Help On Custom Loop

[Zolfe]

I am building my first pc but I would like to liquid cool because I like doing new things but I need help getting the parts necessary to do so can you guys tell me what to get here is my build. I'm not sure if I should go with hard or soft tubing.

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[RileyTheFox]

2 minutes ago, Zolfe said:

I am building my first pc but I would like to liquid cool because I like doing new things but I need help getting the parts necessary to do so can you guys tell me what to get here is my build. I'm not sure if I should go with hard or soft tubing.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H4cPvV

 

 

You've completely screwed up with the monitors. Get 2 or 3 1440p Monitors all at the same refresh rate.

[BlackJackLTT]

3 minutes ago, Zolfe said:

I am building my first pc but I would like to liquid cool because I like doing new things but I need help getting the parts necessary to do so can you guys tell me what to get here is my build. I'm not sure if I should go with hard or soft tubing.

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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H4cPvV

 

Why are there 3 different monitors?

[RileyTheFox]

1 minute ago, BlackJackLTT said:

Why are there 3 different monitors?

Exactly what I was thinking

[Zolfe]

1 minute ago, EvilCat70 said:

You've completely screwed up with the monitors. Get 2 or 3 1440p Monitors all at the same refresh rate.

Reason I have the 1080 on the right it for console gaming the x34 is for editing and playing games and left is for games that hit more than 100fps

[RileyTheFox]

1 minute ago, Zolfe said:

Reason I have the 1080 on the right it for console gaming the x34 is for editing and playing games and left is for games that hit more than 100fps

Fair enough with the 1080p monitor, but just get 2 1440p 100Hz monitors for the Gaming and Editing...

[Zolfe]

I guess I can just switch the left back to a 1080p but I edit more than 3 videos a day do the ultra wide would help and I figure the ultra wide isn't very good for gaming cause I was told 100fps isn't very pleasing and that it doesn't even oc to 100hz that's usually they max out at 95

[Zolfe]

3 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

Fair enough with the 1080p monitor, but just get 2 1440p 100Hz monitors for the Gaming and Editing...

Is the ultra wide not worth it for editing or something?

[RileyTheFox]

1 minute ago, Zolfe said:

I guess I can just switch the left back to a 1080p but I edit more than 3 videos a day do the ultra wide would help and I figure the ultra wide isn't very good for gaming cause I was told 100fps isn't very pleasing and that it doesn't even oc to 100hz that's usually they max out at 95

 

Here's what you should do:

 

Find 2 1440p monitors at 100Hz and add them to your list.

Get the 1080p monitor you were talking about.

 

It doesn't matter how many videos you edit a day, you'll only be editing one at a time unless you're superman.

100fps isn't pleasing? I have a 60Hz monitor and it works fine and I find it pleasing enough...

[Zolfe]

4 minutes ago, EvilCat70 said:

Here's what you should do:

 

Find 2 1440p monitors at 100Hz and add them to your list.

Get the 1080p monitor you were talking about.

 

It doesn't matter how many videos you edit a day, you'll only be editing one at a time unless you're superman.

100fps isn't pleasing? I have a 60Hz monitor and it works fine and I find it pleasing enough...

Alright now what about the loop how do I go about doing that?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Gy6jvV

 

[DaveKerk]

So the main parts you'll need will be water blocks and radiators. Those will be the most expensive single items you buy. Fittings will add up quickly but individually are cheap(ish) and then of course the tubing. EKWB has a fancy little configurator that you can use to get the idea of the parts you need. I highly recommend EK, quality products and service. (In my experiences.) Stay away from Koolance though, I have had bad experiences and it was very unpleasant to get everything sorted out. A crucial mistake I made when doing my first custom loop was I bought a generic water block for 2 1070 STRIXes rather than a STRIX specific block.

 

Hope this helps answer some of your questions!

[Zolfe]

2 minutes ago, DaveKerk said:

So the main parts you'll need will be water blocks and radiators. Those will be the most expensive single items you buy. Fittings will add up quickly but individually are cheap(ish) and then of course the tubing. EKWB has a fancy little configurator that you can use to get the idea of the parts you need. I highly recommend EK, quality products and service. (In my experiences.) Stay away from Koolance though, I have had bad experiences and it was very unpleasant to get everything sorted out. A crucial mistake I made when doing my first custom loop was I bought a generic water block for 2 1070 STRIXes rather than a STRIX specific block.

 

Hope this helps answer some of your questions!

Should I do soft or hard tubing

[DaveKerk]

Just now, Zolfe said:

Should I do soft or hard tubing

Soft, hard tubing is much harder and more expensive and very time consuming and frustrating. I haven't even dared myself yet after watching some videos.Linus did a hard tube loop if you want to watch that video for reference. 

[Lurick]

35 minutes ago, Zolfe said:

Should I do soft or hard tubing

Definitely soft tubing if it's your first time, or even your second or third.

[Zolfe]

33 minutes ago, DaveKerk said:

Soft, hard tubing is much harder and more expensive and very time consuming and frustrating. I haven't even dared myself yet after watching some videos.Linus did a hard tube loop if you want to watch that video for reference. 

I knew about the ekwb custom config thing is this everything I would need https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/shared/oW5867f78fd5020

[Zolfe]

I would rather get other fans and liquid coolant besides the stuff they provide and would I need more tubing and anymore fittings?

[Lurick]

35 minutes ago, Zolfe said:

I knew about the ekwb custom config thing is this everything I would need https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/shared/oW5867f78fd5020

If you can fit another rad in there both in terms of case and budget, I would try to do so, just so you can run the fans lower. Other than that it looks good although I would add another 3m of tubing to be safe.

[Zolfe]

2 minutes ago, Lurick said:

If you can fit another rad in there both in terms of case and budget, I would try to do so, just so you can run the fans lower. Other than that it looks good although I would add another 3m of tubing to be safe.

What's a good case for water cooling I might change my case now that I'm water cooling

[Infin8]

On 31.12.2016 at 6:37 PM, EvilCat70 said:

100fps isn't pleasing? I have a 60Hz monitor and it works fine and I find it pleasing enough...

Once you 144hz you never go back

@op soft tubing is more forgiving so it's not bad for a 1st watercooled build