Custom vs. Stock

[munchtime]

Should i build my own loop for my pc? I want an efficient, one that works really well, and a cheap one. I dunno if the stock ones from corsair are really worth the price or is it worth more if you build a loop yourself

[dchen12]

If you can afford it I definitely think it's worth it, but I can tell you it won't be that cheap.

[Gmac]

Well if cost is the most important thing to you, then a custom loop is probably not for you. You can find cheaper custom loops in the Swiftech h220 and XSPC raystorm 750. They run around $140-$160 and should give you much better performance than a closed loop system. Time will tell with the Swiftech H220. If you are looking for just a CPU cooler they are good options. However i believe that they will really lack performance if you try to build to big of a loop using either of these.

If you are just looking to just cool a CPU i would stick with air. The initial investment into water cooling is rather high but adding and upgrading it is what makes it worth it. So if you want to some day cool your whole system with water then save up the money and do a loop right. But if you are just looking for a CPU cooler stick with air or a closed loop.

[munchtime]

im looking to cool also my GPU and my Cpu together... so they can run at a cooler temperature. I don't want really loud fans, and since there are specific gpu's with waterblocks, i guess i could build a custom loop?

[Gmac]

Ya you pretty much need to have a custom loop if you want to do a GPU. They make custom closed water coolers for GPUs but they are really not worth the money.

[munchtime]

ya, i was thinking about it, but i dunno, like cpu sounds and looks pretty cool, and also the tubing, it actually looks pretty cool if you have a windowwed case

[Gmac]

I agree, I really dont think it is worth water cooling if you cant see it. A widowed case is a must.

[Art Vandelay]

Look at used parts, you can get things for half the price.

If you are going new, the pump is probably going to run you $60, the water block will be around $60 (I got a used apogee XT for $35), and the reservior will be at least $25, not factoring in sales. The radiators vary in price, depending on what you want.

[munchtime]

where can i get used parts from? like amazon? ebay? or what?

[Mentalguy]

ebay is good, i got a full kit(pump, cpu block, 2 res, rx240 and a rx360) for about 200.

[munchtime]

so just search up pc custom pump kit?

[Ghost]

ebay is good' date=' i got a full kit(pump, cpu block, 2 res, rx240 and a rx360) for about 200.[/quote']

I have to double on this.

I got a Laing DDC + with a bay res for $50/£35. Best deal ever.

Rads usually go for £20/$30

so just search up pc custom pump kit?

I doubt you will get a second hand kit. You will have to buy separately and it might take a few months if you're patient to wait for the best deals.

Also watch out for clouded reservoirs.

Ask if people used dyes in their system! Try not to buy parts that used dyes before.

Also if you do buy clean out the component first with distilled water.

I always go on ebay and save; watercooling,used as a search and have them email me every time a new thing is uploaded when im actually looking for something.

In eBay also use categories, there IS a water cooling section of categories with pump, res, etc.

[munchtime]

WOAH, thanks!! that actually heped a lot, and just clean it out with water right?, but tubes i have to buy brand new right?, also, how do i get those thermal strips for the GPU?

Can you post a link so i can find the cooling... i tried looking for it, it didn't work