Modifying EKWB Predator-360 (1151)

[GuNjAX_3030]

Hey guys, I have an Ekwb Predator 360mm AIO from a previous build, and worked great at cooling. And I really want to put into my current delided-8700K build, which is at 5Gz/1.33V, and want to use the best cpu cooling option with the hardware I have right now. Im currently using the Corsair H150i/360mm Aio, which does a decent job but think my Ekwb Predator 360 can do a better job at cooling my oc 8700k cpu. I know that with most AIO's you cant upgrade the parts or mess with it at all. But with the Predator 360 you can unscrew the compression fittings, on the cpu block which is the Ek supremacy block, where other AIO's like corsairs you wont be able to do that, and everything is permanent. Except for the ek 360mm rad with the built in Pump and 'Unremovable' 120mm Vardar vans. Which is fine with what im trying to do.

 

I really want to replace the Coolant, which looks possible because there is an drain/fill hole/plug on the side of the radiator. And I want to replace the soft tubing and maybe get a different EK supremacy CPU block (Which I know that can be done because I was able to take the current block off and put it back on. But really not sure If i would able to replace the tubing, because idk if the soft tube compression fitting are the same as custom loops fittings. Has anyone ever tampered with the Ek predator 360 AIo? Can this be done, or should I just leave it as is? Thanks...

[Dschijn]

Yes I had a Preadtor 360 as well

 

Changing the CPU block will not give you better results if you stick with EK. Maybe consider Aquacomputer or Alphacool. Fans can be replaced. Consider the really good Noctua NF-A12x25!

Coolant can also be replaced bit might be a pain the a..

Why replace the tubing? The black EK ZMT is ultimately the best tubing for long time stability.

 

If you want to get the best out of the Predator:

- change to a better CPU block

- get better fans

- maybe remove the QDCs and

 

Replacing the coolant is super easy if you get an additional pair of QDCs and pump/res combo (but that is not cheap).

 

[GuNjAX_3030]

Mainly want to do the changes for aesthetics reasons, like I want to change the block to the Ek Supremacy Nikel plated or the rgb version. And the tubing is good quality tubing with the QDC and all, but its too dam thick and will not rest cleanly in my corsair 570x (Did a test fit) and didnt look that clean. So I want to replace the tubing (Which isent that much) to the 3/8"ID/1/2OD Clear PrimoFlex soft and incorporate the QDC into the new tubing then change out the coolant to red coolant or something, which i think would look great and the tubing would rest cleanly. For the Fans, The 3 120mm Vardars that came with the aio are permanently mounted on there, which is fine they are really great Sp fans. But Yea, those Noctua fans you recommended are really great fans, since I have the room i can use them to do Push/Pull config with the already mounted Vardars. Thanks for reply.

[Dschijn]

Tubing of the Predator is 16/10mm so don't get slimmer one!

Don't mix fans! If you want to keep using the Vardars get them as well for the other side. Do not use Noctua and Vardar. Also make sure to get Vardars with the exact same specs!

[daimonie]

2 hours ago, Dschijn said:

Tubing of the Predator is 16/10mm so don't get slimmer one!

Don't mix fans! If you want to keep using the Vardars get them as well for the other side. Do not use Noctua and Vardar. Also make sure to get Vardars with the exact same specs!

Actually, why not mix fans? I'm curious  

[Dschijn]

Because you will never really find the sweetspot where both fans interact perfectly with each other. And than scale that over the whole rpm range... impossible.

 

Running two different fans with totally different specs will most of the time let one of the fans run worse compared to the other one. You want the perfect mix of push/pull and not one fan pushing much more than the 2nd can pull.