3930k COOLING LOOP

[whyscotty]

As the title says-

First time building my own rig

Have i missed anything,would you change anything?

Already got the fans and fluid.

I'm only doing the CPU for now,will add a loop for the GPU's at a later date.

Will be fitted into a NZXT Switch 810.

All help and comments appreciated,this will be my first loop
thanks inadvance.

Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator SR1 360 £69.98

XSPC X2O 750 Dual 5.25” Bay Reservoir Pump £59.98

Koolance CPU-370SI (CPU), Intel Waterblock £50.66

OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm £8.50

XSPC HighFlex Hose 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD, 19/12.7mm, 2m, White £6.98

Koolance Nozzle Single, *Black* Compression for 13mm x 19mm (1/2in x 3/4in)

 

[whyscotty]

I would change the Pump-RES combo!

EDIT:
Your tubing and fittings do not match!

Thanks,sorted
which combo then?

 

[whyscotty]

had a look at that just thought it was overkill,
but then again would i be able to cool 3 x 680's if i added a thick 240 rad into the loop
or would you have two seperate loops?

 

[whyscotty]

Ammended to this

XSPC D5 Dual Bay Reservoir/Pump Combo£119.99

Hardware Labs Black ICE Radiator SR1 360£69.98

Koolance CPU-370SI (CPU), Intel Waterblock£50.66

OcUK Tube Cutter Aluminum 3-14mm£8.50

XSPC HighFlex Hose 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD, 19/12.7mm, 2m, White£6.98

Koolance Nozzle Single, *Black* Compression for 13mm x 19mm (1/2in x 3/4in) X 6

 

[whyscotty]

Already got , thanks

 

[whyscotty]

No colour to the fluid as gone for coloured UV reactive tubing,
was going to get white but changed to red.

Have you got your trust set up as probably need some help along the line
if you don't mind.

Changed the block to this

XSPC RayStorm CPU WaterBlock (Intel) Copper

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-092-XS&groupid=962&catid=1519&subcat=

Stuff should arrive tomorrow so with a bit of luck should be done by the weekend

 

[whyscotty]

Appreciate that,

 

[whyscotty]

Everything ordered

 

[whyscotty]

Well all bits have arrived so here goes nothing-



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The rads in and fans are fitted



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Case wiring sorted-



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Extra fan at the front and space for the Pump/Res combo
Fan controller fitted



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Pump/Res combo arrived today



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Raystorm copper block also arrived today.
So everything needed is here so time to start my first WC build
will be CPU only for now.

 

[whyscotty]

Thanks for the heads up,
Must admit though it does look good

 

[whyscotty]

Thermal paste-
would you use the K2 what came with the Block or
Artic Silver 5 as i have both now?

 

[whyscotty]

Did you buy a fan controller? Or fan extension cables?, I had to get the cables so it would reach the fan controller
Nice cabling

Yeh, fan controller fitted(pic 3)
All case fans on that,rad fans off the mobo.

Just got in from work so putting together in about 30 mins

 

[whyscotty]

Its a right pain fitting the tube scared of not doing it tight enough and vice versa

I know it should be easy as i'm only doing the CPU but i can just see fluid
going everywhere as soon as i leek test

 

[whyscotty]

You've just got to make sure you don't cross thread the compression's. Turn the ring the opposite way a few mm and you will find the thread if that makes sense.

Get them firm hand tight and you shouldn't have any leaks.

I get what you mean,getting them started wasn't a prob,
just tryin to get right tightnest as each time i gave a gentle
pull(stop laughing you perv ) i could feel the tube moving.

Seem to have managed to get them right(here's hoping)

Appreciate the tips

 

[whyscotty]

Lot of paper towels at ready
Cover the "suspect" areas!

I here ya, thanks

 

[whyscotty]

Not sure on the compressions just don't sit right especially on the block,
apart from that i like the way it looks


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So far so good

 

[whyscotty]

When you have shed a few layers of fingerprints you know you have done a good job.

Really nice setup BTW. How do you find that 810. Still not seen one in the flesh

Thanks,thought long and hard before building it.
Was adamant i was having 3D surround with excellent Fps,went through quite a few sets of cards

Fingers shredded quite well now with a couple of red knuckles

Find the case awesome to be honest,chose it when i got my GPU's as it was recommended for excellent airflow which it has(top card 65ish) as theres no blocks for them as yet.

 

[whyscotty]

Looks great mate. I hear evga are going to sell their own hydro copper blocks moving forward so you can get those hooked up.

If you don't like the black compressions on the copper block try the silver ones, they are quite a warm olor and will reflect the copper nicely.

I heard that also,apparently Swiftech are the firm involved.
Hopefully not for a few months to give me time to recharge the bank account and sweet talk our lass.

I'm at a gaming day Saturday so i'll have a look at some more fittings when i'm there.Evga reps are there also so i might quizz them to see if its true about the blocks.
Althought to be honest i'm reasonably happy with the temps as they are.

Only problem is i think i've got that bug called WATERCOOLING.
Only did it to lower my CPU temps and benching but it looks so dam good i might have to take it further

 

[whyscotty]

And the red wire goes where?



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[whyscotty]

As soon as if/when they make the blocks then thats next.
It looks like the Watercooling bug has bitten,they just look better in the flesh.

Trying my best not to rush but getting impatient to get it up and running,off work tomorrow so hopefully finish it then.

How far off is yours?