Swiftech H320 Help!

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

Okay, so previously I posted on the forums about doing my first custom loop and I realized that with the parts and everything  (+ tax and shipping) it'll be around $750 and I don't really want to spend that much. So now I've been looking into the Swiftech H320 and it's got me interested.

 

My question about the Swiftech H320 is that, is the tubing on it 3/8ID x 5/8OD (just to confirm), can it handle an extra 140mm radiator, and another large reservoir. I'm housing all of this in my 800D and I'm not sure if I want to water-cool the motherboard that I plan to get, the ASUS Maximus VI Formula. I kinda want to, but some people say it corrodes pretty badly. Also, if I do plan to add onto those parts, I plan to just use plain distilled water with a silver kill coil.

 

If anyone has any input, please feel free to post,  any feedback is needed.

 

Thanks!

[ultimatemythbuster]

Okay, so previously I posted on the forums about doing my first custom loop and I realized that with the parts and everything  (+ tax and shipping) it'll be around $750 and I don't really want to spend that much. So now I've been looking into the Swiftech H320 and it's got me interested.

 

My question about the Swiftech H320 is that, is the tubing on it 3/8ID x 5/8OD (just to confirm), can it handle an extra 140mm radiator, and another large reservoir. I'm housing all of this in my 800D and I'm not sure if I want to water-cool the motherboard that I plan to get, the ASUS Maximus VI Formula. I kinda want to, but some people say it corrodes pretty badly. Also, if I do plan to add onto those parts, I plan to just use plain distilled water with a silver kill coil.

 

If anyone has any input, please feel free to post,  any feedback is needed.

 

Thanks!

I can't say for sure, but the pump on the h320 is probably powerful enough for another radiator.  And I don't know why they wouldn't use standard 3/8 ID tubing considering that they want people to mod the unit.

[Hirad123]

Don't really no much about turning the H320 into a custom loop cause I've never done that but with the corrosion thing, the reason people say that is because if I remember correctly the Formula uses aluminium inside of the MOSFET hybrid cooler. As long as your fluid has an anti corrosion additive which I think the swiftech one does, you'll be fine in terms of corrosion.

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

Don't really no much about turning the H320 into a custom loop cause I've never done that but with the corrosion thing, the reason people say that is because if I remember correctly the Formula uses aluminium inside of the MOSFET hybrid cooler. As long as your fluid has an anti corrosion additive which I think the swiftech one does, you'll be fine in terms of corrosion.

Thanks, I am aware of the anti corrosion additive in the Swiftech, but when I plan to do a loop, I will have to drain it and I will lose all the fluid in it. Thus afterwards, I just plan to use distilled water with a kill coil in it.

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

I can't say for sure, but the pump on the h320 is probably powerful enough for another radiator.  And I don't know why they wouldn't use standard 3/8 ID tubing considering that they want people to mod the unit.

On there website, it just says 3/8 (10 mm). It doesn't specify which it is, either ID or OD. I'm guessing ID.

[ultimatemythbuster]

On there website, it just says 3/8 (10 mm). It doesn't specify which it is, either ID or OD. I'm guessing ID.

I would assume so.  I don't think 3/8 OD would provide enough fluid movement to be effective.

[Hirad123]

Thanks, I am aware of the anti corrosion additive in the Swiftech, but when I plan to do a loop, I will have to drain it and I will lose all the fluid in it. Thus afterwards, I just plan to use distilled water with a kill coil in it.

Well if you are using cross chill with just distilled and kill coil it is very likely it will corrode. Just a heads up.

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

I would assume so.  I don't think 3/8 OD would provide enough fluid movement to be effective.

Yea, I assumed also. Okay, I just wanted to confirm with someone. Thanks!

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

Well if you are using cross chill with just distilled and kill coil it is very likely it will corrode. Just a heads up.

Okay, so should I even bother using the cross chill? I've read it gives not much noticeable improvements.

[Hirad123]

Okay, so should I even bother using the cross chill? I've read it gives not much noticeable improvements.

I wouldn't bother with it, I'd only do it for the cool looks.

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

I wouldn't bother with it, I'd only do it for the cool looks.

Yea, that's sort off what I'm going for too:( I want the looks of multiple tubes crossing from here and there:S

[Hirad123]

Yea, that's sort off what I'm going for too:( I want the looks of multiple tubes crossing from here and there:S

Well then you could use it then when you drain just get some swiftech hydrx which is the same coolant that's in the H320

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

Well then you could use it then when you drain just get some swiftech hydrx which is the same coolant that's in the H320

Could you send me a link of where to find that product? Is it on NCIX?

[Hirad123]

Could you send me a link of where to find that product? Is it on NCIX?

Yeah it is on NCIX but here's a link

 

Premade:http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=72255

Mix with distilled:http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=10830

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

Yeah it is on NCIX but here's a link

 

Premade:http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=72255

Mix with distilled:http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=10830

Ahhh kk thanks!

 

Now I just need to know if that H320 pump can handle a large reservoir like this ( http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=79232&vpn=3831109841037&manufacture=EK%20Water%20Blocks&promoid=1198 )

 

Would it be a good idea to buy another pump to help it?

[airdeano]

Ahhh kk thanks!

 

Now I just need to know if that H320 pump can handle a large reservoir like this ( http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=79232&vpn=3831109841037&manufacture=EK%20Water%20Blocks&promoid=1198 )

 

Would it be a good idea to buy another pump to help it?

 

pump has nothing to do whether it'll handle a reservoir, the reservoir just holds a

coolant supply and bleeds the air from the coolant. no handling involved. it'd be a

case/attaching issue if the 400mm reservoir can be used or handled.

a pump questionability is how many water blocks are being used and how long

the tubing runs are.

[iiLtnGeneralzZ]

pump has nothing to do whether it'll handle a reservoir, the reservoir just holds a

coolant supply and bleeds the air from the coolant. no handling involved. it'd be a

case/attaching issue if the 400mm reservoir can be used or handled.

a pump questionability is how many water blocks are being used and how long

the tubing runs are.

 

 

I will only use the H320 Radiator that comes with it, another 140mm for the back exhaust, a 250ml Res, and a GPU Block.

[airdeano]

I will only use the H320 Radiator that comes with it, another 140mm for the back exhaust, a 250ml Res, and a GPU Block.

 

so a pair of water blocks and internal tubing, you'll be fine with the stock included pump.

although the radiator is thin (29mm) and a loose fin array, you'll prolly get away with just

the 360 radiator, but depending on how the config is and overclocking, the fans at 12v

might be a bit loud (especially in pull) for best cooling option.

test and add the 140 if needed.

[Leonard]

Okay, so previously I posted on the forums about doing my first custom loop and I realized that with the parts and everything  (+ tax and shipping) it'll be around $750 and I don't really want to spend that much. So now I've been looking into the Swiftech H320 and it's got me interested.

 

My question about the Swiftech H320 is that, is the tubing on it 3/8ID x 5/8OD (just to confirm), can it handle an extra 140mm radiator, and another large reservoir. I'm housing all of this in my 800D and I'm not sure if I want to water-cool the motherboard that I plan to get, the ASUS Maximus VI Formula. I kinda want to, but some people say it corrodes pretty badly. Also, if I do plan to add onto those parts, I plan to just use plain distilled water with a silver kill coil.

 

If anyone has any input, please feel free to post,  any feedback is needed.

 

Thanks!

Why don't you buy a custom loop from DazMode in canada? It would cost lower than $750.

[Rheinwasser]

Are You going for an bay reservoir?