first time waterloop build

[direwind]

So I built my first water loop, and to say it was confusing would be an understatement! however I feel I have l learnt alot about flow, water dynamics, tube sizes and fittings! I'd like someone to let me know if these temp are OK for a water loop.

Spec:

X99 i7 5960k @ 4.800 1.40v

Gpu 2x gtx 780ti @ +120 core +420 mem

Loop:

Xspc 480 rev3 rad

Xspc 280 rad

Xspc raystorm copper cpu block.

Xspc 2x gpu full vga block+BP

Xspc photon res with d5 pump.

4 quick disconnect koolance q3

G4 bulkhead temp sensor

Loop order:

Res>pump>280rad>cpu>gpu>480rad>res.

Quick disconnect cpu out to gpu>in gpu>out and res in. I know these effect flow but I plan a gpu up grade.

Coolant I use is mayhem premixed. Wondering about the performance of others.

Temps: full load =1 hour extreme use

Water temp in res is Id 25c Fl 28c

Gpu Id 25c Fl 55c

Cpu Id 30c Fl 60c to 68c (maybe air bubbles still)

[Necrodead]

Those temps are actually very good considering a 1.4v overclock and 2 gpus. Although I doubt that the 28C in the res is the actual liquid temp in the loop, I own a photon DDC and it dosen't seem to circulate the water in the res much, if at all.

 

Also welcome to LTT!

[direwind]

Yeah I had the same issue. The water res combo has two issues which are. Poor water recycling and poor bleeding. Cause the pump is too powerful and sucks the bubbles up before it can move towards the to and sucks the hot water intake before it moves too the top.

Solution was to use pump speed of 3 which solved both issues

[D3LTA9]

Yeah was going to say that sub 30 water temp under load is amazing. I generally try keep mine under 40 but depends how loud I want my fans. 

 

Sounds like a nice build and some good results. Definitely feel you on learning about flow/water dynamics, something I clearly no idea about until I got into building loops!