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EDIT: tldr post below this one.
Ok, So now I'm almost there aesthetically I'm re-looking at watercooling.
I originally had a theme for the whole build which has essentially disintegrated, after a company I was planning to hire to black gloss vinyl wrap my 600t seems to have gone bust. The external watercooling made sense for this theme, but in any case I'm sticking with it because it seems a pretty easy way for a first-timer to do things.
Main reasons for watercooling (in order)
-because I'm bored
-H80 and gainward phantom are high pitched and really annoying. Especially the phantom which puts out a hell of a racket. Really do not like the cooler on this stupid thing.
-Aesthetics
1My spec so far: Anything wrong with it?
Note- not interested in going for the smaller version of the rad or going internal.
Phobya Xtreme SUPERNOVA 1260 Radiator
Phobya Radiator Stand + feet
2 x Phobya quick release connector (Compression fitting) for 13/10 tubing.
Phobya 150 tube res.
Phobya laptop-style external psu (for fans and pump) *see below
EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Acetal
OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool HF D5 Top Value Combo
Still to decide: Input welcome
-Tubing. Need 13/10 for the quick release system. I gather 13/10 tubing will generally kink easier than 16/10. However I couldn't seem to find any half-decent looking compression quick-disconnects in 16/10. I'm also not sure which brand to look for. I'm looking for black tubing if that makes any difference.
-Fittings. Not really had a look yet. Obviously need 13/10 compressions. Would like to be looking for nice ones, probably bitspower for inside the case, then any more value oriented ones on the rad/pump/res, thinking silver nickle for inside the case.
-Coolant. Using black tubing so not fussed if it's coloured. Was looking at mayhems range premixes so I don't have to faff around with additives myself. Is pastel superior to X1 in terms of additives? I know that pastel has everything you need but not sure about X1.
-fans. May get spectre pros, may get spectres. Not sure atm. With this much rad area I can afford to have weaker fans like the spectres imo, much quieter. Since the rad supports 4x220mm fans too I'll be getting it first then measuring the spacings. I did have a technical drawing of the 230mm spectre pros so I was going to see if they'd fit, but I lost it ._.. will have to ask bitfenix for that again.
Things I'm not sure about
-Do I need to flush the blocks with deionized water before use?
-To flush the rad, do I just fill it with deionized water via a funnel, shake it around, drain and repeat until clear? Hoping I don't have to get more complicated than that, LOL.
-* Does anyone know, by chance, what the max amp draw is on the D5 pump I have chosen. Need to check because the external psu will supply 5 amps max. 4 x 200mm fans (taking bitfenix spectre figues will be around ~1.2amps.)
-External psu - would the 24W version be enough, there's also a 90w version but I'm fairly sure 24W is enough.
-Graphics cards. Original plan was to bag a cheap(lol) 580 3gb to match this dullard, preferably a reference pcb because the EK backplate for the reference waterblock looks nicer than the gainward/palit version. But now I'm getting the upgrade itch. (already. bought this card beginning of jan -_-) Seriously thinking about using my 10% off voucher (If I got my email in on time >:[! damn assignments!) and preordering 2 x 680 hydrocopper. When looking at it, the cheapest 680 on ocuk is £420. Plus ~£80 waterblock and £25~ backplate you're looking at £525 ish, probably no warranty since it's a PNY or palit and a reference pcb. Hydrocopper is £70 more for more power phases and 6+8pin (although atm these are both utterly useless), evga warranty options + rma, plus majjoorrrrr aesthetics.
EVGA logo would look good with my board. I'm 'mirin.
The setup
No diagrams sorry. Been too busy on assignments to mess around in paint!
Essentially, tubing in case will be very minimal. In one grommet, into GPU2, out GPU 1, into CPU out CPU out grommet.
outside the case, approx 20cm runs of tubing before the quick disconnects. then long runs of tubing down to the rad stand under my desk. res and pump will be mounted on the stand. (Will pump vibration be an issue here?)
Doing it like this should make it pretty easier for me to drain the loop. Will have to disconnect the quickdisconnects, tip the case back to drain the little fluid in it, then drain the rest if needed. Should be pretty hassle free for a novice. (Famous last words?)
So yeah. Long post, But I think that's everything. Any input or help is vastly appreciated mah chums.
Ok, So now I'm almost there aesthetically I'm re-looking at watercooling.
I originally had a theme for the whole build which has essentially disintegrated, after a company I was planning to hire to black gloss vinyl wrap my 600t seems to have gone bust. The external watercooling made sense for this theme, but in any case I'm sticking with it because it seems a pretty easy way for a first-timer to do things.
Main reasons for watercooling (in order)
-because I'm bored
-H80 and gainward phantom are high pitched and really annoying. Especially the phantom which puts out a hell of a racket. Really do not like the cooler on this stupid thing.
-Aesthetics
1My spec so far: Anything wrong with it?
Note- not interested in going for the smaller version of the rad or going internal.
Phobya Xtreme SUPERNOVA 1260 Radiator
Phobya Radiator Stand + feet
2 x Phobya quick release connector (Compression fitting) for 13/10 tubing.
Phobya 150 tube res.
Phobya laptop-style external psu (for fans and pump) *see below
EK Supreme HF CPU Waterblock - Nickel Acetal
OcUK Tech Lab - D5 Vario Pump & Alphacool HF D5 Top Value Combo
Still to decide: Input welcome
-Tubing. Need 13/10 for the quick release system. I gather 13/10 tubing will generally kink easier than 16/10. However I couldn't seem to find any half-decent looking compression quick-disconnects in 16/10. I'm also not sure which brand to look for. I'm looking for black tubing if that makes any difference.
-Fittings. Not really had a look yet. Obviously need 13/10 compressions. Would like to be looking for nice ones, probably bitspower for inside the case, then any more value oriented ones on the rad/pump/res, thinking silver nickle for inside the case.
-Coolant. Using black tubing so not fussed if it's coloured. Was looking at mayhems range premixes so I don't have to faff around with additives myself. Is pastel superior to X1 in terms of additives? I know that pastel has everything you need but not sure about X1.
-fans. May get spectre pros, may get spectres. Not sure atm. With this much rad area I can afford to have weaker fans like the spectres imo, much quieter. Since the rad supports 4x220mm fans too I'll be getting it first then measuring the spacings. I did have a technical drawing of the 230mm spectre pros so I was going to see if they'd fit, but I lost it ._.. will have to ask bitfenix for that again.
Things I'm not sure about
-Do I need to flush the blocks with deionized water before use?
-To flush the rad, do I just fill it with deionized water via a funnel, shake it around, drain and repeat until clear? Hoping I don't have to get more complicated than that, LOL.
-* Does anyone know, by chance, what the max amp draw is on the D5 pump I have chosen. Need to check because the external psu will supply 5 amps max. 4 x 200mm fans (taking bitfenix spectre figues will be around ~1.2amps.)
-External psu - would the 24W version be enough, there's also a 90w version but I'm fairly sure 24W is enough.
-Graphics cards. Original plan was to bag a cheap(lol) 580 3gb to match this dullard, preferably a reference pcb because the EK backplate for the reference waterblock looks nicer than the gainward/palit version. But now I'm getting the upgrade itch. (already. bought this card beginning of jan -_-) Seriously thinking about using my 10% off voucher (If I got my email in on time >:[! damn assignments!) and preordering 2 x 680 hydrocopper. When looking at it, the cheapest 680 on ocuk is £420. Plus ~£80 waterblock and £25~ backplate you're looking at £525 ish, probably no warranty since it's a PNY or palit and a reference pcb. Hydrocopper is £70 more for more power phases and 6+8pin (although atm these are both utterly useless), evga warranty options + rma, plus majjoorrrrr aesthetics.
The setup
No diagrams sorry. Been too busy on assignments to mess around in paint!
Essentially, tubing in case will be very minimal. In one grommet, into GPU2, out GPU 1, into CPU out CPU out grommet.
outside the case, approx 20cm runs of tubing before the quick disconnects. then long runs of tubing down to the rad stand under my desk. res and pump will be mounted on the stand. (Will pump vibration be an issue here?)
Doing it like this should make it pretty easier for me to drain the loop. Will have to disconnect the quickdisconnects, tip the case back to drain the little fluid in it, then drain the rest if needed. Should be pretty hassle free for a novice. (Famous last words?)
So yeah. Long post, But I think that's everything. Any input or help is vastly appreciated mah chums.
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