First loop lunatic looking for advice

[C4J3]

Hi all!

 

I'm looking to water cool my system. I've never done this before but I've got a part list together and was hoping for some feedback / recommendations.

 

My system is this with 4 HDD's and 3 ODD's (One ODD came with my old prebuilt and the others were from scrapped computers I thought it would be cool to have them in the case, I was wrong. THhe case I use currently doesn't have replaceable dust covers unfortunately so I use the ODD's to keep it somewhat covered.

 

The planned build is this:

 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro  (Need a new one as I hate the current one)

Radiator: EK-CoolStream SE 360

Pump / Resevoir: Alphacool Ice Tray

CPU Block: Nude CNC NCore V1

GPU Block: EK-Thermosphere

Tubing: Mayhems Ultra Clear Tubing

Fittings: EK-ACF Fittings

Liquid Metal TIM: Coollaboratory Liquid Pro

 

I used EK's config tool to design a loop then replaced the components with alternatives. I really wanted to use the Nude CNC waterblock as it's performance (especially coming from what I have) seems insane. GPU cooling isn't a high priority but with Volta based GTX GPU's seeming a while off I'd like to get the most out of my 980 until then.

 

Thanks in advance for any responses and if you have any questions (besides why the hell do you have a hex core $380~ CPU from Q2 2017 and a $550 Q3 2014 GPU for gaming. I have that because MOAR CORES!!!!!!!) then please feel free to ask!

[Maticks]

The Enthoo isn’t known for  good airflow, radiator with static pressure will cut down airflow as well.

if you want something new and unique the http://www.lian-li.com/pc-o11-dynamic/

has a new design and is designed for 3 360mm but has really good airflow and space.

 

apart from that what you’ve picked is fine. Really want to try the naked cpu coolers as well.

as for you hex core processor ipc isn’t that great with newer processors might as well squeeze more over clocking out of that chip.

 

you didn’t list your motherboard depending on the load the hex core puts on the vrms you could look at cooling the vrms with liquid, that’s if it’s throttling at all, or if hwinfo shows the vrm in the 90c area. Just an idea if your naked cooling that cpu in future last thing you need is the vrm holding back more overclocking.

 

 

[tikker]

Looks fine I think. Be careful when applying the liquid metal though, you don't want to short anything out. Also since the GPU block at least (don't remember for sure about the Ncore) is bare copper, you may have to apply the LM multiple times as it will react with it. If GPU cooling isn't high priority I'd even consider not using LM on it, since GPU dies are already rather large and die-cooled anyway.

[C4J3]

Thanks for the responses guys!

 

I was just going to use my old Antec Thermal Paste for the GPU as I hadn't even thought about it.

 

I just realised that the Ncore V1 only claims to support the 6th, 7th and 8th gen X700k's and they all have the same package size so I don't think this version suppoorts my CPU ;_; I know the designer was saying about supporting older CPU's so I assume he'll look to support other new platforms.

If not what CPU block would people recommend? I would still want to delid as investing this much into watercooling just to be capped by crummy stock TIM seems pointless to me.

[Maticks]

der8auer is making a direct die cooler. He normally likes doing things with hedt. So you might have luck with support there...

[Maticks]

His solution is a bit different he makes the frame and you put on whatever cooler you like. It will make contact with the die. But the frame high prevents you from cracking the die.

it archives the same thing though.

[C4J3]

I just looked at the Skylake one here. Seems interesting, I assume you just put a standard CPU block on the frame and it redistributes the force off the die itself while keeping the block and die in contact?

 

Edit: Seems I wasn't paying attention as that's a Skylake X one. I assume it's already out/coming out imminently.

Edited May 9, 2018 by Chupp4 Jo3

[Maticks]

Yeah you remove the socket mount and reuse the screw holes to mount the direct die mount system.

then you use the standard mount holes for your cooler solution. And the die plate helps prevent too much pressure on the die.

 

he put up some videos about it and gamers nexus did one as well. But he’s still testing it I don’t believe it’s been released yet... check out YouTube.

[C4J3]

Just found a listing for it on Overclockers UK's site Link but it says out of stock. I'm guessing this is a mistake or pre-release/ordering?

[C4J3]

Also, the mobo does come up for me in the PC Partpicker list but either way it's the ROG-STRIX X299-E Gaming. The board cooling seems pretty good but I'll check properly tomorrow (it's 11PM here) and for £20 more than the Enthoo the PC 0-11 looks really nice. I have 4 HDD's and I would like to keep one ODD just in case but I might give that up for the sheer style of Lian Li case.

[Maticks]

they are in stock here.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/der8auer-skylake-x-direct-die-frame.html

 

Yeah the Enthoo will do the job but the PC0-11 does look nice.. if i was up for a new build i would go that, a few youtube reviews so far HardwareKnacks covered it and said the airflow was amazing using even just the 3 fans on the back frame. great spot to show off a rad as well its unique and different.

with your hard drives you could be creative with mounting maybe at the top of the case somehow 4 drives in a row with cables to the back. they might screw through some mounting holes or make some.  there is room on the back though for mounting of hard drives the second PSU section has space. but you might want some airflow for hard drives.