Water cooling newbie

newbieclocker · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:34

Hi,

I was wondering whether anyone could give me a list of parts for a water cooling loop that cools my Z68 chipset, 2 SLI EVGA GTX 560's and my intel core I5 socket 1155. I have a coolermaster HAF X case which is apparently good for water cooling. Also if need be-could someone tell me how I could mount a radiator or reservoir onto the back of my case without the use of tools (eg. without drilling holes in the back of my case.)

I am new to this kind of thing-this is also my first computer build.

Any help I would happily take in.

Thanks a lot

edgedemon · 1 Jan 2012 at 15:41

First step is youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6qpkigby5w&list=PLECDD4BEAF5D8B1A1&index=3&feature=plpp_video

explains the basics and there is part 2 of that video listed as well

Then look for other watercooling builds with your case and see how other people have done it and then look at the kit they are using..
Build a kit list up, reading reviews etc and then post back and others more experienced than I will check it and help you..

There isn't a quick way to do this, it needs planning and a lot of research

I don't know your case, but if it is big you might find you can mount everything inside?

Cleeecooo · 1 Jan 2012 at 16:33

You can mount a 360 rad internally.

I'd normally tell you to click at the red link in my sig, but Zefan molested it

As edgedemon said, do LOADS of research.

newbieclocker · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:23

Thanks guys,
But do you think I could cool all those components in one water cooling loop?

edgedemon · 1 Jan 2012 at 20:57

yes with a couple of rad's, a 360 and a 240, or maybe 2 x 360's just to be sure?

This is just from a quick search on youtube to see what others have cooled their sli setups with..

newbieclocker · 3 Jan 2012 at 08:54

So I would put one radiator inside the case and one on the outside. Where should I put my reservoir and pump ideally.

Cleeecooo · 3 Jan 2012 at 09:35

With that setup you could get away with just a thick 360, but an extra 120 wouldn't hurt

You can put the res at the back, rad at the top, pump at the bottom

TwsT · 3 Jan 2012 at 10:42

we mount 360 rads on the top infact it's one of the easiest cases to do it in if I'm honest. The EK thick 360 fits in no problem and you could easily fit a stealth 120 on the back if you wanted a bit more.

Plenty of room in the case to manage it and it's one of the few cases I personally think looks good with a Bay Res

rjk · 3 Jan 2012 at 11:18

Haf X needs a 360 rad in the roof. make it happen

newbieclocker · 3 Jan 2012 at 12:54

I have searched up water cooling parts and here's my current idea;

TFC 1212 Straight Hose Barb Fittings G1/4 - 13mm Tube (1/2") - x10 Pack x2

-£28.78

Asetek Chipset Cooler NB01/P1 03-L-2515

-£20.34

1L Feser One Fluid - UV Red for water cooling systems (Non Conductive < 10 ìS)
-£7.79

3830046990181 EK-Supreme HF Plexi Top water block for all socket CPU's

-£46.50

3831109855508 EK-FC560 GTX Acetal+Nickel water block for reference design Nvidia 560 GTX Cards x2

-£123.78

Masterkleer Tubing PVC 19/13mm (1/2"ID) Clear 3.3m (10ft) Boxed

-£14.27

Phobya 52091 (24 Pin) ATX-bridging plug

-£2.12

EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2

-£25.06

EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir - Plexi (Fits in DUAL 5.25" case bay) 3830046994226

-£45.96

newbieclocker · 3 Jan 2012 at 12:55

EDIT: 3831109860229 EK-CoolStream RAD XTX (360) x2

-£159.82

Coolermaster Turbine Master Silent Fan 120mm x6

-£53.88

TFC 1212 Straight Hose Barb Fittings G1/4 - 13mm Tube (1/2") - x10 Pack x2

-£28.78

Asetek Chipset Cooler NB01/P1 03-L-2515

-£20.34

1L Feser One Fluid - UV Red for water cooling systems (Non Conductive < 10 ìS)

-£7.79

3830046990181 EK-Supreme HF Plexi Top water block for all socket CPU's

-£46.50

3831109855508 EK-FC560 GTX Acetal+Nickel water block for reference design Nvidia 560 GTX Cards x2

-£123.78

Masterkleer Tubing PVC 19/13mm (1/2"ID) Clear 3.3m (10ft) Boxed

-£14.27

Phobya 52091 (24 Pin) ATX-bridging plug

-£2.12

EK-D5 X-TOP - Acetal G1/4 Rev.2

-£25.06

EK-BAY SPIN Reservoir - Plexi (Fits in DUAL 5.25" case bay) 3830046994226

-£45.96

newbieclocker · 4 Jan 2012 at 07:43

Also what loop order does everything have to go in with two radiators

jonneymendoza · 4 Jan 2012 at 08:27

newbieclocker said:
Also what loop order does everything have to go in with two radiators

doesnt matter about loop order

mystes · 5 Jan 2012 at 00:14

What pump are you going to use - I couldn't find it on your list? And 1L of fluid, isn't enough.

BigRazer93 · 5 Jan 2012 at 00:29

newbieclocker said:
Also what loop order does everything have to go in with two radiators

Res|Pump|Anything else after that|Res.

Hyburnate · 5 Jan 2012 at 00:39

I'll spec you up something in a min

Think this is right.

YOUR BASKET
1 x OcUK Tech Lab - 10w DDC Pump & Alphacool Acetal Top Value Combo £66.98
2 x XSPC EX360 120mm Radiator - Black £49.99 (£99.98)
1 x EK Multioption Reservoir X2 250 Advanced £38.99
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.99
3 x Mayhems X1 UV Red Premixed Watercooling Fluid 1L £7.99 (£23.97)
10 x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black £3.50 (£35.00)
4 x XSPC 7/16" ID [16/11mm] High Flex Hose - Clear £2.99 (£11.96)
Total : £321.91 (includes shipping : £10.00).

Cleeecooo · 5 Jan 2012 at 00:53

One of the rads should be thick

the HAFX isn't very nice to large tube res so a 150 may be better.

May aswell get a D5 for £20 extra when your already spending so much.

And change the tubing to masterkleer

newbieclocker · 7 Jan 2012 at 10:43

Is there anything for under £200 that includes one 360mm rad and one 120mm rad?

Cleeecooo · 7 Jan 2012 at 10:56

Addicted · 7 Jan 2012 at 11:01

Also, you are missing the GPU blocks?