to be pretty well stocked on everything you need for water cooling. It's just a bit hard for me because my Google Translate isn't working .

 

Feel free to ask questions, if anything was unclear.

[lachyman]

1. I'm sure the pump can handle another GPU block and a 360 Rad. I recommend this one: http://www.tichepc.sk/Alphacool-NexXxoS-XT45-Full-Copper-360mm.html?arg1=001013004008  , the res on the H220-X has a fill port. You'll need more liquid when expanding. I think the simplest solution would be to empty the old stuff and put distilled water with a liquid biocide. 

 

2. For the tubing, go for Primochill Advanced LRT white http://www.frozencpu.com/products/17895/ex-tub-1628/PrimoChill_PrimoFlex_Advanced_LRT_Tubing_38ID_x_58_OD_-_10ft_Retail_Pack_-_Elegant_White_PFLEXA10-58-W_w_Free_Sys_Prep.html. I've read that the H220-X doesn't yet have adapters to go to 1/2 ID 3/4 OD so you're better off sticking to the original 3/8 ID 5/8 OD (10mm ID 16mm OD). Your compression fittings will have to be of the same size. Good brands for the fittings: Bitspower, Monsoon, Koolance, EK. 

 

BTW, that site you're using seems to be pretty well stocked on everything you need for water cooling. It's just a bit hard for me because my Google Translate isn't working .

 

Feel free to ask questions, if anything was unclear.

Thanks, I understand most of the things you said, I only need a bit more info on the fittings. I know I need 16/10mm ideally from the brands you listed, but there is just so many types - straight, 90°, 45°... I also have no idea how many am I going to need.

The exact specs of the loop: H220X expanded with the 360mm rad you recommended, cooling my i5 and my 780 with the EK full cover acetal or Nickel CSQ block. How many fittings of what type should I buy?

Also if I went with the acetal block, should it be safe to plasti-dip it white?

Last question: How much tubing will I need? 

 

Thanks again.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thanks, I understand most of the things you said, I only need a bit more info on the fittings. I know I need 16/10mm ideally from the brands you listed, but there is just so many types - straight, 90°, 45°... I also have no idea how many am I going to need.

The exact specs of the loop: H220X expanded with the 360mm rad you recommended, cooling my i5 and my 780 with the EK full cover acetal or Nickel CSQ block. How many fittings of what type should I buy?

Also if I went with the acetal block, should it be safe to plasti-dip it white?

Last question: How much tubing will I need? 

 

Thanks again.

 

Well it's pretty simple. Basically whether you want straight, 90 degrees, 45 degree fittings is up to you. Straight fittings are the normal ones but 45 and 90 degree fittings can be useful in helping you orientate your tubing optimally. Primochill tubing for example, is very rigid (varies with tubing thickness) and can't be bent very far. In these cases using angled fittings is a good way to ensure short and straight tubing runs. Unfortunately, angled fittings are also more expensive. 

 

As for how many fittings you need: the rule is 2 fittings per component (IN and OUT). So H220-X, 360 rad, gpu block = 6. 

 

I recommend you get the acetal + nickel block. The copper is then nickel plated which betters protect the water block against water corrosion. I've never used plasti-dip but you can probably use it on the acetal top cover without problems.

 

For tubing: a 25ft pack like in the link would be enough. 

[lachyman]

Well it's pretty simple. Basically whether you want straight, 90 degrees, 45 degree fittings is up to you. Straight fittings are the normal ones but 45 and 90 degree fittings can be useful in helping you orientate your tubing optimally. Primochill tubing for example, is very rigid (varies with tubing thickness) and can't be bent very far. In these cases using angled fittings is a good way to ensure short and straight tubing runs. Unfortunately, angled fittings are also more expensive. 

 

As for how many fittings you need: the rule is 2 fittings per component (IN and OUT). So H220-X, 360 rad, gpu block = 6. 

 

I recommend you get the acetal + nickel block. The copper is then nickel plated which betters protect the water block against water corrosion. I've never used plasti-dip but you can probably use it on the acetal top cover without problems.

 

For tubing: a 25ft pack like in the link would be enough. 

OK, so I have the H220X on my list + the rad you recommended, 3m of the white Advanced LRT 16/10mm tubing and this waterblock: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc780-gtx-ti-nickel-original-csq.html. For fittings I picked 16/10mm straight ones from EK and 90° ones from Koolance, don't know in what ratio yet. 

So it should all fit?

[Shaqo_Wyn]

OK, so I have the H220X on my list + the rad you recommended, 3m of the white Advanced LRT 16/10mm tubing and this waterblock: http://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc780-gtx-ti-nickel-original-csq.html. For fittings I picked 16/10mm straight ones from EK and 90° ones from Koolance, don't know in what ratio yet. 

So it should all fit?

Yup, you should be set. Don't forget some good fans for the 360 and to give the H220-X (rad, res and water block) a good rinsing so that nothing of the old coolant is left behind. As long the compression fittings are 16/10mm too, it should all fit. Personally I like Bitspower or Monsoon angled fittings more but that just me. Are the 90 degree fittings rotary?  

[lachyman]

Yup, you should be set. Don't forget some good fans for the 360 and to give the H220-X (rad, res and water block) a good rinsing so that nothing of the old coolant is left behind. As long the compression fittings are 16/10mm too, it should all fit. Personally I like Bitspower or Monsoon angled fittings more but that just me. Are the 90 degree fittings rotary?  

Yeah, they should be, it's these: http://www.tichepc.sk/Koolance-16-10mm-ID-3-8-OD-5-8-compression-fitting-90-rotatable-black.html?arg1=001013005023

For the fans I would like to go with PWM NB eLoops, ideally push/pull on the 360mm, if there's enough clearance in the case that is.

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Yeah, they should be, it's these: http://www.tichepc.sk/Koolance-16-10mm-ID-3-8-OD-5-8-compression-fitting-90-rotatable-black.html?arg1=001013005023

For the fans I would like to go with PWM NB eLoops, ideally push/pull on the 360mm, if there's enough clearance in the case that is.

Those are nice! Good thing that they're rotatable, makes installing the tubing a good bit easier.

 

Great fan choice too! The XT45 is low fpi and not that thick so you don't need push/pull, especially not with good static pressure fans like Eloops. Give it a go in push only. 

[lachyman]

Those are nice! Good thing that they're rotatable, makes installing the tubing a good bit easier.

 

Great fan choice too! The XT45 is low fpi and not that thick so you don't need push/pull, especially not with good static pressure fans like Eloops. Give it a go in push only. 

Thanks for your help, all should be set then, now I just need the money 

[Shaqo_Wyn]

Thanks for your help, all should be set then, now I just need the money 

You're welcome.

 

At least, you already have your powerful gaming build. I still need to put together mine before I can get to the water cooling loop I've planned.

 

Hopefully I'll be on track to achieve it by July 2015. 

[lachyman]

You're welcome.

 

At least, you already have your powerful gaming build. I still need to put together mine before I can get to the water cooling loop I've planned.

 

Hopefully I'll be on track to achieve it by July 2015. 

That's when I am maybe done with this Still got a lot of other stuff to get, you can check the link in my sig for details