Custom Loop

The Sociologist · July 5, 2015

Okay, so I'm trying to make a custom water cooling loop and I need to know if there's a certain way I can keep the noise of the loop down to a minimum. Can you suggest any components or general guidelines?

Sam Z Man · July 5, 2015

What components do you have for the build?

The Sociologist · July 5, 2015

What components do you have for the build?

I haven't bought the components but this is a finalized list.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fbsmZL

Sam Z Man · July 5, 2015

I haven't bought the components but this is a finalized list.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fbsmZL

Where is the GPU?

The Sociologist · July 5, 2015

Where is the GPU?

My, mistake it's supposed to be a 980 ti. I just don't want to water cool it yet.

Grrizz · July 5, 2015

A D5 pump (or variant of) set to a speed of 2-3 is a good start then you just need to consider fans and radiator (looking at it purely from a noise POV) of which the pricy but popular option would be Noctua NF-F's or the Scythe Gentle Typhoons, a larger thinner radiator helps with noise too because you can run more/bigger fans slower on it.

For blocks its much of a muchness, personally I like the Watercool (Heatkiller) style but everyone has a preference.

CoolaxGaming · July 5, 2015

OK I'll give you a basic list

1. Swiftech Mcp655

2. 3/8 X 1/2 tubing

3. Blackice thin radiators (I'd suggest 480mm)

4. EK xres 3

5 EK water blocks

6. Noctua nf f12 hooked with lna

Sam Z Man · July 5, 2015

My suggestion would be to go with no watercooling and spend the money on a second 980ti, because that will add more performance then liquid cooling ever would.

I would also change some parts in the build around.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($899.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($197.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($244.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Kingston Predator 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($232.94 @ Amazon)

Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Other: Custom WaterCooling Loop

Total: $1961.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available