First Time Watercooling

[TootY]

Hi all,

 

I've been looking into water cooling for a while now and I'm a novice so I'm a little nervous going into it, however, I feel it's time and it'll be an advancement in the skills. My system specs can be found in my signature, however, I will list what I am thinking of purchasing and seeing if a) it will all work and b) I have enough and the correct fitting etc..

 

I have attached a rough, not to scale diagram of what I was thinking and how I should attempt to run it.

 

Green = Fittings

Red = Tubing PETG (Yes/No?)

Blue = Components

Yellow = Yes/No or how?

 

12X  EK-HDC Fitting 16mm G1/4 - Nickel - Radiator, Blocks, Reservoir.

8X EK-AF Angled 90° G1/4 Nickel - Turns/ Corners

2X  EK-FC1080 GTX Strix - Nickel - GPU Block - How would I connect/link them together

2X  EK-FC1080 GTX Strix Backplate - Nickel - Personal Option How would I connect/link them together

2X  EK-CoolStream SE 240 (Slim Dual) - Went for a thinner standard so I can mount the Res/Pump on the radiator located at the front.

4X  EK-Vardar F4-120 (2200rpm)

4X  EK-HD PETG Tube 12/16mm 500mm (2pcs)

1X EK-AF X-Splitter 4F G1/4 - Nickel (QClass2) - To add ball valve for swapping out water etc?

1X  EK-Supremacy EVO - Nickel

1X  EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump)

1X  EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G1/4 - Nickel

 

I don't know if what I have is good, or I'm way out!

 

And also, I'm looking for only nickel colouring for connections etc.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated and I was also told to add a few extra connections in case of the plan not working, thoughts?

[sl06bhytmar]

Just put GPU's to cool in paraller

[TootY]

32 minutes ago, sl06bhytmar said:

Just put GPU's to cool in paraller

 

That means nothing to me, literally nothing. Can you provide some kind of explanation or link to parts I would require?

 

*EDIT* - Something like this - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-dual-serial-plexi

 

Thanks

 

 

[TootY]

Or would this make more sense?

 

Would the CPU be correct, so it would come in one, circulate around the block and out. So 1,2,3?

 

 

 

[sl06bhytmar]

You put there serial block unit,

this is parallel:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-dual-parallel

 

 

Thats how you do a parallel without ready made block for it. Only thing that you need to know that must use same blocks for both gpu's.

 

Also why you're not heat treating the bends to be 90 degrees? More fittings is just increasing your chance for leak.

 

[TootY]

Using the fittings seemed like the easiest route.. And I wouldn't need so many 90 degrees, 7 or so..

 

I am using the same blocks -  2X  EK-FC1080 GTX Strix - Nickel - GPU Block

 

I think I'd use this -https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-dual-parallel-plexi

 

 

[TootY]

Updated shopping card, added extra fittings - better to have more than no enough, thoughts?

 

Should I be able to make the loop needed with what I have?

 

[atomicus]

Why 90 deg fittings and not bends? Really will look so much better with bends. Takes a bit of work, but don't fall in to the trap of thinking that 90 deg fittings make it super easy... you will still need very precise and specific tube measurements to avoid tubes running off at angles, which IMO looks a bit rubbish. 

[TootY]

2 minutes ago, atomicus said:

Why 90 deg fittings and not bends? Really will look so much better with bends. Takes a bit of work, but don't fall in to the trap of thinking that 90 deg fittings make it super easy... you will still need very precise and specific tube measurements to avoid tubes running off at angles, which IMO looks a bit rubbish. 

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Hi,

I'm thinking of running some 90degree and 45degree bends like this rig:

https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_07/P1010467.JPG.471fd10ad7ce911a72453a25d28eb5d9.JPG

https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_07/P1010469.JPG.4dd9eea09a0a91ca99a29ce9732581bc.JPG

 

IMO I like how the bends look with fittings and I do understand it isn't going to be without it's challenges but this look does appeal to me.

 

 

[atomicus]

2 minutes ago, AJLedbetter123 said:

Hi,

I'm thinking of running some 90degree and 45degree bends like this rig:

https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_07/P1010467.JPG.471fd10ad7ce911a72453a25d28eb5d9.JPG

https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2016_07/P1010469.JPG.4dd9eea09a0a91ca99a29ce9732581bc.JPG

 

IMO I like how the bends look with fittings and I do understand it isn't going to be without it's challenges but this look does appeal to me.

 

 

 

It's a subjective thing... for me that doesn't look as clean and I actually think it's harder in some respects to get perfect, but by all means do what you want and like, don't let anyone else tell you what to do lol!

[TootY]

2 minutes ago, atomicus said:

 

It's a subjective thing... for me that doesn't look as clean and I actually think it's harder in some respects to get perfect, but by all means do what you want and like, don't let anyone else tell you what to do lol!

 

 

 

Hehehe, that's understood.. Each to our own and all that..

 

But what I need to know is, with what I have selected, and how I have planned will this make the loop and have I used a good route for the pipes etc?

 

Plan:

https://postimg.org/image/ry55r6l6p/

[atomicus]

4 minutes ago, AJLedbetter123 said:

Hehehe, that's understood.. Each to our own and all that..

 

But what I need to know is, with what I have selected, and how I have planned will this make the loop and have I used a good route for the pipes etc?

 

Plan:

https://postimg.org/image/ry55r6l6p/

 

Yes it looks fine. The order of things doesn't matter, as long as the flow is right, so just go with what looks best in respect to the order and the pipe runs. You're missing a line from 11 to 9 (between GPUs) but I'm guessing you know that lol!

[TootY]

1 minute ago, atomicus said:

 

Yes it looks fine. The order of things doesn't matter, as long as the flow is right. You're missing a line from 11 to 9 (between GPUs) but I'm guessing you know that lol!

 

That should be connected via this - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-dual-parallel-plexi

 

Correct or not?

[atomicus]

Just now, AJLedbetter123 said:

That should be connected via this - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc-terminal-dual-parallel-plexi

 

Correct or not?

 

Ah OK, yes that's fine.

[TootY]

Phew, got me all nervous ha! 

 

So in terms of the loop, could you see a short run which would involve fewer fittings?

 

Also, the fittings I have selected, too many or is it good to go with more etc?

 

Thanks,

[sl06bhytmar]

3D modeling is your friend for actual fitting number. 

 

Counted well over 20 with all those 90 bends.

[atomicus]

8 minutes ago, AJLedbetter123 said:

Phew, got me all nervous ha! 

 

So in terms of the loop, could you see a short run which would involve fewer fittings?

 

Also, the fittings I have selected, too many or is it good to go with more etc?

 

Thanks,

 

My concern would be around the top GPU, you have quite a lot of fittings in that area, could look a bit messy. As I say, personally I'd go for bends over fittings, but it pays to get enough, just so you don't get half way way through and then realise you need to order more. I found the 4mm/8mm extensions quite useful, just to make sure things line up where you want.

 

You could go from GPU to CPU, then top rad, make things a bit cleaner.

 

Worth looking at other SLI builds done in this case, see what has been done. Very useful if you haven't already.

 

 

[TootY]

2 minutes ago, sl06bhytmar said:

3D modeling is your friend for actual fitting number. 

 

Counted well over 20 with all those 90 bends.

 

Well over 20? How did you get to that number..

 

3 minutes ago, atomicus said:

 

My concern would be around the top GPU, you have quite a lot of fittings in that area, could look a bit messy. As I say, personally I'd go for bends over fittings, but it pays to get enough, just so you don't get half way way through and then realise you need to order more. I found the 4mm/8mm extensions quite useful, just to make sure things line up where you want.

 

 

 

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Like these - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/extenders-and-spacers/static-extender ?

[atomicus]

Just now, AJLedbetter123 said:

Like these - https://www.ekwb.com/shop/fittings/extenders-and-spacers/static-extender ?

 

Yes, can be very handy... not something you can really know for sure you'll need, but they are useful.

[TootY]

Just now, atomicus said:

 

Yes, can be very handy... not something you can really know for sure you'll need, but they are useful.

 

Ok, and how would it be used - I know that sounds stupid but at what point would it come into play if that makes sense?

 

Any examples?

[atomicus]

7 minutes ago, AJLedbetter123 said:

Ok, and how would it be used - I know that sounds stupid but at what point would it come into play if that makes sense?

 

Any examples?

 

Well, I can only speak to my personal experience, but if you look at my build in my sig, I have very straight lines on the tubing... for a couple of them I needed to use an extension to bring the fitting out to meet the tube exactly where I wanted, otherwise it would have run off at angle which I didn't want. I am a perfectionist lol!

[TootY]

Good sir! That is one beautiful system! I love the colour scheme.

[TootY]

19 minutes ago, atomicus said:

 

My concern would be around the top GPU, you have quite a lot of fittings in that area, could look a bit messy. As I say, personally I'd go for bends over fittings, but it pays to get enough, just so you don't get half way way through and then realise you need to order more. I found the 4mm/8mm extensions quite useful, just to make sure things line up where you want.

 

You could go from GPU to CPU, then top rad, make things a bit cleaner.

 

Worth looking at other SLI builds done in this case, see what has been done. Very useful if you haven't already.

 

 

 

Also, can you do a quick mock up of how you'd run, trying to work out how you'd do it from GPU to CPU but I'm lost *FACE PALM* ha!

 

Yeah, I've looked at loops in this case are they are very far between, not many watercooled.

[atomicus]

3 minutes ago, AJLedbetter123 said:

Also, can you do a quick mock up of how you'd run, trying to work out how you'd do it from GPU to CPU but I'm lost *FACE PALM* ha!

 

Yeah, I've looked at loops in this case are they are very far between, not many watercooled.

 

Well these line drawings really aren't that useful IMO... you can't really know until you try it, and the exact distances etc. will vary build to build, but again referencing my build, from the GPU I have come up, right and back down to the CPU, then out of the the CPU to the top rad, and then from that top rad back to the res/pump. Pretty simple really.

 

FYI - Your sig says 'Caselabs Coolermaster Pro 5'? That's not a Caselabs lol.

[TootY]

1 minute ago, atomicus said:

 

Well these line drawings really aren't that useful IMO... you can't really know until you try it, and the exact distances etc. will vary build to build, but again referencing my build, from the GPU I have come up, right and back down to the CPU, then out of the the CPU to the top rad, and then from that top rad back to the res/pump. Pretty simple really.

 

Ah I'm following.. The question also I need to ask regarding the pump In and Out, I've been reading you have to install the loop into the correct locations if that makes sense?