Budget for a custom cpu loop

[UnarmedWarWolf]

Im spending $300 on a custom cpu loop

 

Swiftech mcp655-b Pump- $73.99

Swiftech mcres resivior- $24.99

XSPC RX360 radiator- $94.99

Swiftech apogee hd- $59.99

3/8 x 5/8 compession fittings w/ G1/4 threads- 6 piece $29.94

3/8 x 5/8 tubing clear- $9.99

 

What would you change?

[M-ursu]

If you want to save some money, then buy cheaper pump.

[omaroma11]

go with a bay pump res combo if you really want cheap but those things are louder than delta fans

[Ghost]

I assume you want to get the cheapest loop possible considering you are budgeting it out.

 

• Get a Laing DDC pump. Its cheaper and just as reliable. You will take a tiny performance hit but nothing noticeable.
• Get a pump and res combo. This will give you better performance and save you money on two fittings between the pump and the res.
• Get the cheapest 360 radiator you can, not much between the cheapest and most expensive one.
• Waterblock is fine but I am starting to see a Swiftech trend. There is nothing special about swiftech. Being a fan boy in watercooling is not a good way to save money. However, a waterblock is all about looks so if you like the Apogee HD, stick with it.
• Get standard EK compression fittings. They are good and they work.
• Pay a bit more for tubing. Its important, don't cheap out on it. If that is good tubing then make sure you buy enough.

[Ghost]

go with a bay pump res combo if you really want cheap but those things are louder than delta fans

I think you went with a non-laing pump if that's your experience of bay res's. There is absolutely no sound difference between a bay res and a normal res combo.

 

Unless you use anti-vibration pads that is but its not a requirement for any pump.

[UnarmedWarWolf]

 

I assume you want to get the cheapest loop possible considering you are budgeting it out.

 

• Get a Laing DDC pump. Its cheaper and just as reliable. You will take a tiny performance hit but nothing noticeable.
• Get a pump and res combo. This will give you better performance and save you money on two fittings between the pump and the res.
• Get the cheapest 360 radiator you can, not much between the cheapest and most expensive one.
• Waterblock is fine but I am starting to see a Swiftech trend. There is nothing special about swiftech. Being a fan boy in watercooling is not a good way to save money. However, a waterblock is all about looks so if you like the Apogee HD, stick with it.
• Get standard EK compression fittings. They are good and they work.
• Pay a bit more for tubing. Its important, don't cheap out on it. If that is good tubing then make sure you buy enough.

 

Everything I have is under $300 but I was seeing if it was good Im far from a budget considering my pc is $3000 but thanks for the input

[Ghost]

Everything I have is under $300 but I was seeing if it was good Im far from a budget considering my pc is $3000 but thanks for the input

In that case invest more in fittings and tubing. :)

 

And I would have thought you would be watercooling your GPU at $3000.

[UnarmedWarWolf]

In that case invest more in fittings and tubing. :)

 

And I would have thought you would be watercooling your GPU at $3000.

I would  but it looks like the connectors for gpus are sketchy so im going with two asus DCUII 770s in sli so its cool and quiet 

[Ghost]

I would  but it looks like the connectors for gpus are sketchy so im going with two asus DCUII 770s in sli so its cool and quiet 

SLI connectors are fine. SLI cards will never be cool as the top one has its intake basically blocked. :/ That also means it will never be quiet.

 

Watercooling is by far the better option if you want to prioritize those two things.

[UnarmedWarWolf]

SLI connectors are fine. SLI cards will never be cool as the top one has its intake basically blocked. :/ That also means it will never be quiet.

 

Watercooling is by far the better option if you want to prioritize those two things.

My MOBO has a triple slot space between the PCI lanes so it will be fine