Budget-est Custom Loop

[dialgarocksful]

I'm planning to custom loop my CPU + future GPU. I watched Jayz' $200 loop for CPU. I was wondering if I can go lower than that. If not, I'll probably stick to it.

[zlolslavez]

You could probably get lower, but the quality will most likely drop drastically (like the performance per dollar will drop, sort of in a sense of graphics cards where the cheaper and more expensive ends have lower bang/buck). I would probably stick around 200.

 

I hope you are seriously revamping your build before you build a custom loop.

[ANewFace]

You could probably get lower, but the quality will most likely drop drastically (like the performance per dollar will drop, sort of in a sense of graphics cards where the cheaper and more expensive ends have lower bang/buck). I would probably stick around 200.

 

I hope you are seriously revamping your build before you build a custom loop.

I second this

[dialgarocksful]

You could probably get lower, but the quality will most likely drop drastically (like the performance per dollar will drop, sort of in a sense of graphics cards where the cheaper and more expensive ends have lower bang/buck). I would probably stick around 200.

 

I hope you are seriously revamping your build before you build a custom loop.

By June or July, most parts gets upgraded. Here's my projected build by that:

 

CPU: Retained or Athlon X4 860K

MOBO: Retained

RAM: 2 sticks, same type

GPU: R7 260X

Case: Reverting back to TTake v3

PSU: Retain

 

Considering the budget of the loop, either I could retain the 200 or get a separate H80i, then a custom loop for the GPU..

[zlolslavez]

By June or July, most parts gets upgraded. Here's my projected build by that:

 

CPU: Retained or Athlon X4 860K

MOBO: Retained

RAM: 2 sticks, same type

GPU: R7 260X

Case: Reverting back to TTake v3

PSU: Retain

 

Considering the budget of the loop, either I could retain the 200 or get a separate H80i, then a custom loop for the GPU..

The honestly I wouldn't bother with that, and probably use ~$200 to upgrade to the current best bang/buck intel platform/graphics card upgrade as it will perform much better than a custom loop investment. Are there even water blocks for the 260x?

[dialgarocksful]

The honestly I wouldn't bother with that, and probably use ~$200 to upgrade to the current best bang/buck intel platform/graphics card upgrade as it will perform much better than a custom loop investment. Are there even water blocks for the 260x?

I'm currently experimenting with AMD processors since I've been using Intel for around 7 years. I want to know more about how AMDs heat output on water loops using my own setup.

 

Regarding 260X, not sure. It will most likely be a half block since full blocks can cover GTX series cards

[zlolslavez]

I'm currently experimenting with AMD processors since I've been using Intel for around 7 years. I want to know more about how AMDs heat output on water loops using my own setup.

 

Regarding 260X, not sure. It will most likely be a half block since full blocks can cover GTX series cards

Well if you (for whatever reason) want to experiment with AMD processors, check out their FX lineup, and just use that. I think testing water cooling on such an old platform is straight up a waste of money.

[gazabi]

I'm planning to custom loop my CPU + future GPU. I watched Jayz' $200 loop for CPU. I was wondering if I can go lower than that. If not, I'll probably stick to it.

You can if you buy an AIO that has expansion capabilities. The swiftech H140X, h220x and H240X all have everything that is needed to cool a cpu(block, pump, reservoir, fittings, tubing, radiator, fluid) and it allows you to add new components since nothing is permanently attached. The parts are also very high quality since they are made by swiftech. The prices range from $130 to $150 depending on the size of radiator you want.

[dialgarocksful]

You can if you buy an AIO that has expansion capabilities. The swiftech H140X, h220x and H240X all have everything that is needed to cool a cpu(block, pump, reservoir, fittings, tubing, radiator, fluid) and it allows you to add new components since nothing is permanently attached. The parts are also very high quality since they are made by swiftech. The prices range from $130 to $150 depending on the size of radiator you want.

130-150 per part or per kit? I can either go with a 120 or 140 rad

[dialgarocksful]

edit. 240mm rad

[VincentiusIV]

Why would you do a custom loop with those specs?

[gazabi]

edit. 240mm rad

The 240mm kit costs 140 USD and comes with everything (block, pump, reservoir, fittings, tubing, radiator, fluid)

 

This is from their website: http://www.swiftech.com/H220-X.aspx

 

Other distributors also sell this, you don't have to buy directly from swiftech.

[dialgarocksful]

Why would you do a custom loop with those specs?

there's an upgrade list for my custom loop. and living in a tropical country wherein 1/2 of the year is 30-36 degrees, I need something to cover up my somehow overclocked rig (atm, I overclocked my APU to 5GHz, temps gotten 60-ish with the cooler).

 

 

The 240mm kit costs 140 USD and comes with everything (block, pump, reservoir, fittings, tubing, radiator, fluid)

 

This is from their website: http://www.swiftech.com/H220-X.aspx

 

Other distributors also sell this, you don't have to buy directly from swiftech.

interesting.. might be a good option.

[dialgarocksful]

edit #2: Swiftech 240mm is out of stock. any other options for that?

[gazabi]

edit #2: Swiftech 240mm is out of stock. any other options for that?

 

Where do you plan to buy from.

[dialgarocksful]

Where do you plan to buy from.

either local, Amazon, or to their website (if they got online store and ships to the Philippines)

[gazabi]

either local, Amazon, or to their website (if they got online store and ships to the Philippines)

 

Ok, I found another expandable AIO like the swiftech one. The glacer 240L is expandable and cheaper than the swiftech one. It doesn't look as pretty but it is still expandable and comes withe everything(pump+cpu block combo, radiator, fittings, tubing, coolant).

 

heres the link: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Glacer-240L-Expandable/dp/B00GJYNM4M/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1428296299&sr=1-1&keywords=eisberg

 

see if you can buy from frozencpu.com , they have tons of sub $200 kits only available at their website.

[Maxwit44]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/alphacool-nexxxos-cool-answer-240-lt-st-kit.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/xspc-raystorm-extreme-universal-cpu-watercooling-kit-w-ex280-radiator-750-pump-res.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/xspc-raystorm-extreme-universal-cpu-watercooling-kit-w-ex360-radiator-750-pump-res.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/xspc-raystorm-extreme-universal-cpu-watercooling-kit-w-rx240-v3-radiator-750-pump-res.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/xspc-raystorm-extreme-universal-cpu-watercooling-kit-w-ex480-radiator-750-pump-res.html

http://www.performance-pcs.com/phobya-pure-performance-complete-watercooling-kit-200lt.html#Specifications

 

@dialgarocksful All kits, which is most likely the best way to go for under $200 USD.