140mm Loop

[Antony101]

Okay, so I wanted to get a Corsair closed loop system for my CPU in my Define R4. However, the idea of having a 120mm fan in a 140mm slot is very annoying. I have however noticed it is possible to get a 140mm radiator from XSPC?

Can anyone tell me, is this a good radiator? Will it work well in my Define R4?

If so, what else would I need to create a good CPU only loop in my Define R4.

Information I can give regarding cost is, preferably as cheap as possible but I really want it to be as silent as possible.
Regarding space, I do not need my disk or hard drive bays at all. So the entire front and bottom of my case will be empty to fit in pumps and reservoirs (PSU will be at the bottom though obviously).

Please take into account, I have never water cooled before, I have no real idea what I am doing so would like some tips so I can give this some extra though. My only issue with it is that water cooling can be extremely expensive and I would like to only have to do this once.

Thanks, Antony.

 

[Antony101]

This will be a CPU only loop, if I am going to change to a CPU and GPU loop in the future I'd be changing everything so at this moment I'm focusing on getting a good CPU loop for as low a cost as possible.

If anyone cool mock up a good, quiet and nice looking loop using compression fittings I'd be very happy and be able to give it some extra thought once I know the costs.

 

[Antony101]

Or the simple solution, stick to something like the H80/920 and use 140mm fans with 120mm hole spacing?

As I said, the idea of having a 140mm slot taken up with a 120mm radiator annoys me. Petty I know but.

I've always wanted to get into water cooling anyway and have had terrible luck with the closed loop systems in the past.

 

[Antony101]

So can someone link a basket? This is so confusing to me and I have no idea what does what and stuff like that.

All I need is the basics. I have fans for the moment that should do. The kits seem to have loads of little extras included that I'd rather avoid.

I just want what I'll need for now so I don't get to confused. Once I've gotten into something and done it once I generally get the hang of it but the first time I attempt something it makes my head hurt.

If I leave it completely up to you guys to come up with something good, quiet and cheapish then I'll think about it.

The fans I have came with the case but I will use two 140mm Akasa Apache Blacks when I get it up and running.