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So out of pure boredom (and use much later on), I made a list of parts I'll need to do a nearly full loop (excluding a GPU since I couldn't be arsed to find a block for my POS). The only thing I really need added to the list would be coolant, but I'm not sure what I'd want. Definitely don't want to deal with Mayhems because of some of the experiences people have had with them.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xSNJkvUUgjyLAoo4y-UABLOkjHYSkFbkKRzbE-7VrF8/edit?usp=sharing

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So out of pure boredom (and use much later on), I made a list of parts I'll need to do a nearly full loop (excluding a GPU since I couldn't be arsed to find a block for my POS). The only thing I really need added to the list would be coolant, but I'm not sure what I'd want. Definitely don't want to deal with Mayhems because of some of the experiences people have had with them.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xSNJkvUUgjyLAoo4y-UABLOkjHYSkFbkKRzbE-7VrF8/edit?usp=sharing

 

yes that looks correct, while you do have two extra fittings I assume that will be for the GPU, you may also want to get an extra one for the drain tube if you look up an extra length of tube off the end of the valve. As for coolant you could just go with the tried and true distilled water and biocide route since you are using black tubing. 

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I hope you won't let the Vardars run at their full speed.
They are pretty loud and I would rather recommend Corsair SP120s than Vardars.

 

But I think Noctua NF-F12s are still the best way to go, as long as you don't have to look at them.

EK-Vardar-F4-120ER-pressure.GIF

 

EK-Vardar-F4-120ER-pressure-60mm-Radiato

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yes that looks correct, while you do have two extra fittings I assume that will be for the GPU, you may also want to get an extra one for the drain tube if you look up an extra length of tube off the end of the valve. As for coolant you could just go with the tried and true distilled water and biocide route since you are using black tubing. 

Extra fittings are for a little drain port actually. :P

 

I hope you won't let the Vardars run at their full speed.

They are pretty loud and I would rather recommend Corsair SP120s than Vardars.

 

But I think Noctua NF-F12s are still the best way to go, as long as you don't have to look at them.

EK-Vardar-F4-120ER-pressure.GIF

 

 

The Vardar's won me over in price. Then again, I never really run fans at max to begin with lol (other than the 1200RPM fan on my 212 EVO).

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You doing a custom loop Travis?

Hell no. I don't have enough money for a STRAFE (going to coax my mom into throwing in the last few bucks lel).

 

Just something I did today since I was mega bored waiting for my Dell to do Windows Updates. :P

 

EDIT: But I REALLLLLLYYYYYYYY wanna do one.

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Ok, that just reminds me that i should see if i can get my parents to support me financially in building my first rig, ~$250 AUD to go :)

 

And oh, it took me 30 sec to find a 7950 waterblock :D : http://www.swiftech.com/KOMODO-HD7900.aspx

I wouldn't even bother with this card. It's too much of a POS.

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Branded " Coolant " is basically distilled water with biocide and anti corrosive added into it. Biocide is to kill bacteria and to prevent algae growth and anti corrosive, as the name suggests is to prevent the water from corroding the metal.

 

You don't actually need to but branded coolant. All you need is pure distilled water ( As pure water is non-conductive ) and a silver kill coil to prevent algae growth ( As silver acts as a natural biocide ). Add those in your pump/reservoir and you should be fine. You don't need to worry about anti corrosive as long as your radiators and what not are made of copper and brass, as those materials cannot be corroded by water.

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