AIO or Custom Loop? Need help Deciding

[Revan654]

I'm on the fence of what to do, Create a custom loop or just buy a AIO. I have a Case-Labs S8s with support up to two 240/280 on the top, two 140 at the bottom and front. Plus four 120 Support one side, one infront and back(x2).

 

1. What kind of temps should I except when using a custom loop? I have a 5960x at default settings currently, will add EK GPU block for MSI 980 Ti.

2. Is it worth getting into water cooling or should I just grab EK Predator 240 and be done with it?

3. How often do you need to drain and refill the loop?

4. Is Killcoil the only thing needed?

5. What best radiator to use? I want something that requires low RPM. Going for quiet and low temps.

[007agentHP]

go aio unless your willing on spending at least $ 300 for cpu only, $550 for both

 

1. lower depends on how many rads. but they will drop alot, especially load

2. its our own to think abou it

3. 6 months to a year

4. no, something like a metal cohesive (not sure what called, but to stop metals from getting in the loop)

5. EK thick rads are very good

[ThatOneRussian]

go aio unless your willing on spending at least $ 300 for cpu only, $550 for both

 

1. lower depends on how many rads. but they will drop alot, especially load

2. its our own to think abou it

3. 6 months to a year

4. no, something like a metal cohesive (not sure what called, but to stop metals from getting in the loop)

5. EK thick rads are very good

wait why are you spending so much money on a cpu?!!

[ThatOneRussian]

Id get a predator 360 and if I rrc you can hook it up to your gpu also

[Enderman]

wait why are you spending so much money on a cpu?!!

because thats how much custom watercooling costs...

[JebKerman]

1. Depends how many rads you put in it, the more the better.

2. With a Case-Labs case I'd say it'd be a shame to not do a custom loop in it. But you don't really do it for practicality (or purchase a case-labs case for that matter)

3. Ideally every 6 months to a year.

4. A specialized coolant would be better, they come with everything you could possibly ever need.

5. Any really, just bear in mind the raw thickness of a radiator makes very little difference.

[Revan654]

Id get a predator 360 and if I rrc you can hook it up to your gpu also

 

My case doesn't have the room for 360, My case is a bit smaller, It just fits the 240 AIO. You can hook up 240 to your GPU too, 360 version is just easier to do that.

[ThatOneRussian]

because thats how much custom watercooling costs...

not at all a cpu block is 100$ you can make a loop for 300$

[007agentHP]

wait why are you spending so much money on a cpu?!!

cpu loops cost quite a bit for a good pump rad and fans alone

[Midnitewarrior4]

wait why are you spending so much money on a cpu?!!

because he needs a rad,pump,res,tubing,blocks,fittings, the only difference between a gpu+cpu and a cpu loop is the gpu block, thats why if your going custom its better to do it for your cpu and gpu not just your cpu

[Enderman]

not at all a cpu block is 100$ you can make a loop for 300$

yeah thats what he said...

$300 for a CPU only watercooling loop

[Midnitewarrior4]

not at all a cpu block is 100$ you can make a loop for 300$

ya thats what he said

edit: ninja`d

edit 2: also you can get a good cpu block for less than 100$  ek supremacy mx is 70-80$