Question about an idea

[JustTheDoge]

Hi,

Recently I started planning my new case mod and loop and came up with a seriously unconvensional idea. Im planning to use an inner reservoir tube (https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-res-x3-internal-tube-12-16-200mm like this one) as a tunnel for a rgb strip. The plan is to use some kind of silicone or sth similar and seal one, end allowing a rgb strip to go through. Before you recommend sticking with a ready to go RGB solution you should know that im a big fan of corsair's RGB ecosystem and im handy at DIY;s and mods.

Anyway what do you think of an idea? If you have some sealant recommendations (that are possible to get in EU) lemme know.

Cheers

[tarfeef101]

I mean, it'd work, but be a pain in the as for sure. i'd rather put one in from the bottom.

but I still am going to recommend the XSPC Photon series of pump/res units. 

[AngryBeaver]

11 minutes ago, tarfeef101 said:

I mean, it'd work, but be a pain in the as for sure. i'd rather put one in from the bottom.

but I still am going to recommend the XSPC Photon series of pump/res units. 

From the reviews I have seen though the photon res/pump combo actually hurts the performance of the d5, where as most other combo's or top improve it.

[JustTheDoge]

The thing i want the most are the advanced animation's of the corsair link platform. Regular 4 pin RGB controller isn't enough for me at this point ;P

 

[tarfeef101]

42 minutes ago, AngryBeaver said:

From the reviews I have seen though the photon res/pump combo actually hurts the performance of the d5, where as most other combo's or top improve it.

From personal usage it worked in a system while lying horizontal with 2 GPUs, 2 rads, and a CPU. So I would have to disagree that it hurts your performance.

[AngryBeaver]

16 minutes ago, tarfeef101 said:

From personal usage it worked in a system while lying horizontal with 2 GPUs, 2 rads, and a CPU. So I would have to disagree that it hurts your performance.

Which doesn't mean much. I am talking about overall head pressure and flow. The pump has power to spare in your current situation.. so that wouldn't be an indicator.

 

I mean I have a d5 in a loop with 3 rads, 2 gpus , and a cpu. I have no flow issues. I have also have a few DDC builds which run great too. The point I am making that that combo vs another when testing head pressure and flow.. showed it was under performing compared to other setups

 

 

For full review:

http://www.xtremerigs.net/2013/11/21/xspc-photon-reservoir-with-integrated-d5-vario-pump/3/

[tarfeef101]

On 4/23/2018 at 3:26 PM, AngryBeaver said:

Which doesn't mean much. I am talking about overall head pressure and flow. The pump has power to spare in your current situation.. so that wouldn't be an indicator.

 

I mean I have a d5 in a loop with 3 rads, 2 gpus , and a cpu. I have no flow issues. I have also have a few DDC builds which run great too. The point I am making that that combo vs another when testing head pressure and flow.. showed it was under performing compared to other setups

 

 

For full review:

http://www.xtremerigs.net/2013/11/21/xspc-photon-reservoir-with-integrated-d5-vario-pump/3/

And the point I'm making is if a 7980-XE renders a video faster than a 7960X, that doesn't mean you should always buy it. 

If the performance of the photon is sufficient for the OP, and it has the other features that appeal to them, then there's no reason not to go for it. Unless they NEED the utmost flow and pressure to make their loop work, trading some of that off for looks is perfectly reasonable.

[JustTheDoge]

i figured out something very smart and it does not require any of the mentioned above. I'll make a custom light reflector around the back of the res. it should be enough. Thanks anyway

 

[MaratM]

AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/YVrIZbIV

Chinese people make very cool stuff, it is adresseble rgb strip with 3pin 5v connection same as corsair ones. Is sealed in a glass tube and designed to be used inside of the tube res

[JustTheDoge]

47 minutes ago, MaratM said:

AliExpress
http://s.aliexpress.com/YVrIZbIV

Chinese people make very cool stuff, it is adresseble rgb strip with 3pin 5v connection same as corsair ones. Is sealed in a glass tube and designed to be used inside of the tube res

seen it but it won't work correctly with corsair link. Unless it won't be easy and it would probably involve some kind of a microcontroller. Thanks anyway