Need some help with first loop

[Zorkath]

Hello. As the title states, I am in need of some help with my first loop. I've been researching for about a week now and I think I have understood most of it. I have narrowed down a list of components I will be getting but the big problem I currently have is, how do I drain this damn thing. I read https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/5435-watercooling-faq-some-basic-qa/ the maintenance part of it and it says you can get a manifold but, how do I connect it to the pump or what do I need to use it to drain. My current setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7VCLw6 The performance of the nh-u14s is good but I want a bit more.I will be using a Lian-li PC-o11 Dynamic for the build. I am limited to EK products so that is what I will be using for my loop.

 

The parts I will be getting for my loop are:

CPU Block: EK-Supremacy sTR4 RGB - Nickel

Pump Res Combo: EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 RGB PWM

Tubing: EK-DuraClear 9,5/12,7mm 3M

Radiator: EK-CoolStream PE 360

Fittings: EK-ACF Fitting 10/13mm

Coolant: EK-CryoFuel Clear Premix 900 mL x2

Reservoir Add on: EK-RES X3 - Multiport TOP

Pump Add on: EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN)

 

I have been looking at the EK-AF Ball Valve as a drain port but don't know exactly how to use it and how I should run my tubes.

 

To sum it all up, are the parts I am using compatible( I believe they are but gotta ask to be sure), am I missing any important parts to the loop like plugs or things like that and the last part is how should I run my tubing?

 

If I was unclear on anything just ask and thank you in advance for helping me!

 

[Master Disaster]

14 minutes ago, Zorkath said:

Hello. As the title states, I am in need of some help with my first loop. I've been researching for about a week now and I think I have understood most of it. I have narrowed down a list of components I will be getting but the big problem I currently have is, how do I drain this damn thing. I read https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/5435-watercooling-faq-some-basic-qa/ the maintenance part of it and it says you can get a manifold but, how do I connect it to the pump or what do I need to use it to drain. My current setup: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/7VCLw6 The performance of the nh-u14s is good but I want a bit more.I will be using a Lian-li PC-o11 Dynamic for the build. I am limited to EK products so that is what I will be using for my loop.

 

The parts I will be getting for my loop are:

CPU Block: EK-Supremacy sTR4 RGB - Nickel

Pump Res Combo: EK-XRES 140 Revo D5 RGB PWM

Tubing: EK-DuraClear 9,5/12,7mm 3M

Radiator: EK-CoolStream PE 360

Fittings: EK-ACF Fitting 10/13mm

Coolant: EK-CryoFuel Clear Premix 900 mL x2

Reservoir Add on: EK-RES X3 - Multiport TOP

Pump Add on: EK-UNI Pump Bracket (120mm FAN)

 

I have been looking at the EK-AF Ball Valve as a drain port but don't know exactly how to use it and how I should run my tubes.

 

To sum it all up, are the parts I am using compatible( I believe they are but gotta ask to be sure), am I missing any important parts to the loop like plugs or things like that and the last part is how should I run my tubing?

 

If I was unclear on anything just ask and thank you in advance for helping me!

 

1) Those parts look fine to me, should be good

2) Loop order doesn't matter at all, it makes zero difference how you run your loop order

3) You normally get plugs with radiators

4) Drain ports should be fitted to the lowest point it's possible to fit to on the loop.

 

Technically drain ports are not required, my loop doesn't have one. I simply remove my CPU block, stick the entire thing into a bucket then unscrew both fittings and then tip the PC over to an angle and hold it until all the water drains out. Works perfectly for me.

[MkaiL]

47 minutes ago, Zorkath said:

I have been looking at the EK-AF Ball Valve as a drain port but don't know exactly how to use it and how I should run my tubes.

You have a few options with the drain valve. Either you can use an unused port on your res (if you use the top for inlet), attach a male to male rotary extender, the ball valve and then a plug. Another option people often do is use a rotary Y-splitter, to one side you just connect the tube with a fitting, to the other side you get a male-male rotary extender, ball valve and plug again. 

 

Most important thing for the drain valve is to put it on the lowest point of your loop, otherwise you'll have a hard time draining the loop. 

[TekRed]

I have a t-fitting on my pump with one side going to my gpu (first in loop) and the other to my drain valve which is connected to a 90 degree rotary fitting so when I want to drain I just drop it down and hook up some soft tubing to it. while its not at the lowest part of my loop I can drain enough to be able to remove tubes and then just stop the rad with fittings until I can remove it to clean. you can see the drain on the right side of the res pointing up

[For Science!]

On 7/29/2018 at 10:05 AM, Zorkath said:

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The world is your oyster, but here is how I do it in my system:

 

Drain system assembled by having a T-splitter and a couple of angled fittings

Which attaches to my front radiator and also cradels my pump

 

Drain port accessible from the back of the case

 

Drainage achieved by gravity to this extent

 

Drainage system not visible from the front (new tubing layout)