Advice needed for first custom loop.

[Robert_G]

Hi guys, need some advice regarding water cooling, as it's my first time .
At first it is just going to cover my CPU, but at a later date, when I have more cash, I would like to extend the loop to cover my GPU too.

So, to start off with I have the following parts:

YOUR BASKET
1 x XSPC X2O 750 Dual Bayres/Pump (Black) V4 £59.98
1 x EK Water Blocks EK-Supremacy EVO £49.99
1 x Hardware Labs Black Ice Nemesis Radiator GTX 140 - Black £39.95
1 x Monsoon 19/13mm (ID 1/2 OD 3/4) Free Center Compression Fitting Six Pack - Black Chrome £24.95
1 x Mayhems Pastel - Blue Berry Coolant 1L £14.99
1 x XSPC HighFlex Hose 1/2" ID, 3/4" OD, 19/12.7mm, 2m, Clear/UV £6.98
1 x XSPC Radiator Screw Set 6-32UNC (Black) £0.95
Total : £207.38 (includes shipping : £8.00).



Does this look like a good start? There are no fans as I have plenty knocking around.
I wasn't too sure about the hose, but there's not much in stock at the moment.

Also, if I decided to go crossfire in the future, would that pump handle a CPU + 2 GPU's, with all the radiators and stuff.
I would rather pay a little more now than have to upgrade the pump further down the line.

 

[murah]

Change XSPC hose to primochill tubing http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1777
unfortunately it's out of stock but XSPC hose leaks plasticiser leading to gunked up blocks
although you could quite easily change to 16/10 which is in stock, the size of the tubing won't effect the loop and I suggest buying double of the tube (2meter) better to have spare than have to buy more due to a bum cut don't forget to change fitting size if you go down this route
also you might want to consider adding a drain point to the loop, allowing for quick draining should you need , I can spec you one depending on your reservoir/pump set up if you like

The pump would handle the extra restriction given by two GPU's however the noise of the pump (vibration) can easily be transferred to the case resulting in a buzzing sound
so you might want to look at a DDC pump + res or D5 pump + res that isn't bay mounted
also the performance of the DDC/D5 is generally better

I would suggest if you have room to get a 240mm radiator now and add 120/140s when you add the gpus as well

Edit: helped someone recently with drainage point in this thread here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18659429 feel free to take a look

 

[Robert_G]

Change XSPC hose to primochill tubing http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-112-PM&groupid=962&catid=1530&subcat=1777
unfortunately it's out of stock but XSPC hose leaks plasticiser leading to gunked up blocks
although you could quite easily change to 16/10 which is in stock, the size of the tubing won't effect the loop and I suggest buying double of the tube (2meter) better to have spare than have to buy more due to a bum cut

The pump would handle the extra restriction given by two GPU's however the noise of the pump (vibration) can easily be transferred to the case resulting in a buzzing sound
so you might want to look at a DDC pump + res or D5 pump + res that isn't bay mounted
also the performance of the DDC/D5 is generally better

I would suggest if you have room to get a 240mm radiator now and add 120/140s when you add the gpus as well

Thanks for your input, I was intending to get the primochill tube, but as you mention, it's out of stock at the moment. Might wait till it's in stock again before ordering.
I'll take a look at the pumps you mentioned, will have to measure up and see where I could fit it in.
As for the radiator, I was thinking of buying this instead:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-000-BQ&groupid=962&catid=1523&subcat=1526

Then maybe add a 280 rad to the front of the case at a later date, to cool the water from the GPU before it returns to the res.

I pretty much have the loop planned out already. It will be pump > cpu > top radiator > gpu > front radiator > back to res. Does that sound right?

 

[murah]

You could go extreme rad's especially given you have a Phanteks totally up to you but 2x 240's would cool the whole system fine as well so whatever you want to spend will end up working just know that adding more rad's passed a certain point won't bring the temp down anymore

Any loop is fine, most people get bogged down with how to order their loop but the truth is that the loop will reach a consistent temp all around it so as long as you have your reservoir feeding your pump to the rest of the loop you can do it however looks best to you and I would suggest just doing whatever is neatest rather than worry about CPU>rad>gpu>rad etc so long as your loop starts Res>pump then your golden