Picking Parts for a Custom Loop

[Benji_w]

could i do this ina  hard-line loop? It looks like its made for soft tubing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Computer-Radiator-Water-Cooling-Cooler-for-CPU-LED-Heatsink-Aluminum-360mm-/131686707190?hash=item1ea923aff6:g:AnQAAOSw-jhT~ZiJ

 

Please listen to me:

 

DON'T MIX ALUMINIUM WITH COPPER!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Please listen to me:

 

DON'T MIX ALUMINIUM WITH COPPER!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion

sorry didn't see it was aluminum. I read copper somewhere in there

[W-L]

sorry didn't see it was aluminum. I read copper somewhere in there

 

Your going to want to start with all new parts the Raijintek unit isn't that good especially the pump it wasn't designed for a full loop. For hardline your going to want to piece it together since there aren't really any hardline kits out there. As from previously note there is no full cover waterblock for that so it will require either a universal mount or ideally upgrade to something that gain more value with watercooling.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Your going to want to start with all new parts the Raijintek unit isn't that good especially the pump it wasn't designed for a full loop. For hardline your going to want to piece it together since there aren't really any hardline kits out there. As from previously note there is no full cover waterblock for that so it will require either a universal mount or ideally upgrade to something that gain more value with watercooling.

Well my current bloock (saving me like $50 on a block) combined with another pump so i can buy a pump with less head pressure which should be cheaper

[TubsAlwaysWins]

@W-L @Benji_w

What about this pump/reservoir combo? Will i have to find another one so i can fit fittings on it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500L-H-10W-DC-12V-CPU-CO2-Cooling-Water-cooler-Pump-Tank-Heat-Exchanger-Mute-/231473754660?hash=item35e4e93224:g:PRsAAOSw0e9U1XeF

[C1intFunWood]

No he can't, they don't make them for AMD fittings.

Good point

[W-L]

@W-L @Benji_w

What about this pump/reservoir combo? Will i have to find another one so i can fit fittings on it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500L-H-10W-DC-12V-CPU-CO2-Cooling-Water-cooler-Pump-Tank-Heat-Exchanger-Mute-/231473754660?hash=item35e4e93224:g:PRsAAOSw0e9U1XeF

 

Don't go for off brand pump units, the pump is the most important part of a loop, and is the heart of the system. 

Go for something like a D5 or DDC pump. 

[Benji_w]

Well my current bloock (saving me like $50 on a block) combined with another pump so i can buy a pump with less head pressure which should be cheaper

 

You will have one pump restricting a much more powerful pump...

 

I know you're trying here so I'll tell you what I did. I bought second hand parts, one of which was an EK Dual bay res/pump combo for £30 or so can't remember the exact amount. £30ish for half the components of your loop essentially... CMON!

 

Go to ebay right now and search for a dual bay res with pump.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Would it be worth just going soft tube? this would be my first build but my dad has experience with water and pipes

[TubsAlwaysWins]

You will have one pump restricting a much more powerful pump...

 

I know you're trying here so I'll tell you what I did. I bought second hand parts, one of which was an EK Dual bay res/pump combo for £30 or so can't remember the exact amount. £30ish for half the components of your loop essentially... CMON!

 

Go to ebay right now and search for a dual bay res with pump.

But i won't have drive bays

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Don't go for off brand pump units, the pump is the most important part of a loop, and is the heart of the system. 

Go for something like a D5 or DDC pump. 

Ok. New or used off Ebay?

[W-L]

Ok. New or used off Ebay?

 

If you can get everything new go for new it's a better guaranteed that things will work first time around, blocks as long as there is no corrosion or staining can be good used. For a brand new hardline based loop your looking at around a minimum of $500 USD for parts alone so depending how far you want to do it may be more worth it to upgrade the system instead of watercooling.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

If you can get everything new go for new it's a better guaranteed that things will work first time around, blocks as long as there is no corrosion or staining can be good used. For a brand new hardline based loop your looking at around a minimum of $500 USD for parts alone so depending how far you want to do it may be more worth it to upgrade the system instead of watercooling.

so far its looking good for parts. I need a CPU block and a pump, along with fittings and tubing

[TubsAlwaysWins]

If you can get everything new go for new it's a better guaranteed that things will work first time around, blocks as long as there is no corrosion or staining can be good used. For a brand new hardline based loop your looking at around a minimum of $500 USD for parts alone so depending how far you want to do it may be more worth it to upgrade the system instead of watercooling.

how about this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106261&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-DIY+Cooling-_-N82E16835106261&gclid=Cj0KEQiAqqO0BRDyo8mkv9y259EBEiQApVQD_VFwGC_pGmjOZ7l4sd-S_Kkn1cQ08XOg7ViCS1ROjIQaAv7c8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

[W-L]

how about this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106261&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-PC-_-pla-_-DIY+Cooling-_-N82E16835106261&gclid=Cj0KEQiAqqO0BRDyo8mkv9y259EBEiQApVQD_VFwGC_pGmjOZ7l4sd-S_Kkn1cQ08XOg7ViCS1ROjIQaAv7c8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

It's not much better than the ebay pump from my guess Thermaltake just rebranded it, like I said something like a DDC or D5 is something I wouldn't go below for a proper loop. 

[TubsAlwaysWins]

It's not much better than the ebay pump from my guess Thermaltake just rebranded it, like I said something like a DDC or D5 is something I wouldn't go below for a proper loop. 

Do you think you can find me a good pump and reservoir for the same price or less (hopefully. Im at about $225 with radiators, blocks, and that pump/res)

[TubsAlwaysWins]

It's not much better than the ebay pump from my guess Thermaltake just rebranded it, like I said something like a DDC or D5 is something I wouldn't go below for a proper loop. 

how about this: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-acetal\

edit: nevermind, theres no pump

[W-L]

Do you think you can find me a good pump and reservoir for the same price or less (hopefully. Im at about $225 with radiators, blocks, and that pump/res)

 

If your wanting a pump res combo something like this is good:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-3-2-pwm-incl-pump.html

 

While I don't recommend it since it's only an extra $20 for the DDC combo the DCP is decent but not quite:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-dcp-2-2-incl-pump.html

[TubsAlwaysWins]

If your wanting a pump res combo something like this is good:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-100-ddc-mx-3-2-pwm-incl-pump.html

 

While I don't recommend it since it's only an extra $20 for the DDC combo the DCP is decent but not quite:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-dcp-2-2-incl-pump.html

Whats a good black CPU waterblock ($30-ish)

[W-L]

Whats a good black CPU waterblock ($30-ish)

 

Your probably not going to find anything good for $30 but XSPC's is one the best value ones:

http://www.performance-pcs.com/hot-xspc-raystorm-cpu-apu-waterblock-amd.html

[Benji_w]

Whats a good black CPU waterblock ($30-ish)

 

A second hand EK block?

[TubsAlwaysWins]

A second hand EK block?

Im gonna use the XSPC one that W-L mentioned

[TubsAlwaysWins]

@W-L @Benji_w

 

Pump/Res: http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-dcp-2-2-incl-pump.html
CPU: http://www.performance-pcs.com/hot-xspc-raystorm-cpu-apu-waterblock-amd.html
GPU: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-vga-supremacy-acetal
Rads: http://www.ebay.com/itm/240mm-G1-4-Aluminum-Computer-Radiator-Water-Cooling-For-CPU-LED-Heatsink-/121799649880?hash=item1c5bd32a58:g:OW0AAOSwxYxUvKSA
Fittings: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-10-13mm-black
Tubing: http://www.primochill.com/product/primoflex-advanced-lrt-flexible-tubing-38in-id-x-12in-od-retail-10ft-pack-brilliant-uv-blue/
Fans: https://www.nzxt.com/products/fn-v2

 

Edit: that would be 12 fittings right?

[Benji_w]

@W-L @Benji_w

 

Pump/Res: http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-dcp-2-2-incl-pump.html

CPU: http://www.performance-pcs.com/hot-xspc-raystorm-cpu-apu-waterblock-amd.html

GPU: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-vga-supremacy-acetal

Rads: http://www.ebay.com/itm/240mm-G1-4-Aluminum-Computer-Radiator-Water-Cooling-For-CPU-LED-Heatsink-/121799649880?hash=item1c5bd32a58:g:OW0AAOSwxYxUvKSA

Fittings: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-10-13mm-black

Tubing: http://www.primochill.com/product/primoflex-advanced-lrt-flexible-tubing-38in-id-x-12in-od-retail-10ft-pack-brilliant-uv-blue/

Fans: https://www.nzxt.com/products/fn-v2

 

http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-supremacy-mx-cpu-waterblock-amd-plexi.html

[W-L]

@W-L @Benji_w

 

Pump/Res: http://www.performance-pcs.com/ek-xres-dcp-2-2-incl-pump.html

CPU: http://www.performance-pcs.com/hot-xspc-raystorm-cpu-apu-waterblock-amd.html

GPU: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-vga-supremacy-acetal

Rads: http://www.ebay.com/itm/240mm-G1-4-Aluminum-Computer-Radiator-Water-Cooling-For-CPU-LED-Heatsink-/121799649880?hash=item1c5bd32a58:g:OW0AAOSwxYxUvKSA

Fittings: https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-acf-fitting-10-13mm-black

Tubing: http://www.primochill.com/product/primoflex-advanced-lrt-flexible-tubing-38in-id-x-12in-od-retail-10ft-pack-brilliant-uv-blue/

Fans: https://www.nzxt.com/products/fn-v2

 

Change out that aluminum rad for a copper one and the fans for pressure optimized fans. Also for the tubing go for thick walled stuff like 3/8"ID 5/8"OD it doesn't kink as easy as the thin stuff.