First Build Custom Loop Suggestions

[iMike]

Hey guys, so Im going to order my PC real soon, and I was thinking about maybe a Custom Loop in it.

I might take the Maximus Extreme IX, if I go with a Custom Loop, so do u guys have any suggestions on what things I should get, and what it would estimately cost me.

 

GTX 1080 Founders

7700K ofc

 

Thx!

[stealth80]

for a start I would get a cheaper motherboard and swap that 1080 to a 1080ti.

 

For a custom loop you're looking at around £500 with 2x rads, CPU block, GPU block, fittings, pump, res, fans etc which is around $550 ish

 

7700k can move some heat as can a 1080/1080ti so you want 2x radiators to keep fan speeds low. Go rigid from the off, just get PETG and buy 2x the tubing you think you need to make room for errors, don't be scared of it, it isn't too difficult if you take your time and results are worth it

[Fraser Cow]

Make sure you use quick connects for your GPU and get a variable speed pump.

[iMike]

15 minutes ago, stealth80 said:

for a start I would get a cheaper motherboard and swap that 1080 to a 1080ti.

 

For a custom loop you're looking at around £500 with 2x rads, CPU block, GPU block, fittings, pump, res, fans etc which is around $550 ish

 

7700k can move some heat as can a 1080/1080ti so you want 2x radiators to keep fan speeds low. Go rigid from the off, just get PETG and buy 2x the tubing you think you need to make room for errors, don't be scared of it, it isn't too difficult if you take your time and results are worth it

Already have the 1080

Budget is 1600€ for everything

1600€ excluding 1080 and Screen

[stealth80]

18 minutes ago, iMike said:

Already have the 1080

Budget is 1600€ for everything

1600€ excluding 1080 and Screen

What case are you using?

[iMike]

5 hours ago, stealth80 said:

What case are you using?

None yet
 

[stealth80]

Just now, iMike said:

None yet
 

Ok well the budget is pretty good, ill do a quick loop plan based on a NZXT S340 elite

 

ok so

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€362.84 @ Mindfactory)
Motherboard: MSI Z270 TOMAHAWK ARCTIC ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (€184.21 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (€132.84 @ Mindfactory)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€91.99 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (€51.04 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  (€103.83 @ Mindfactory)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€81.06 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Total: €1007.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-28 22:33 CEST+0200

 

leaves 600 euros

 

https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/shared/oW58dab984ae4d2

 

A little over but close enough, 1650 euros

[Janner558]

4 minutes ago, iMike said:

None yet
 

might be better to look after you find yourself a case, as it allows you to know what radiators are supported

[iMike]

17 hours ago, Janner558 said:

might be better to look after you find yourself a case, as it allows you to know what radiators are supported

Thing is, if a different case is better, which probz is the Case ;P, then I will get another one.

Im wanting to have the Phanteks Enthoo evolv ATX

[Janner558]

4 minutes ago, iMike said:

Thing is, if a different case is better, which probz is the Case ;P, then I will get another one.

Im wanting to have the Phanteks Enthoo evolv ATX

That is a good case, I think it gives you 240/280 at the top and 240 maybe 360 at the front. A lot of you tuber use that case and I believe Hardware Cannucks done a review on it 

[iMike]

Just now, Janner558 said:

That is a good case, I think it gives you 240/280 at the top and 240 maybe 360 at the front. A lot of you tuber use that case and I believe Hardware Cannucks done a review on it 

I know, but it might get a littlebit cramped on the top, because it has a mounting place u can slide in and out

[Janner558]

1 minute ago, iMike said:

I know, but it might get a littlebit cramped on the top, because it has a mounting place u can slide in and out

not to sure, never used it but it looks like the tray is offset away from the motherboard so you should be able to have adequate room, just make sure you route the eps cable before you fit the radiator.

[iMike]

Just now, Janner558 said:

not to sure, never used it but it looks like the tray is offset away from the motherboard so you should be able to have adequate room, just make sure you route the eps cable before you fit the radiator.

This is the ITX one  

U meant this I guess

[Janner558]

4 minutes ago, iMike said:

This is the ITX one  

U meant this I guess

Oops yeah. 

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/user/Black558/saved/QRTRBm

 

tweaked the parts list but still leaves you 600 for the loop

[iMike]

Just now, Janner558 said:

Oops yeah. 

https://de.pcpartpicker.com/user/Black558/saved/QRTRBm

 

tweaked the parts list but still leaves you 600 for the loop

Mby Im going with a CPU only loop first, and add the GPU afterwards as this should be fairly easy to do, just have to get a strong enough pump etc.

[Janner558]

I like the D5, they are around 100 from ek for a pump/res combo and it is fine for my gpu and cpu with little/no noise.

 

The benefit with the case is there are actual mounting points for the pump so not drilling or fan brackets.

 

Just remember 2 fitting per part, think about how you are going to fill and drain.

Edited March 29, 2017 by Janner558

[iMike]

3 hours ago, Janner558 said:

I like the D5, they are around 100 from ek for a pump/res combo and it is fine for my gpu and cpu with little/no noise.

 

The benefit with the case is there are actual mounting points for the pump so not drilling or fan brackets.

 

Just remember 2 fitting per part, think about how you are going to fill and drain.

Fill on Reservoir, drain at the lowest point right?

[Janner558]

2 hours ago, iMike said:

Fill on Reservoir, drain at the lowest point right?

Yeah at' the way I do it, but you can fill from a radiator if there is a spare port on it