watercoling loop check

[skitz9417]

hi guys im just wondering is the order right res-pump-cpu-rad-res 

 

green (pump and res)

 

blue (cpu)

 

red (rad)

 

and here is my parts 

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=610873&CategoryID=718

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=613867&CategoryID=770

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=609641&CategoryID=678

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=609497&CategoryID=777

 

 

 

and i know i dont have any fanholes on the top but i can drill holes on top and screw them it in 

 

and one more question how do u use a killcoll ?

 

[Saladin]

You only need a kill coil if you are using plain distilled/deionized water, if you are using a coolant mix you dont need it. Just place it in the res and you will be fine, replace it when you replace the water. The loop order doesnt matter as long as the res is before (and above) the pump so the pump never goes dry. Make sure your tubing size matches your fittings. Hope this helps.

[skitz9417]

wel im using distilled water and i have 3/8 fitting and will getting this tubing so will this tubing with some claps ?

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=612942&CategoryID=680

[Saladin]

wel im using distilled water and i have 3/8 fitting and will getting this tubing so will this tubing with some claps ?

 

http://www.ple.com.au/ViewItem.aspx?InventoryItemID=612942&CategoryID=680

If your going with distilled water just place the kill coil in the res and forget about it until you change the water, just change it often enough so that stuff doesnt grow (the kill coil will slow algae growth down by a ton but it will get 'used up' eventually). That tubing will work, as long as the tubing is 3/8 ID your fine, clamps or zip ties, choice is yours. Are you planing to upgrade the loop to include a GPU? if not the 360 rad is overkill, also you might want to get a D5 type pump instead. Check out Frozencpu.com and performance-pcs.com

[skitz9417]

If your going with distilled water just place the kill coil in the res and forget about it until you change the water, just change it often enough so that stuff doesnt grow (the kill coil will slow algae growth down by a ton but it will get 'used up' eventually). That tubing will work, as long as the tubing is 3/8 ID your fine, clamps or zip ties, choice is yours. Are you planing to upgrade the loop to include a GPU? if not the 360 rad is overkill, also you might want to get a D5 type pump instead. Check out Frozencpu.com and performance-pcs.com

nah but people told me that the 360mm rad is better because im was going for a 240mm but people said i should just buy a h100i  and i may and i already have the parts hahhaha i forget to say that i have the parts already hahahahhaha

[Saladin]

nah but people told me that the 360mm rad is better because im was going for a 240mm but people said i should just buy a h100i  and i may and i already have the parts hahhaha i forget to say that i have the parts already hahahahhaha

No worries. 360 rad wont hurt, just overkill (not that thats a bad thing), it will allow you to expand your loop if you decide to later. May I ask what fans you plan on using?

[skitz9417]

i was thinking of using these because i have 3 spares until i have the money get better ones 

[Saladin]

i was thinking of using these because i have 3 spares until i have the money get better ones 

Sorry I cant tell what fans you meant (don't think the picture posted). I can say that you want static pressure optimized fans (SP) as opposed to airflow optimized fans (AF) as you need the pressure to efficiently pass air over the radiator fins. I personally use Noctua NF-F12 fans though Noise Blocker eLoops or Gentle Typhoons are also a good choice; if you are on more of a budget look at Corsair SP 120 or SP 120 quiet edition fans. Also given your radiator position I would advise using it as an exhaust.

[skitz9417]

ok i will get nf-p12 and use them as exhaust  

[skitz9417]

ok i will get nf-p12 and use them as exhaust  

and one more question how long do i need to change the water 6 to 8 months ?

[Saladin]

and one more question how long do i need to change the water 6 to 8 months ?

I generally change my coolant every 3-4 months, you can get away with longer if you use distilled water. In reality I usually use the coolant change as an opportunity to redo my loop and mess with my tubing runs so its part maintenance and part hobby.

[skitz9417]

I generally change my coolant every 3-4 months, you can get away with longer if you use distilled water. In reality I usually use the coolant change as an opportunity to redo my loop and mess with my tubing runs so its part maintenance and part hobby.

ok cheers mate 

[Saladin]

ok cheers mate 

Happy to help, let me know if you have any questions.