Ncase Loop idea (Needs Checking)

[GauntletV2]

This bit is context, skip to second paragraph for question. So i've always had a wanting to make a custom loop for my ncase system, but due to my lack of overall knowledge and how cheap i am, plus asthetics, i never got around to it. Skip to now, i had looked into the ekwb predator expandable aio, and just adding a block to my gpu as well sounded like a relatively cheap and easy idea. That went to hell when i found out it would only fit if i bent the ncase a bit (NOOOOOOO). So finally i came across the swiftech h220. It fits according to the specs, but thats all i seem to know.

 

With the h220 I need to know 2 things, the first is, if i added a gpu block, would the pump be able to handle it without trouble. Secondly, how would that affect the temps knowing I want to keep the fan rpm's low (this is all about lower temps and being quieter) 

 

*NOTE* this is the original h220, not the 220x or etc.

[TTurnerdudEE]

It really depends, you might be alright if the loop doesn't have loads of vertical piping, you'd probably want to keep everything on a fairly level height field. Adding extra tubing and block to the loop would almost certainly decrease the flow rate but by how much I couldn't say. The H220 was never intended to handle a CPU and GPU's thermal output so it really would depend on what cpu and gpu you intended to use, if the combined thermal output of the two is within the cooling capacity of the h220 you'd probably be fine and not run into any overheating issues. Temperatures will likely be higher than just running a cpu or gpu but you'd probably need to have the fans turned up a bit unless you buy another pair of pressure optimized fans and go push pull. Additionally, adding another block and cutting up the tubing can be a nightmare. Some AIO's don't use industry standard fittings, for example, the ID cooling frostflow 120 uses 6mm ID fittings where generally the standard is around 8mm (3/8 ID). Whilst this may not seem a huge problem it is a nightmare finding 6mm ID fittings suitable for the intended application. Moreover, doing this to the AIO will most certainly void the warranty. My suggestion to you would be to save up and buy proper water cooling gear. If you buy second hand parts I think you'll find the whole thing much more affordable, I've custom water cooled my entire pc ( all EK gear, 360 rad, cpu,gpu block, fittings, pumps, res ) (for under $250.00 Australian dollars) buying second hand components and it all works a treat. This worked out at less than half the cost of buying new components!