Hardline Watercool checklist

[dialgarocksful]

Specs:

- i5-4690K

- MSI Z97 PCMate

- Sapphire R9 380 Nitro

- FD Define S

 

I already researched about watercooling, but I'm still confused on what parts to get for a hardline cooling. I don't plan to use a heat gun instead, I'll be using 90-degree compression fittings.

 

Here's my proposed specs for the loop. I'd like to ask if there's something missing within the specs that I'll be getting.

 

- CPU block 

- 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD tubes (4-pack will do)

- 20x 3/8 ID x 1/2 OD fittings (Would this fit with the tubings?)

- 240mm 360mm rad

- R-P combo

- <Looking for an Amazon link for an R9 380 block. I need help>

 

Loop: Res-Pump -> GPU -> CPU -> Rad -> Res-Pump

 

EDIT 1: 240mm to 360mm rad

EDIT 2: Changing links to Amazon, CPU block to XSPC

[ThatOneRussian]

why spend all that money tho? youd be bettoff getting better hardware. You need more radiators if you want to OC. Around 240mm per part that you want to overclock. Use EK Configurator to find out if the gpu is compatible

[Marinatall_Ironside]

Loop order doesn't actually matter. If anything it yields a 1 degree difference. But if you want the cleanest loop, imagine going around in a circle with your components.

 

As for if the fittings would fit in the rad, yes it will as long as you have G 1/4 BSPP threads as that type of thread is pretty standard for almost all watercooling gear.

[ThatOneRussian]

@dialgarocksful

Follow your own posts

[dialgarocksful]

why spend all that money tho? youd be bettoff getting better hardware. You need more radiators if you want to OC. Around 240mm per part that you want to overclock. Use EK Configurator to find out if the gpu is compatible

I dont plan to OC the 380. I want to cool it better than the usual air cooling. Plus, it wouldn't be good if I only hardline the CPU loop

[ThatOneRussian]

I dont plan to OC the 380. I want to cool it better than the usual air cooling. Plus, it wouldn't be good if I only hardline the CPU loop

What about the cpu?

And why not upgrade current hardware?

[Tmt97]

Never mind, looks like you got everything to me

[dialgarocksful]

What about the cpu?

Will do. 4.7 if given the best lottery chip

[Enderman]

make sure you buy fittings and tubing from the same brand

otherwise you will have compatibility issues, even if they are technically the same ID/OD

[ThatOneRussian]

Will do. 4.7 if given the best lottery chip

So you want the equivalent of a 360 rad... if you want to oc well

[dialgarocksful]

So you want the equivalent of a 360 rad... if you want to oc well

will change that.

 

anyways, is there any other site for gpu config? can't seem to find the EK Supremacy at amazon, only gives me CPU blocks

[That_Random_Guy]

I'd just like to add these 2 things. 1 being a deburring tool for your tubes and the other being an insert that helps you bend without crimping. Both are not needed but will greatly help you. And a heat gun but those are like $20 at your local lowes

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21932/ex-tub-2299/Hard_Tubing_Internal_and_External_Reamer_Deburring_Tool.html

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20691/ex-tub-1905/PrimoChilll_38_ID_Rigid_Tube_Silicon_Bending_Insert_-_1_Foot_for_12_OD_Rigid_Acrylic_Tube.html This tool is for your specific tube size you listed above so if you change tubing then change this

[ThatOneRussian]

I'd just like to add these 2 things. 1 being a deburring tool for your tubes and the other being an insert that helps you bend without crimping. Both are not needed but will greatly help you.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21932/ex-tub-2299/Hard_Tubing_Internal_and_External_Reamer_Deburring_Tool.html

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20691/ex-tub-1905/PrimoChilll_38_ID_Rigid_Tube_Silicon_Bending_Insert_-_1_Foot_for_12_OD_Rigid_Acrylic_Tube.html

isnt frozencpu f'ed right now?

[dialgarocksful]

I'd just like to add these 2 things. 1 being a deburring tool for your tubes and the other being an insert that helps you bend without crimping. Both are not needed but will greatly help you. And a heat gun but those are like $20 at your local lowes

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21932/ex-tub-2299/Hard_Tubing_Internal_and_External_Reamer_Deburring_Tool.html

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20691/ex-tub-1905/PrimoChilll_38_ID_Rigid_Tube_Silicon_Bending_Insert_-_1_Foot_for_12_OD_Rigid_Acrylic_Tube.html

I don't plan to use heat gun, i will be going with tons of right angle fittings for that

[dialgarocksful]

isnt frozencpu f'ed right now?

exactly, those are just reference links. I'll be buying off Amazon

[That_Random_Guy]

I don't plan to use heat gun, i will be going with tons of right angle fittings for that

well thats 1 way to do it lol.

[boarder2k7]

I don't plan to use heat gun, i will be going with tons of right angle fittings for that

90s are hell on flow. When I was replacing my furnace which is vented with 3" PVC, each 90 in the vent line reduced the max allowable pipe length by over a foot, and those are sweep 90s that you find in plumbing, not a right angle fitting.

You can do it, just make sure you have enough pump to drive it.