Project R-TYPE | Watercooled Build
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Now onto thinking about fittings. I tried sketching out as much of the system ahead of time as possible, to identify which fittings and types need to go where, and how many of each. I ordered with some extra just in case practice doesn't follow theory and I was left stranded requiring a fitting or two to complete. The cost of fittings can really add up...
Basically using rotary extenders, 45/90 degree rotaries, 13/19mm compressions, and the quick disconnects shown earlier:
Extender rotaries provide clearance around fans:
For a first timer the rotaries are a godsend, provide loads of flexibility in planning which angle the pipe can go in at when they're installed
Basically using rotary extenders, 45/90 degree rotaries, 13/19mm compressions, and the quick disconnects shown earlier:
Extender rotaries provide clearance around fans:
For a first timer the rotaries are a godsend, provide loads of flexibility in planning which angle the pipe can go in at when they're installed
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Started to think about the drain point. Will use a quick disconnect here off a 4 way fitting (this is a female G1/4 fitting, which accepts a male compression QDC fitting). This will be mounted at the lowest point of the loop, and will incorporate a water temperature sensor from Bitspower.
More photos of this later. Will be mounted to a rotary extender to be able to swivel the port downwards when in use and upwards when being 'stowed'. Thanks to Bryan and Murah (and others) for their help and advice over on this thread:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18659429
More photos of this later. Will be mounted to a rotary extender to be able to swivel the port downwards when in use and upwards when being 'stowed'. Thanks to Bryan and Murah (and others) for their help and advice over on this thread:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18659429
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With 5mm male to male fitting...
...to allow the rotary fitting...
...so the drainport can be rotated to point downwards...
Tube not shown connected obviously. Tube will have a male QDC compression fitting and a tap fitting. Bottom xspc 240rx rad has 4 ports which is very handy.
...to allow the rotary fitting...
...so the drainport can be rotated to point downwards...
Tube not shown connected obviously. Tube will have a male QDC compression fitting and a tap fitting. Bottom xspc 240rx rad has 4 ports which is very handy.
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Nice so far man.
Not sure if it's my phone but to my eyes the tube coming from the cpu to radiator has a kink. Might be worth having a go at that run again as it can restrict flow.
Not sure if it's my phone but to my eyes the tube coming from the cpu to radiator has a kink. Might be worth having a go at that run again as it can restrict flow.
Luggs / RJW / Harry, thanks guys. Yeah am a bit chuffed... was bricking it a bit so quite pleased it all turned out well.
Concept behind the QDCs was to allow me to separate out all the main components from the loop without having to do a full drain. So using the 6 sets, I can take out any one of the main components (each of the 3 rads, the CPU water block, 2xGPUs 'block') and then slot them back in (presumably requiring a little extra fluid and a re-bleed). Given that this is my first ever pc build I thought it prudent to do so.
Using the 2xD5 varios provided an increased flow rate which hopefully will offset the additional restriction of this number of QDCs, as apparently also does the use of 1/2inch ID tubing. Will post pics of the fluid added soon.
First temps at idle as follows, as reported by AIDA64 Extreme, at 4.4ghz on the cpu, gpus at 'stock' overclock:
CPU Package: 25-26C
GPU 1: 23
GPU 2: 25
Water temp: 24-25 average across the 3 water sensors in the loop (1x bitspower in-line, 1x aquaero inline, 1xXSPC inline)
Fans at minimum speeds
Pumps are set to 2 (of 5).
A little concerned with the 2 degree differential between GPUs. They're set up in parallel so had thought the temps would be identical from what I'd read on the net.
Will over the next few days begin to set up profiles and curves and then start to tune the fan speeds to loading scenarios with stress tests, game tests, etc.
Concept behind the QDCs was to allow me to separate out all the main components from the loop without having to do a full drain. So using the 6 sets, I can take out any one of the main components (each of the 3 rads, the CPU water block, 2xGPUs 'block') and then slot them back in (presumably requiring a little extra fluid and a re-bleed). Given that this is my first ever pc build I thought it prudent to do so.
Using the 2xD5 varios provided an increased flow rate which hopefully will offset the additional restriction of this number of QDCs, as apparently also does the use of 1/2inch ID tubing. Will post pics of the fluid added soon.
First temps at idle as follows, as reported by AIDA64 Extreme, at 4.4ghz on the cpu, gpus at 'stock' overclock:
CPU Package: 25-26C
GPU 1: 23
GPU 2: 25
Water temp: 24-25 average across the 3 water sensors in the loop (1x bitspower in-line, 1x aquaero inline, 1xXSPC inline)
Fans at minimum speeds
Pumps are set to 2 (of 5).
A little concerned with the 2 degree differential between GPUs. They're set up in parallel so had thought the temps would be identical from what I'd read on the net.
Will over the next few days begin to set up profiles and curves and then start to tune the fan speeds to loading scenarios with stress tests, game tests, etc.
Not checked but do the hydro-coppers have an in/out, it shouldn't make much difference really once the loop is full but just wondered.
I only went with QDC's to allow me to take the MB out of the loop and allow the cooling system to remain in the case. Looking good, there's always that moment just after switch on when you suddenly worry there was something you didn't do right.
I've never run in parallel, it does mean that any slight difference in flow between the two could mean less water through one block as the water will choose the path of least resistance. I like serial as all the water has to go through each block, that does mean that any restriction in the gpu blocks affects the whole loop though but that's equally true of the rads/fittings/cpu block.
I wouldn't worry at the idle temps it could be thermal pads/thermal paste/voltage differences. You need to see where you are under load and where you want the loop to stabilise at which will affect your flow rates and fan speeds.
I only went with QDC's to allow me to take the MB out of the loop and allow the cooling system to remain in the case. Looking good, there's always that moment just after switch on when you suddenly worry there was something you didn't do right.
I've never run in parallel, it does mean that any slight difference in flow between the two could mean less water through one block as the water will choose the path of least resistance. I like serial as all the water has to go through each block, that does mean that any restriction in the gpu blocks affects the whole loop though but that's equally true of the rads/fittings/cpu block.
I wouldn't worry at the idle temps it could be thermal pads/thermal paste/voltage differences. You need to see where you are under load and where you want the loop to stabilise at which will affect your flow rates and fan speeds.