£150 to go custom (single loop)

Jay85

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Okay so after much deliberation, i've decided to go custom but really don't want to buy one of OCUK's ready kits!

The loop will cool the CPU only which is a phenom 955BE @3.6ghz currently.
The loop will fit inside my Antec Mini P180 case but i will mod it to enable it to fit a 240 rad or two single 120 rads.

Heres what it must have:

*compression fittings
*white tubing or UV reactive tubing
*pump must be small and ideally part of a cyclindrical resorvoir.

What i don't need is FANS! I have fans already that i can use on the rads so that should save me some monies.

I'm expecting cleeco to wiz in here and spec me
Something amazing right about now lol

Thanks!
 
I haven't a clue about tube sizes or what compression sizes fit which tubes so please make sure what you post is correct!
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC EX240 120mm Radiator - Black £39.98
1 x EK Supreme LTX CPU Waterblock - Nickel Plexi £32.74
1 x EK DCP 2.2 Pump (12v) £29.99
1 x EK Reservoir Combo DCP 2.2 £19.99
1 x Masterkleer Hose Pack PVC 15,9/11mm (7/16ID) UV-Reactive White 3.3m £10.88
6 x EK PSC Compression Fitting 7/16 [16/12mm] - G1/4 - Black £3.50 (£21.00)
Total : £154.61 (includes shipping : FREE).



Then with halfords de-ionised water. Get 1L. I have 5L with so much left. xD

If you bring a cup here I will give you some :p

Obviously you will need tube cutters and bridging connectors
 
Dammit!! Beaten like a ginger stepchild!!!

I'm trying to find something wrong with that spec, but it's flawless!

Edit: AHA!! The p180 can handle a thick rad so you may aswell get a PA/SR1 in there and then mount the fan on the outside, pulling air from the rad. That would also serve as an exhaust fan.

However, if your CPU was running too hot with your H70, then anything with a 120 rad will fare the same. Maybe mount a 240 externally?
 
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:D :D :D :D :D Its my spec but I have clear tubing and red liquid.

However I have about 2m left of tubing and 1 1/2l of liquid xD

On yeah, never fill up your res with system on. I dropped it. I now have red hands and urr a red HDD.

So be careful
 
You're both legends!

Thank you very much, would have taken me a few days to reach that spec with research!



Quick question, do i need the bridging connectors for testing out the pump out of the case? Can't i just run the pump and the loop off a molex connector hooked up to my psu already in my rig before i dis-assemble it?
 
I'm confused. You have to disconnect everything. All power cables. Look just watch this:
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I wont, a Don can remove it, I'm providing help to a user, I would never buy from them anyway, their website looks like its been knocked up on a WYSIWYG editor :p
 
Your choice, but you may get a short holiday :( ( I got a one day ban when I mentioned a competitor)

Hate that hop aswell. Crap site. Crap forums.
 
No offence guys. Even though you cannot mention competitors it looks very unprofessional to **** any one off weather they be competitors or not.

After all were all here to enjoy the hobby / profession as is.
 
I've removed it. I love TTL aswell he does such a good guide :(

1. Swish out the rad and res with de-ionised water.
2. Connect up all your tubing and make sure its tight.
3. Put some kind of cloth underneath parts which may leak.
4. Fill up your loop
5. Take out every connector.
6. Bridge your 24Pin.
7. Turn the system on but whilst continuing to fill your loop up (you will hear lots of noises because the pump runs out of coolant so you have to be quick.
8. Once your res is full and all tubes are check for leaks.
9. If there are air bubbles continue to shake your system to get them out. (I mean rock it, move the res etc)
10. Keep an eye on it for about 3 hours.
11. Turn your system fully on whilst keeping a corner of your eye on it :)
12. Enjoy :D
 
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Change of plans guys!! I need two 120 rads, thick ones preferrably to cool my cpu as i can't fit a 240 rad. Tried modding the case but it's still no good, too much hassle!

Can i have two 120 rads in 1 loop?
 
Also i noticed the LTX block doesn't have any AMD sockets supported, does it actually support AM3?
 
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