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Hello, I'm planning custom wc for my cpu and maybe gpu in the future. I dont have much experience and need some advice. I'm looking for silence with oc potential.

 

My PC config:
I7 7700k (waiting for delid tool)
Asus strix z270f
Memory corsair vengeance 3000mhz
GPU aours XTR rx 580 8gb
PSU Corsair RM650i
Case: nzxt h440

 

I thinking about:

 

cpu : XSPC RayStorm Pro / Watercool HEATKILLER® IV PRO / EK-Supremacy EVO
radiator (on front): Magicool Ultra 360 [45mm]/ Coolgate G2 Triple 120mm (CG-360G2) [65mm]/ Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 360mm [46mm]
pump(prefer with reservoir): Magicool DC 12V Pump MC-DCP450 maybe D5 pumps from EK? can you recommend me something?

 

This is the core of set and i really dont know what should i choose can you help me? 

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2 minutes ago, speedie said:

Hello, I'm planning custom wc for my cpu and maybe gpu in the future. I dont have much experience and need some advice. I'm looking for silence with oc potential.

 

My PC config:
I7 7700k (waiting for delid tool)
Asus strix z270f
Memory corsair vengeance 3000mhz
GPU aours XTR rx 580 8gb
PSU Corsair RM650i
Case: nzxt h440

 

I thinking about:

 

cpu : XSPC RayStorm Pro / Watercool HEATKILLER® IV PRO / EK-Supremacy EVO
radiator (on front): Magicool Ultra 360 [45mm]/ Coolgate G2 Triple 120mm (CG-360G2) [65mm]/ Alphacool NexXxoS XT45 Full Copper 360mm [46mm]
pump(prefer with reservoir): Magicool DC 12V Pump MC-DCP450 maybe D5 pumps from EK? can you recommend me something?

 

This is the core of set and i really dont know what should i choose can you help me? 

CPU: XSPC has a great reputation, but I've never used them. I use EK Supremacy EVO blocks on a regular basis and they are pretty much top of the line, so you can't go wrong with them.

 

RADIATOR: The Alphacool Nexxos is a good choice, as it is fully copper in construction, meaning you can pair it with the copper version of the Supremacy EVO and have no issues as regards mixed metals.

 

PUMP: D5 pumps are well know for being ultra-reliable and relatively quiet, and will provide more than enough power for any reasonable loop. An EK D5 pump/res combo would be perfect for your needs, and ideal for a starter loop.

 

As regards your case, if you're not completely set on the H440, something with more radiator support like the Phanteks P400S/TGE would be a great choice, as it will allow you to install larger radiators, meaning your fans can spin at lower RPMs and be quieter. 

 

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

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First loop, don't forget to think about how you're gonna drain it, a t splitter and a ball valve make maintenance less of a hassle, just add them at the lowest point in the loop

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EK has a really nice configuratior on their web site.

 

1 hour ago, wzrd said:

CPU: XSPC has a great reputation, but I've never used them. I use EK Supremacy EVO blocks on a regular basis and they are pretty much top of the line, so you can't go wrong with them.

 

RADIATOR: The Alphacool Nexxos is a good choice, as it is fully copper in construction, meaning you can pair it with the copper version of the Supremacy EVO and have no issues as regards mixed metals.

 

PUMP: D5 pumps are well know for being ultra-reliable and relatively quiet, and will provide more than enough power for any reasonable loop. An EK D5 pump/res combo would be perfect for your needs, and ideal for a starter loop.

 

As regards your case, if you're not completely set on the H440, something with more radiator support like the Phanteks P400S/TGE would be a great choice, as it will allow you to install larger radiators, meaning your fans can spin at lower RPMs and be quieter. 

 

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

Why is mixing metals bad exactly?

 

Since I am to lazy to put something interesting here, I will put everything, but slightly abbreviated. Here is everything:

 

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also, some questions to make you wonder about life:

 

What is I and who is me? Who is you? Which armrest in the movie theatre is yours?

 

also,

 

Welcome to the internet, I will be your guide. Or something.

 

 

My build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor,

 Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard, 

Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory,

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive, 

Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card, 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case , 

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full, 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter, Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan

 

ou do not ask why, you ask why not -me

 

Remeber kinds, the only differ between screwing around and scince is writing it down. -Adam Savage.

 

Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not even sure of the former. - Albert Einstein.

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Just now, King_of_Oz said:

Why is mixing metals bad exactly?

Mixing copper and nickel isn't a big issue, but if it can be avoided it's still ideal to have absolutely no mix.

 

Aluminium is a real problem, because it acts as what is referred to in chemistry as a sacrificial anode. In layman's terms, when you have both copper and aluminium in a loop, the copper ions released into the water will cause the aluminium to break down and degrade. This can severely degrade the metal itself and reduce efficiency of the components, as well as release metal particles into the loop that can cause clogging, etc. Aluminium also forms an oxide layer very easily, which has reduced thermal conductivity compared to its pure conterpart, so we tend not to recommend it.

 

More information and specifics on the exact process can be found in this article: http://www.overclockers.com/pc-water-coolant-chemistry-part-ii/.

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19 hours ago, wzrd said:

Mixing copper and nickel isn't a big issue, but if it can be avoided it's still ideal to have absolutely no mix.

 

Aluminium is a real problem, because it acts as what is referred to in chemistry as a sacrificial anode. In layman's terms, when you have both copper and aluminium in a loop, the copper ions released into the water will cause the aluminium to break down and degrade. This can severely degrade the metal itself and reduce efficiency of the components, as well as release metal particles into the loop that can cause clogging, etc. Aluminium also forms an oxide layer very easily, which has reduced thermal conductivity compared to its pure conterpart, so we tend not to recommend it.

 

More information and specifics on the exact process can be found in this article: http://www.overclockers.com/pc-water-coolant-chemistry-part-ii/.

Thanks!

 

Since I am to lazy to put something interesting here, I will put everything, but slightly abbreviated. Here is everything:

 

42

 

also, some questions to make you wonder about life:

 

What is I and who is me? Who is you? Which armrest in the movie theatre is yours?

 

also,

 

Welcome to the internet, I will be your guide. Or something.

 

 

My build:

CPU: Intel Core i5-7400 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor,

 Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard, 

Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory,

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive, 

Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 4GB ARMOR OC Video Card, 

Case: Corsair 100R ATX Mid Tower Case , 

Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply, 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Full, 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN725N USB 2.0 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Adapter, Case Fan: Corsair Air Series White 2 pack 52.2 CFM  120mm Fan

 

ou do not ask why, you ask why not -me

 

Remeber kinds, the only differ between screwing around and scince is writing it down. -Adam Savage.

 

Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not even sure of the former. - Albert Einstein.

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