going to attempt to try water cooling

AMG · 28 Jan 2009 at 03:26

HI guys for my next load of rigs, I m going to try and water cool them. not my current rig, my next lot. I have been getting brain ach over reading the "beggingers guide" to no use, I know the basic theroy already and I also know the pump must NOT to be ran dry.

I was thinking off using 1/2" barbes with 7/16" tubing, my question here is, does it have to be in a certin way to work properly, what do I need to put in it so it don't need so much attesnion, how should it be liad out etc. I got the basic idea what a loop is but you know only real limited on that x-x as for what is the best rad, pump and block I can work that out for myself

lol its just the layout, what to put in it, does and don'ts is what i need right now, and i m not a big fan of toxic comicals in the house :|

Bubo · 28 Jan 2009 at 08:57

I'd do a few more googles for "water cooling guide" if I were you then. As far as layout is concerned generally the two main do's are:

1. Pump after rez
2. Tube lengths are short as possible AND/OR easiest route.

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 09:09

Custom PC did an excellent beginners guide to Watercooling last year. It might be worth buying a back issue or failing that, I'd be happy to post you a copy.

It's easy than you might think.

The 7/16 tubing on 1/2 barbs is the way to go as the tubes are slightly tighter and provide a leakless connection.

My water cooling blog is here.. Might be of some use to you.

AMG · 28 Jan 2009 at 16:21

indeed it may be thanks, also I was thinking of doing a small form factor PC with water cooling, with intergrted pump, should I say away form such a thing (this would be before my major I7 gaming rig)

simbady · 28 Jan 2009 at 16:45

Admiral Huddy whats that XSPC pump/res like compared to a standard pump and res?

Also i see you said"*ID : 7/16"
*OD : 5/8"" what does the ID and OD mean i have been trying to work it out for ages.

Admiral Huddy · 28 Jan 2009 at 16:57

I have nothing to compare it too but it works well and keeps temps down. I'm going to create a second loop next time I upgrade with two

AMG · 28 Jan 2009 at 17:41

ID=inner dimaintor OD....work it out lol as for the "1/2"ID no idea if thats in inches or not seems to be.

oh yeah and I ve been reading in other fourms, one said something about a real nasty substance(toxic)

and anti freeze o.0

simbady · 29 Jan 2009 at 00:50

Thank you

jvowles · 29 Jan 2009 at 07:42

Use hose clips....! Good advice above.

Admiral Huddy · 29 Jan 2009 at 09:36

jvowles said:
Use hose clips....! Good advice above.

not needed for 7/16 on 1/2 barbs.. I'm wondering how the hell I'm going to get mine off when i upgrade

shadowscotland · 29 Jan 2009 at 10:23

ID - inner diameter
OD - outer diameter
Measurements in inches

Toxic/Antifreeze - added as anticorision addatives (very important in mixed metal loops)

watercooling + SSF = nightmare (read the build logs it's possable but not recomented)

Every question asked is in the guides - I know it's easier to ask, but you really need to do some research if you want a custom system.

The first question to ask yourself is why you want to watercool - it's looks cool, is a valid reason btw, but it is more hassle than a aircooled pc with limited realworld advantages unless silent running is your aim (which is major hassle) or benchmarking

muppetkiller · 29 Jan 2009 at 14:06

Im always scared to even try water cooling. + the fact them im changing computer parts every few months. So would involve draining it and doing it all again

AMG · 29 Jan 2009 at 17:16

don't say that or you will never try it, and water cooling cos it looks cool o.O hmmm in my case yeah and cos its silent...and got potensial to push the computer more(more cooling, harder I can push it) if i get the pre mixed stuff I shouldn't have to worry about anti frezze or chorine etc