Would this loop work?

[shadowbyte]

I was considering a custom loop for my pc, as I am getting a 4790k for my birthday, and my 290x is reaching super high temps.

I made this mock-up of the loop

Here's the list of cooling parts I'd use

EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump) x1

EK-CoolStream XE 240 (Double) x1

 

EK-CoolStream XE 120 (Single) x1

EK-Supremacy EVO White Edition x1

EK-FC R9-290X - Acetal+Nickel (Rev.2.0) x1

EK-HD PETG Tube 10/12mm 500mm (2pcs) x5

EK-HDC Fitting 12mm G1/4 - White x10

EK-FC R9-290X Backplate - Black x1

EK-Ekoolant Pastel WHITE (concentrate 250mL) x1

EK-HD Tube D.I.Y. Kit 10&12mm

 

I know little about liquid cooling, as this is my first loop. I understand I'll need a heat gun for the hardline tubing bends, and I have the kit for the cutting of the tubing. 

I probably also need a place to drain the loop, below the pump, so what should I use for that?

Any help or feedback is appreciated

 

[thekeemo]

Define super high temps

[shadowbyte]

Just now, thekeemo said:

Define super high temps

like 95-100 degrees when overclocked

[thekeemo]

Just now, shadowbyte said:

like 95-100 degrees when overclocked

Fans at 100%?

[shadowbyte]

Just now, thekeemo said:

Fans at 100%?

yep

and it sound like a plane

[thekeemo]

Just now, shadowbyte said:

yep

Something else is going on my REFERENCE 290x didnt get that hot

how big of an OC?

[Savir]

1 minute ago, shadowbyte said:

I was considering a custom loop for my pc, as I am getting a 4790k for my birthday, and my 290x is reaching super high temps.

I made this mock-up of the loop

Here's the list of cooling parts I'd use

EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump) x1

 

EK-CoolStream XE 240 (Double) x1

 

EK-CoolStream XE 120 (Single) x1

EK-Supremacy EVO White Edition x1

EK-FC R9-290X - Acetal+Nickel (Rev.2.0) x1

EK-HD PETG Tube 10/12mm 500mm (2pcs) x5

EK-HDC Fitting 12mm G1/4 - White x10

EK-FC R9-290X Backplate - Black x1

EK-Ekoolant Pastel WHITE (concentrate 250mL) x1

EK-HD Tube D.I.Y. Kit 10&12mm

 

I know little about liquid cooling, as this is my first loop. I understand I'll need a heat gun for the hardline tubing bends, and I have the kit for the cutting of the tubing. 

I probably also need a place to drain the loop, below the pump, so what should I use for that?

Any help or feedback is appreciated

 

For draining a sink or bowl will do. That setup will work with the shroud of the S340 removed. But honestly you don't have that high end hardware so it's not worth it to water cool. 

 

 

 

[shadowbyte]

@Savir

so its probably a better idea to just slap a kraken g10 and h55 on my 290x?

[Savir]

Just now, shadowbyte said:

@Savir

so its probably a better idea to just slap a kraken g10 and h55 on my 290x?

Yes. What is your airflow setup? 

[shadowbyte]

Just now, Savir said:

Yes. What is your airflow setup? 

I have the stock NZXT fans, one intaking from the front, and one exhausting in the rear

[shadowbyte]

4 minutes ago, thekeemo said:

Something else is going on my REFERENCE 290x didnt get that hot

how big of an OC?

1200 core, 1450 memory

[Savir]

3 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

I have the stock NZXT fans, one intaking from the front, and one exhausting in the rear

Ok then I would suggest to buy some extra fans. 

[thekeemo]

6 minutes ago, shadowbyte said:

1200 core, 1450 memory

yea a 20% OC will do it..

[EdInk]

You'd easily shave 40deg C liquid cooling your 290x at load temps so have adequate exhaust fans as all that heat will be poured in the case, without compromising on positive air pressure.