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First water cooling steps

maxxsann
By maxxsann
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Just placed an order with EKWB for my first loop - I'll be using the Bitspower Maximus IX Extreme waterblock, and plan to upgrade to hardline after 6 months with adding GPU into the loop and adding another 360 rad. Anything I might have missed?

Filling Bottle (1000mL)

3831109869796 $ 7.99 Ordered: 1 $ 7.99

EK-CryoFuel Navy Blue Concentrate 100 mL

3831109880159 $ 9.99 Ordered: 1 $ 9.99

EK-RAD Mount M3 Set (for 1 FAN)

3831109871256 $ 2.70 Ordered: 6 $ 16.20

EK-ATX Bridging Plug (24 pin)

3831109867716 $ 2.49 Ordered: 1 $ 2.49

EK-Cable Pump testing adapter

3831109869604 $ 2.99 Ordered: 1 $ 2.99

EK-AF Extender 12mm M-M G1/4 - Black

3831109846322 $ 3.99 Ordered: 1 $ 3.99

EK-AF T-Splitter 3F G1/4 - Black

3831109847107 $ 8.99 Ordered: 1 $ 8.99

EK-AF Ball Valve (10mm) G1/4 - Black

3831109847305 $ 15.99 Ordered: 1 $ 15.99

EK-CSQ Plug G1/4 - Black

3830046999252 $ 3.49 Ordered: 1 $ 3.49

EK-DuraClear 9,5/12,7mm 3M RETAIL

3831109850961 $ 14.99 Ordered: 1 $ 14.99

EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN) Vertical

3830046997999 $ 13.49 Ordered: 1 $ 13.49

EK-ACF Fitting 10/13mm - Black

3831109846421 $ 6.49 Ordered: 10 $ 64.90

EK-CoolStream PE 360 (Triple)

3831109860274 $ 79.99 Ordered: 1 $ 79.99

EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 RGB PWM (incl. sl. pump)

3830046992987 $ 173.99 Ordered: 1 $ 173.99
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I'd not bother with the bridging plug or the cable adaptor tbh. Or the filling bottle for that matter, just wash out a plastic milk bottle and use that instead. 

 

Just make sure you've counted all the fittings that your going to need. 

 

Do you need those 12mm extenders? Do you need that CSQ plug? What's your loop plan like?

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42 minutes ago, DildorTheDecent said:

I'd not bother with the bridging plug or the cable adaptor tbh. Or the filling bottle for that matter, just wash out a plastic milk bottle and use that instead. 

 

Just make sure you've counted all the fittings that your going to need. 

 

Do you need those 12mm extenders? Do you need that CSQ plug? What's your loop plan like?

Filling bottle and cables I agree are extras, just nice to haves. The extender is to connect the drain valve to the t-splitter. See the drawing

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I wouldn't waste money on the tester, jumper and bottle.  Aside from that it seems ok. 

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15 hours ago, maxxsann said:

Filling bottle and cables I agree are extras, just nice to haves. The extender is to connect the drain valve to the t-splitter. See the drawing

ah right. 

 

Just make sure you've all the fittings you need, right sizes and all. 

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